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8==Examples==D
« on: November 02, 2010, 06:13:56 pm »
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Hey guys post up some of your best examples for the common themes.

Jargon
Doublespeak
PC
Euphemisms
Dysphemisms
etc.
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Re: 8==Examples==D
« Reply #1 on: November 02, 2010, 06:56:10 pm »
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'silly old fukin' moo' - ageist language
chariman ---> chairperson, is alll too common but ill post it for those who never seen it. sexist


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Re: 8==Examples==D
« Reply #2 on: November 02, 2010, 07:44:47 pm »
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yah but I want strong newsworthy articles that have come up this year.
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Re: 8==Examples==D
« Reply #3 on: November 02, 2010, 07:46:11 pm »
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use of downsize for major dismissal of workers (pacific brands)
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Re: 8==Examples==D
« Reply #4 on: November 02, 2010, 08:09:08 pm »
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inappropriate use of jargon in medical consent forms can skew the audience's understandability of the text. 'magnitude of procedural risk' (meaning high risk)

facts = 18.5% of consent forms detail the procedure in plain english, without the overuse of jargon
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Re: 8==Examples==D
« Reply #5 on: November 02, 2010, 08:20:34 pm »
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shell shock -> combat fatigue -> PTSD example of PC language (and euphemism) to obscure clear thinking and lessen the meaning behind the word

deaf people -> hearing impaired

blind people -> visually impaired
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Re: 8==Examples==D
« Reply #6 on: November 02, 2010, 08:25:29 pm »
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come on we need more contributions here :)

stimulus spending been rephrased as 'detailed programmatic specificity'
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Re: 8==Examples==D
« Reply #7 on: November 02, 2010, 08:31:05 pm »
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goooooood shit avo.
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Re: 8==Examples==D
« Reply #8 on: November 02, 2010, 08:58:47 pm »
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In June 2010 during the lead-up to Origin II, New South Wales centre Timana Tahu withdrew mid-week from the NSW squad following reports Johns referred to Queensland player Greg Inglis as a "black cunt" during a training session.[17] Johns was subsequently fired from his role as NSW assistant coach. Though he apologised for the incident on Tuesday 15 June,[18] it is alleged it was not the first time Johns had used racist language in a football environment.[19] Inglis has since demanded Johns be barred from any involvement in rugby league in the future
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Re: 8==Examples==D
« Reply #9 on: November 02, 2010, 09:02:35 pm »
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That's a question of social acceptance of taboos and the user's identity, good one
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Re: 8==Examples==D
« Reply #10 on: November 02, 2010, 09:05:13 pm »
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'Brainstorming' for 'Epilepsy'
mixed feelings about this PC term has been indicated as discussed here. http://www.epilepsy.com/node/976779
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Re: 8==Examples==D
« Reply #11 on: November 02, 2010, 09:17:03 pm »
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Quote from: jasoN- on November 02, 2010, 09:05:13 pm
'Brainstorming' for 'Epilepsy'
mixed feelings about this PC term has been indicated as discussed here. http://www.epilepsy.com/node/976779

oh shit i lold.
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Re: 8==Examples==D
« Reply #12 on: November 02, 2010, 10:39:14 pm »
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Re: 8==Examples==D
« Reply #13 on: November 02, 2010, 11:23:50 pm »
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Quote from: kat148 on November 02, 2010, 10:39:14 pm
lold harder: http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/lifematters/vaginas-the-last-taboo-20091211-kn7o.html

Im going to start a paragraph with a one word sentence for dramatic effect. "Vagina."

and lol at axe wound, velvety love folds, tunatown and cock massager... I gotta get myself one of those
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Re: 8==Examples==D
« Reply #14 on: November 02, 2010, 11:56:40 pm »
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lol my favourite is sperm dumpster
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