Acronyms and Anthropology

Posted on 24 February 2024

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Two signs beside a swimming pool. The one nearest the viewer reads: "TOPs WILL BE SHOT ON SIGHT." The sign further away clarifies that 'TOP' is an acronym: "TRESPASSERS ON PROPERTY."

A quick overview of the recent edition of BBC Radio 4’s Word of Mouth;
Acronyms: The apex of absurdity in our 21st century communications;
Why don’t we have a little more anthropology in our lives?

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