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Thank you TariAJ. I've actually studied it in a Modern British and American Literature class. Very interesting. Also interesting to see the similarities between AAVE and Southern English.

Phillies. Howard is large.

And I can s*** on you for you're obscenely senseless comments WildMarlinMan2003. What are you 12? The guy saves a kid's life, and you talk about business sins? Lame-ass.

It's not a f*cking spin-off of BET/MTV culture! Sure, some people might not really speak like that, but then begin too b/c of BET/MTV. But I also know people that try picking up a southern accent when they go to school in Mississippi, even though they're from Virginia or Oklahoma or something. But, most people that say "aks" instead of "ask" were raised that way. They got it from their parents, who got it from their parents. I think it's a beautiful thing. I went to a black church once, and the lady told me to turn the visitor card into the "ersher". Did she get that from hearing Ludacris and Usher being played on BET? Hell no. She got it b/c that's how they pronounce things! And it is NOT a buthering of the English grammar and vocabulary. It's a twist on it. Newsflash: There is technically no proper English. The point of a language: To get one's point across. They do it well.

Sh*t! I almost numchucked you and you don't even know!

Turner Field is AMAZING. Have a blast.

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During Wedding Crashers, I couldn't get past the yellow teeth (besides the front two white ones). Maybe it was just the coloring from the movie.

Thank you David Chapelle from the Black Klansman episode

ebonics is a language as much as the spanish spoken by argentinians is a different language compared to the one spoken by cubans. when you can engage in dialogue with a person and fully understand each other then you are speaking the same language. no ifs or buts about it. strom thurmond spoke of a segregated but equal america. a bogus concept without a doubt. and this will only help segregate african americans through language. old strom would be proud. 865574[/snapback] This is why I have a lot of respect for Bill Cosby. He realizes that African Americans as a whole keep themselves down and he pushes education and wants to stop the stereotype that to speak proper English is to speak "white". I have heard that excuse many times myself. It has nothing to do with being white. It is sad that so many basic concepts that are open to all humans have been segregated racially. 866917[/snapback] So are you against the use of regional dialects? An old Charleston wealthy caucasian male may refrain from pronouncing his "r" sounds. "Here" may be pronounced "he-uh". Or a white female from Minnesota may pronounce "bag" as "baig" (strong a-sound). I understand the purpose of refraining from using slang in a professional setting, but I'm vehemently against the declination of accents in a professional setting. Language is an important part of culture, is it not? I personally do not want to see regional cultures (or historical cultures) melt into one American culture. The beauty of this country is that so many cultures can interact well. I don't want to hear blacks speak in "proper English" no more than I want to hear a Charleston man pronounce his word-ending r-sounds.

From what I've gathered, ebonics is less slang (using words such as "dawg" and "homie") and more of the pronunciation.? As I said in a previous post, "ask" being pronounced "aks".? "Usher" being pronounced "ersher", etc.? This pronunciation is NOT brought on by a hip-hop crowd.? Is passed down through generations of a culture. I personally encourage such pronunciations, although I discourage the use of slang in a professional setting. 865977[/snapback] It's still slang because you and I are certainly not "dogs" no matter how it is spelled or pronounced. 866914[/snapback] The whole point of my post was that I was under the assumption that such words as "dog" and "homie" were NOT slang, but rather pronunciation, and verb tenses and such. I used such examples as "aks". What I'm saying is that (under my assumption of ebonics) one would speak in a vague similarity to how slaves spoke ("master" = "massa", "I have cooked" = "I done cooked", "I am going to ask a question" = "Ima aks a question", etc.). I specifically said that using words such as "dawg", "homey", "dime", etc. are NOT what I assume ebonics is made up of. That would be the product of the BET/MTV hip-hop culture.

From what I've gathered, ebonics is less slang (using words such as "dawg" and "homie") and more of the pronunciation. As I said in a previous post, "ask" being pronounced "aks". "Usher" being pronounced "ersher", etc. This pronunciation is NOT brought on by a hip-hop crowd. Is passed down through generations of a culture. I personally encourage such pronunciations, although I discourage the use of slang in a professional setting.

