The New York Times' Schott's Vocab Blog Ends

Schott’s Vocab, a popular blog about phrases and linguistics on NYTimes.com, is ending its almost three year run. Ben Schott, the writer behind the site, tweeted that the shuttering of the blog was a mutual decision, and a farewell statement was posted this morning. Here’s a snippet:

After two and a half years, thousands of posts and tens of thousands of comments, Schott’s Vocab is closing its doors.

It has been an absolute pleasure to trawl the seas of linguistic development – netting the flotsam, jetsam and ligan of neologism, and presenting the choicest specimens for display and comment.

AW+

WORK SMARTER - LEARN, GROW AND BE INSPIRED.

Subscribe today!

To Read the Full Story Become an Adweek+ Subscriber

View Subscription Options

Already a member? Sign in