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Like, Literally, Dude: Arguing for the Good in Bad English

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Mentioned by Matt Abrahams as the author of the book, which explores the positive aspects of non-standard English.
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91. Um, Like, So: How Filler Words Can Create More Connected, Effective Communication
Written by Valerie Fridland, a professor of linguistics, explaining the history and meaning of the word "home"
'Home' for the holidays. False friends. Hello, Dentist.
Mentioned by Mignon Fogarty as the author of the segment about the use of "I mean."
Why people say 'I mean ...' Missing pronouns. Cat-tracted.

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