Use of slang in todays society...

[DEZERTSUB]

Pulitzer Prize winning author David McCullough has a suggestion for what young people can do for thier country.

"please do what you can to cure the verbal virus that seems increasingly rampant among your generation", he told Boston College's class of 2008 at commencment ceremonies Monday.

He said he is particularly troubled by the "relentless" worrisome use of words, such as like, awesome, and actually.

"just imagine if in his inaugural address John F. Kennedy had said,
'ask not what your country can, you know, do for you, but what you can, like, do for your country actually.' "

Graduates apparently thought his speech was, like, awesome!

They gave him a standing ovation.


Mix this in with all of the OMG, LOL, BFF, IDK and other text/internet slang....imagine what listening to a conversation 20 years from now is going to sound like....:rolleyes:

[MiSsKuSKiE]

Pulitzer Prize winning author David McCullough has a suggestion for what young people can do for thier country.

"please do what you can to cure the verbal virus that seems increasingly rampant among your generation", he told Boston College's class of 2008 at commencment ceremonies Monday.

He said he is particularly troubled by the "relentless" worrisome use of words, such as like, awesome, and actually.

"just imagine if in his inaugural address John F. Kennedy had said,
'ask not what your country can, you know, do for you, but what you can, like, do for your country actually.' "

Graduates apparently thought his speech was, like, awesome!

They gave him a standing ovation.


Mix this in with all of the OMG, LOL, BFF, IDK and other text/internet slang....imagine what listening to a conversation 20 years from now is going to sound like....:rolleyes:

Don't even get me started, it starts at a young age, little 5 year olds say, "like totally," it scares me!

[bajafox]

4w m@n, @iNt nuthin wr0nG with 2days l@ngu@g3

I see it everywhere, I'm wondering how these kids pass English:confused:

[Demp]

OMFG LMAO ROFL! LOL !! JK BRB G2G TTYL Guys LTR! :D:D

[wannabe]

Isn't there a commercial for a cell phone company on this where the Grandmother is also doing it? QLMOF??? I took text messaging off of my phone I don't understand half of that stuff, and I'm not even that old! LOL

[randy s]

things change dude.

[DEZERTSUB]

You know what other one gets to me???

AMAZING.

Isn't there another adjective that people can use besides AMAZING???

(it's mostly girls that use this BTW;))

[goofballracer]

No Offense To Anyone But Rap Propably A Factor In This Some Times It Is As Tho They Are Singing In A Whole Different Language And I Mean That When I Say No Offense

[Shaggy]

I have to deal with it at work with written documents. The younger ones see no problem in using slang in official documents. :eek:

[bajafox]

No Offense To Anyone But Rap Propably A Factor In This Some Times It Is As Tho They Are Singing In A Whole Different Language And I Mean That When I Say No Offense

Do you have your caps lock on? I think this site has a tool that capitlizes the first letter of each word if you type in all caps...if not, it must take awhile to capitalize the first letter of each word in your posts. (just a helpful hint, don't take it the wrong way)

[JENN]

I prefer to use regular English versus all of the internet gibberish!~ I have never said the whole LOL crap... To be honest, poor English skills are a HUGE turn off to me!

[goofballracer]

its a habit from work to type in all caps because we need people to pay attention in the warehouse so you need to type stuff yeally big and in all caps

[goofballracer]

jenn thats because your so smart

[Vtr_Racing]

You dont realize how important that your english class was till after you figure out, you should have paid attention.

[MiSsKuSKiE]

You know what other one gets to me???

AMAZING.

Isn't there another adjective that people can use besides AMAZING???

(it's mostly girls that use this BTW;))

Oh god, me and nick are in trouble, we use AMAZING all the time

[Demp]

Oh god, me and nick are in trouble, we use AMAZING all the time

It's cause we're AMAZING!!!

[JENN]

jenn thats because your so smart

Only when it benefits me! It's like a switch, I can turn it on and turn it off!

[Fourstroker]

I cannot tell you how many times I have read the word "Prolly" on this forum and wanted to rip the head off of a few English teachers. It's PROBABLY people. Simply AMAZING!!!

