Linguistic Misogyny as a Parodic Device: Valspeak Markers in Jimmy Fallon’s “Ew!” by Pierre Habasque

“…, featured in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, in which the host dresses up as a teenage girl, Sara, chatting with her friend Addison (John Cena). Two main points are made. First, it is suggested that Fallon uses Valspeak markers, as well as linguistic features which may be perceived as feminine, in order to portray ‘girl talk’ on screen. …”
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