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$#%^ You, Jared Sullinger

Core4 said:
How about "he's in Boston" or "we're here." Doesn't add extra syllables or take much effort. All it shows is someone is actually educated.
Yes, I don't know why I typed "State." Embarassing faux part on my part. I s'pect I be hit with neg reps.
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Was this internet interview or radio?
 
The premise of this thread and most of the thoughts expressed in it are really embarrassing.
 
Core4 said:
An accent is pronouncing Boston as "Bah-stun." This is incorrect grammar called "Ebonics" by some.
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Never said it was an accent, I said to think of it like one. English has changed dramatically over time and it's dynamism is largely due to people speaking incorrectly. Quit being a snob.
 
heyhey said:
Never said it was an accent, I said to think of it like one. English has changed dramatically over time and it's dynamism is largely due to people speaking incorrectly. Quit being a snob.
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I don't think it's being a snob to expect conjugation of verbs. English does change. Words come and go. But, IINM, there hasn't been a time when conjugation has been completely ignored - except in the case of Ebonics. Sorry, I do not accept Ebonics. To me, it's just an excuse for saying people were to busy being thugs and "hoppers" to concentrate on English. Actually, it's not even that; my daughter is in 2nd grade and she knows how to conjugate, or at least does it without even thinking. In this case, it's a conscious effort on the part of many in the african-american community to set themselves apart from the rest of society. Sorry, but in my experience hiring people, I would definitely NOT select someone who came in and said, "I be happy to work for your company." On the other hand, I once did hire someone for whom English was a 2nd language and we worked through a lot of communication problems.
 
Core4 said:
I don't think it's being a snob to expect conjugation of verbs. English does change. Words come and go. But, IINM, there hasn't been a time when conjugation has been completely ignored - except in the case of Ebonics.
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You don't have to think it for it to be so.
 
Also, if you believe fisher was entirely up front and honest when he left here and there was no scheming done by him whatsoever, you crazy.

Pretty sure he's pulled similar BS twice since then.
 
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