printWhy it's suddenly trendy to speak like an idiot
by cynthianews
Fess up! Don't you find it annoying when people use buzzwords — like OMG! for 'oh my god' and uber for extremely — to give the impression that they're cutting edge? Especially when those words are so over-used that they've lost all power to impress or amuse. A new book identifies the worst of these crimes against the English language — and may out a few unwitting Alan Partridges in the process. Here are some of the most heinous examples...