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Mentioned in 2 episodes

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

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Author
Valerie Fridland

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 Matt Abrahams
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 Mignon Fogarty

Mentioned in 2 episodes

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Matt Abrahams
 as the author of the book, which explores the positive aspects of non-standard English.
93 snips
91. Um, Like, So: How Filler Words Can Create More Connected, Effective Communication
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Mignon Fogarty
 as the author of the segment about the use of "I mean."
Why people say 'I mean ...' Missing pronouns. Cat-tracted.
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.

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