1. Click on the above articles from Time magazine and Lake Superior State University.
2. Read 'em. Peruse 'em. Evaluate 'em. Google 'em if you want more information.
3. Select ONE word that you feel should be on this list. Example: The word _____will remain part of our language because...
4. Explain your reasoning. Be sure to provide support (real-life examples, details, etc.) in your paragraph.
5. Also follow the blogging guidelines: interaction with fellow classmates is a must! You may directly address and argue with someone. Play nice with others though!
6. If you want credit--Be sure to use the screen name: first two or three letters of first name, first two or three letters of last name and hour. Example: Edward Cullen from my first hour would be edcull1.
50 comments:
The word unfriend will remain part of our language because people use the word to suggest that you are removing a friend from your friend list on Facebook or Twitter and other websites where you have a group of friends. Many people use the word unfriend to describe how they remove people from a list of friends on a website. For example, I believe that unfriend will remain a part of our language because on one of the websites I am on, when you are on your friends profile pages, under their picture there is an option to “unfriend” someone. Many websites use unfriend to show that you can remove people from your friends list.
I believe that the word "tweet" will remain a part of our language for many reasons. First of all, it is a habit to say words like "app", "tweet", and "friend" because technology has become a big part of today's soctiety, and people, especially teenagers, naturally say these words. Therefore, it would be nearly impossible to fully remove the word "tweet" from our language because many people use this word, and it is not necessarily on purpose, but caused by pure habit. Secondly, "tweet" is an actual verb, because it is referring to posting an online update, but you say "tweet" to be more specific; specifying that this post took place on Twitter. Lastly, removing the word "tweet" from our language is a challenge because many celebrities and radio talk show hosts say "tweet", and these are the people that influence others, so more and more people use this word everyday. Overall, the word "tweet" has become very popular, is said out of habit, and is not grammatically incorrect, thus hard to ban from the future language.
Lincul6,
You are right in that tweet is probably not going away. It's such a versatile word. Since I am an English teacher and I often think about words, I was just ruminating about how "tweet" can be more than one part of speech. "To tweet" is an infinitive, a verbal. As in, "I love to tweet about random thoughts." "Tweet" can also be a noun. Example, "I read the tweet about the end of the world." Or the word can be a verb--"I tweeted so much I hurt my hand." Even if Twitter goes bye-bye, I do believe tweet will worm itself into our daily language.
GabFin6,
I agree with you that unfriend (or defriend) will survive. Social networking sites are the primary method of communication for many; I don't see that stopping in our society anytime soon. Look at all the old people who are on facebook?
Unfriending is a rather calculated and cold method of "breaking up" your friendship. I find it more than a little disturbing...can one really defend the practice? It involves no social skills. With the click of a few keys, you cut off ties with someone in a very public and official way. I am not sure if I am comfortable with dehumanizing our relationships that way. On the other hand, I do see it's validity. I mean, do you really need to explain to your third grade classmate why you defriended them on facebook when all they post on their status are toxic and negative comments? (No, I haven't unfriended this person-or anyone for that matter--, but I am getting close!) The jury is out for me if I think the practice is a good one; however, I do think the word (and practice) is here to stay.
I think that the Obama prefix will stay in use for a while, even after his term is over and he doesn't run again. I think this because if Obama does a terrible job for the rest of his term, people are going to remember that and keep on using it until it gets used to much.
I believe the word/saying in these economic times, will remain in our language, because economy is all around us; in stores, on tv, it is everywere. The economy is a important topic, that everyone has a say in, and will always be talk about. And in history class, learning about the Great Depression, is all about America's economy struggles. Also in the future there is bound to be some kind of economic struggles, like today. Where America is going through the worst economic time ever, and will more then likely be recorded in history. Therefore it will be impossible to remove it from our language, economy is a daily part of life.
