Author Topic: Quote of the day for 3/18 (Read 438 times)

Brett · « **on:** March 18, 2005, 08:04:22 AM »

"It is with great pride and deep humility that I announce to you today my candidacy for the Senate of the United States." --Former NAACP President Kweisi Mfume announcing his 2006 candidacy for the U.S. Senate

"...with great pride and deep humility..." How's that work? :?

Nightrain52 · « **Reply #1 on:** March 18, 2005, 05:08:37 PM »

Must be Ebonics. :shock: :-D

:-D

BamBams · « **Reply #2 on:** March 19, 2005, 02:49:08 AM »

Hahahaha! They make me laugh every time. When I had my little "Jazz" Internet radio station going, all the commercials were in ebonics. Lemeee axe u sumthin' bro'?

Brett · « **Reply #3 on:** March 19, 2005, 05:35:00 AM »

You forgot to start or finish your sentence with 'Yo'. It should read something like this
'Yo, Lemeee axe u sumthin' bro'?... Iz dat u ho', yo?

BamBams · « **Reply #4 on:** March 19, 2005, 05:49:04 AM »

Thanks Brett,

I'm still learning the language. I wonder if they offer a course in ebonics at the local community college?