Re: virus: By George,

Dilde the FC (dilde@hempseed.com)
Wed, 4 Feb 1998 21:22:19 -0800 (PST)


> I would contend yes -- one that is *deeply* ingrained in our society. I
> don't believe in a God, but in a "cusp" I'll say it too -- My God! It has
> to be a meme. Everyone around me says it, and it seems quite catchy.
> Anyone want to study this meme?

Well, it has little to no effect on the person reciting the phrase
(right? So I've noticed anyhow.). I think it may just be a speech pattern
picked up, but it may effect some people. Ever get scolded for saying it
when you were 5? It could have some effect, but I see it more as something
repeated with very little effect (or maybe everyone is immune from
overexposure?).
Or maybe it is exploiting that humans will mimic speech?