Archive - Offshoots

50 shades of linguistic inquisitiveness

It's time for a vibrant study of colour names.

Jan 16, 2021 •

The Brabble Bush

December 2020

Smells like Linguistic Innovation

It's like, really interesting what the teen spirit can do.

Dec 26, 2020 •

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More than meets the eye.

In the interest of general dorkiness.

Dec 19, 2020 •

The Brabble Bush

Too Many Tongues

Let's have a conversation about polyglots.

Dec 12, 2020 •

The Brabble Bush

And then there were none

Of isles, illnesses, and isolates

Dec 5, 2020 •

The Brabble Bush

November 2020

The highs and lows of language

A not-so-profound look at profanity

Nov 28, 2020 •

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Do you speak Anglish?

Excuse me. Are you ready to talk about linguistic purism?

Nov 21, 2020 •

The Brabble Bush

Mind your language

An (almost) error-free conversation about speech errors.

Nov 14, 2020 •

The Brabble Bush

Back in the 90s: Wordplay in BoJack Horseman

A guide to the tragicomedy's playful use of language

Nov 7, 2020 •

The Brabble Bush

October 2020

Courting controversy

Understanding a fun linguistic spat.

Oct 31, 2020 •

The Brabble Bush

Speaking the Language of Gods

And listening, and reading, and translating.

Oct 24, 2020 •

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Sarcastic Syntax

I can't wait to talk about sarcasm all weekend.

Oct 17, 2020 •

The Brabble Bush

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