#double speak

[reality-detective]

Never before has double speak been used more proficiently and successfully as now. We are constantly bombarded with language that conditions and programs us to adopt and accept whatever they want. It’s pretty much wizardry and they know how to use their language spells! 🤔

[ireton]

DISCLAIMER: Please do your own research and come to your own conclusions.

Double Speak.

Never before has double speak been used more proficiently and successfully as now.

We are constantly bombarded with language that conditions and programs us to adopt and accept whatever they want.

Be on guard for double speak in all situations.

[tinyreviews]

Wordplay: Using doublespeak to manipulate your readers!

Doublespeak distorts, like a cuttlefish squirting ink. It makes the bad seem good, the negative positive, the unpleasant attractive.

It frames reality in a different way than it really is. For example, reframing an act of war as a “defensive freedom” and a “necessary action to protect our way of life”.

Types of Doublespeak:

Euphemism: Using mild or vague terms to mask harshness or unpleasantness.

Example: Referring to tax increase as “revenue enhancement”, shellshock as “”operational exhaustion”.

Jargon: Using special(pretentious, obscure) language that confuse, and exclude those not familiar with the terms.

Example: “The machine has a baseplate of prefabricated amulite, surmounted by a malleable logarithmic casing.”

Gobbledygook: Using complex, convoluted language to appear sophisticated and official.

Example: Instead of saying “We are cutting costs”, say “In alignment with our strategic operational objectives, we are initiating a paradigm shift in our financial allocation protocols to optimize resource utilization and enhance fiscal prudence across all departments.”

Inflated Language: Using grand words to make things appear more significant.

Example: Referring to a janitor as a “sanitation engineer”.

With doublespeak, deceptive language is normalized, politicians don’t lie but misspeak, illegal acts are inappropriate actions, and a fraud is a miscertification.

“If thought can corrupt language, then language can corrupt thought.” -George Orwell.

The above is my summary of this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzsEp_hakK4

I like the concept of doublespeak, reframing, and tuning words to convey same-ish, yet different meanings.

Wordplay! Love it!

[procrastiel]

Oh god, everybody go watch Georgia’s insta right this minute if you want to see David doing an insane Stanley Tucci impression

[areadersquoteslibrary]

"There ought to be some way of dry-cleaning and disinfecting words."

- Aldous Huxley, 'Eyeless in Gaza'

[epitome-the-burnkid-viii]

[goodwomanbadlady]

Something I just realized about Good Omens. One of the (MANY) reasons I love the story.

In the southern US, it's fairly common to hear things in double speak. We're moving away from this with younger generations, but it's still relatively common. Think about the phrase "bless your heart." On the surface, it's a positive statement. But it can be used in so many ways, many negatively.

My aunt once sent me a card which read :

"I had such a great time taking your kids to the ballgame the other day." Which meant "you're welcome even though you didn't send me a thank you note."

I replied with:

"yes, kids are wonderful and should be cherished and protected." Which meant "I have not forgotten the abuse of my childhood and I will never let you treat my kids that way. You should be grateful I let you take them to the game."

Now, how this pertains to Good Omens. The two main characters have been using double speak for literal millennia. BUT, they use it to show love. By Aziraphale's carefully worded phrases and Crowley's little actions. By Crowley's halting conversation because he can't face his feelings. They aren't really able to even acknowledge it themselves, and YET we can read between every line some integral inner meaning of "I love you", "I care about you", "you matter to me".

We, as a fandom, have done that in many many posts.

It's healing to see double entendre used for a positive light. It's absolutely beautiful and heartwarming. It makes me think perhaps there's hope.

As many have said, there's little difference between positive reinforcement and censure depending on context.

Words, as we have seen especially in this fandom, have power. Be careful how you use them.

Show love.

[blackswaneuroparedux]

ἐχθρὸς γάρ μοι κεῖνος ὁμῶς ᾿Αΐδαο πύλῃσιν ὅς χ’ ἕτερον μὲν κεύθῃ ἐνὶ φρεσίν, ἄλλο δὲ εἴπῃ

- Homer, Illiad

I hate like the gates of hell whoever says one thing but hides another in his thoughts.

[anime-liberation-front]

Antinomy (Nier: Automata End Song)

This song is in Japanese, but if you pretend he's speaking English it's a whole new song.

[Adam] Conjoin well, don't deny the courtesy, so that the other one can know the key thoughts arising in you.

[2B] Hit the road, bye son, and leave the courtesy. [9S] Aww, boohoo now, you're all sorry now the cool guy stole the show.

[Adam] And if she could dare, what are we? Can she deny he? Hasn't he a kind soul to gaze at all day? [2B] No! I can not! The kid's only an echo now, cuckoo. [9S] But come on, who"ll deny us, she and I, yo?!

