Topic: Dictionary Com

4 chapters across the catalog

Champagne Socialist
Episode 1812 2:44:47 - 2:47:12

1812: Champagne Socialist

Word of the Year, Homeschooling Commentary

Dictionary.com revealed "67" as its word of the year, a choice criticized as "lame." A listener's note on homeschooling argues that children educated at home are less susceptible to such social media-driven trends and are better prepared for practical life tasks.

Cattle-lyst Converter
Episode 1330 1:17:46 - 1:20:20

1330: Cattle-lyst Converter

Dictionary.com Changes "Slave" to "Enslaved"

Dictionary.com has announced it will replace the noun "slave" with "enslaved person" to avoid dehumanizing language. The hosts mock this linguistic shift, questioning if historical media like the book and miniseries "Roots" will be censored next. They joke about the absurdity of using "enslaved" as a derogatory command in a "PC" environment.

Long Gun
Episode 778 1:22:34 - 1:26:37

778: Long Gun

Anderson Cooper and the Definition of Rhetoric

The hosts critique Anderson Cooper's reporting on the Planned Parenthood shooter's alleged anti-government views. They engage in a lengthy discussion on the definition of "rhetoric," noting how the modern usage has shifted from "effective oratory" to "bombast and exaggeration." They decide to use Dictionary.com as the official No Agenda source for word definitions moving forward.