[Infidel Racing Team]

Spanish,French, Romanian, Portuguese once were Latin.....Slang and deformation make new languages with time.....Now, stupidity and ignorance is another thing

[Mark Newhan]

Reading on this forum from time to time I see the basic words used incorrectly, such as there-their, backwards. The thing that get me is the "phonic" way which some people write. I though that the whole "hooked on phonics" generation were supposed to be smarter than us older people. Our culture pollutes the education of our kids as well with marketing, i.e. Fox Shox. And further when someone debates using the total lack of intellegence and comes off trying to be an intellect it is rather troublesome to me. There is also a large portion of our society that somehow thinks that because they have a B.A. that they are intellectual superior and the two are not mutually exclusive.

Fact is that if you can't articulate your point and your next action is to raise your voice or get angry, you probably peaked with respect to you intellegence.

Oh... and... I don't mean to offend. Which is another thing that bothers me, the fact that it seems that we have to appologise for having an opinion either in anvance or in retrospect. Which is another sign that points to ignorance and is unconstitutional. And by ignorance I means the Websters definition, not the ignoranat definition that some people believe means stupid.

People... see the way that everything points in a circle. It all boils down to the fact that you need to have a good level of understanding of the english language to function in this country, which explains why it is so hard for a lot of people. Infidel is more articulate then a lot on here, I assume that Tunalgullia is south of the border?? And by that (if true) I assume that english is your second language?? If not I appologise for my ignorance(LOL!)

[Demp]

about 3 Xmas's ago.. my dad asked for a Ebonics book....... i need to borrow that and brush up on my SKIZZZILLEESS :eek::eek:

[JENN]

http://www.urbandictionary.com (That song by Soulja Boy I couldn't figure out why he kept saying Superman that ... so I looked it up... Pretty interesting!)

[TreyP]

http://www.urbandictionary.com (That song by Soulja Boy I couldn't figure out why he kept saying Superman that ... so I looked it up... Pretty interesting!)

Oh No Jenn!!

You just gave out Dan200's secret book of 'Words Of The Month'.:D

[squirrel80]

Hello! If any of us were any good at spelling we wouldn't be on Race Dezzzzzert.com:D I was looking for desert racing websites and found this one.:rolleyes: Now I'm here bad spelling and all.

[Kartman]

OMGWTFBBQ!

Awesome has been around since the late 70s at least.

[hammer down racing]

http://www.urbandictionary.com (That song by Soulja Boy I couldn't figure out why he kept saying Superman that ... so I looked it up... Pretty interesting!)

I just had to look. That is hilarious.

[Infidel Racing Team]

. Infidel is more articulate then a lot on here, I assume that Tunalgullia is south of the border?? And by that (if true) I assume that english is your second language?? If not I appologise for my ignorance(LOL!)

Yes sir, I am a Mexican Citizen. English is not my mother tongue. I learned it in school and by living oversees. I don’t know if that excuses me , but I really try to be as fluent in it as I am in Spanish.

I find myself constantly putting my sentences in a "Spanish like" grammar….

In any rate, I am much better in a conversation than writing it. :)

[JENN]

Yes sir, I am a Mexican Citizen. English is not my mother tongue. I learned it in school and by living oversees. I don’t know if that excuses me , but I really try to be as fluent in it as I am in Spanish.

I find myself constantly putting my sentences in a "Spanish like" grammar….

In any rate, I am much better in a conversation than writing it. :)

You do very well. I think it is neat that you come on here and use your English skills! I can always figure out what you are saying, at times I do notice you are not a native English speaker but I commend you on your proficient English use!

[dan200]

OMGWTFBBQ!

Awesome has been around since the late 70s at least.

AWESOME is an AWESOME word to describe something AWESOME. There is no synonym.

I am not entirely sure and will have to check my books but I believe that the actual definition of AWESOME is "a large group of midgets". If it is not then it should be.

Picture a large group of the little guys and try to find a one word way of describing them. AWESOME is the only word I can think of.

"Did you see that awesome of midgets?"

"No. How many were there?"

"I couldn't tell bet there were a bunch"

"AWESOME!!!"

And for the record if it wasn't for the spell check feature on Firefox all my posts would have misspelled words in them.

[Kartman]

Awesome has 2 synonyms.
BRAWNDO
and
Barney Stinson

[dan200]

Awesome has 2 synonyms.
BRAWNDO
and
Barney Stinson

Barney Stinson is the official spokes person for "Awesome"

[Random Thoughts Racing]

Its called Neologism (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neologism) and is perfectly valid although unappreciated by the ridgid and sometimes difficult rules of english. To many years proofreading documents has made me bitter.

