Re:Voltswagen of America
by libria on Tuesday March 30, 2021 @12:28PM
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> In many cases, it is unnecessary and only makes the speaker look foolish.
Comedic skits touch on this [1][2] and though a caricature, I think they capture the gist of how it's perceived when attempted.
I think it stems from a desire for "cultural wokeness" which is a good thing and has its place, but as you say when communication is the goal, speak the language of the receiver.
Comedic skits touch on this [1][2] and though a caricature, I think they capture the gist of how it's perceived when attempted.
I think it stems from a desire for "cultural wokeness" which is a good thing and has its place, but as you say when communication is the goal, speak the language of the receiver.
[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKGoVefhtMQ
[2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWMp_z7Jnxw