atw: Re: Evolving language and 'munted'

  • From: "Christine Kent" <cmkentau@xxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <austechwriter@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Wed, 10 Aug 2011 09:53:27 +1000

Another attempt to replace the word f****d with something you are allowed to
say!  

 

You have to save this funniest of all Osho talks, a lesson in grammar, for
5pm Friday. Pas devant les enfants (if I remember my French correctly).

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6D7rWLzloOI

 

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Sent: Wednesday, 10 August 2011 8:49 AM
To: austechwriter@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: atw: Evolving language and 'munted'

 

Hi everyone,

I'm new to this list and have been 'listening' to the conversation about
language change.

I have just returned to Sydney from 4 days in Christchurch and have been
amazed there at the new life poured into the word 'munted'. (I'll leave you
to look it up). It seems to appear at least once in every conversation.
Buildings, roads, jobs, gardens... so much is 'munted' as a result of the
earthquakes. 

A few words of introduction... I've been working in document/info
design/tech writing since the early 90's - mining, metals processing, road
safety, health and now animal health. Embarking on my last subject of Grad
Dip Info Design and Christchurch Polytech - it's been a fabulous and robust
learning experience for me.

Look forward to contributing and learning from this list.

Anne Deane

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