A cartoon about contemporary English usage September 5, 2012 by chrismadden English language cartoon – not speaking proper English A cartoon about the way that the words ‘was like’ have replaced the word ‘said’ or ‘thought’. A cartoon about linguistics, modern English, young people’s language, standard English, non-standard language, Queen’s English. The use of the phrase “I was like” instead of “I said” or “I thought” Cartoon drawn: 2012 Cartoon reference number: a373