I believe pop culture has created a new way of speaking. When I say this, I am thinking of the language which has been introduced by musicians (rappers), movies and tv shows (Ali G) and catch phrases we adopt from the media and tv shows. Rap has introduced words such as "boo" "shorty" and many more. These are words that are not exclusive to black rappers. General public has adopted them. Not only have words been adopted, a speech style has been adopted. People talk like rappers. It is not un-common to hear a white guy say "what it is shorty." This language is catchy like the music it is being channeled through. I think all age groups can enjoy it as well. I have an uncle who listens to Ludacris and have had my mom call me to ask, "Whats that song about the apple bottom jeans?" So all this modern pop culture is adopted by all age groups.
Shows like Ali G and his Sasha Cohen other characters have created a new identity that people identify with and poke fun at. Now you have people saying "booyakashaa" and other phrases from his characters.
One might say that pop cultures music and media changing our language is a bad thing. I think it is a good thing. It is fun. People can choose to use this language and just be playful with it. They dont have to adopt it as the only way they speak.
