Fuk u angry vlog is way beter tahn yolog Shaycarl is AWESOOEM!!!!!!!!!!!1!!1!1111!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Note: see P.S. on previous story for more details.
Showing posts with label youtube. Show all posts
Showing posts with label youtube. Show all posts
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Daily Story 255 - Science is Awesome
(Main source for this one: An Introduction to Language, 9th Edition by Victoria Fromkin, Robert Rodman, and Nina Hyams. Similar information on phonetics can be found here or by doing a google search on either linguistics or phonetics.)
It is no question that the human capacity for language is astounding and complex. Much is still not understood about how we have been able to form such a sophisticated method of communication, and yet we still find ourselves in trivial debates over simple concepts, such as whether a word is spoken with one syllable or two. Why is this, you might ask? It is simply because some of us have nothing better to do. Take, for instance, the following argument. Now, it may be necessary to provide the reader with some scientific background so that they might better understand the point I am about to make. Thus, let us go into the field of linguistics for a quick look at the basics of phonetics.
Phonetics is the study of speech sounds, and each sound a person makes is formed by a specific place and manner of articulation - that is, each sound is formed based on both the position of the tongue, lips, and teeth within the mouth and the ways in which the flow of air from the lungs is altered or obstructed as it exits the body. To sum up these different places and manners, allow me to refer you to these lovely little charts, which contain the sounds found the English language (American English, to be specific).
Vowels:
Consonants:
Bilabial: lips together
Labiodental: upper teeth against bottom lip
Interdental: tongue between teeth or at lower back of upper teeth
Alveolar: involves tongue and alveolar ridge, which is the ridge just behind the upper front teeth
Palatal: front of the tongue against the palate (flat part at the top of your mouth)
Velar: back of the tongue to the soft palate/velum (behind the palate)
Glottal: down in the throat somewhere
Voiced/voiceless: indicates whether the vocal cords are used to produce the sound. When one is whispering, all sounds become voiceless.
Stop: airflow is completely blocked for a brief period of time before being let out
Nasal: air can exit through the nose
Fricative: airflow is obstructed in a way that causes friction
Affricate: sort of a mix between a stop and a fricative
Glide: slight obstruction of the airstream that is always directly followed by a vowel sound
Liquid: small obstruction that isn't enough to cause any real constriction or friction
Now, many words in the English language feature two or more consonant sounds right next to each other. These combinations tend to use sounds that are similar to each other, something that is known to linguists as assimilation. For instance, if a vowel appears before a nasal sound such as "n," the vowel itself will become nasalized. Also, if an "s" is added to the end of a word, whether it is voiced or voiceless is dependent on the voicing of the sound before it. "Cats" ends in a voiceless "s" sound, whereas "tubs" ends with a voiced "z" sound. Place of articulation also comes into play with assimilation, which is why we say "impossible" and "intolerant" but not "inpossible" or "imtolerant." There is also a tendency to omit sounds from a word. This can be a case of syncope - the deletion of a sound, most often an unstressed vowel, from a word ("camera" pronounced as "camra"), or it can be a case of haplology - the deletion of one of two identical or similar syllables that occur next to each other ("probably" pronounced as "probly").
So, with all this in mind, let us move on to the main point of my argument. First, we shall take a look at a few specific sounds: f, v, b, and p. All four of these are pronounced using the front of the mouth - b and p are bilabial, and f and v are labiodental. Both also feature a strong obstruction of the airway. Thus, it can be said that these four sounds are very similar. Not only that, but all four sounds can be combined with an "l" sound directly following - even "v," for while there are no examples of words beginning in "vl" in the English language, there are approximately two hundred words in Flemish, the language of Flanders in Belgium and as close a relative to Dutch as American English is to British English, that feature the "vl" beginning, including their own words for Flemish and Flanders (Vlaams and Vlaanderen, respectively). This comes as no surprise when you consider that "v" is only different from "f" in that "v" is voiced when "f" is not.
