Has anyone else noticed widespread abuse of the work "literal"?

Has anyone else noticed widespread abuse of the work "literal"?
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Seriously? I’ve never heard it mis-used. Also, I would be very cranky if being very happy meant that I was suddenly literally walking on the moon. I would make sure I was very cranky all the time. I don’t need that instant death. Thanks anyway.
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