Topic: Social Slang

5 chapters across the catalog

Vaxxhole
Episode 1333 1:04:23 - 1:06:54

1333: Vaxxhole

Vaxxhole Terminology, Marketing Extremism

A new slang term, "vaxxhole," has emerged to describe individuals who brag about their vaccination status and belittle those who remain unvaccinated. Analysts suggest that media coverage often highlights extremist "anti-vax" views to make moderate skepticism appear unreasonable, a common tactic in pharmaceutical marketing.

Going Bananas
Episode 1297 16:13 - 17:38

1297: Going Bananas

Coronials Terminology and the I Love You Goodbye Trend

The term "coronials" is suggested for the current generation, though it receives a mixed reception. A listener report notes a shift in social etiquette where casual acquaintances have begun saying "I love you" as a standard goodbye, replacing the "stay safe" meme.

Hundos
Episode 1035 1:03:19 - 1:05:38

1035: Hundos

No Agenda Art, Episode 1034 and "The Meads"

The hosts discuss the listener-contributed artwork for episode 1034, titled "The Privilege Walk," which features a roll of quarters. A linguistic tangent explores the use of the term "the meads" as millennial slang for social media. The value-for-value model is reinforced as the primary support system for the program.

Undercount of Color
Episode 1020 2:35:54 - 2:38:15

1020: Undercount of Color

Pothole Cereal Stunt, Millennial Slang

A Michigan college student gained viral attention by filling a large pothole with cereal and milk and eating from it to protest road conditions. In a separate segment, the hosts discuss new millennial slang where "pretty" and "very" are contracted to the letters "P" and "V," such as "V cool" or "P good."

Hot Rhetoric
Episode 784 1:50:32 - 1:52:36

784: Hot Rhetoric

Millennial Slang, Jack Move Definition

A discussion on millennial slang reveals that several young acquaintances of the hosts have never heard the term "jack move." This leads to a debate about the origins of the phrase and the disconnect between different generations of "millennials."