Finally, let us look at two separate words that are contrived from the relatively new term "blog." First, we have "vlog," a term that was popularized by Shaycarl. Second, we have "yolog," a term coined by AngryAussie. Now, if we look at these two words as being contrived from the term "blog," then it appears that "vlog" has more in common phonetically with "blog" than "yolog," as a voiced labiodental fricative is much closer on the chart to a voiced bilabial stop than a voiced palatal glide/vowel combination. When looked at separately, one might argue that a palatal glide is closer to a liquid consonant than a bilabial stop or a labiodental fricative, but let us not forget that a palatal glide must be followed by a vowel, which requires an additional syllable in order to be spoken. This does not occur with a bilabial stop or labiodental fricative, as both of these can be said directly before another consonant regardless of whether they are voiced or not. Therefore, from a strictly phonological viewpoint, the term "vlog" is, in fact, a one-syllable word and easier to say than "yolog."
Sorry, Andrew. I still think yolog's a cool term, but science has spoken. Vloggin's just easier.
P.S. despite disagreeing with him on this small matter, I am of the opinion that AngryAussie >>>>>>>>>> Shaycarl.
It is no question that the human capacity for language is astounding and complex. Much is still not understood about how we have been able to form such a sophisticated method of communication, and yet we still find ourselves in trivial debates over simple concepts, such as whether a word is spoken with one syllable or two. Why is this, you might ask? It is simply because some of us have nothing better to do. Take, for instance, the following argument. Now, it may be necessary to provide the reader with some scientific background so that they might better understand the point I am about to make. Thus, let us go into the field of linguistics for a quick look at the basics of phonetics.
Phonetics is the study of speech sounds, and each sound a person makes is formed by a specific place and manner of articulation - that is, each sound is formed based on both the position of the tongue, lips, and teeth within the mouth and the ways in which the flow of air from the lungs is altered or obstructed as it exits the body. To sum up these different places and manners, allow me to refer you to these lovely little charts, which contain the sounds found the English language (American English, to be specific).
Vowels:
Consonants:
Bilabial: lips together
Labiodental: upper teeth against bottom lip
Interdental: tongue between teeth or at lower back of upper teeth
Alveolar: involves tongue and alveolar ridge, which is the ridge just behind the upper front teeth
Palatal: front of the tongue against the palate (flat part at the top of your mouth)
Velar: back of the tongue to the soft palate/velum (behind the palate)
Glottal: down in the throat somewhere
Voiced/voiceless: indicates whether the vocal cords are used to produce the sound. When one is whispering, all sounds become voiceless.
Stop: airflow is completely blocked for a brief period of time before being let out
Nasal: air can exit through the nose
Fricative: airflow is obstructed in a way that causes friction
Affricate: sort of a mix between a stop and a fricative
Glide: slight obstruction of the airstream that is always directly followed by a vowel sound
Liquid: small obstruction that isn't enough to cause any real constriction or friction
Now, many words in the English language feature two or more consonant sounds right next to each other. These combinations tend to use sounds that are similar to each other, something that is known to linguists as assimilation. For instance, if a vowel appears before a nasal sound such as "n," the vowel itself will become nasalized. Also, if an "s" is added to the end of a word, whether it is voiced or voiceless is dependent on the voicing of the sound before it. "Cats" ends in a voiceless "s" sound, whereas "tubs" ends with a voiced "z" sound. Place of articulation also comes into play with assimilation, which is why we say "impossible" and "intolerant" but not "inpossible" or "imtolerant." There is also a tendency to omit sounds from a word. This can be a case of syncope - the deletion of a sound, most often an unstressed vowel, from a word ("camera" pronounced as "camra"), or it can be a case of haplology - the deletion of one of two identical or similar syllables that occur next to each other ("probably" pronounced as "probly").
