The article discusses how online communication has altered the way people express themselves, highlighting the humor and creativity found in internet slang. The author defends what some may label as 'brain rot' language, emphasizing its significance and effectiveness in contemporary discourse. Historical parallels are drawn to the evolution of spoken slang in marginalized cultures throughout British history, showcasing that language innovation has always occurred outside mainstream society. It ultimately argues for an acceptance of these new linguistic forms as valid expressions of identity and culture.
That is why I felt moved earlier this year to write a defense of what some call "brain rot" language, a type of internet-inflected speech full of grammatical oddities and references to memes.
But long before the internet, there was spoken slang, the result of various cultures' and identity groups' innovations, developed a secret, colorful, and ephemeral cant.
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