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Why does "like" bother us so much?

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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.

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1. Why does "like" bother us so much? (00:00:00)

2. B (00:22:32)

3. C (00:36:28)

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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:

Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donate

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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1. Why does "like" bother us so much? (00:00:00)

2. B (00:22:32)

3. C (00:36:28)

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