languages

From: allisonp_at_world.std.com <(allisonp_at_world.std.com)>
Date: Thu Mar 9 07:56:06 2000

On Wed, 8 Mar 2000, Richard Erlacher wrote:

> English is my second language, though I've been using it as my primary
> language since I was 6. Because I learned it as my second language, I've
> developed into one who's somewhat stilted in his usage of the language, and
> also one who's very much aware of the application of grammar, syntax, and
> orthography. I am, therefore, thoroughly convinced that American English,
> if it follows the current trend, will degenerate into a sequence of
> monosyllabic grunts and whines by the time another couple or three
> generations have passed. Just look at the more recent additions to the
> Webster International Lexicon of the English language: words like "duuhh"

Like totally Duh. Whatever!

To be totally consistant with the bad language trend of this country.
Depressing, is it not?

Allison
Received on Thu Mar 09 2000 - 07:56:06 GMT