Neil deGrasse Tyson Thinks We're Using The Word 'Awesome' Wrong

Neil deGrasse Tyson has another bone to pick with the English speaking world. The scientist took to Twitter last week to bemoan the way we've learned to use the word "awesome."

"In my day, the word "Awesome" was reserved for things like curing Polio and walking on the Moon, not for food or TV shows."

While we agree the word is probably a bit overused, this seems like a pretty nitpicky hot take. And Twitter seems to agree.

Advertisement

01

via @neiltyson
Advertisement
02
The reactions ranged from blunt to almost as 'splainy as the original tweet.

There was a problem rendering this video - it may have been deleted.

via @ParkerMolloy
03

There was a problem rendering this video - it may have been deleted.

via @rocketbud
04

via @jessphoenix2018
Advertisement
05
And then there was the roasting. Neil tens to set himself up for a barrage of sass.

There was a problem rendering this video - it may have been deleted.

via @boneheifer
06

via @JohnDingell
07

via @JamesUrbaniak
Advertisement
08

via @JamesUrbaniak
09
Wonder what Neil has to say about this speedy fact check.

There was a problem rendering this video - it may have been deleted.

via @shaun_jen
10
Even the Merriam Webster Twitter account got in on the fun. We think that's awesome.

via @MerriamWebster

Stay entertained and up to date by following us on Facebook and Instagram!

Tags

twitter Memes Neil deGrasse Tyson awesome words social media funny

Scroll Down For The Next Article

Also From Memebase

The Most Iconic Moments From Coachella 2018

The Most Iconic Moments From Coachella 2018

Trending Now

‘I won $211,000 back’: Girlfriend drains man’s bank account, sells his $115K Cadillac, swipes belongings, and takes off to LA with another guy, forcing him to sue and win a massive settlement and sparking an international pursuit for her lover

‘I won $211,000 back’: Girlfriend drains man’s bank account, sells his $115K Cadillac, swipes belongings, and takes off to LA with another guy, forcing him to sue and win a massive settlement and sparking an international pursuit for her lover

Woman refuses her mom’s demands for comfort and a place to stay after her golden-child younger brother, Luke, finally moves out and ghosts their mother, forcing her to face her own favoritism: ‘she’s all alone now and suddenly wants to “reconnect”’

Woman refuses her mom’s demands for comfort and a place to stay after her golden-child younger brother, Luke, finally moves out and ghosts their mother, forcing her to face her own favoritism: ‘she’s all alone now and suddenly wants to “reconnect”’

'Her brother doesn't like me and the feeling is mutual': New dad's brother-in-law asks him to babysit his kid on Father's Day, doesn't understand why he declines

'Her brother doesn't like me and the feeling is mutual': New dad's brother-in-law asks him to babysit his kid on Father's Day, doesn't understand why he declines

20 Happy Little Memes That Highlight the Best Parts of Being Human (June 15, 2025)

20 Happy Little Memes That Highlight the Best Parts of Being Human (June 15, 2025)

35+ of the Freshest and Funniest Tweets of the Week (June 14, 2025)

35+ of the Freshest and Funniest Tweets of the Week (June 14, 2025)

'I always end up covering more than my share': 34-year-old brother refuses to go on family vacation and cover costs for constantly broke 31-year-old brother and his family

'I always end up covering more than my share': 34-year-old brother refuses to go on family vacation and cover costs for constantly broke 31-year-old brother and his family

Advertisement