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It's all about the phrasing.
Other things that suffer from this have been listed in memes.
"Butt dial." Vs. "Booty call"
And
"Forgive me father, for I have sinned." Vs. "Sorry Daddy, I've been a bad girl."
Ginger is a root and ale is a beer, but ginger ale is not root beer.