You think there might be a good HN comment hidden in the sentiment that we should evaluate Beowulf translations by the physical appearance of their writers? I can't imagine that I could be reading that right.
I feel embarrassed right now.
I think the Beowulf thing just set me off. It came up a few months ago, and for some weird reason my "orange site" radar has been really keyed up on Beowulf ever since. It's weird and not your problem.
It's not like I'm making fun of the lady for having a big nose. She's simply completely ignorant in life experience, and even possible life experience to do justice to the source material.
I think it's also a damn shame my comments are seen as "toxic." I realize America is collapsing into a foment of witch hunts, statue topplings and city burnings, but if you really consider my writing on HN to be .... even "spicy" -the end can't be far off. God help you all.
Best of luck to both of you, Happy New Year, and apologies for rustling your jimmies.