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OverviewFrom American Idol-ish to Scooby Doo's Zoinks!, this guide explores more than 100 words and phrases from popular TV shows that have become part of our everyday lexicon. This fascinating collection features photo stills from the original shows along with complete descriptions of the words' origins, meanings, impact, usage, and numerous citations in the popular press. Combining a love for television and words, this humorous study reveals how deeply embedded these unforgettable idioms have become in culture. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Mark PetersPublisher: Marion Street Press Inc. Imprint: Marion Street Press Inc. ISBN: 9781933338934ISBN 10: 1933338938 Pages: 176 Publication Date: 01 September 2014 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Awaiting stock  The supplier is currently out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you and placed on backorder. Once it does come back in stock, we will ship it out for you. Table of ContentsReviewsI'll tell you a secret: what do 'real' lexicographers think of these television words? We love them. Show us creative, purposeful, joyful use of words and it gives us (in a Buffy -ism) 'a happy.' The words in this book will give you a happy, too. --Erin McKean, Wordnik.com I'll tell you a secret: what do 'real' lexicographers think of these television words? We love them. Show us creative, purposeful, joyful use of words and it gives us (in a Buffy -ism) 'a happy.' The words in this book will give you a happy, too. --Erin McKean, Wordnik.com Author InformationMark 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. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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