Share this postRhetorical Edgelordism and the Summary Dismissalmichaeldavis.substack.comCopy linkFacebookEmailNoteOtherRhetorical Edgelordism and the Summary DismissalOnly when people begin to crack under sweeping emotional strain do they start to become rhetorically evasive and nihilistic.Michael DavisJul 08, 2020∙ Paid2Share this postRhetorical Edgelordism and the Summary Dismissalmichaeldavis.substack.comCopy linkFacebookEmailNoteOtherShare[Edgelord:] Even from its earliest uses, the word carries the connotation of eye-rolling skepticism. The edge in edgelord comes from expressions like cutting edge or the idea of being edgy, applying…This post is for paid subscribersSubscribeAlready a paid subscriber? Sign inPreviousNext