Leslie Savan
American writer
WORDS ABOUT WORDS
Pop language is, most obviously, verbal expression that is widely popular and is part of popular culture. Beyond that, it's language that pops out of its surroundings; conveys more attitude than literal meaning; pulses with a sense of an invisible chorus speaking it, too; and, when properly inflected, pulls attention, and probably consensus, its way.
—Leslie Savan, American writer, Slam Dunks and No-Brainers, 2005
Posted on October 20, 2005 at 8:52 AM
WORDS ABOUT WORDS
An army of brave new words is occupying our social life with coast-to-coast attitude. The catchwords, phrases, inflections, and quickie concepts that Americans seem unable to communicate without have grown into a verbal kudzu, overlaying regional differences with a national (even an international) pop accent that tells us more about how we think than we think.
—Leslie Savan, American writer, Slam Dunks and No-Brainers, 2005
Posted on November 23, 2005 at 6:21 PM
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