Episode 243
Why Fidget Poppers Are "Satisfying"
Plus, the colloquial currency of the past.
August 2, 202241m 25s
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Show Notes
What does the proliferation of so-called ASMR (autonomous sensory meridian response) videos say about the nuanced use of the word "satisfying"?
Visit Lexicon Valley. A Booksmart Studios production. 243: "Why Fidget Poppers Are 'Satisfying.'" With John McWhorter. Produced and edited by Mike Vuolo. All rights reserved.
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