2.
The use of the phrase "shut up" to signify "hold one's tongue" or "compel silence" dates
from the sixteenth century. Among the texts that include examples of the phrase "shut
up" in this context are Shakespeare's King Lear, Dickens's Little Dorrit, and Kipling's
Barrack-Room Ballads.
The phrase is more commonly used now as a harsher alternative to tell someone to “be
quiet”. However, due to the ITV programme „The Only Way Is Essex‟, the meaning has
differed to signal ones disbelief at a statement/ comment and to show interest or
encouragement.
The new alternative meaning of the phrase has become a common practice amongst the
viewers of TOWIE and even non-viewers have caught on!
EXAMPLES OF WORD IN USE: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7gOyY6Q3pQ
Public response to the phrase in it‟s new meaning- negative. People refer to it as a
„stupid expression‟ and use it in the form of a joke, exaggerating the Essex accent.
It is different for different groups relating to geographical location. For example; an
individual of Essex may use the phrase as a common/ everyday exchange, whereas an
individual from Surrey may use the phrase as a joke or reference.
It annoys us because a range of c-list celebrities who crave fame feel the need to alter
the meaning of everyday terminology such as “shut up” to suit their desires and this
comes to the floor due to their happening to be on an acquired type of TV show. The
dialect used to pronounce this collocation is also annoying because the word is
dragged-out.
3. The word “Indie” comes from the abstract noun “independent”.
It is now being used as a reference to an urban genre of music and style.
The origin of the word “Indie” has derived from independent record labels
who pride themselves on being unique and different from mainstream
expectations.
The types of bands modern society would class as “Indie” had a direct effect
on the fashion industry. The lead vocalists of these bands would usually have
an alternative dress style, through media projection, this style of dressing
was labelled “Indie” deriving from these types of independent bands.
It is now being used as a stereotypical label for people who choose to dress
like these “Indie” representations. The label has now become common
practice because underground “Indie” bands have now become recognisable
within mainstream society, being signed by major record labels and the
increasing popularity of music festivals and online promotion.
EXAMPLES OF THE WORD IN USE: www.mtv.com/artists/genre/indie
It annoys us because we dislike the way one word can label someone.
