12 January 2011

Are Americans Wusses or Just Fond of Trash Talk?

Good ol' Fast Eddie...
"When asked, Gov. Rendell admits to being unaware of the roots of the word wuss. But Mr. Adams is willing to give the governor a pass. "There are those who believe a word ought to always mean what it always meant, but that's not how language works. Words like 'wuss' and 'wussy' can end up de-vulgarized after awhile.""
Read the Full Article Here - WSJ.com

(via WSJ - H/T S. Archut)

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