So, with all this in mind, let us move on to the main point of my argument. First, we shall take a look at a few specific sounds: f, v, b, and p. All four of these are pronounced using the front of the mouth - b and p are bilabial, and f and v are labiodental. Both also feature a strong obstruction of the airway. Thus, it can be said that these four sounds are very similar. Not only that, but all four sounds can be combined with an "l" sound directly following - even "v," for while there are no examples of words beginning in "vl" in the English language, there are approximately two hundred words in Flemish, the language of Flanders in Belgium and as close a relative to Dutch as American English is to British English, that feature the "vl" beginning, including their own words for Flemish and Flanders (Vlaams and Vlaanderen, respectively). This comes as no surprise when you consider that "v" is only different from "f" in that "v" is voiced when "f" is not.
Finally, let us look at two separate words that are contrived from the relatively new term "blog." First, we have "vlog," a term that was popularized by Shaycarl. Second, we have "yolog," a term coined by AngryAussie. Now, if we look at these two words as being contrived from the term "blog," then it appears that "vlog" has more in common phonetically with "blog" than "yolog," as a voiced labiodental fricative is much closer on the chart to a voiced bilabial stop than a voiced palatal glide/vowel combination. When looked at separately, one might argue that a palatal glide is closer to a liquid consonant than a bilabial stop or a labiodental fricative, but let us not forget that a palatal glide must be followed by a vowel, which requires an additional syllable in order to be spoken. This does not occur with a bilabial stop or labiodental fricative, as both of these can be said directly before another consonant regardless of whether they are voiced or not. Therefore, from a strictly phonological viewpoint, the term "vlog" is, in fact, a one-syllable word and easier to say than "yolog."
Sorry, Andrew. I still think yolog's a cool term, but science has spoken. Vloggin's just easier.
P.S. despite disagreeing with him on this small matter, I am of the opinion that AngryAussie >>>>>>>>>> Shaycarl.
Monday, June 13, 2011
Daily Story 213 - Youtube Logic
A man and a woman are seen in videos together multiple times on one channel. Therefore, they are either married or dating.
A significant other is never seen on said Youtube channel. Therefore, the significant other has left.
Someone acts a certain way in a vlog. Therefore, they act that way ALL THE TIME.
A person comments on possibly controversial personal beliefs in a vlog. Therefore, THAT PERSON IS HORRIBLE and it is necessary to unsubscribe immediately.
A person makes a questionable decision in a vlog. Therefore, that person is retarded* and it is necessary to unsubscribe immediately.
A person insults their audience in a momentary fit of anger. Therefore, UNSUBSCRIBE ALREADY.
A person insults the person in the video. Therefore, that person is a horrible, ignorant monster and it is necessary to reply and show them the error of their ways. This will always work and if the monster tries to retaliate, it only means they need to be shown the error of their ways again.
A person makes one video that is not to the taste of a viewer. Therefore, it is necessary to complain and demand that the person stops making such awful videos. If the person continues to make such videos, it becomes necessary to unsubscribe.
These simple rules will help you to become a successful commenter and will never backfire on you in any way. Good luck.
*Author's note: while I try to avoid using this word in this sort of context, in this case it is necessary in order to accurately convey the logic of youtube commenters.
A significant other is never seen on said Youtube channel. Therefore, the significant other has left.
Someone acts a certain way in a vlog. Therefore, they act that way ALL THE TIME.
A person comments on possibly controversial personal beliefs in a vlog. Therefore, THAT PERSON IS HORRIBLE and it is necessary to unsubscribe immediately.
A person makes a questionable decision in a vlog. Therefore, that person is retarded* and it is necessary to unsubscribe immediately.
A person insults their audience in a momentary fit of anger. Therefore, UNSUBSCRIBE ALREADY.
A person insults the person in the video. Therefore, that person is a horrible, ignorant monster and it is necessary to reply and show them the error of their ways. This will always work and if the monster tries to retaliate, it only means they need to be shown the error of their ways again.
A person makes one video that is not to the taste of a viewer. Therefore, it is necessary to complain and demand that the person stops making such awful videos. If the person continues to make such videos, it becomes necessary to unsubscribe.
These simple rules will help you to become a successful commenter and will never backfire on you in any way. Good luck.
*Author's note: while I try to avoid using this word in this sort of context, in this case it is necessary in order to accurately convey the logic of youtube commenters.
