Topic : LinguisticsLanguage LoungeA Monthly Column for Word LoversThe Medium Is Still the Message, Mostly  March 4, 2021
Has language taken a subordinate role in the explosion of new media, now that we have so many more metalinguistic ways to message directly than we used to?
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If we were guided by history and etymology, we'd all be proud to wear amateur on our sleeves.
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One thing we can all agree on in 2021 is the only thing we have to fear is tuna itself.
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Sounds tend to survive the migration between languages more dependably than letters do. Let phonics show you the way!
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A lot of brand names are going full-consonantal. They have a lot of historical precedent.
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Article Topics:Evasive ManeuversEuphemisms old and newThe Euphemism of The Year That Shall Not Be Named January 14, 2021
It's finally here — Euphemism of the Year! Find out this year's most contested, contestable, and detestable term of the year.
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Article Topics:Language LoungeA Monthly Column for Word LoversRoll Another One, Just Like the Other One January 5, 2021
Have you seen these movies? Explore how movie-inspired memes become firmly embedded in the English language.
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