There’s no doubt that technology has changed our lives. You can argue whether it’s been for better or for worse, but you can’t deny that the world is now different because of it. Just take a look around you, is anyone around you not currently utilizing new technology? Even if it’s only you in a room, you’re reading this on some sort of computer, phone, or tablet, aren’t you? Technology hasn’t only changed the way we live our lives, but our language too. Take a look at these words whose meanings have been totally modified because of technology!
1.) Web
At least the spider’s web is easier to get out of.
2.) Surfing
Snuggies are like the wet suits of surfing the web.
3.) Mouse
Which one’s cuter?
4.) Blackberry
They’re both an acquired taste.
5.) Keys
Which type do you prefer?
6.) Status
Do you like the direction this word is headed in?
8.) Wall
Does that make unwanted comments graffiti?
9.) Wallpaper
Love what you’ve done with the place where you keep those icons.
10.) Homepage
Wow. I totally forgot about pagers.
11.) Application
Is there an application application yet?
12.) Monitor
The only thing harder to keep track of than those kids are these new definitions.
13.) Traffic
The second certainly seems better for the environment.
14.) Link
I see the connection.
15.) Window
I like the one that has less cleaning involved.
16.) Memory
I remember that.
17.) Apple
the originals certainly taste better.
18.) Tweets
Do you follow?
19.) Menu
I was wondering why it was so hard to find the appetizers.
20.) Community
We’re all in this together.
(via Full Punch)
Those are some pretty big changes! Makes you wonder what the previous sentence will mean a few years down the road. Or that one. Or this one! … Wow. Who knew the future would be this exhausting? Eh, maybe someone will invent some sort of technology that’ll sort it all out.