What's a snollygoster? A short lesson in political speak | Mark Forsyth | TEDxHousesofParliament
- Title:
- What's a snollygoster? A short lesson in political speak | Mark Forsyth | TEDxHousesofParliament
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Most politicians choose their words carefully, to shape the reality they hope to create. But does it work? Etymologist Mark Forsyth shares a few entertaining word-origin stories from British and American history (for instance, did you ever wonder how George Washington became "president"?) and draws a surprising conclusion.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx
- Video Language:
- English
- Team:
- closed TED
- Project:
- TEDxTalks
- Duration:
- 06:36
Alessandra Gesualdo edited Italian subtitles for What's a snollygoster? A short lesson in political speak | Mark Forsyth | TEDxHousesofParliament |