What are we even talking about? H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty
Sure, euphemisms allow us to talk about something unpleasant or taboo without actually invoking the dreaded word or words -- but what else is going on? In this episode of the Stuff to Blow your Mind podcast, Robert and Joe explore the linguistic power of euphemisms to alter and transform the tone or meaning of everyday communication.
Related Content:
The Unlanguaged Mind: Feral Children (podcast)
The Unlanguaged Mind: A World Built With Words (podcast)
The Problem of Hell (podcast)
Topics in this Podcast: language
Follow us
Facebook
Twitter
YouTube
Instagram
RSS