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The Picard Maneuver @lemmy.world

6mo ago

Accidentally hip

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- Make it "the dreams I'm unaliving" and it's perfect
- That boy's head is shaped like a lightbulb. It's like his torso just got an idea.
- Get some help
I have this image if anyone wants it
- No thanks
Bet is from African American Vernacular English (AAVE) not Gen whatever slang.
The following is from 12/15/1985 when Eddie Murphy is hosting Saturday Night Live. He uses "bet" at around 2:10 though it's a solid monologue if you have seen "Best Defense" (if you have not don't)
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=OfDAwX-derM
- Gen whatever slang often borrows from AAVE though.
  
  The word cool is a great example of this.
  
  Which is why this is a picture of John Hamm with a broccoli cut
- That broccoli hairstyle has become popular in recent years, but originated in the '80s among fans of new wave music.
  https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Broccoli_haircut
  
  I'm just confused over the idea that a bunch of middle schoolers are begging their mom for a perm.
- Interesting and it makes sense that it came from the 80s, given the Gen Z's obsession with the decade.
I'll never forget the day when I signed off, "Kind retards," instead of, "Kind Regards."
- This is why I never do anything other than "Thanks,"
  
  Welp, "Tanks" isn't as far out as it used to be.
You mean y'all don't re-read your email 20 times before you hit send?
He just says "brah" or "bro" with different inflection. No other words.
- I prefer "brochacho".
  
  brotato!

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