It was probably some Rablador who was writing — about the functions of deviations from the linguistic norm in Internet discourse

Abstract

The article seeks to examine the functions of linguistic errors disseminated on the Internet and the network of their connections. The paper answers the question about the value carried by non-normative communication practices which are conscious and functional. The starting point for the analysis was one linguistic error. The selected scientific method (case study) aims to resolve the previously formulated research problems and describe the selected fragment of the Internet space. The work explores the phenomenon of mutual network relations with their exemplifications which are contextually involved. The qualitative analysis showed various functions of deliberate violation of the norm. The discussed examples of non-normative communication practices, being a reaction to an “obvious clerical error”, served an ironic and/or humorous wordplay and an indirect illustration of the minister’s actions. They were also used as a criticism, provocation and metalinguistic reflection. They were aimed at drawing the recipient’s attention to the linguistic norm and the need to respect it.