[mcsparkie]

"pushing" against the air which is a popular misconception

It makes sense if you think of the necessity to "push" on the air to expel it rearward at a high velocity, imparting to it the necessary momentum, which is also increased in the forward velocity of the propellor.

[cinFLA]

It makes sense if you think of the necessity to "push"

It makes sense to the uneducated laymen that has no concept of aerodynamics.