Unpacking English, Bit by Bit
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Jeffrey Linden
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It's monkey-see [or hear]-monkey-do. When perceived authorities say it this way, their acolytes mimic. This has become a speech trend, hilariously dopey as it is. I think that it started with George W.
Pronouncing “str” like “shtr” as in “shtrong” “shtrange”
It's monkey-see [or hear]-monkey-do. When perceived authorities say it this way, their acolytes mimic. This has become a speech trend, hilariously dopey as it is.
I think that it started with George W.