Hypercorrection: The Tragedy of “Whom Shall Go”
Hypercorrection is the linguistic tragedy of trying so hard to be right that you end up wrong. From the awkwardness of "whom shall go" to the pervasive "between you and…
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The Hyperforeignism Trap
Ever wondered why some people say "mojito" with a French 'zh' sound or put on a fake accent for "foyer"? This phenomenon is called hyperforeignism, where our attempts to sound…