Language And Theoretical Analysis

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I think the use of this kind of language is almost exclusive for the context of the internet, especially with the usage of symbols like "@" and "#". Use the language outside the context of the internet are usually for the irony and sarcastic effect. For instance, people use hashtags in text messages to indicate that they are not being serious or being ironic. Another example is the Jimmy Fallon skit we watched during the lecture. It uses an excessive amount of hashtag in the context of the oral conversation to achieve the sarcastic and comedy effect. However, the use of hashtags can be found outside the context of the digital world. Hashtag is selected as the children's word of the 2015 in United Kindom. According to The Guardian, children