The word "In Economic Times" will remain part of our language because we will still refer to our hardship. Our country will take years to recover from the depression, so people will still say "In Economic Times". Even president Obama refers to saying "In Economic Times". If you watch the news they clearly talk about the economy all the time, and say "In Economic Times" a lot. By the time our country has recovered from the depression I believe we will still say "In Economic Times" as in remembrance.
lincul6,
I do agree with you that "tweet" will remain part of our language. On twitter people do say "tweet" quite often. I think as long as Twitter stays in business ,"tweet" will remain part of our language for a long time. I also agree that "tweet" is more used as a habit not on purpose. I know that human brains sometimes like referring to words in a shorter matter.
I believe that the word app will stay or survive in our language. There are tons of people out there that have for example ipod touches or a computer we don't say we just got a cool new program. We say, I got a cool new app. Since are language has been changing we have been modifying are words and I believe that app will survive. An example of why I believe this is in commercials they talk about the software but say something like, look at all the hundreds of apps you can even get for it. As are technology is progressing I believe the way we talk about them will to. Therefore, I believe that the word app will surely live for many generations.
Gabfin6 I agree with you that the word unfriend will stay in are vocab for a long time.This is because many popular sites use this word making it very popular. Also, If you don't want a friend to be your friend any more you may simply say I unfriend you do not speak to me again. Therefore I agree with you completely that unfriend will remain a well known word.
The word sexting will most likely remain in our language because it is a type of activity and act of most people in the world at this time. The media and every talk show you see on television has made this a big deal and such a worry for parents and their teenagers or children in general. With this happening the talk will never die. The more we use this term to try to catch the worlds attention or the young adults or teenagers the more it will start conflict between the people who agree that its nothing wrong with it or the people that thinks it is not okay. Until everyone starts to agree if this tupe of act is good or bad the problem will stil remain and have no solution, Therefore this word will not be banned and remain as part of our language.
I beliave that the phrase " In these economic times", will remain a part of out language because there is always going to be something special in the ecomony wether it is bad or good. This year even though it happens to be bad maybe when it goes back up again people will be able to say, " In these economic times the United States Of America is doing very good when dealing with money." or whatever the case is. This phrase is just a part of our English language when dealing with politics and the goverment
"Friend as a verb" will stay in out language for numerous reasons. To start, our generation deals with technology and the internet frequently. We use "befriend" or "unfriend" to explain that we are removing or adding a friend on Facebook or Twitter. Those words tell if you're going to be friends with someone, or if you're not going to be friends with someone. Next, taking out those words will surely be a disadvantage for anyone who uses Facebook or Twitter or any other site relating to adding or removing friends. The term is used commonly and to stop saying it would be extremely difficult. Last, I know that no one would want to stop using the term. It's used to often by so many people and many of those people would probably continue to say it. "Friend as a verb" cannot be taken out of our language.
In my opinion the word "BROMANCE" should go, go away forever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I mean seriously why would you even think about using that word.
I believe that "chillaxin" will remain a part of our vocabulary because too many people use it when they are texting or on the phone and in everyday language. If you are having a conversation on the phone with someone and they ask you what you are doing, most people would reply with "chillaxin." I beleive that some people use this word mainly because it sounds cool, but with too much use it can definetly get old. Even my brother uses this word and I have to admit even I do occasionly. This is why I think that chillaxin will not be banned from our language for quite some time. "Have a great time chillaxin!"
I believe that the word "teachable moment" will remain in our English language because there are so many people especially adults and teachers that use this word very frequently to describe a moment that you get to learn a life lesson. I also don't think "teachable moment" is going to leave our language because we aren't going to stop learning any time soon, therefore I don't see the need to take "teachable moment" out of our language. Anyone else have the same view point?
