What really happened at Volkswagen

Re:What really happened at Volkswagen by logicallee on Sunday June 04, 2017 @09:24AM (#14481443)

what the hell is "throwing shade"? I've seen this expression crop up everywhere but literally only in the past few months. Is it new? Recent surge in popularity? What is this.

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Re:What really happened at Volkswagen by SeanBoocock on Sunday June 04, 2017 @10:45AM (#14481826)

Gimlet Media's "Reply All" podcast has a fascinating episode partially devoted to the etymology of "yass", "throwing shade" and other phrases: https://gimletmedia.com/episode/69-disappeared/

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Re:What really happened at Volkswagen by logicallee on Monday June 05, 2017 @01:12AM (#14485388)

thanks. I listened to the relevant part.

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Re:What really happened at Volkswagen by Pharylon on Sunday June 04, 2017 @09:30AM (#14481473)

I've heard it for a while with the younger set, but it's definitely gaining traction in the general population.

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=throw%20shade

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Re:What really happened at Volkswagen by digi_owl on Sunday June 04, 2017 @09:31AM (#14481485)

Urban dictionary has a entry dating back to 2006.

https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=throw%20shad...

Would not surprise me if it is a msm fueled resurgence, akin to whataboutism.

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