The Colin McEnroe ShowThe word "like" has been around for centuries, but it reached a new cultural prominence in the 1980s, partially thanks to Frank Zappa's song "Valley Girl." Since then, "like" has taken on a life of its own, inspiring strong emotions. This hour, we look at the meaning and evolution of "like." Plus, how movies like the now 30-year-old Clueless have impacted our language.
GUESTS:
- Megan C. Reynolds: An editor at Dwell and author of Like: A History of the English Language’s Most Hated (and Misunderstood) Word
- Kory Stamper: Lexicographer and author of Word By Word: The Secret Life of Dictionaries
- Veronica Litt: English Professor and author of Ugh! As If!: Clueless
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