Can you resolve an arguement?
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Me and my friend are arguing over a word..?
I have a question about the word "BABE"?
Me and my friend just got into an arguement about something.
He said its acceptable for a man to call a man babe.
As in,, on Sopranos, Tony might ask a guy, ?can you get this for me ,babe?
or on full house Jesse would say to Danny, "good job on that gig babe"
I told him its not used for men to say to another man the word "babe".. I said it is used for females. Like if a man asked a woman "Are you feeling ok, babe?. the only acception would be if a female called her significant other babe.
Who is right?
***** I found this on the internet...... I guess this means I lost the arguement???
Danny: Jess, are you just bein' this nice to get out of blowing up more balloons?
Jesse: Absolutely! Ciao, babe!
Tony: Cheer me up, babe!
Silvio: Just when I thought I was out, they pulled me back in..
2007-03-05 15:32:55 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Quotations
first of all, itys been ages since i watched Full House, and the three male leads should not be in anyway used as a definition of manliness.
that said, from what I recall, when Jesse used 'babe' he was often adopting a Sammy Davis Jr. voice, who would use it often. Unless you are Sammy, or doing an impression there of, it is not ok to call another man 'babe'
2007-03-06 07:40:19 · answer #1 · answered by janssen411 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is nothing wrong with calling another man "babe." It should be done sparingly and only amongst guys you know. You would not go into a bar and just call some dude babe else you may be spitting out teeth.
I often refer to my buddies as "babe." But I also call women "babe." There is an old timer here in town that calls everybody "babe" and nobody thinks anything of it.
I say your friend is right. Pay up.
2007-03-05 23:42:57 · answer #2 · answered by P W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A man calling another man "babe" would be something of an affectation, probably used as a form of jargon -- use of language to create a sense of community distinct from outsiders. So it happens in those circumstances. It could also be a joke.
Think of it this way: Most men know better than to call most other men "babe." Those who have an appropriate relationship can get away with it.
2007-03-05 23:40:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you're totally right. guys calling other guys "babe" is totally flamming gay. its only for girls
2007-03-06 02:59:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
~George Herman hated it.
2007-03-06 00:04:44 · answer #5 · answered by Oscar Himpflewitz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