Furthermore, the word epic is used in a lot of video games like role playing games (RPGs) and massive multiplayer online role playing games (MMORPGs), and even first person shooters (FPS). Epic, in this case, is used to describe the rarity of an item. Additionally, it can also be used to express how great an achievement was, good or bad. For instance, when one scores the winning kill shot, or when someone finally finds the weapon that they have been farming for weeks on end. When one thinks of epic, the first thing that comes to mind is something grand, something bigger than life its self. With the word epic it should bring joy and excitement in knowing that entertainment will ensue. Yet now a day’s, the youth of America have warped the meaning of the word; in such a way, that the word epic is used to describe how big someone has messed up. American youth have coined the phrase ‘epic fail’ to describe both big and small misfortunes. Furthermore, American society’s over use of the word epic has helped diminish the meaning of the word. It is also important to note how the word is used, in some instances, some words can bring much joy to everyone hearing it; while for some it might bring on panic and fear. Like the word dog; if you like dogs this word brings up happy thoughts, but if you were attacked by a dog as a child those thoughts would be completely different. Ultimately, it is up to the individual and their past experiences that will determine how a word will affect
Furthermore, the word epic is used in a lot of video games like role playing games (RPGs) and massive multiplayer online role playing games (MMORPGs), and even first person shooters (FPS). Epic, in this case, is used to describe the rarity of an item. Additionally, it can also be used to express how great an achievement was, good or bad. For instance, when one scores the winning kill shot, or when someone finally finds the weapon that they have been farming for weeks on end. When one thinks of epic, the first thing that comes to mind is something grand, something bigger than life its self. With the word epic it should bring joy and excitement in knowing that entertainment will ensue. Yet now a day’s, the youth of America have warped the meaning of the word; in such a way, that the word epic is used to describe how big someone has messed up. American youth have coined the phrase ‘epic fail’ to describe both big and small misfortunes. Furthermore, American society’s over use of the word epic has helped diminish the meaning of the word. It is also important to note how the word is used, in some instances, some words can bring much joy to everyone hearing it; while for some it might bring on panic and fear. Like the word dog; if you like dogs this word brings up happy thoughts, but if you were attacked by a dog as a child those thoughts would be completely different. Ultimately, it is up to the individual and their past experiences that will determine how a word will affect