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Hm. Leave it to the mistress of language to put so much thought into a post like this.
I used to use "All right" exclusively, but this is a battle I'm willing to compromise on, for my own twisted reasons. "Alright" and "All right" have two different feels to them, so I switch up when I need to.
"Alright" is casual and sporty and can never fail. If it were an article of clothing, it would be a cute black cocktail dress and a pair of pumps.
"Just a sec, I need to get my shoes on... Alright, let's go."
"All right" is more dramatic. It's an evening gown with a split 3/4 up the side. It's a Mardi Gras costume. It's a pair of red spike heels. It's a head scarf and dark sunglasses.
"Are you all right?" "Am I all right? Am I all RIGHT?! MY CAT FELL IN THE WOOD CHIPPER AND I JUST FELL DOWN FIVE FLIGHTS OF STAIRS! OF COURSE I'M NOT ALL RIGHT!"
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