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Kids and language. ~*Sam Spade*~

  Author:  52746  Category:(Discussion) Created:(4/8/2003 11:46:00 PM)
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Of course language changes, I understand that. It seems to be mainly the kids that change it though.

I'm sure my generation used used slang in our language to an extent that it's perhaps integrated enough for us not to notice.

Due to working an a secondary school, I'm now hearing different expressions. The two which spring to mind is the "incomplete similie" e.g. "...it's wicked as!" I've got used to the change in the meaning of "wicked" but it's like the kids today don't think they need to complete a similie anymore. The other thing I've noticed is overuse of the word "proper" e.g. "I'm gonna get proper knacked" (menaning that they're going to get into trouble) or "That's proper shocking!"

It makes me wonder. If I ever have any grandchildren, will I understand what they're saying?

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Date: 4/8/2003 11:54:00 PM  From Authorid: 18516    LOL..yeah the slang lingo has changed quite drastically..lol  
Date: 4/9/2003 12:05:00 AM  From Authorid: 20956    lmao!! sometimes i'll say something to my parents and they just give me this blank stare and patiently ask me to translate in English ... generation gap, i guess   
Date: 4/9/2003 12:25:00 AM  From Authorid: 13119    Luckily I listen to my rugrats and know must of their lingo, it is very bizarre though. AND the funny part is they think that they were the first people ever to use certain words. Crack me up! :P  
Date: 4/9/2003 5:40:00 AM  From Authorid: 59418    Yo, sup ma homie??? Did you get that? lol.  
Date: 4/9/2003 8:08:00 AM  From Authorid: 60018    Haha my dad told me that for his birthday I should get him the book, "How to speak teenager" or something like that :P  
Date: 4/9/2003 10:25:00 AM  From Authorid: 36956    LOL! I remember when my parents had no clue what I was saying and had to ask. Now I am the parent that has to ask...LOL  
Date: 4/9/2003 4:57:00 PM  From Authorid: 28946    LOL. I agree completely with what you all are saying.  
Date: 4/10/2003 11:16:00 AM  From Authorid: 53558    When I was small my father use to say to me, ' I wish you would speak the 'Oueens English' so I can understand you. So the language doese change form generation to generation.  
Date: 4/10/2003 11:17:00 AM  From Authorid: 53558    When I was small my father use to say to me, ' I wish you would speak the 'Oueens English' so I can understand you. So the language doese change form generation to generation.  
Date: 4/10/2003 11:23:00 AM  From Authorid: 33517    I am sure I will be needing the book..."How to speak Teen-ager for dummies" Gee, I can't even keep up with my sister and she is 15...I don't know what it is going to be like 10 years from now when Bradley is 15....oh no!!!..That is a scary thought...Good Post!!!...**Big Canadian Hugs**  
Date: 4/10/2003 11:42:00 AM  ( From Author ) From Authorid: 52746    Perhaps we could ask all the teenagers on USM to collate their lingo so that we can produce a book from it?  
Date: 4/10/2003 11:46:00 AM  From Authorid: 33517    Now that is a good idea!!!....come on USM Teens...Help us out here....**Big Canadian Hugs**  
Date: 4/10/2003 11:46:00 PM  ( From Author ) From Authorid: 52746    Thanks for the encouragement Tina xxx  

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