George Carlin - Euphemisms

Why it was recommended

George Carlin made this point brilliantly

Strong recommendationgorwell · Original2021-08

What it covers

A George Carlin stand-up bit on euphemisms, tracing how language gets softened, such as shell shock becoming PTSD, until it loses its emotional force. It is for a general viewer who does not plan to take a prerequisite first.

Video details

Channel

poyani

Length

9 min 1 sec

Year

2012

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