PSA: Lectern vs Podium

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Today I learned.

Merriam-Webster - Podium


Definition of podium

(Entry 1 of 2)
1 : a low wall serving as a foundation or terrace wall: such as
a : one around the arena of an ancient amphitheater serving as a base for the tiers of seats
b : the masonry under the stylobate of a temple

2a : a dais especially for an orchestral conductor
b : lectern

A speaker that hides behind a lecturn is less likely to know his stuff than one who reveals himself by moving to the side of the lecturn. (Based on zero scientific data but proven to be true over time)

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Here’s the 2nd definition of podium

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Right. Bc so many people misused it. It comes from people saying “come up here to the podium” and people not knowing they meant the platform they were standing on, not the lectern.

While you’re talking about lecterns SuperSaint is plowing your wife on a podium.