The word tweet will remain part of our language because there is simply nothing else to call it! Also, new technology is a huge chunk of today's every day life. Half of our comunication is done through texts, Facebook and email. Next, without even relizing it sometimes, we use tweet as well as other banned 2010 words and do not notice until our friends tell us. And then our friends start to say it then their friends start to say it... So we naturally pick up on what we hear, and it is basically a never ending cycle whether we like it or not. Lincul6 also had some good points saying that TV hosts also use the word tweet and states that since it is not a fragment it will be very hard to make it disapear from our language.
Off topic...I am lovin' the correct use of punctuation while quoting! Awesome!
The word chillaxin' will remain part of our language because.... this word is popular with teenagers, the word that means to chill and relax. There is a lot of teens that will use that word in a common sentence. Or they minimize the word and make it chillax. My friends and I use that word on Facebook a lot. "Wow you need to chillax." I say it all the time at home. Maybe I am one of the few people that use that word but I am weird, so....! Chillaxin' is a word that should stay in people's vocabulary because it is a fun word.
I personally believe that the Obama prefix will stay in our 2010 vocabulary. Obama has already mad a lot of people mad with the work he has done so far... what work?. An example of one of his OBAMA-NATIONS would his newly revised faulty health care plan. As long as Obama makes people mad, Americans will still use the Obama prefix in their vocabulary, (Even though it's incorrect grammar).
GabFin6, I agree.
The word unfriend will definitely remain part of our language. Facebook and Twitter are common sites used to communicate with friends. With just the click of a button, you are friends with someone; but with just another click, you are unfriending them. Also, with as many sites that use the word unfriend, many people know and use the word frequently and have gotten into a habit of using it. If the word unfriend were to banned, it would be very difficult for people to find a new word to use in it's place. Technology has made a very big impact on today's society; with all the advanced technology, it is easy to find out what is happening in the world, and what new words have been discovered or are in use. For these reasons, I believe that unfriend is here to stay.
I agree with MBrumm 666 because Obama is our president and all of us will probably call him Obama till he is not our president anymore.Also most people in this world don't want to say Barack Obama or when people text, most don't want to spell out Obama's name.
SydBuf1
The word app will be in our vocab. forever because as you can see we use abrvs. over and over again rather than the actual word. This is a bad habit but, we as Americans like things to be short, quick, and easy. So as long as the iPhones,iPodtouches and even Blackberrys stay popular, so will the word app too. I would have to say they are hard to resist and, some others feel the same way too. This is because some people use them incessently throughout the day as part of their daily lifestyle for jobs,groccery shopping, and even dining. Sure this word is overused but I think it should stay because,it's something new to us and we all adore new things. Don't we?
I think the word "transparent" will remain part of our language because it has been used for a very long time already, and it can be used in lots of ways. For instance, you could call someone's excuse transparent. By saying that, you are saying that the excuse is weak and easily seen through. Transparent can also be used to say describe something open, obvious, and frank. Furthermore, any object that is see-through can be described as transparent. Due to the many way to use the word "transparency," I think it will stay in the English language.
SydBuf1
coltgibbs ninja dude,
I disagree with you on how Bromance is overused because first of all I have only heard it twice both from popular celebrities Brody Jenner and Tyra Banks in the entire year of 2009. So like lincul6 said these people in our pop culture do influence us greatly. Besides the word Bromance is not like a romance between two brothers it's instead a great bond between best friends. Sure I know guys usually don't say I love you to their best friend, but girls do that only as saying that they think their friend is completly awesome. This is the same thing with a Bromance a little to feminine for a guy I guess but still is the same thing. Don't you think?
I think that the word tweet will definitely remain part of our language even as the Twitter phase dies down, because so many people are on twitter and its just so popular. It's part of a normal day to also hear the words unfriend and app because its very common to unfriend someone or for them to remove you from their friend list on Twitter, Facebook or Myspace, and a lot of people now have cell phones that are capable of having apps on them. It's just normal and natural to hear all these words in a day. I agree with lincul6.
