The Allusionist
Adventures in language with Helen Zaltzman. TheAllusionist.org
94. Harsh Realm
On 15 November 1992, the New York Times printed a ‘Lexicon of Grunge’, a list of slang terms from the Seattle music scene. ‘Harsh realm’ = bummer. ‘Wack slacks’ = old ripped jeans. ‘Swingin’ on the flippity-flop’ = hanging out.
Not familiar with any of these? It’s OK, that’s not because you’re a cob nobbler (= loser). They were all made up. By Megan Jasper. Now the CEO of Sub Pop records, she recounts her linguistic prank.
Find out more about this episode at theallusionist.org/grungehoax.
NB there are a few swears in this episode.
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