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Originally Posted by likethematrix
StaXX wrote:
I understand what you're saying. I really do. But it's dumb to single out black people.
I'd suggest broadening your surroundings if you think we're the main group who embodies this trait.
From my experience, it's usually top tier scholars who never know when to turn it off & statistically speaking, we're nowhere near other races so
I actually enjoy hearing black people place emphasis on their vocabulary. Your thread implies that we aren't suppose to know big words.
As far as Clyde goes, this helps set him apart as a broadcaster so I see nothing wrong with him possessing and utilizing his large vocabulary.
If anything, it makes me want to pick up a book.
staxx ur just an example. dont get mad...
but do you guys reread what you write?
yeah its neat he knows over 9000 words, but we are watching BASKETBALL.
BASKETBALL.
im trying to see what amare just did, not having to think twice about a word, its usages and its correct placing and origin.
not everything has to be "show how smart i am" time cause all that ever shows is that you, in your heart, think you are lesser of a man and need this to affirm your intelligence instead of being yourself and letting it shine thru life choices.
now if thats dude, then good for him.
but its unnecessary to use words that large out of context to the situation and conversation.
thats why it looks and sounds stupid.
using "large words" during trivial conversations is one of the first things a real intelligent person notices when they speak to someone.
its like saying "If i were any more famished, i may keel over and perish from starvation"
at mcdonalds.
to the drive thru.
at 4am.
in a civic.
Huh? Example of what? I didn't use any large words in my post?