Portmanteau Words (Blend Words) (54)

Dave Shepherd and Howard Chang respond to voicemail from Paul of The PK and J Show, who has a word-usage question about 'beside' and 'besides.' (1:53) Dave and Howard discuss the formation of blend words, popularly known as 'portmanteau words,' and their effect on language change. (5:06) What are 'good' (effective) and 'bad' (non-effective) blends? (8:20) Music bumper from by 'Stitch Together' by Adam Boucher (14:39) Blends that promote convenience and utility of of speech (15:05) Clips and clip-blends (21:33) Song: 'Brunching Britney and the Homeboy,' by PC Muñoz (24:40) Blend words from advertising and marketing (29:00) Rude word of the week: 'shart' (31:11) Music bumper from 'Court of Greedy Kings' by Val Davis (32:46) Whimsical blends and awkward, forced blends (33:03) Music courtesy of The Podsafe Music Network Theme music by Kick the Cat Closing music from 'Grapes' by Evan Stone time: 38:11 size: 26.3 Mb rating: PG (We manage to define our Rude Word without being rude at all.) Categories: language, linguistics