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Tuesday, April 07, 2009

Modern Speak

So. I've noticed that a new way of constructing meaning has come about in pop culture lately. People talk differently than they used to. My best guess as to the origins of this new lexicon is that it is a direct descendent of ubiquitous technology use. Although I myself have a hard time figuring out the code, I thought I'd try and begin a little dictionary to help acquaint the public with the subtle nuances of modern speak. Here we go.

So = Listen, you may enjoy this
like = reminds me of, you know, obviously or perceived to be
Here's the thing = I beleive, the core concept is, I've noticed
Acronyms = easy ways to confuse others and avoid details
worst ever/ best ever = too lazy to describe with elaborate adjectives
I'm swamped = drowning a dirty mess
hot mess = a bad situation thats been festering for a bit
very _____ = resembles, can be compared to

There will be much more to come. I'm going to keep an ear out for new sayings.


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