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Fun With Words

The Brian Lehrer Show

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This chapter delves into the intriguing linguistic histories of the words 'spam' and 'cocktail,' highlighting their cultural significance. It illustrates how the Monty Python sketch impacted the digital use of 'spam' and emphasizes the role of etymology in the evolution of language and social connections.

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