Allison
@schwadevivre.bsky.social
sociolinguist, crossword-puzzler, folkie
Lots of people learning!
Makes me wonder what happened the week of Oct 24, 2021, though.
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Makes me wonder what happened the week of Oct 24, 2021, though.
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November 17, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Lots of people learning!
Makes me wonder what happened the week of Oct 24, 2021, though.
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Makes me wonder what happened the week of Oct 24, 2021, though.
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Does the barometric pressure usually affect you? Because...
October 31, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Does the barometric pressure usually affect you? Because...
No Hate, No Fear, Immigrants are Welcome Here! #nokingsNYC
June 14, 2025 at 7:37 PM
No Hate, No Fear, Immigrants are Welcome Here! #nokingsNYC
I’m here to be counted. I’m wet and tired and wish we didn’t have to do this, but we do.
June 14, 2025 at 6:36 PM
I’m here to be counted. I’m wet and tired and wish we didn’t have to do this, but we do.
This is so dystopian and depressing. I thought for sure I was reading it wrong as I approached, but you can sort of see my facial expression in the reflection when I realized this was indeed real. #AI #HireRealHumans
May 15, 2025 at 5:37 PM
This is so dystopian and depressing. I thought for sure I was reading it wrong as I approached, but you can sort of see my facial expression in the reflection when I realized this was indeed real. #AI #HireRealHumans
Apparently it was supposed to be "Global Language," but I'm not sure if that's much better.
![Very similar screenshot to above, but the closed captions changed to [SPEAKING IN A GLOBAL LANGUAGE]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:yiphaxm242k3iooj7cpjf7cg/bafkreifph2xjt4yoaed2ablvez3uemyino5gdwfvfzxopmj3th37degkoa@jpeg)
May 8, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Apparently it was supposed to be "Global Language," but I'm not sure if that's much better.
This just in: Latin is a "Glalal Language." ok, youtube. #linguistics #newpope
![Screenshot of a video of the new pope being announced. The subtitles say "NEWS, GOOD NEWS. [SPEAKING A GLALAL LANGUAGE]"](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:yiphaxm242k3iooj7cpjf7cg/bafkreicpssgyqzyc4iroarj4otlcjq7ozer7b23eujtq2nztzehcb7gkcq@jpeg)
May 8, 2025 at 8:37 PM
This just in: Latin is a "Glalal Language." ok, youtube. #linguistics #newpope
In New York we had this guy:
April 6, 2025 at 12:10 AM
In New York we had this guy:
I made it to Madison Square, which has become a fashion show for signs. It’s great.
April 5, 2025 at 7:40 PM
I made it to Madison Square, which has become a fashion show for signs. It’s great.
The crowd provides. I acquired a sign.
April 5, 2025 at 6:29 PM
The crowd provides. I acquired a sign.
NY Public Library in the background. Hands Off libraries and museums!
April 5, 2025 at 6:04 PM
NY Public Library in the background. Hands Off libraries and museums!
NYC Hands Off! Rally, a thread.
Arrived late, with many other people. Still lined up on 42nd St as the crowd matches down 5th ave.
Arrived late, with many other people. Still lined up on 42nd St as the crowd matches down 5th ave.
April 5, 2025 at 5:49 PM
NYC Hands Off! Rally, a thread.
Arrived late, with many other people. Still lined up on 42nd St as the crowd matches down 5th ave.
Arrived late, with many other people. Still lined up on 42nd St as the crowd matches down 5th ave.
I saw this one a few nights ago by the Williamsburg bridge, wearing a little rain hat and hanging out with all the cop cars. Can't say I'm too surprised at the company that it keeps.
March 18, 2025 at 11:28 PM
I saw this one a few nights ago by the Williamsburg bridge, wearing a little rain hat and hanging out with all the cop cars. Can't say I'm too surprised at the company that it keeps.
February 14, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Thank you for the offer @theguardian.com, but I could not possibly want to do anything LESS than I want to do this.
January 24, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Thank you for the offer @theguardian.com, but I could not possibly want to do anything LESS than I want to do this.
Very sad news, but what a long, accomplished, and inspiring life Bill Labov lead! None of us would be sociolinguists without him. May his memory be for a blessing. #linguistics #Labov
December 18, 2024 at 1:00 AM
Very sad news, but what a long, accomplished, and inspiring life Bill Labov lead! None of us would be sociolinguists without him. May his memory be for a blessing. #linguistics #Labov
Just spotted this fun eggcorn in the wild. New one for me. #linguistics
November 21, 2024 at 6:45 PM
Just spotted this fun eggcorn in the wild. New one for me. #linguistics
Hello to all my new followers! I don't post very often, but still happy to have you.
While you're here, can anyone tell me what's on the cover of this little notebook I have? I have no idea where I got it.
#language #linguistics
While you're here, can anyone tell me what's on the cover of this little notebook I have? I have no idea where I got it.
#language #linguistics
October 21, 2024 at 5:28 PM
Hello to all my new followers! I don't post very often, but still happy to have you.
While you're here, can anyone tell me what's on the cover of this little notebook I have? I have no idea where I got it.
#language #linguistics
While you're here, can anyone tell me what's on the cover of this little notebook I have? I have no idea where I got it.
#language #linguistics
Oops, right-side up:
October 21, 2024 at 5:25 PM
Oops, right-side up:
