On: Uptalk is becoming more frequent among men

[b_emery]

*"vocal fry" Do you have an example? I was there too, but have no idea what you mean. Spicoli from Fast Times at Ridgemont High perhaps?

[anateus → b_emery]

Looks like my job in this thread is to drop in Language Log links. Here's some information on vocal fry (another phenomenon perennially trotted out as coming back or expanding):

http://languagelog.ldc.upenn.edu/nll/?p=3626

[biot → b_emery]

Here's a good rant on vocal fry, exaggerated for effect: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsE5mysfZsY

The sad thing is that I know someone who talks exactly like this.

[WWLink → biot]

sounds like the boss in office space

[skore → b_emery]

Male example: VICE Correspondent Hamilton Morris - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fRTk9F9FGU#t=103

[gzzzzzd → b_emery]

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x15scu1_faith-salie-on-spea...