... "Microsoft Word help menu interface" and feel a surge of irrational hatred.
I think in this case the Way affirms one's hatred.
You're probably right. Replace "irrational" with "misplaced", maybe.
(Also, I owe Clippy an apology for bringing up the Great Shame of paperclip enthusiasts everywhere.)
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