In my opinion the word 'transparent' will still remain in the English language for many reasons. First, I have been using this word ever since I was in elementary school. It was a common word used to evaluate that something that is see through. This word is also used a lot, depending on what kinds of things you are talking about. For example, if your talking about a ghost why would you say that ghost is see through instead of that ghost is transparent? It makes you sound smarter anyways. Overall, i believe that the word 'transparent will stay in our language.
I agree with "lincul6" when she says tweet will stay in our vocabulary. Tweet is a term that most people use when talking about our fresh technology. Example: Twitter. What would we sound like if we couldn't talk about our tweets? It just doesnt seem right. A raplacement word would be very difficult to find, and besides I like the word tweet! In my opinion the word tweet will stay in our language. I find this banned word list of 2010 quite interesting, I've never heard of a list like this and I'll just have to wait and see what words do get to stay this year!
The word sexting will remain part of our language because a lot of teens are doing it. Even if some teenagers aren't doing it, they are surrounded by it. Wether it be another friend, brother, sister, or on tv. Sexting is something that even adults might do but its mostly between teenagers. I think its going to be around for a while because some teens would say its not really hurtful. And they think its safer than regular sex. Which is somewhat true in some ways. I have a feeling that many teenagers are going to keep sexting around for a long time.
I believe that "In these economic times" will stay in our language for a very long time. People may not use it as much from time to time but it will definitely always be used. Any government has had a down fall or multiple down falls. If everything was perfect then yes we would never use this phrase ever again. However, when you look at reality thats not how the world works. We will have another time when we will use the phrase "In these economic times." Maybe not in our life time but definitely to someone else after us. How do i know this? The USA has had the great depression and this recession. I almost positive its going to have another.
In my opinion the word app will remain a part of the language because of the simple fact it has so much to do with computers; and as you know, computers are a big part of our life. And, as long as computers remain a major part in this world, this word will stand as strong as the computer itself.
The word friend as a verb will remain part of our language because everyday social networking sites are growing such as Facebook and it is people find it much easier to change a common word and use it in a new way.
The word app will remain part of our language because a lot of people have phones and Ipods that let you download programs. Everyone calls the programs apps.
I think the word "Tweet" will stay in our language. I think this because Twitter is a new website that is just getting started and it will be around for a lot longer. Also because All of the celebrities are using the word "Tweet" and since they set the trends for the rest of the country I think it will stay a trend.Finally, I think "Tweet" is become a common word that is easily used and will stay around.
I think the word "sexting" will remain apart of our language because more teens and children are doing it. Also it has been a hot topic on many news stations and talk shows. Not to long ago some teens got in trouble because of pictures sent. In conclusion, this will remain apart of our language until it is no longer causeing parents of teens and children to worry.
The word "bromance" will remain part of our language because it has become part of our everyday lives. You hear it all the time. It can be used describe people that are closer than brothers but not, how should I say this, homosexual. Here let me give you an example. My best friend all the way from kindergarten, we have known each other for a long time. Over 8 years! We are closer than brothers. Almost everybody is like that with their best friends. So that is why the word will never go away.
I believe that the word transparent will remain a part of our language because it is greatly involved with science. As most individuals know, science is one of the most important things that the human race has. without science there would be no progress in todays society. The definition of the word transparent is something that easily seen through and clear, therefore as scientists and explorers discover new things on Earth there is a great probability that they will discover more elements, minerals, rocks, etc. that are "transparent." Although people may think that the humans have discovered everything on Earth there is still much to come and the word transparent will be a key word in spreading the word of these new discoveries. All these examples lead me to believe that the word transparent will stay in our language for many years.
I think that the word "app" will most definataly stay a part of our language for several reasons. For one, app is short for applications which has to do with technology. Technology is a huge part in most every teenagers life therefore we hear and see this word on occasion. Also even in school teachers refer to applications as "app" when explaining something. Lasty, this word has been used for a while and I don't think that it would be easily removed from peoples, ecspecially teenagers, brains. Even when people may not mean to say it, it's now "routine" and it just naturally comes out.
