The right preposition? (np)

[David Morris]

"On" implies physical touch. "To" implies a parallel, "along with," more
separate relation.

"On" might be followed with "drugs," or "a bear rug."  Something directly
felt.

"To" would be followed by "porn," or "music."  Something more cerebral,
less tactile.

That's my take.

David Morris


On Wednesday, September 17, 2014, Michael Bailey <
michael.lee.bailey at gmail.com> wrote:

> Masturbating "to" something..I guess like dancing to a song.
> The usage is nearly universal, I haven't seen any exceptions.
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> Even though there are so many pronouns.
> Above, near, toward, on, inspired by, with thoughts of...
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> Just, I have always thought it should be "masturbating 'on' some entity"
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> "To" is like, really overstating the case. The best you could honestly say
> you are masturbating with respect to someone is "towards" - am I not right?
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> Whereas "on" implies on as in on/off (the upstate downstate demon), plus
> the connotation of something that is perpetrated but tolerated, as in
> "getting horny on [someone]" also being affected by, as in getting "drunk
> (so to speak) on the mere thought of you" or the Heart song "crazy on You",
> as well as "getting it on"
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> Like the difference between standing on line in New York City, and
> standing in line anywhere else I've ever been, I guess it doesn't matter.
> Or does it?
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