I have trouble seeing how a black child cannot understand Calculus through an English-speaking teacher, but can understand Calculus through an Ebonics-speaking teacher. I might also not completely understand the "language" of Ebonics. Can someone give me some examples. Maybe some translations. I was under the impression it was the pronunciation of words such as "ask" as "aks", and including extra verbs such as "done". I understand that much of that is cultural and has been passed down through generations, but I obviously don't have a complete grasp on the language. I can't fathom a student not learning Calculus because the teacher says "ask" instead of "aks" (or vice versa for that matter). Obviously I'm missing a crucial part of Ebonics.

Is Gullah going to be taught in coastal South Carolina and Georgia high schools next?

"Kindly leave!"

I have a lot of family in Alabama in a few different counties and I can honestly say the Arkansas and Alabama incest jokes are stupid, not funny, and very inaccrurate. To be perfectly honest, I would be more worried about it where I live now on the west side of Michigan. In my small town of Caledonia, many people are related and they know that they are. Most families never even end of leaving the area. I know of some people that found out they were dating their third cousins and stuff. 861010[/snapback] I've heard that the only case of a "couple" being jailed for incest is actually in Michigan. I think it had something to do with the fact that they had three kids.

"let's try just the tip, just to see how it feels"

If you've ever been to Auburn or Tuscaloosa, you will soon realize that if the whole world looked the state of Alabama, we'd all be much happier

damn, I thought the cupid question asked who I would hook together. Not, that's who I'd personally hook up with.

If you could play cupid for a day, what two mb.com members would you hook up? I don't know...GulliverJax and Hollyberry because of their affinity for the quiz List your weaknesses (we all have them): - Jealousy Are you single? If yes, why? -Haven't found what I want right now Have you ever met up (in real life), with someone you have met online? How many people? No Hottest male alive: Brad Pitt Hottest female alive: Rachel Leigh Cook How long was your longest relationship? 7 months freshman year in college This question is for the ladies: Has a guy ever made you cry? (Doesn't have to be intentional) This one is for the guys: Has a girl ever made you cry? (Doesn't have to be intentional) No Do you consider yourself a sensitive person? Sometimes, but I try not to let it show Last song you heard/jammed to? "A Conspiracy" by Black Crowes Ever done anything illegal? underage drinking, speeding, trespassing, I've also hunted out of season (by a few days), and fished without proper license...those are a few off the top of my head How many different laws have you broken? Who knows Do you fantasize/daydream alot? Definitely...about the future, girls, etc. Are you feeling guilty about something right now? Not really If yes, get it off your chest: nothin How would you define your style? (punk/preppy/ghetto/etc.?) I don't like to define a style, but I guess the term I hear is "fratty". I don't know. Ever gave your number out online? To how many people? Yes, but I knew the girl. Would you date someone older than you? By how many years? Yes, but only by about a year. Would you date someone younger than you? By how many years? Yes. Within 2 or 3 years. What nationality are you? American....mostly English, some Scottish What nationality are you attracted to? American (Caucasian English) What was the first album you ever bought on your own? Haha. Maybe Billy Ray Cyrus? "Some Gave All". Wow. Are you afraid of dying? Sort of Do you keep to yourself? I'm pretty open Do you find yourself attractive? Yes Do you have a job? If yes, where do you work? I help out some at my dad's job this summer. What color is you hair naturally? What color is your hair now? Brown What attracts you to the opposite sex? Looks. Personality. I mean, I'm into the whole package. Ever been in love? No. What body part on the opposite sex do you find most attractive? Butt and face. What physical face feature in the opposite sex do you find most attractive? Smile. >anything extra here

Nah I am one o them prep guys that only wears AE, Abercrombie, Natuica, Lucky etc etc, the only time I dont is if I am wearing my fish jerseys. I wll have my hair fixed. 858461[/snapback] gross..... anyway, Todd Jones...what an impressive pickup. It's always a good thing if relievers are flying under the radar...it usually means they're pitching well.

I almost crapped my pants. The funniest movie I've ever seen, and most quotable. "I don't give a baker's f*ck!" "Let's go kill some birds, I'm psyched!" "-Where's my little friend? -He's in timeout!" this list goes on and on and on

So did the top 100 that Juanky was doing just end at 70? Just wonderin if he forgot...

Auburn a bad place? I visit a bunch of my friends in Auburn frequently, and I love it. A GREAT college town.

it was a long, hard day :plain