Otherwords - Season 1 Episode 30 : Why Do We Use Cringey Words for Loved Ones?
Digs deep into the quintessential human trait of language to find the fascinating, thought-provoking, and funny stories behind the words and sounds we take for granted. Incorporating the fields of biology, history, cultural studies, literature and more, linguistics has something for everyone and offers a unique perspective into what it means to be human.
First Air Date : Mar 24, 2021
Last Air Date : Sep 19, 2024
Runtime : 8 min.
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