Share this postCopy linkFacebookEmailNotesMoreLexicon Valley from Booksmart StudiosOur Bodies, Ourselves, Our Buttocks0:00Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -7:38-7:38Paid episodeThe full episode is only available to paid subscribers of Lexicon Valley from Booksmart StudiosSubscribe to listenOur Bodies, Ourselves, Our ButtocksTalk amongst yourselves!John McWhorterJan 22, 2024∙ Paid24Share this postCopy linkFacebookEmailNotesMore3ShareNote to self.In English, we say “myself” when referring to our “self” — but some languages use the equivalent of “myskin” or “mybody.” John explains.Listen to this episode with a 7-day free trialSubscribe to Lexicon Valley from Booksmart Studios to listen to this post and get 7 days of free access to the full post archives.Already a paid subscriber? Sign inLexicon Valley from Booksmart StudiosA podcast about language, with host John McWhorter.A podcast about language, with host John McWhorter.SubscribeListen onSubstack AppRSS FeedAppears in episodeJohn McWhorterRecent EpisodesHither and YonJan 7 • John McWhorterDown the Rabbit HoleNov 27, 2024 • John McWhorterGiving You the BusinessOct 15, 2024 • John McWhorterWhen Is Code-Switching Inappropriate?Sep 9, 2024 • John McWhorterThe World's Largest FamilyAug 1, 2024 • John McWhorterEnglish Is Practically NakedJul 12, 2024 • John McWhorterIs the Bird Named for the Country?Jun 25, 2024 • John McWhorterFamily TiesJun 10, 2024 • John McWhorter