The word "chillaxin" will most likely stay in most people's vocabulary for a long time. I chose this word over the other for the main reason of I don't hear any of the other words used as effectively or frequently as the word "chillaxin" combining the words chill and relaxing. Anyway, just about everyone has found themselves listening to or using this word because it's just easy and fun to use. I use it very often, a lot of times to reply to the famous "what's up" or "what are you doing" opening statements in texting. Therefore, the word "chillaxin" isn't going anywhere for a while it's just too popular in today's youths vocabulary.
The word tweet will remain part of our language as long as twitter stays a popular website. Tweeting is a quicker and simpler way to say that you sent a message about something. Most people won't take the time to say I just sent a message on twitter today, so instead they use the word tweet. This word comes in handy especially to people who make posting, an every day thing. Not only does the word tweet simplify what you want to say; it also helps people refer to the place the person updated. For example, if I said that I had just tweeted, you should know that I was just left a message on my tweeter account. In this fast pace world where people want things quick, easy and right now, words like tweet that quickly sum up what you did will always be around.
The word transparency should remain a word because it is a word we use constantly. You may use it. As a noun to describe the thing that goes over an overhead or you can use it to describe being clear or without color. We really don't have another word that fits just for these purposes other than transparency and that is the real world application of it.
I believe that the word "Tweet" will remain a part of our vocabulary for a couple of reasons. One reason is that since Twitter is New it will most likely stay quite popular for the next couple years. Also since 2010 is a decade that will be filled with new technology, Twitter is concidered a "New Technology" which means lots of people will use it, it makes life that much easier! Lastly "Tweeting" is also a way of communication which lots of teens and adults like to have, it is and easy way to communicate with your friends and others around you. This is why i think the word "Tweet" will stay in american vocabulary for quite some time.
I believe "app" is going to stay, because what else is their to call it? App is for iphones, itouchs, and others.People use this word as fun things you get on your touch screen.Many people still use it and probly will keep using it. So why stop it now? Lastly, I think this word should stay, its just one of those words you can hear over and over again.
I think that the word chillaxin will remain part of our language because if people are texting or talking they just say it without really thinking. I guess most of these words are wired into are brains or something because somehow no one can really stop saying chillaxin or chilax. I guess it's a way to express two different feelings short and sweet at one time. Chillaxin is just another slang word,like ain't or ttyl,to everyone and I think that this word will stay for a while.
I am pretty sure that people are still going to use words like Obamanation and other Obama words because Obama is still our president... he doesn't just go away each time a new year starts that we know of. That is why i think everybody is still going to use words with Obama in it.
I think friend as in facebook talk will survive in this language because peope are just so used to using it.
The word "Tweet" will remain a part of our language because people who use twitter.com use this word (which means to write someone a message over the social website known as twitter) to ask someone to "tweet" them back or tell them I will send you a "tweet." This word is used by almost all twitter.com users and twitter will be here for a very long time; therefore so will the word.
The word unfriend will remain part of our language because people use the word to express the action of removing a friend from your Facebook,Twitter, and other social sites. For an example most people it is a habit to use the word unfriend when deleting a friend from one of those sites.
The word transparent has been in my life a ton it helps me to know if its see through or not. I think this word should be kept in the dictionary because it is an easy word to remember and has better meaning to it. It describes the object better than just saying its see through. You have to use this word when your in science instead of just saying that its see through. This is why I think the word transparent should be kept in the dictionary.
The word tweet will remain part of our language because twitter will be around for a long time. Most celebrties will keep using it because it gives them constant attentionn which is perfect for celebrites. The fans of the celebrities who are on twitter will continue to use it to talk to their favorite celebrities.Twitter is also a good way to find out information for example when Michael Jackson died twitter hepled people find out about it. The word tweet will stay around for a while.
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