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Chris Shepler

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Linguistics, language, and literature. All posts are adaptations of better takes not yet written.

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Are there any linguistics undergrads/MA’s who transitioned more into animal communication? Like studies into how ants or porpoises or bees or primates or birds communicate with one another Any RT’s would be appreciated


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Et voilà! A tree to show how the phrase 'Oedipus complex' is etymologically related to 'pyjamas'.

DannyBate4's tweet image. Et voilà!

A tree to show how the phrase 'Oedipus complex' is etymologically related to 'pyjamas'.

Spending my evening researching etymologies to build a word tree that connects 'Oedipus complex' to 'pyjamas', and also wondering about the life choices that led me here.



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unearthing my original-flavor Twitter account. I’m back, baby


short no. 2 - He walked outside the office as a fine cold rain began to fall from the grey sky. As he took... tumblr.com/xan4vw58we


#Drive might be the best movie of the year and it's definitely the most masterfully done


short no. 1 - The trees whispered softly as the hunter felt the cool wind brush his hair and throw red-brown... tumblr.com/xan4sl2la4


amazing mashup daftpunk v. m83 awe.sm/5VNXA


Crowdsourcing your marketing research is definitely a good way of using social media more effectively. Bravo, #tatedebate


under the mountain was great fun. @Moodgadget, great show!


the bodega was having a sale on pbr so we are well provisioned now #buildingabeercanhurricaneshelter


Second day of the occupation is going well. No major incidents to report. Wally's Square Root café serves an excellent panini.


Ikea is a beautiful dystopian mess. Hello, Brooklyn.


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