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Say caveman, cavemen ... unheard[0] cavewoman. No good. Bad.

When Sabrewulf[1] come, some fight, some run ... some run in cave. No good. Bad.

Token cost. Seem smart less token. But already discount. No profit.

Use less token? Price go up.

What money?

You should be bothered by the persistent & popular use of the "caveman" terminology and the myth surrounding it. However, from a dedicated amateur linguistic point of view, the "caveman language" that so many people seem to know by default is kind of remarkable. Perhaps it points to (it doesn't) some deeper, ancient understanding.

[0] this is a joke because the caveman myth comes with a lot of misogynistic baggage and you should have a problem with it. Also because I made you read this. (this is not an explanation of the joke itself, that's up to you)

[1] the sabre-tooth cat is a trope that over-represents its relationship with people. I mean it's extinct, but it was around "back then", right?

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