Slang
Chav: The Slur That Won't Let Go
An examination of the UK term for a usually poor, possibly threatening young person.
The Hidden Language of Restaurant Kitchens
Each restaurant develops its own terminology, but there are terms that are used in almost all of them. Nat Towsen sat down with chef Jeff Teller to find out how to speak kitchen.
Shit Dudes in Prison Say
Dudes say the most stupefying things in jail. I don’t know what it is, but there is a breed of dude who just makes shit up about the Prada shoes, the Mercedes, the gold-plated condom, the bad bitch with two pussies and no butthole… just outlandishness.
The VICE Guide to Ugandan Sex Slang
Hope this helps you understand that Ugandans are freer fuckers than you and me. I also hope it helps you find love next time you find yourself in the Four Kingdoms of the Great West Nile Republic. Just mind the AIDS please.
The Eight Dumbest Things About the Daily Mail's Laughing Gas Article
If you're reading this, you have presumably inhaled laughing gas recreationally before. So you probably know that it makes you feel kinda funny for about 30 seconds and then wears off. And that's pretty much it. The UK's 'Daily Mail' beg to differ.
Enough Already!
When the New York Times ran a whimsical article by a mom who was befuddled by her teenage daughter’s constant abbreviation of words, we got nervous.