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Classic novel given ‘Gen Z makeover’ to help parents understand their kids’ slang

thesun.co.uk · 3h · first report

Classic novel given ‘Gen Z makeover’ to help parents understand their kids’ slang

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CHARLES Dickens’ classic novel ‘Great Expectations’ has been given a Gen Z makeover, reimagined in today’s trending youth slang. Renamed ‘Bare Expectations’, the tale has been 'translated' into teen speak to help parents better understand the language their children use today, with the line “And what coarse hands he has! And what thick boots!” reimagined to read “She thought I was...

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