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I think this book would be a good companion read with [b:Talk on the Wild Side: The Untameable Nature of Language|40543834|Talk on the Wild Side The Untameable Nature of Language|Lane Greene|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1529636191l/40543834._SY75_.jpg|62953936]. Greene's concept of "normal" and "formal" is similar to "internet" and "formal". McCulloch's book is an interesting look at how the internet has influenced casual communication. I enjoyed it.
Absolutely fascinating. On the surface, this is a book about how the internet has allowed for more expressive communication in written language, but on a deeper level it’s an exploration of how written communication has shifted over time. It explains so much of why communicating in writing with members my parents’ and grandparents’ generations can feel incredibly awkward, even when we’re perfectly capable of having an easy conversation in person. It explains the cringey weirdness I feel when my 80 year old father insists on concluding every. single. message. in a text exchange with, “Love Dad,” and why he probably feels equally awkward that I don’t reply with a “Dear Father” on every message in return. It explains why that one workplace group chat that contains all age groups from Zoomers to Boomers is constantly suffering bizarre communication breakdowns, and why yours truly, as the resident millennial sitting smack in the middle of that generational divide, frequently ends up being the designated translator. If you’ve ever wondered why some people use creepy ellipses (I do this…) or INSIST ON SHOUTING THEIR MESSAGES IN ALL CAPS or interpret that one emoji in a completely different way, pick up this book. It’s an enjoyable read that considers everything from the OED to 1337 to be valid areas of linguistic study.
A fun and nerdy (if slightly too nerdy at points for my interests) look at Internet language. The chapters on emojis and memes had really cool insights into the history and usage of those respective language expressions
This is one of the best books I've read all year. I happen to be an Internet Person who studied linguistics, so this brought me much of the sheer "omg" joy of seeing yourself described in terms you understand. But it's approachable and readable enough that if you're unfamiliar with Internet Culture or linguistics it'd be a great primer on one or both.
A wonderfully delightful listen to balance the drier, more academic material I read for this semester.
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Has been on pause for years, will start over when I get back to it.
Fascinating Look at One's Development of Internet Writing
This book offered a historical view of the linguistic changes that have occurred because of Internet use. In many ways, it felt like a journey into my own personal museum of Internet use and a lens for analyzing my current Internet use. It was a fun and enjoyable read that offered me much in history, science, and relationship building.
This book offered a historical view of the linguistic changes that have occurred because of Internet use. In many ways, it felt like a journey into my own personal museum of Internet use and a lens for analyzing my current Internet use. It was a fun and enjoyable read that offered me much in history, science, and relationship building.