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{{a|metaphor|}}A stage in the sublimely great space invaders game [[Galaga]] in which you have a free shot at all the invaders and they | {{a|metaphor|}}A stage in the sublimely great space invaders game [[Galaga]] in which you have a free shot at all the invaders and they don’t shoot back. | ||
A cynic would say this describes a plausible career strategy for many [[legal eagles]]. Find something so tiresome, theoretically necessary but practically inconsequential that no one can begrudge you from taking a pen to it — oh, make no mistake, they can ''resent'' you for it; they just can’t ''blame'' you — and then you may embellish your little heart away, harming no-one, impacting no-one, just earning the silent reproach of anyone with a care for the the language you are butchering. | |||
A [[force majeure]] clause is the most celebrated example of this opportunity. Especially since [[covid]] you can gravely waggle your head and say, “well, you just can never be too sure, as ''we all now know.''” | |||