Essayist John Simon believes that English is in decline due to social changes since the 1960s, and he believes that language has been affected by:
O the whims, idiosyncrasies, dialects, and sheer ignorance of underprivileged minorities (e. g. blacks, Hispanics, women)
o the incompetent English teachers who do not teach proper English grammar
O television, including the 'non-language and aboriginal grammar' of commercials, sports announcers, athletes, and assorted
celebrities
O all of the above