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Yada, Yada, Do'h!: 111 Television Words That Made the Leap from the Screen to Society (How America Speaks)

by Mark Peters

ISBN13: 9781933338316
ISBN10: 1933338318
Condition: Standard
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From Homer Simpson's "Doh!" to Seinfeld's "spongeworthy," this guide explores hundreds of words and phrases from popular television shows that have become part of our everyday speech. A fascinating collection, it brings together 111 of these examples along with complete descriptions of their origins, meanings, impact, usage, and numerous citations from the popular press. Combining a love for television and words, this humorous study reveals how deeply embedded these unforgettable idioms are in our culture.

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ISBN:: 9781933338316
Author:: Peters, Mark
Publisher:: Marion Street Press
Subject:: Television - General
Subject:: Linguistics
Subject:: Television - History & Criticism
Subject:: Popular culture -- United States.
Subject:: Television programs -- United States.
Subject:: Linguistics - General
Edition Description:: Trade Paper
Series:: How America Speaks series
Publication Date:: September 2008
Binding:: Paperback
Language:: English
Pages:: 239
Dimensions:: 6.90x5.00x.60 in. .45 lbs.

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