The New York Times and Washington Post are adding new forms of address and pronouns for people who haven't chosen a single gender. Research indicates that ending a text with a period seems insincere. Dictionaries are throwing open their doorsand letting in all kinds of slangy words that have been living on the internet.
So, on The Nose today we'll spend a little time on language evolution.
And, do you feel assaulted by year-end lists; even the Obama's do them.
Lastly, from Rubio's water-drinkingto Cruz's super-awkward family videos, how do we feel about candidate quirks.
GUESTS:
- Jacques Lamarre - Director of Communication & Special Projects at the Mark Twain House and Museum
- Rebecca Castellani - Scholar of modern literature
- Rand Richards Cooper - Author, essayist, and restaurant critic for The New York Times
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Colin McEnroe and Chion Wolf contributed to this show.