I purposely named my cat "shrimps" and say "Shrimps's toy" etc. just to give the perverbial middle finger to english rules. Reserve your new word on Urbandictionary.com now! Mine is "croners", born of a funny story. Enjoy!

PS text language is lame BTW.

[westco]

QUOTE:Infidel is more articulate then a lot on here, I assume that Tunalgullia is south of the border?? And by that (if true) I assume that english is your second language?? If not I appologise for my ignorance(LOL!)[/QUOTE]


So,Infidel are you going to tell Newhan what Tunalgilla is.:eek::D

[Infidel Racing Team]

So,Infidel are you going to tell Newhan what Tunalgilla is.:eek::D

Lets just say its "South of the Border..." If you catch my drift:D

I already changed it....;)

[Chris Tobin]

Awesome has 2 synonyms.
BRAWNDO
and
Barney Stinson

Brawndo---its what plants crave!

One of the guys here in the office bought a case of it! It doesn't taste too bad but it is AntiFreeze Green!:eek::eek: Kinda weird to drink it out of a cup where you see it before you drink it!:D

[randy s]

i think the use of slang will differ geographically[sp?]. it was earlier mentioned by one of our members that he did'nt care for the use of the term "prolly" but if you're from the south, that's exactly how it sounds. to shorten the word probably to prolly does'nt bother me one bit. the point is made. and i get it. mis-spelled words don't bother me either as long as i understand the point being made. especially on forums like this one. people will have different backgrounds and different levels of education. if we spend too much time in our own minds correcting every little mis-spelled word or use of a phrase that is'nt in line with the way we think it outta [theres another one for the purists] be without trying to understand what the intended message represents then i think we might think a bit to much of ourselves. i,ve got lousy computer skills and i type in "prolly" cause, whoops, i mean because, it's just plain easier for me to do it that way. if the use of the term "prolly" does'nt suffice as a shortcut for "probably" then i need to assure the critic that my english teachers did their job well and i do know better. but if my use of that term really bugs him to the extent of missing the point being made, he should prolly concern himself with some of the more serious and pressing aspects of what's going on in his life. there ain't nuthin' wrong a lot of times spellin' words the way they sound as long as the point gets thru.

[randy s]

i might also add that i have no problem in completely understanding where sidekicker is coming from. at least i'm pretty sure.

[therail]

OMGWTFBBQ!

Awesome has been around since the late 70s at least.
I love this one and a good roflcopter.

[therail]

....BRAWNDO....


http://www.popsucker.net/images/popsucker/brawndo.jpg

[michael_loomis]

Reading on this forum from time to time I see the basic words used incorrectly, such as there-their, backwards. The thing that get me is the "phonic" way which some people write. I though that the whole "hooked on phonics" generation were supposed to be smarter than us older people. Our culture pollutes the education of our kids as well with marketing, i.e. Fox Shox. And further when someone debates using the total lack of intellegence and comes off trying to be an intellect it is rather troublesome to me. There is also a large portion of our society that somehow thinks that because they have a B.A. that they are intellectual superior and the two are not mutually exclusive.

Fact is that if you can't articulate your point and your next action is to raise your voice or get angry, you probably peaked with respect to you intellegence.

Oh... and... I don't mean to offend. Which is another thing that bothers me, the fact that it seems that we have to appologise for having an opinion either in anvance or in retrospect. Which is another sign that points to ignorance and is unconstitutional. And by ignorance I means the Websters definition, not the ignoranat definition that some people believe means stupid.

People... see the way that everything points in a circle. It all boils down to the fact that you need to have a good level of understanding of the english language to function in this country, which explains why it is so hard for a lot of people. Infidel is more articulate then a lot on here, I assume that Tunalgullia is south of the border?? And by that (if true) I assume that english is your second language?? If not I appologise for my ignorance(LOL!)

Well Mark.. Define smarter.

I think your WAY more intellectual than I am, however I know how to spell Intelligence, Appologize and that starting a sentence with the word AND (see above, twice) is incorrect. :D

BTW (hehe) I'm, like, just giving you a hard time!

[bajafox]

Well Mark.. Define smarter.

I think your WAY more intellectual than I am, however I know how to spell Intelligence, Appologize and that starting a sentence with the word AND (see above, twice) is incorrect. :D

BTW (hehe) I'm, like, just giving you a hard time!

HAHA, don't you mean "you're":D

Just messing with you dude, it seems like lately the grammar and spelling issues have been brought up way more than it used to be.

