Qualifiable favorite?

[sagehen]

>In a message dated 8/29/02 9:34:49 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
>sagehen at WESTELCOM.COM writes:
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>> Handy, yes;  I just wouldn't use it!   I'd say:  "They're all favorites,
>> but I like apple best,  strawberry least"  [ in fact, I like blueberry
>> least].
>>
>> Clearly favorites can be more or less favored.  "Least favorite" simply
>> sounds to me like a misspoken "least favored."
>> AM
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>Would you really say or expect anyone to say "Blueberry is my least favored
>pie?"  That sounds odd to me.
>Fritz
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Agreed.  Both sound awkward.  I'd shun 'em both.
AM