OMG, this is, like, so, like, legit. (Slang, Colliquial Language, and Popular Expressions)

When I think about language today, I mean really think about it, I kind of cringe.  Comparing the way we use words and phrases today, to how we used them five, twenty, or one hundred years ago is crazy.  Everything is different.  I mean, for one thing, there is basically an entire new language. You've probably heard someone utter the phrase "beeteedubs" or "ohemgee".  Obviously these came from the 'texting language'.  In my opinion, these...words... should stay in the texting world and not be used in speech.  Even then, these are examples of the massive change in speaking and writing style.  Fifteen years ago, an email to a friend would have been sent, with formal language, as if you were writing a letter.  I find this to be much more polite.  Behind the screen on a computer or phone, people become more confident that they can say whatever they want.  People can be as mean or impolite as they want, without being in fear that they will be in trouble.  Well, not right that second anyway.  This certainty behind the screen leads to uncertainty in person.  We aren't really sure how to act, which, in my opinion leads to the overuse of some words, such as 'um' and 'like'.  I know I use both of these words constantly, and I also know that I shouldn't.  Half of the conversations today are pointless.  They are mixtures of these words, along with others, that have no reason or point in the various contexts they are used in. Seriously.  Think back to your most recent conversation; I'm certain 'um' was used at least five times, if not more.  And did it make any difference in the dialogue? Except to make either speaker seem more unsure of themselves?  Credibility is challenged with every word we choose to use.  Almost every word that our society overuses destroys part of that credibility.  I'll list some of these: um, like, totally, sooo, actually, super, very.  I'm sure every one of you, along with myself, have used every single one of these multiple times.  That just shows how much our society has changed.  We all know these things damage our credibility, but does that stop us? No. Not at all.  Everyone uses 'em so we ALL continue to use these very colloquial, pointless words.  We just all wanna fit in.  Hey bloggies, if you want examples, just reread the last 400 words or so--you'll see what I mean.