[Adam] An emotion! There! Is she mostly there?! [2B] He can not be dead! He can not be dead! He can not surrender! Is he the guy I knew? [9S] Now, you lean on me until we until we conquer all the bad guys. [Commander White] We'll both see death if you go away, and your boy whom you'll meet soon up ahead, but you gotta check up and on and on, so they would end kinda cuckoo, not a diamond. [2B] Oh no, nooo…

[Operator 6O] Oh Lolita, you're too hot.

[gaasubap]

Lol I just saw a Filmmakers Wanted ad on my wall

No thanks I'm not a scab

[observercamus]

Thought

Finding Motivational Quote in a Company is such Low grade idea to motivate employees. Especially sports legends quote feels like I'm in a 80-90's Office.

[alchemisoul]

You spending/saying way too much

You need to cut it!

#gobbledygook #doublespeak

[epitome-the-burnkid-viii]

[procrastiel]

@vidavalor I guess we can take that as further confirmation of what they were really talking about when Aziraphale said he passed his driving test 🤭🤭🤭

Good Omens question: Does Aziraphale know how to drive?

I think that if Aziraphale actually wanted a car he was in to move it would, and it would go where he needed it to go at the speed he wanted it to go. 

But if you’re asking whether he has any idea what a car key or a gear shift or any of the pedals are or do, or any interest in ever finding out, the answer is, I suspect, a very definite no.

[scottguy]

In other news the governor is passing laws stating:

Up is Down

Wet is Dry

Black is White

and Evil is Good

DeSantis is the perfect candidate to be "Big Brother" in Orwell's 1984 with his excellent grasp of 'double speak.'

[girltalkcollectives]

Double Standard Dictionary: A Guide to Things That Are Only "Problems" When Women Do Them

Let's have an honest conversation about something that drives me absolutely crazy. You know those little comments and judgments that somehow only seem to apply to women? Yeah, we need to talk about that.

The Professional Edition

When men vs. when women do the exact same thing:

He's assertive → She's aggressive

He's focused → She's cold

He's passionate → She's emotional

He's dedicated → She's obsessed

He's confident → She's arrogant

He's strategic → She's manipulative

He's busy → She's neglecting her life

The Dating Double Standards

The classics that never seem to die:

He's dated around → She has "a past"

He's a bachelor → She's "left on the shelf"

He's selective → She's picky

He's career-focused → She's married to her job

He's a social butterfly → She's attention-seeking

He's "finding himself" → She needs to settle down

He's direct → She's desperate

The Appearance Police

The endless contradictions:

Look professional, but not too try-hard

Be attractive, but not attention-seeking

Wear makeup, but keep it "natural"

Be fit, but not too muscular

Dress well, but not too sexy

Look youthful, but not immature

Age gracefully, but never look old

The Emotion Edition

How it's perceived:

His anger is justified → Her anger is hysteria

His sadness is deep → Her sadness is dramatic

His stress is from hard work → Her stress is from "not coping"

His excitement is enthusiasm → Her excitement is over-the-top

His concerns are valid → Her concerns are paranoid

His anxiety is pressure → Her anxiety is weakness

The Family Chronicles

The never-ending judgment:

He's babysitting → She's just parenting

He's helping around the house → She's doing her job

He's focused on work → She's neglecting family

He needs time to himself → She's selfish

He's weighing his options → She's wasting time

He's figuring out what he wants → Her clock is ticking

The Office Politics

Things I'm tired of seeing:

Men get mentored → Women get hit on

Men network → Women "sleep their way up"

Men are busy → Women "can't handle it"

Men are thorough → Women are perfectionists

Men delegate → Women are lazy

Men need work-life balance → Women are uncommitted

The Social Scene

The ridiculous expectations:

Be fun but not too wild

Be social but not too friendly

Be smart but not intimidating

Be successful but not threatening

Be independent but not difficult

Be strong but still need help

Be confident but still humble

The Success Paradox

What we're dealing with:

Be ambitious but not threatening

Lead but don't be bossy

Achieve but don't outshine

Negotiate but don't be demanding

Succeed but stay likeable

Excel but remain modest

Win but make it look effortless

The Reality Check

What this actually means for us:

Constant second-guessing

Walking on eggshells

Energy drain from overthinking

Imposter syndrome

Reduced authenticity

Limited self-expression

Unnecessary stress

The Way Forward

What we can do about it:

Call it out

Name the double standard

Question the logic

Point out the inconsistency

Support other women

2. Break the patterns

Reject unfair labels

Define success personally

Set our own standards

Celebrate authenticity

3. Change the narrative

Share success stories

Highlight achievements

Create new networks

Mentor others

To Every Woman Dealing With This

Remember:

You're not "too much"

Your achievements are earned

Your feelings are valid

Your ambitions are worthy

Your standards are important

Your voice matters

Your path is yours