Language Log is made of win
John McWhorter rips into some too-credulous Whorfianism. Hilariously.
Also, check out one of the many little constellations of related posts they've built up, starting with Renowned author Dan Brown staggered through his formulaic opening sentence, which was so good that it arguably got plagiarized.
Also, check out one of the many little constellations of related posts they've built up, starting with Renowned author Dan Brown staggered through his formulaic opening sentence, which was so good that it arguably got plagiarized.