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The conversation reflects a broader phenomenon: how language and idiomatic expressions are shaped by cultural perceptions and attitudes. The speaker's dismissive tone towards the "benighted" people and their "Savage land" hints at a condescending view of cultural evolution, implying that language has degraded or been robbed of its original nuance in the process.
Use of "Sus" as a Verb
The discussion also touches on how the phrase "suss" can be used as a verb in informal speech. For example, the act of "sussing out" someone is analogous to investigating or figuring out their motives. The speaker seems to admire or at least acknowledge the succinctness of the term, exclaiming "that slaps," a colloquial way of saying that something is impressive or impactful.