Friday, November 28, 2008

Language

Baker, J. (2005). 60s slang. Retrieved November 22, 2008, from Cougar Town Web site: http://cougartown.com/slang.html

This website gives a list of 1960s slang A-Z. Language in the 1960s went through a lot of change, especially from the early 60s, where the language sounded much more like stereotypical 50s lingo, while late 60s sounded more like stereotypical hippies.

Grosvenor, Jr., C.R. (2008). Slang of 2000's. Retrieved November 22, 2008, from In the 00's Web site: http://www.inthe00s.com/archive/inthe00s/smf/1089703709.shtml

This interactive site allows its users to upload different slang around the world. This site also allows people to comment on whether or not it originated in the 2000s or in the 90s.

(2008). Urban Dictionary. Retrieved November 22, 2008, from Urban Dictionary Web site: http://www.urbandictionary.com/

Urban dictionary is a common site for people to upload new phrases before they become common vernacular. Sometimes vulgar, but always entertaining, users can rate the words and agree whether it is the most common use for that word.

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