Cybernetic

Something Rhymes with Purple

Sony Music

Comedy, Arts, Education

4.8 • 2.6K Ratings

🗓️ 30 November 2021

⏱️ 34 minutes

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Summary

It's time to reboot your systems as we surf the web and probe around the intricate world of computers. Join us as we discover the origins of Google (and what the founders nearly called themselves instead), what digital mediums have to do with our fingers, and why you might not want to be invited to a computer 'picnic'. We also answer a brilliant email about the origins and uses of monitors, plus to help Gyles tell the difference between uploads and downloads there's a very special appearance from the king of the Purple Tech... Gully! A Somethin' Else production To buy SRWP mugs and more head to.... https://kontraband.shop/collections/something-rhymes-with-purple If you would like to sign up to Apple Subs please follow this link https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/something-rhymes-with-purple/id1456772823 and make sure that you are running the most up-to-date IOS on your computer/device otherwise it won’t work. If you would like to see Gyles and Susie LIVE and in person on our Something Rhymes With Purple UK Tour then please go to https://www.tiltedco.com/somethingrhymeswithpurple for tickets and more information. Susie’s Trio: Callythump - a riotous parade Foregleam - a dawning light Foozler - someone who regularly bungles things Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:07.0	Welcome to something rhymes with purple.
1:09.0	This is a podcast all about words and language and it's hosted by Meersfit.com
1:14.0	and my good friend the lexicographer Susie Dent.
1:19.0	Susie, are you happy living in the 21st century?
1:24.0	Yes, I am. It's funny. You know, when I was learning languages,
1:29.0	I pretty much spoke French and German like an 18th century Beaumarsche
1:37.0	or like Gertre or Cepa because I was reading so much old stuff.
1:41.0	I wasn't really, I don't think, immersed in the modern vernacular.
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