When Nigerian American novelist Teju Cole took to Twitter to come up with a modern day glossary of received wisdom in real-time, he may have just been passing the time. But many of his canny definitions and astute observations resonate. Highlights so far have included:
INTERNET. A waste of time. Have a long online argument with anyone who disagrees.
— Teju Cole (@tejucole) August 27, 2013
EVOLUTION. Only a theory.
— Teju Cole (@tejucole) August 27, 2013
TELEVISION. Much improved. Better than novels. If someone says "The Wire," say "The Sopranos," or vice versa.
— Teju Cole (@tejucole) August 27, 2013
LITERALLY. Swear you'd rather die than use "literally" as an intensifier.
— Teju Cole (@tejucole) August 27, 2013
HIPSTER. One who has an irrational hatred of hipsters.
— Teju Cole (@tejucole) August 27, 2013
ŽIŽEK. Observe he's made some good points, but.
— Teju Cole (@tejucole) August 27, 2013
What pithy contemporary definitions would you add to Teju's list?
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