It annoys me with the creeping use of Americanisms in the English language and particulary on the BBC. As an example - use of the word 'appeal'.
Once upon a time, someone would appeal 'against' a decision.
Now they appeal the decision! Aaaarrrgghhh!!
As for encouraging a generation of tv presenters and DJ's to talk in stupid Geordie accents or Ali G yoofspeak, then God help us. What future for our children!!
