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Linguistic habits and language annoyances
33:06 - 35:44 (02:38)
Linguistic habits and language annoyances are discussed in this podcast episode, including an FCC ruling concerning an expletive uttered by musician Bono during an awards show and the overuse of "apparently" by a podcast host.
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There were mixed reactions to "The Day the Laughter Died" tape duplication error, with some finding it amusing while others got angry.
33:06 - 33:38 (00:32)
Summary
There were mixed reactions to "The Day the Laughter Died" tape duplication error, with some finding it amusing while others got angry. The FCC was called in quickly to address the issue.
ChapterLinguistic habits and language annoyances
EpisodeSelects: The Max Headroom Affair
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The act that could lead to a fine of $100,000 and a year in jail is now considered a federal offense, a felony offense.
33:38 - 34:02 (00:24)
Summary
The act that could lead to a fine of $100,000 and a year in jail is now considered a federal offense, a felony offense.
ChapterLinguistic habits and language annoyances
EpisodeSelects: The Max Headroom Affair
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The FBI and the FCC were involved in a case where someone was sending false asbestos warnings to homeowners just to harass them.
34:02 - 34:54 (00:52)
Summary
The FBI and the FCC were involved in a case where someone was sending false asbestos warnings to homeowners just to harass them. The agencies involved tried to track the culprit, but the trail went cold pretty quick.
ChapterLinguistic habits and language annoyances
EpisodeSelects: The Max Headroom Affair
PodcastStuff You Should Know
A Max Hedron mask-wearing person hijacked a WGN TV transmission network by either playing a pre-taped video or physically patching into the network, while wearing the mask and possibly under the influence.
34:54 - 35:44 (00:50)
Summary
A Max Hedron mask-wearing person hijacked a WGN TV transmission network by either playing a pre-taped video or physically patching into the network, while wearing the mask and possibly under the influence.