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A show about buzz words in pop culture and on the internet that takes a glimpse into how language is absurd and ever-evolving through the decades with your friendly (but...
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A show about buzz words in pop culture and on the internet that takes a glimpse into how language is absurd and ever-evolving through the decades with your friendly (but hostile) neighbourhood goblins.
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27 MAR 2024 · Are you a fitness girlie or a gym bro? Why are new diet fads and attractive influencers taking over our newsfeeds? Tune in to hear us discuss the pervasive culture of fitness; why it's damaging; and the coded message behind the "Instagram body".
13 MAR 2024 · Why are there so many terms and slang words describing the same thing? Catch us deconstructing the evolution of slang; how internet has escalated the dissemination of niche subculture language; and why we love and hate words. Ft. special guest Cora Thomas of Pacific Noise Weird fame.
6 DEC 2023 · Tune in to hear us discuss Amanda Montell's book "Cultish"; the Netflix documentary "Escaping the Twin Flames Universe"; and our endless fascination with cult content.
8 NOV 2023 · Stan culture vs celebrity culture? How has the fandom scene transformed over the decades? Tune in to hear us discuss what being a fan looks like and review the new documentary "Anything For Fame" which explores the world of online influencers and the extreme lengths they are willing to go for fame and fortune—streaming now on nfb.ca
25 OCT 2023 · Where did pop culture phrases go and is the era of sitcoms dead? Tune in to hear us discuss the rise and fall of film & TV one-liners; iconic quotes from Mean Girls; and how media consumption habits have changed.
18 OCT 2023 · Is business lingo really insufferable or does it serve a unique purpose? Tune in to hear us dissect corporate jargons; share the ones that give us the ick; and talk about the origin of it all.
27 SEP 2023 · Originally aired on September 13, rebroadcast September 27th during SOCAN. Why is everyone making girl dinner? Tune in to hear us dissect the girlification of everything, discuss gender essentialism, and of course blame capitalism.
13 SEP 2023 · Why is everyone making girl dinner? Tune in to hear us dissect the girlification of everything, discuss gender essentialism, and of course blame capitalism.
5 JUL 2023 · Did you know the phrases "spilling the tea" and "throwing shade" have roots in drag subculture? Tune in to hear us share other slangs that originate from marginalized in-groups, and discuss whether using them colloquially is appropriation or appreciation, or something in-between?
21 JUN 2023 · What does woke even mean now and who gets to use it? Tune in to hear us trace back the origin of the word woke; how it got co-opted by the conservatives and the corporations; and the shift in the meaning from "you know what's up" to "you really don't get it, do you."
A show about buzz words in pop culture and on the internet that takes a glimpse into how language is absurd and ever-evolving through the decades with your friendly (but...
show more
A show about buzz words in pop culture and on the internet that takes a glimpse into how language is absurd and ever-evolving through the decades with your friendly (but hostile) neighbourhood goblins.
show less
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| Author | CiTR & Discorder Magazine |
| Organization | CiTR & Discorder Magazine |
| Categories | Society & Culture |
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