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Youth lingo
 Most households have youngsters. And, if you've noticed, the way they answer questions differ from the way questions are normally answered. These are offshoots from the global influence on the youth.
How's your new college?
Normal answer (NA): It's boring. Cruel teachers and boring subjects.
Youth's answer (YA): It sucks.
How are the girls in college?
NA: Most of them are good-looking, pretty and nice.
YA: Most of 'em are phat. (phat - pretty hot and attractive)
By the way, how much did you score in 12th std?
NA: 92 per cent.
YA: You said you were leaving...
Hey, what do you think about the present Indian cricket team?
NA: A good combination of youth and experience.
YA: They're awesome!
Can we beat Australia?
NA: With confidence, we can.
YA: We can lick 'em.
Do you people have a dream for yourself in the future?
NA: Yes, I do.
YA: Word. ('word' means 'yes').
What's your dream?
NA: MBA from IIM. Work as manager. Good salary. Good life.
YA: Spend time with two girls on a heavenly beach. If you're thinking career, pack it ('pack' means
'leave').
Where do you see yourself five years from now?
NA: Working as a manager in a top company.
YA: In the mirror! Jokes apart, in the US of A.
We'll talk later, people. Bye
NA: Nice talking to you. Bye.
YA: TTYL. TC. Bye (Talk to you later. Take care).
Srinivasa
Ramanujam
Published on 10th June, 2004
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