Ian Hacking

Life on a factory farm is well-nigh unbearable for the animals or birds, and it is often foul for the women and men who process the meat that results - especially in factories for chicken parts. But do not sentimentalize. Do not imagine barnyard life is a bowl of cherries.

Canadian Philosopher

Refers to outdoor spaces with animals close to a barn. Not used for indoor spaces.

Specific Setting

Typically, 'barnyard' is used in the context of farms, not urban areas.

Farming Context

'Barnyard' implies various farm animals might be present, like chickens or cows.

Animal Association

As an adjective, it subtly implies something is simple, unsophisticated, or natural.

Descriptors

Often suggests a strong, pungent odor associated with animals or manure.

Implicit Smell

Can describe behavior deemed rowdy, unruly, or unsophisticated.

Behavioral Metaphor

 can just go pee anywhere a real treat yeah that was a real treat we're putting cows in the barn grant will sort them out didn't have the doors open yet so we're just kind of hanging around in the barnyard wait for the doors open I turned around and took a pee he says what are you doing I said I'm peeing why

Barnyard

Specific Setting

Farming Context

Animal Association

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