I just don't understand some of the questions on here that are written in ebonics or whatever it is. It takes me longer to figure out what the hell people are saying. Anyone else feel the same?
2006-08-14 08:09:55 · 7 answers · asked by kristina 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
It is a choice. We are taught proper English in school so therefore if we are going to write with numbers instead of letters and use single letters to stand for words, we have to go out of our way to do so.
And I am not blaming anyone. I am not blaming a single race or stereotyping who uses it.
2006-08-14 08:18:32 · update #1
I totally agree with you. That ebonics language is useless and makes the user appear to be uneducated and illiterate.
2006-08-14 08:14:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Your question is written like people are making a choice to write incorrectly.
There are people from various educations that write here and some that are just use to talking in text message speak.
If it irritates you, that's fine.
But this is a critique, an announcement that you are irritated..
not a question.
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1st: Ebonics are by defined as:
Pronunciation: E-'bä-niks, i-, e-
Function: noun plural but singular in construction
Etymology: blend of ebony and phonics
: BLACK ENGLISH
See physician-reviewed articles on Ebonics on Healthline.
1. Ebonics (Trust Mark: Doctor-Reviewed)
Alternate terms: Black English; African American Vernacul...
http://www.m-w.com/dictionary/ebonics
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Next:
If you are talking about "l33t" speak then that is different.
Yes, that is a choice.
Again that is an irritation and not a question.
I don't understand people like you, that get so upset over this.
I recommend reading the poem by Lewis Carroll "The Jabberwocky"..
Although he does not use "l33t" speak he does use words that are not words to convey his poetry.
Does that bother you also? Just curious.
Bilbo Baggins at his birthday was sick and all he could say was "Tank yew berry bunch." I always found this a cute thing and in line with the "Jabberwocky" message.
Not just words, but the structure of the story convey the message.
Jabberwocky
(by Lewis Carroll)
'Twas brillig, and the slithy toves
did gyre and gimble in the wabe;
all mimsy were the borogoves
and the mome raths outgrabe.
"Beware the Jabberwock, my son -
the jaws that snatch, the claws that catch!
Beware the Jubjub bird, and shun
the frumious Bandersnatch!"
He took his vorpal sword in hand;
long time the manxome foe he sought.
Then rested he by the Tumtum tree
and stood awhile in thought.
And as in uffish thought he stood,
the Jabberwock, with eyes of flame,
came whuffling through the tulgey wood,
and burbled as it came!
One, two! One, two! And through and through
the vorpal blade went snicker-snak!
He left it dead, and with its head,
he went galumphing back.
"And hast thou slain the Jabberwock?
Come to my arms, my beamish boy!
Oh, frabjous day! Calloo! Callay!"
he chortled in his joy.
'Twas brillig, and the slithy toves
did gyre and gimble in the wabe;
all mimsy were the borogoves
and the mome raths outgrabe.
2006-08-14 08:15:17 · answer #2 · answered by Katherine 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i don't think it's all Ebonics..i think it's just crazy computer talk...but, it is annoying....and i agree with red roses
2006-08-14 08:16:48 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
that was the funniest thing I've heard all day congratulations.
2006-08-14 08:15:20 · answer #4 · answered by Jenster*is*flipping*you*off 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dats cool!
2006-08-14 10:09:55 · answer #5 · answered by lollipop 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't blame that crap on us.
2006-08-14 08:14:44 · answer #6 · answered by Miss Anthrope 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Lol :P
2006-08-14 08:16:09 · answer #7 · answered by my brain hurts 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