Twenty Thousand Hertz "Blah, blah, blah" and the Ungooglable Phrase
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Sep 25, 2024 
Linguist and philosopher Paul Saka, renowned for his work at the University of Texas on quasi-quotation, joins the conversation on unique speech patterns. They explore the scarcely understood 'Five Dah Phenomenon,' a phrase that's bypassed dictionaries and Google altogether. With humor, they discuss the playful evolution of phrases like 'da-da' and their cultural impact. The talk highlights how these expressions shape our communication and how curiosity can enhance listening skills, all while probing the intriguing connections between language and memory.
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Podcast Topic Confusion
- Amelia Tate discusses talking about "blah, blah, blah" with her husband.
- He was concerned until she clarified the literal topic.
Ungooglable Phrase
- "Blah, blah, blah" and "yadda, yadda, yadda" are well-documented phrases.
- A lesser-known cousin, "da-da-da-da-da," lacks the same level of understanding and documentation.
Five Da Phenomenon
- Dallas Taylor expresses unfamiliarity with the five "da" phenomenon.
- Amelia Tate highlights the difficulty of consciously articulating the phrase.