Dear Friends,
I confess - I've been watching The Voice and The American Idol!
I appreciate the music, the energy and the contestants' talent. I cheer for everyone equally, and try not to critic the judges' wardrobe!!! However, the distortion of the English language, especially in The American Idol, upsets me!
If "icons" use words like "kill," "murder," ridiculous," "disgusting" and "sickening" to express their enthusiasm and appreciation, what should the viewers then use to bring home the original meaning of these words? I still haven't found a replacement for the ever popular British adjective "smashing!"
With such linguistic travesty - is it any wonder - we can't overcome violence?
I'm sure grateful I'm not in show business! At least, my first graders' "slang" is only "dorky" - not offensive, bringing to mind aggressive graphic images.
Have an amazing day everyone!
wicked, sweet, bodacious, awesome, sick, heavy, radical?
ReplyDeleteOf course they all have to said out loud with a surfer dude accent.