Lumifer comments on How I infiltrated the Raëlians (and was hugged by their leader) - Less Wrong

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Comment author: Lumifer 18 March 2016 02:57:25PM 2 points [-]

I think of it as a "wink". It's not quite hyperbole, but, let's say, a literary device that sets the mood and expectations. Basically it says "I'm not being entirely serious here".