[Kartman]

HAHA, don't you mean "you're":D



HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH

[Kartman]

Barney Stinson is the official spokes person for "Awesome"

Did you notice the Awesome poster on the wall of his office in recent shows?

[dan200]

Did you notice the Awesome poster on the wall of his office in recent shows?

Yep but I never get a good look at it. His blog is awesome.

I found these on line.

http://www.wonderday.ca/2007/10/24/flickr-find-barney-stinson-posters/

These are even better. They are "DE-motivational posters" Basically the opposite of those tacky motivational posters corporate America puts up on the walls of their offices to increase productivity.

Enjoy...
http://despair.com/viewall.html

[Kartman]

Nice find

[michael_loomis]

HAHA, don't you mean "you're":D

Just messing with you dude, it seems like lately the grammar and spelling issues have been brought up way more than it used to be.

winner! haha

yes, indeed. I should give Donnie a hard time too for this entire goofy thread. I need to work on getting SMARTER and not cleaning up slang! so I can afford to have Newhan build me a sick prerunner! (sick would be slang for good.. OR .. AWESOME! :P)

Just dont type lIkE tHiS oR IlL HaVe tO kIlL sOmEbOdY!!!

[DEZERTSUB]

winner! haha

yes, indeed. I should give Donnie a hard time too for this entire goofy thread. I need to work on getting SMARTER and not cleaning up slang! so I can afford to have Newhan build me a sick prerunner! (sick would be slang for good.. OR .. AWESOME! :P)

Just dont type lIkE tHiS oR IlL HaVe tO kIlL sOmEbOdY!!!

HeY nOw....Wut du EYE hAvE 2 Du wit DiS?!?!!?

[bajafox]

winner! haha

yes, indeed. I should give Donnie a hard time too for this entire goofy thread. I need to work on getting SMARTER and not cleaning up slang! so I can afford to have Newhan build me a sick prerunner! (sick would be slang for good.. OR .. AWESOME! :P)

Just dont type lIkE tHiS oR IlL HaVe tO kIlL sOmEbOdY!!!

You don't have to be smart to win the lottery!:D

[michael_loomis]

haha.. but I'm not sure which one I have least of! Smarts or Luck!? lol

[bajafox]

I'd say talent! HAHAHA :D oh, wait, that wasn't an option...

[miguelitro]

QUOTE:Infidel is more articulate then a lot on here, I assume that Tunalgullia is south of the border?? And by that (if true) I assume that english is your second language?? If not I appologise for my ignorance(LOL!)


So,Infidel are you going to tell Newhan what Tunalgilla is.:eek::D[/QUOTE]


Lets just say its "South of the Border..." If you catch my drift:D

I already changed it....;)

so nobody has figured out what tunalguilla means??? Or where it is?

Come on pinche gringos!(I'm czech by the way:D)

[Kartman]

Come on pinche gringos!(I'm czech by the way:D)

trhni sih nohou

[westco]

trhni sih nohou

Careful.....you can get banned for that.:eek::D

[TreyP]

Stuff White People Like (http://stuffwhitepeoplelike.wordpress.com/2008/05/12/99-grammar/):D(linky)

[Slang]

I think slang is rad!!

[dislocated1]

I think slang is rad!!


I was wondering when you where gonna speak up on this one!!!!

[Mark Newhan]

Well Loomis I guess I am in pretty good company. It is easy to make a couple of typos and oversights when you are knocking out a post. And yeah us older, not so hip, guys figured out the Tunalgilla reference means. I have been going to Baja for years and never came up on that town, HA HA.

[trent06]

Alright this is the first time I have read through this thread and I agree slang is used far too much in today's society. However, I have to admit that I still use slang when talking with my friends, etc. Here are the words I use most that some could consider slang.

Shenanigans

Haggard

Mokay

If anyone can give me the multiple definitions depending on the use of Mokay I will reward them with rep!

[dan200]

Ummm, Ok?

[dan200]

I'm OK?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVb8u9Jsj3E&feature=related

[trent06]

The Youtube video (dan200) posted has the correct pronounciation of the word Mokay. However the definition is still incorrect. Mokay does not mean I'm okay or Ummm okay. :D

[michael_loomis]

ahhh c'mon thats easy!!

Its Mary Kay's long lost brother!

Mo Kay !! LOL!!!!

[kwood]

ahhh c'mon thats easy!!

Its Mary Kay's long lost brother!

Mo Kay !! LOL!!!!

Now that's funny!:D