He can be pedantic.
He could have said a word or two about being shallow and pedantic.
He could have said a word or two about being shallow and pedantic.
There are many things he could have said. I’m just glad he said whatever he said in a dense mass of words which should be impenetrable to most and in a way that seems to be largely devoid of stupid sound bites. Not quite as good as saying nothing, but all things considered, it could have been much worse. And there are probably some good things in there too if anyone cares to look.
He can be pedantic.