J.L. Austin says speech is performative, as "I now pronounce you man and wife." But there's also "you are deported"
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Austin's theory of speech acts is always showing up when you least expect it.
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Replying to @existentialcoms @Blackamazon
IT IS SHOWING UP NOW!!!
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Replying to @pokeythepenguin
I NOW PRONOUNCE YOU POKEY THE PENGUIN!!
12:36 PM - 15 Sep 2017
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