what happen when you talk too fast (and too often) and force evolve English by combining words to abbreviate. Combreviations are dogs, bred to be likable, useful, and friendly, while most words come out of the natural selection of English. Sure, they may not be the fittest, but damn if everyone doesn't love them.
Loved this, particularly John Irving's quote.
ReplyDeleteI had no idea Ernest Hemingway was so *angry*. Laughed out loud at Alain de Bottom's quote. Fun link. Thanks.
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