“Type Shit” Is Not a Response

Ah, slang. 

We all know it, we all hear it, and we all use it. But when does a fun and harmless term used to describe something become too overused? When it starts to be used in everyday conversation. 

Slang has been around for decades, and the popularity of certain terms has always ebbed and flowed. Following quickly moving trends and often being used to describe something in a more fun way, slang is a large part of our culture but has become way too overused in daily conversations. 

Like fashion, slang terms have been constantly recycled throughout the years, as pointed out by many parents when they say, "That's not new. I said that in the 90s." Slang is always changing based on current events in pop culture. 

Some examples of terms I've heard a lot recently, in places they probably don't belong, are "type sh*t," an expression of agreement or approval, "slay," and "period." 

And when I say somewhere they don't belong, I have heard many people (and myself) saying "slay" to a boss or professor once or twice. 

I can't even count the number of times someone has replied "type sh*t" to something I have said, and while this might be a funny text response, it doesn't always fit the tone of an in-person conversation. 

I think if I were talking about something that causes me to be vulnerable and the other person replied with a slang term, I would need to remove myself from that conversation. 

TikTok and other social media are the biggest reasons why slang is used so much. It becomes a habit and slips into everyday vocabulary. In the same way slang words become trendy, TikTok comments also become trendy. The term "real" is often commented on in videos as an expression of relatability. Even in-person conversations consist of constant replies, "Real."

The problem with using slang in everyday life is that it can be inappropriate depending on the environment and audience, and slang words can be interpreted differently by everyone. This creates the opportunity for misunderstandings that could be otherwise avoided. 

I am not saying slang shouldn't be used at all because I love a good "period" here and there. But let's pay more attention when it becomes a habit rather than a fun thing to say to friends. No one wants to lose out on a job they've been preparing for because they accidentally said "slay" in the interview. 

Strike Out, 

Madi Denizard 

Boca Raton 

Madi Denizard is a content writer for Strike Magazine Boca. In typical Leo fashion, she is a social butterfly and loves self-expression of all kinds. When she’s not writing, you can find her with her nose stuck in a book, mermaiding in the ocean or crocheting her newest masterpiece. You can reach her by email at madison.denizard@gmail.com or on Instagram @mpaigee_