Rock n' Roll English The Crazy Language (and Stories) of The British Tabloids π° #313
Sep 25, 2023
The podcast discusses the outrageous language used in British tabloids and delves into the terms and storytelling techniques employed. They explore the evolution of word meanings and connotations, as well as the exaggerated and bombastic language used in tabloid headlines. The hosts also explore the use of steamy language and metaphors in tabloid stories, the phenomenon of spoilers in British soap operas, and the use of terminology in sex tape scandals.
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Introduction
00:00 β’ 4min
Tabloid Newspaper Terms and Language Analysis
04:23 β’ 8min
Discussing the connotations of 'love child' and the evolution of word meanings
12:00 β’ 2min
The Language of British Tabloids
14:13 β’ 10min
Exploring Steamy Language and Love Triangles
23:45 β’ 2min
Spoilers and Front Page News
25:24 β’ 2min
Rethinking Sex Tape Terminology
27:33 β’ 12min