Etymoleon - Word History, etymology

18. Social Media

November 19, 2023 Leon Bailey-Green Season 1 Episode 18
18. Social Media
Etymoleon - Word History, etymology
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Etymoleon - Word History, etymology
18. Social Media
Nov 19, 2023 Season 1 Episode 18
Leon Bailey-Green

This episode explores the roots of social media terminology. Find out why influencer and influenza sound so alike, and listen on to learn the origins of the words such as like, tag, post, meme and the term 'social media' itself. Learn what trolling has to do with fishing, and what blocking has to do with a log of wood.

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This episode explores the roots of social media terminology. Find out why influencer and influenza sound so alike, and listen on to learn the origins of the words such as like, tag, post, meme and the term 'social media' itself. Learn what trolling has to do with fishing, and what blocking has to do with a log of wood.