The following is a transcribed interview between interviewee and I. Interviewee is further referred to as MH. MH: Better watch out, Miss. ‘Rona is coming for us! Me: What does that mean? MH: It means that Coronavirus is coming for us all like an angry woman. That’s what we all call it at work so… Continue Reading »
Context: HO is an 18 year old college student who frequents instagram frequently and twitter infrequently. I, the interviewer am labeled as DJ. HO: “Horny on main” means, like, you’re openly talking about something a lot on your public instagram. DJ: Is it always on social media? HO: I think it’s only on social media…. Continue Reading »
Main Piece: A meta is something that is mainstream. When playing competitive multiplayer games, there are always certain parts of the game, like characters, weapons, strategies that are better than the rest. When it comes to a high level of play where people are closer in terms of skill, every advantage you can take counts…. Continue Reading »
Context: The following interview was conducted online between the informant (CG) and I(Me). The informant is a freshman at CSUN. He encountered the term on social media and in-person with his peers and classmates. CG: Most people think a simp is a kind gentleman who would do anything for women. Just kidding a simp is… Continue Reading »
Informant: I’m not sure where it came from but in all hip hop dance classes I’ve ever taken we refer to a “mark” as a run through of choreo that isn’t as full energy, something you use to remember new steps or different aspects of the choreography you want to focus on. A “full out”… Continue Reading »