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The language of road signs is intended to be helpful but it sometimes misses the mark. Continue reading...

Language, Linguistics, Linguists, Naming, Word Origins

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If we were guided by history and etymology, we'd all be proud to wear amateur on our sleeves. Continue reading...

Branding, Fun, Language, Linguistics, Linguists, Naming, Word Origins, Words

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One thing we can all agree on in 2021 is the only thing we have to fear is tuna itself. Continue reading...

Language, Linguistics, Linguists, Naming, Word Origins, Words, Writers, Writing

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A lot of brand names are going full-consonantal. They have a lot of historical precedent. Continue reading...

Copywriting, Creativity, Linguistics, Linguists, Naming, Word Origins, Words, Writers, Writing

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Have you seen these movies? Explore how movie-inspired memes become firmly embedded in the English language. Continue reading...

Language, Linguistics, Linguists, Naming, Word Origins, Words

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The names that made the news--and affected our lives--in 2020, from Animal Crossing to Zoom. Continue reading...

Advertising, Branding, Fun, Linguistics, Linguists, Word Origins

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Breaking news! There's a late entry in the race for Euphemism of the Year, Drivel of the Decade, and Malarkey of the Millennium. Continue reading...

Fun, Linguistics, Naming, Word Origins, Words, Writers, Writing

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Topic : Word Origins

Language Lounge

A Monthly Column for Word Lovers

Sign, Sign, Everywhere a Sign
April 1, 2021
By Orin Hargraves

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Ad and marketing creatives

Amo, Amas, Amateur
February 18, 2021
By Nancy Friedman

Evasive Maneuvers

Euphemisms old and new

Catching the Last Tuna Home
February 11, 2021
By Mark Peters

Candlepower

Ad and marketing creatives

Who Needs Vwls?
January 21, 2021
By Nancy Friedman

Language Lounge

A Monthly Column for Word Lovers

Roll Another One, Just Like the Other One
January 5, 2021
By Orin Hargraves

Candlepower

Ad and marketing creatives

Brand Names of the Year for 2020
December 16, 2020
By Nancy Friedman

Evasive Maneuvers

Euphemisms old and new

Humaning in an Inhuman Year
December 10, 2020
By Mark Peters

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Topic : Word Origins

Language Lounge

A Monthly Column for Word Lovers

Sign, Sign, Everywhere a SignApril 1, 2021By Orin Hargraves

Article Topics:

Candlepower

Ad and marketing creatives

Amo, Amas, AmateurFebruary 18, 2021By Nancy Friedman

Article Topics:

Evasive Maneuvers

Euphemisms old and new

Catching the Last Tuna HomeFebruary 11, 2021By Mark Peters

Article Topics:

Candlepower

Ad and marketing creatives

Who Needs Vwls?January 21, 2021By Nancy Friedman

Article Topics:

Language Lounge

A Monthly Column for Word Lovers

Roll Another One, Just Like the Other OneJanuary 5, 2021By Orin Hargraves

Article Topics:

Candlepower

Ad and marketing creatives

Brand Names of the Year for 2020December 16, 2020By Nancy Friedman

Article Topics:

Evasive Maneuvers

Euphemisms old and new

Humaning in an Inhuman YearDecember 10, 2020By Mark Peters

Article Topics:

Other Topics:

Sign, Sign, Everywhere a Sign
April 1, 2021
By Orin Hargraves

Amo, Amas, Amateur
February 18, 2021
By Nancy Friedman

Catching the Last Tuna Home
February 11, 2021
By Mark Peters

Who Needs Vwls?
January 21, 2021
By Nancy Friedman

Roll Another One, Just Like the Other One
January 5, 2021
By Orin Hargraves

Brand Names of the Year for 2020
December 16, 2020
By Nancy Friedman

Humaning in an Inhuman Year
December 10, 2020
By Mark Peters