07: Kids these days arent ruining language
b'There are some pretty funny quotes of historical people complaining about kids back then doing linguistic things that now seem totally unremarkable. So let\\u2019s cut to the chase and celebrate linguistic innovation while it\\u2019s happening. \\n\\nIn episode 7 of Lingthusiasm, your hosts Lauren Gawne and Gretchen McCulloch explore how far back we can trace complaints about the language of Kids These Days, why linguistic discrimination is harmful, and why \\u201cbe like\\u201d, hyperbolic \\u201cliterally\\u201d, and other modern innovations are actually signs of something awesome. \\n\\nWe also announce a Patreon to keep the podcast sustainable! You can support us there to listen to a bonus episode about swearing and future monthly bonus content, and help decide the topics of future episodes. Even if you\\u2019re not sure about pledging, do check out the Patreon goals to see some of our future plans and our video to see a totally realistic and not at all staged cameo from our producer. Check out http://patreon.com/lingthusiasm \\n\\nFor more information visit the show page: http://lingthusiasm.com/post/159796192161/lingthusiasm-episode-7-kids-these-days-arent'