Metaphor musing

[jhetley]

Why do some people use "buttercup" as a symbol for fragility? They're among the toughest weeds around . . .

Comments

[dewline]

Because "butter" is in the name, and there's a stereotype to enforce. Preferably at all cost to actual facts.

[amaebi]

Knowledge of plants, soil, horticultural or agricultural seems to be classed as Corny and Mere.