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Daily Story 99 - Why R U on youtube?
(You can watch a video version of this one here)
I started on youtube because I wanted to find a certain movie, and having been clueless about copyright at the time, I looked online and eventually found it on youtube. After that, I realized that there were a lot of AMVs on the web and started to get really involved in the fandom, making my own AMVs and just having fun exploring my potential as an editor, which I had really wanted to get into ever since my freshman year of high school, when I took a media production class at the 45-student private sports academy I was attending at the time.
Then, of course, I learned about copyright the hard way and got my first account banned, so of course I started a new account and kept on going, but then I grew out of that "OMG FAN VIDS OMG" phase - mostly because I had learned a lot more about copyright and felt guilty - and wanted to make more original stuff, but I didn't really have the means for it at the time so I kind of just floated around lazily and watched random stuff that I found when I was bored. You know, the typical kind of thing people do on youtube.
Then I found Flippycat. I was absolutely captivated by all his domino videos and watched as many as I could because it was just so awesome to me, and that's how I found the Mean Kitty Song.
At that point in my life, I had been getting really involved with various online communities. There are a few webcomics I follow religiously, and I'm a semi-serious-but-mostly-casual role player on gaiaonline. I was realizing that I really liked the idea of online medias, especially since I have such bad anxiety that I literally have to force myself to talk to most people face-to-face, especially if I don't know them very well or there's an important issue that's come up. Talking online is, well, easier for me. Hell, most of my social development in the past several years has been largely due to meeting people and making friends online, and considering where I was even just two years ago, I've improved tremendously. So when I realized that there was actually a huge and awesome community of creative people on youtube, I was thrilled.
So why do I stay with it? Well, a big part of it has been that entertainment value, but now a huge part of it is just how awesome the people are. It's something I want to be a part of. And sure, I'm not that great at committing myself to actually making videos, but thanks to youtube, I have been able to commit myself to do more of what I do best, and that is writing. Besides, I know I'll be able to commit to videos eventually. I may not be there yet, but hey, that just means I've got something to look forward to.
I started on youtube because I wanted to find a certain movie, and having been clueless about copyright at the time, I looked online and eventually found it on youtube. After that, I realized that there were a lot of AMVs on the web and started to get really involved in the fandom, making my own AMVs and just having fun exploring my potential as an editor, which I had really wanted to get into ever since my freshman year of high school, when I took a media production class at the 45-student private sports academy I was attending at the time.
Then, of course, I learned about copyright the hard way and got my first account banned, so of course I started a new account and kept on going, but then I grew out of that "OMG FAN VIDS OMG" phase - mostly because I had learned a lot more about copyright and felt guilty - and wanted to make more original stuff, but I didn't really have the means for it at the time so I kind of just floated around lazily and watched random stuff that I found when I was bored. You know, the typical kind of thing people do on youtube.
Then I found Flippycat. I was absolutely captivated by all his domino videos and watched as many as I could because it was just so awesome to me, and that's how I found the Mean Kitty Song.
At that point in my life, I had been getting really involved with various online communities. There are a few webcomics I follow religiously, and I'm a semi-serious-but-mostly-casual role player on gaiaonline. I was realizing that I really liked the idea of online medias, especially since I have such bad anxiety that I literally have to force myself to talk to most people face-to-face, especially if I don't know them very well or there's an important issue that's come up. Talking online is, well, easier for me. Hell, most of my social development in the past several years has been largely due to meeting people and making friends online, and considering where I was even just two years ago, I've improved tremendously. So when I realized that there was actually a huge and awesome community of creative people on youtube, I was thrilled.
So why do I stay with it? Well, a big part of it has been that entertainment value, but now a huge part of it is just how awesome the people are. It's something I want to be a part of. And sure, I'm not that great at committing myself to actually making videos, but thanks to youtube, I have been able to commit myself to do more of what I do best, and that is writing. Besides, I know I'll be able to commit to videos eventually. I may not be there yet, but hey, that just means I've got something to look forward to.
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