In the far-flung future, linguistics experts will look back and note a sea change in the way we communicate, due to our new digital world. The Internet and e-mail have changed the way that we communicate — specifically, the style with which we communicate.
I cite as one example, this exchange which took place in an online discussion.
A member was trying to make a point about Aimee Mann’s latest album, and at one point he wrote the following:
Sent: Friday, May 06, 2005 1:44 AM
Subject: Re: Aimee Mann Download on Salon –I wasn’t even saying that the new album is bad – let’s say it’s brilliant
I like steak and I like spaghetti but if I had to eat steak for ten days in a row I’d miss the spaghetti
And then he went on to talk about the Aimee Mann album.
This solicited this reply:
—–Original Message—–
From: S R P
Sent: Friday, May 06, 2005 1:36 PM
Subject: RE: Aimee Mann Download on Salon –I like eating babies and ice cream, but if I had to eat babies for ten days in a row… well, who am I kidding, I’d LOVE to eat babies for 10 days in a row.
Tags: Aimee Mann, online writing