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		jasonlotito on March 31, 2010 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Writing Tips from 6 All-time Great Writers I always read it as a joke with meaning. "Needless" within the context is a 'needless' word. =)

jpd on April 1, 2010 [–]

I agree, it's supposed to be a joke claiming that 'needless' is a needless word. I'm saying I do not understand the joke because I believe 'needless' is actually a necessary part of that sentence.

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