UI Linguistics professor takes wit, wisdom to World Wide Web

URBANA – Dennis Baron writes a blog about language that's also about politics and humor.

The University of Illinois English and linguistics professor recently discussed how President Barack Obama flubbed the oath of office, with an assist from Chief Justice John Roberts:

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