colechristensen t1_jediuuq wrote on March 31, 2023 at 5:56 AM

Reply to comment by AtlasRunnin in Should I read The Martian by Andy Weir even if I’ve already watch the movie and remember most plot points? by CaregiverBig7228

It is at least marginally better.

mayasky76 t1_jedvi2g wrote on March 31, 2023 at 8:52 AM

he's got a point a bar of Chocolate is AT LEAST marginally better than a shit sandwich

tvp61196 t1_jedz8zp wrote on March 31, 2023 at 9:47 AM

I mean everyone is entitled to their own shit sandwich opinions, but we're talking about one of the best adaptations of the past decade. What didn't you like about it?

mayasky76 t1_jedzezt wrote on March 31, 2023 at 9:49 AM

Actually I was commenting on the last guys use of "at least" there.

A million dollars is AT LEAST marginally better than a nail through the head.

It tells you nothing about the difference in quality. If something is at least marginally better it COULD be miles better

tvp61196 t1_jedzqjp wrote on March 31, 2023 at 9:53 AM

The implication being, they don't think it's much better like the person they replied to.

mayasky76 t1_jee081a wrote on March 31, 2023 at 10:00 AM

Because of the implication?