I feel it's worth mentioning that it's possible that some of these people are using "fairy" with Tolkien's definition, which is essentially any fantasy creature.
That being said, it's a flimsy way to use it and associates more with fiction writing than actual folklore, so ultimately, I do agree with your rant. Calling trolls fairies seems fundamentally wrong to me.
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I feel it's worth mentioning that it's possible that some of these people are using "fairy" with Tolkien's definition, which is essentially any fantasy creature.
That being said, it's a flimsy way to use it and associates more with fiction writing than actual folklore, so ultimately, I do agree with your rant. Calling trolls fairies seems fundamentally wrong to me.