The Language of 'Local'
If you're a stickler for grammar, the phrases "eat local," "buy local," "shop local," etc., no doubt grate on your ears. They should, of course, use the adverb "locally." Language Log takes a look at these neologisms and makes a case for their use.
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4 Comments:
As I am a professional stickler, yes, it drives me crazy. Back when I was a lowly amateur stickler, "eat healthy" did the same.
Barbara Hanson at 4:00PM on 11/20/07
The number of grammatical errors on Language Log is really rather shocking; take a close look at the use of hyphenates, for example.
Barbara Hanson at 9:49AM on 11/21/07
I think it's fantastic how quickly language evolves these days. I had never heard the word 'locavore' until I stumbled upon it ina JuliB.com restaurant review a little while back... now I see it popping up all over the blogosphere.
rachel8826 at 11:21AM on 11/21/07
I kinda don't like "locavore," but that's just me. I take to new words slowly. I do see the value in using "local" in the manner described above and on Language Log. In that "buy locally" would appear to apply only to the transaction taking place, not the origin of the product.
Adam Kuban at 11:36AM on 11/21/07