Calling my worthy peers, all of us that sit on lofty pedestals in the twilight zone of our respective lives - where we are neither venerable nor with it - do we understand teen talk?
I am sure I don't. Particularly the genre that has sprung to life thanks to numerous TV channels, FM Radio and the necessary evil of surplus entertainment.
Is " Feel" a verb or noun or hybrid in the sentence - " How was your feel?" ( not how DID you feel, mind you.) This is a mere fraction of the tip of a humungus iceberg. There is more as we rapidly translate back and forth from English to all regional languages creating a special avatar of the poor Queen's tongue that has no semblance to its parent.
But even as I grumble like a true snob, it isn't as if there aren't phrases pregnant with philosophy that spout from the mouth of babes and Babus.
I made a statement indicating a decision to do or buy something.
"For what joy?" asks my teen with typical nonchalance.
True.
Why should I indulge in activity or expend energy or money on anything that does not ultimately bring any joy - to me particularly.
Think about it.
And, maybe, its time to listen "around" jarring youthful lingo and see merit in the "stress free" thought process.
On and off.
I WONDER
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Having the gen next speak this language is trial enough - bu I had a hep wannabe well in her forties, who once remarked " My Husband's happening". !!!! What was it she wanted to tell me about? Spicy tit bits? "Call the censor" my mind screamed. "No need" my eyes replied. It so happened that her husband was joining us at the table! He didn't happen to materialize -merely made his way as sedately as possible!! He's happening? Hey What's happening to the English language?
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