Topic: Linguistic Tics

2 chapters across the catalog

Bear Bile
Episode 387 51:53 - 53:36

387: Bear Bile

Hillary Clinton Speech Patterns, Father Complex Tangent

A brief aside examines the verbal tics of Hillary Clinton, specifically her frequent use of "uh" and "the fact of the matter." One host admits to having a "father complex" regarding the other's linguistic critiques, leading to a change in his own speaking habits. The segment contrasts Clinton's polished public persona with her repetitive phrasing during long Senate hearings.

Do You Think Believe Feel?
Episode 45 40:13 - 44:23

45: Do You Think Believe Feel?

Linguistic Tics, Corporate Speech, and "I Feel" Statements

A discussion on annoying speech patterns covers the use of "you know what" by politicians and the habit of ending sentences with "right?" in Silicon Valley tech pitches. At Meveo, conference calls are often dominated by "I believe" or "I feel" statements. The hosts argue that "I feel" is a politically correct stalling tactic used to shield opinions from criticism.