Technology allows us to communicate instantly, but also creates barriers to understanding. The world is changing so quickly, that what was once common is quickly outdated, along with all the idioms, colloquialisms, and slang that came with it. But I must sound like a broken record to you…
These tweets perfectly illustrate the generational linguistic divide between adults and children: we use a metaphor or analogy to try and make what we say clearer, and it backfires! So, dear pandas—do you have any examples of the kids these days just not getting it? Vote on your favorite tweet below, or post your own!
(h/t: huffpost)
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Image source: Jason English
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Image source: Matt Brennan
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Image source: Paige Kellerman
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Image source: Heather Spohr
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Image source: Domestic Goddess
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Image source: Abe Yospe
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Image source: No Idea: Daddy Blog
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Image source: SocaMom®
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Image source: Suburban Snapshots
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Image source: Momma of Midgard
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Image source: Sarcastic Mommy
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Image source: Mike Reynolds
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Image source: Jenni Konner
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Image source: Court
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Image source: Dakota
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Image source: Nicole Leigh Shaw
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