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Laurel Sutton
Professional namer and co-founder of Catchword, a naming firm in the Bay Area of California. She has been doing professional naming for more than 25 years.
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Jul 16, 2025
• 50min
Mailbag: Drug Names, Cow Abductions, and the “Ass-Intensifier”
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Join linguistics professor Nicole Holliday, who explores the nuances of language and identity, alongside professional namer Laurel Sutton, as they dive into listener questions. They discuss the quirky journey of the 'ass intensifier' in casual speech. Get insights into how pharmaceutical names are crafted, revealing the blend of creativity and regulatory challenges behind them. They also tackle the bizarre phenomenon of cow abductions by aliens, tracing its cultural roots and implications, all while keeping the conversation lively and humorous.
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