The adding of a superfluous vowel to the ending of words phenomena that John refers to: here’s an alternative theory: Might it come from an affectation that crept into pop music around the turn of the millennium. I’m thinking of Britney Spears. Maybe Alanis Morissette.Any thoughts?
John is an absolute legend on every level
I love listening to him.
Thanks for dressing up John.
What a lovely man.
Live in Australia. Everything gets the "y/ie" treatment. Brekkie, sunnies, chippies, sparky's, etc, etc, etc,.
Some of these abbreviations come about from texting limitations or attempt to limit word counts.
The adding of a superfluous vowel to the ending of words phenomena that John refers to: here’s an alternative theory: Might it come from an affectation that crept into pop music around the turn of the millennium. I’m thinking of Britney Spears. Maybe Alanis Morissette.Any thoughts?
I don't know whence it comes, but it drives me up the wall. I will correct my seven and ten year old grandsons when they employ it.
Guy is my father figure.
Sweet
YEET
The "homeless-y" construction is completely due to Joss Whedon's writing. I remember when it started.
It's stupid and unclear.