The etymology of politician. Poly meaning Many. Tician, meaning tissue.
Many tissue, making the masses cry.
Which Politician has lived up to the etymology of the word the most?
Etymology of Politician
Turns out we’ve all been misled by etymology textbooks. The real origin of “politician” clearly comes from the ancient words:
Poly, meaning many, and Tician, meaning tissues, because let’s face it… they make a lot of people cry.
This funny political meme imagines leaders from around the world, USA, China, Australia, and more, gathered on a world map, surrounded by floating tissue boxes. It’s a light-hearted take on the emotional rollercoaster that politics (and politicians) create for the rest of us.
Behind the joke, there’s a grain of truth: leadership often leaves everyone reaching for tissues, from voters to advisors. Humor is one of the few ways we can cope with the daily absurdities of world affairs.
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