Yada, Yada, Doh!: 111 Television Words That Made the Leap from the Screen to Society (How America Speaks series) [Paperback]

Mark Peters (Author)

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Series: How America Speaks series | Publication Date: September 1, 2008

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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"This frakkin' compendium of Spock-like citations of the terms that left the small screen to become part of our shared vocabulary is a true Scooby Snack for pop-culture lexicographers." —SciFi magazine

About the Author

Mark Peters teaches English at Capella University and has written hundreds of articles and essays on popular English for Cracked, Esquire, Psychology Today, and Punk Planet. He lives in Chicago.

Product Details

Paperback: 239 pages
Publisher: Marion Street Press (September 1, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1933338318
ISBN-13: 978-1933338316
Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 5 x 0.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 4.2 ounces

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

Fun read. Some of these words are immedietly recognizible from TV. Others, you come across and giggle to yourself,"Oh yeah, THAT is where that came from". A great gift for lovers of TV and/or words!

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