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Marketing Diet Kool Aid to Adults
By Paul Yeager, author of Literally, the Best Language Book Ever The difference between a success and a flop is often not the product; it’s often the marketing. And marketing is certainly the first thing I thought of when I … Continue reading
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Tagged crystal light, kool aid, language, marketing, mio liquid water enhancer
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Another Impact
Although I’ve written about impact before, it bears repeating, especially since more and more people seem to be getting addicted to its use as a verb that means to affect. Impact is a noun that denotes forcible contact or a … Continue reading
Stresscalation?
As you know, we here at Everything Language and Grammar are all for making up words whenever it’s convenient because language changes, and since it does, we should all have the authority to change it ourselves. All right, before you … Continue reading
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Prenatal Citizens?
By Paul Yeager, author of Literally, the Best Language Book Ever I’ve said it before, and I’m sure that I’ll say it again…but…the language we choose to use is one of the best ways to show who we are and … Continue reading
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Cancel the Ham, and Call Dominos Because Jesus Loves Pizza
According to the photo gallery in an AOL News story (Praise Cheesus! Face of Jesus Appears in Three-Cheese Pizza), Jesus loves pizza (perfect for Easter dinner). Jesus also loves: Christmas candy (who doesn’t?) Slightly overcooked chicken. (Why don’t Foreman grills … Continue reading
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Like Might Keep You from Being Hired
By Paul Yeager, author of Literally, the Best Language Book Ever We all have a verbal tick or two, but using the word “like” incorrectly during an interview might be reason enough for a potential employer to say, “Like, thanks … Continue reading
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Better Language Skills Might Mean Less Risk of Dementia
By Paul Yeager, author of Literally, the Best Language Book Ever Research from an interesting study, the Nun Study, states that more complex grammar when young might mean a lower risk of dementia as an older person. More information can … Continue reading
Plain Language
By Paul Yeager, author of Literally, the Best Language Book Ever I know that this isn’t news since the Plain Language Act passed last year, but since I’ve recently talked about convoluted and over-inflated language, I thought I’d mention it … Continue reading
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Let’s Collaborate to Eradicate Collaborate!
By Paul Yeager, author of Literally, the Best Language Book Ever I know it’s not going to happen, but I would love to get through one day without hearing the word “collaborate.” No one works with anyone else any longer. … Continue reading
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Buzzword Bingo
We talk quite a bit here about inflated, trendy language (also a popular topic in Literally, the Best Language Book Ever), but dailywritingtips.com has suggested 24 popular buzzwords that can be turned into a game of buzzword bingo. The idea … Continue reading
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