That's How I Roll

      "That's How I Roll" was written by Ginny Donaldson for her English 1101 class in 2009. This informative essay describes how and why slang is created and used. Many phrases, such as "That's How I Roll", are used throughout the United States. This kind of slang is widespread and is mutually understood by most Americans. Donaldson poses a question. Why and how is slang created?

      Donaldson uses sources, such as the Urban Dictionary, Google, and Buzzle, to describe her thoughts on this subject. Slang seems to develop everyday. Once new slang is created, most of the old slang becomes obsolete and forgotten. Some slang stays longer than others because they are "sticky" or well-remembered. Radical, hip, and gnarly are examples of slang words that are rarely used now but were commonly used years ago. New slang pops up from many places, such as the Internet or everyday conversation.

      This essay reminds me how I use slang everyday and don't even realize it. Most people feel the same way. Slang phrases are used so often that they receive a spot in the official dictionaries. Throughout any regular day, people like me will use slang words and phrases so much that it becomes part of everyday language. Each day, new slang is added to our repertoire.