A fad is defined as "a practice or interest followed for a period of time with exaggerated zeal." Talk shows, legal shows, and real TV have become mainstream in broadcast television within the last five years. Shows like, "The Jerry Springer Show," and "Judge Judy," have moved to top slots on their broadcast networks. So what does this say about the American culture and society? It exposes the desire to see other people's problems in real life situations, and relate to them. It also exposes a massive breakdown of television censors

Our everyday language is something that defines us, yet it is constantly changing. Slang is the most varying aspect of our language. It is present in all languages and influenced by many things. It can reflect a person's age, location, or ethnicity. It seems as if the American people of past times spoke a different language than we do now. The basic concepts and grammar are the same, but the slang used to communicate has changed drastically with time. For example, in the past money was often compared to sustenance, which produced words like, "cheese," "dough," "bread," or "bacon." Relating money to food shows a desire to harvest and save. It shows appreciation. Today it is referred to as "cash," "green," "loot," "funds," or "ends." It is looked at in the more physical sense and shows the desire to spend.

in the last five years. Sex, violence, and foul language did not find its way into American homes through television until recently. However, the promotio

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