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A review by ladywhiskers
Because Internet: Understanding how language is changing by Gretchen McCulloch
funny
informative
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
This was a good read and expanded my perspective of language and the internet. I found it really interesting to read about changes that happened when I was part of them, like the change in meaning from LOL to lol, and when emojis became a thing and the media was obsessed with them.
I enjoyed learning why the often published fear "teens won't know how to spell because they use TXTSPK!!" was unfounded, that was a particular highlight.
It was odd revisiting the heyday of memes, Advice Animals were HUGE for a year or so there and then suddenly became dated and uncool. Fun to reflect on.
I enjoyed learning why the often published fear "teens won't know how to spell because they use TXTSPK!!" was unfounded, that was a particular highlight.
It was odd revisiting the heyday of memes, Advice Animals were HUGE for a year or so there and then suddenly became dated and uncool. Fun to reflect on.