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This weekly podcast explores words, language, and why we say the things we do. It is a relaxed but well informed exploration of language change, slang, taboo words, and other modes of expression on the edge of "standard" language. It will also feature new

The Word Nerds|Puns (59) Episode

Dave Shepherd and Howard Shepherd respond to a voicemail from Chad at Me and the Bean about the secret girl language. (1:58) Dave and Howard explore several different sorts of puns. (4:18) Music bumper from "Nada" by Jaime Beauchamp (11:26) Some serious puns (12:11) Song: "Absinthe Minded," by Adrienne Pierce (16:03) Rude word of the week: "dullard" (as in somebody who just doesn't get puns) (19:03) Music bumper from "Driving Song" by Bob Hughes (22:01) Bilingual puns (22:40) Music courtesy of The Podsafe Music Network Theme music by Kick the Cat time: 28:19 size: 19.5 Mb rating: PG (Puns often have double or triple meanings. Our song celebrates a rather infamous alcoholic drink.) Categories: language, linguistics

[ Sat, 22 Apr 2006 13:00:00 GMT ]

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