604: That Wasn’t a Thing: Language Drift and Slang We Love and Hate

With special guest Longinus, the boys drink and review Noir, a black IPA from DuClaw, then discuss slang. In this episode of Beer and Conversation with Pigweed and Crowhill, we dive into a wide-ranging (and occasionally grumpy) discussion on slang — what it is, where it comes from, and why so much of it drives us up the wall. From Valley Girl “like” to “literally” meaning its opposite, from “no worries” to “full stop,” we go through the phrases we love, the ones we tolerate, and the ones we refuse to say under any circumstances.Along the way, we explore:* Why slang spreads (and why it spreads faster now than ever)* The role of influencers, media, and subcultures in shaping language* How words become clever… and then unbearable* Whether language is evolving faster—or just differently* Why you’d be exposed instantly as a time traveler just by the way you talkWe also get into newer phrases like “based,” “not on my bingo card,” and “living rent free in my head,” and ask the deeper question: what does the way we speak reveal about who we are?Bottom line: language is fun… until everyone starts saying the same thing.Cheers.📬 Send us your thoughts: [email protected] 🌐 More episodes: pigweedandcrowhill.com👍 Like, subscribe, and tell a friend