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Why does "like" bother us so much?
Manage episode 501401382 series 1687082
The word "like" has been around for centuries, but it reached a new cultural prominence in the 1980s, partially thanks to Frank Zappa's song "Valley Girl." Since then, "like" has taken on a life of its own, inspiring strong emotions. This hour, we look at the meaning and evolution of "like." Plus, how movies like the now 30-year-old Clueless have impacted our language.
GUESTS:
- Megan C. Reynolds: An editor at Dwell and author of Like: A History of the English Language’s Most Hated (and Misunderstood) Word
- Kory Stamper: Lexicographer and author of Word By Word: The Secret Life of Dictionaries
- Veronica Litt: English Professor and author of Ugh! As If!: Clueless
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Chapters
1. Why does "like" bother us so much? (00:00:00)
2. B (00:22:32)
3. C (00:36:28)
2981 episodes
Manage episode 501401382 series 1687082
The word "like" has been around for centuries, but it reached a new cultural prominence in the 1980s, partially thanks to Frank Zappa's song "Valley Girl." Since then, "like" has taken on a life of its own, inspiring strong emotions. This hour, we look at the meaning and evolution of "like." Plus, how movies like the now 30-year-old Clueless have impacted our language.
GUESTS:
- Megan C. Reynolds: An editor at Dwell and author of Like: A History of the English Language’s Most Hated (and Misunderstood) Word
- Kory Stamper: Lexicographer and author of Word By Word: The Secret Life of Dictionaries
- Veronica Litt: English Professor and author of Ugh! As If!: Clueless
Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donate
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chapters
1. Why does "like" bother us so much? (00:00:00)
2. B (00:22:32)
3. C (00:36:28)
2981 episodes
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