OMG: Slang is Invading Everyday English! claims a recent article posted on NPR.com. David Crystal, a professor of Linguistics quoted in the article, says he “see(s) a brand new variety of language evolving, invented really by young people... It's extraordinary.” A more diverse media and entertainment industry has also contributed to the similarly diverse slang used by First Globals™.
Take a moment to listen to First Globals™ (and yourself) and you may notice that despite differing backgrounds, certain catch phrases and slang that were once common among one community have become more widely accepted.
What are some specific examples of catch phrases or slang that you have accepted into your vocabulary which were previously outside of your network? How did it become a habit? Is slang something you are likely to use in both formal and informal situations and how important is it to your identity?
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language has never been static.
I think it has become more common for phrases from movies and pop culture to become mainstream. One that comes to mind is Napoleon Dynamite...of course, that could be a reflection of the people I associate with!
but the interesting fact is kids in the urban community have seen napoleon dynamite. and just like kids across campus gather amongst each other and use the phrases, it is done elsewhere, because no matter where you go, the movie is a hit!
"language has never been static."
thanks for the comment captain obvious....but nevertheless there is a trend in which usually the black the community made slang popular, now we see it cross over into many different communities from a wide variety of communities. So let's return to the question, what is an example of some slang you used that you picked up from another group of people?
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