i came across something interesting.

do any of you listen to bob marley's songs or any reggae song perhaps?

if you have ears, you'll realize they sing/ speak in an accent like:
- old pirate sails they rob i.
- we're leaving babylon, going to our...
... basta, they have a certain lingo.

it's not nigga language. it's not like that you foo!

it's called patois, pronounced pah-twah and not patoys.
http://www.speakjamaican.com/glossary.html- many here... try some! and don't JUST imitate the guy in the nescafe commercial, there are so many words than mon.

lemme map out some interesting ones:

Star- To sport something or an event in style; also slang for “Man”. Yu mus star dem threads. (You have to sport and wear those clothes like you are the king). Wha’ppun, star? (What’s up, man?)

Su-Su (sue-sue)- To gossip and spread rumors. The sound of whispering in one’s ear denotes gossip and backbiting. Nuh su-su pon mi back. (Don’t gossip behind my back.)

Ten toe turbo- An funny expression meaning to walk and use your feet. It must be known that the majority of Jamaicans walk for transportation.

Upful- Positive feelings. Yu so upful. (You are cheerful.)

Vex- This the key word that is used to mean angry, mad, upset, furious, ECT. Naa mek mi vex, mon! (Don’t make me mad!)

Mantell- Male gigolo; a real player and whore of a man.

Darkers (dah-kahs)- Sunglasses, shades.Dat- ThatDawta (doh-ta)- Daughter; woman, good woman friend.

Dear- Expensive. Dat cost dear. (That is very expensive.)

my favorites so far:

I-ree- Rasta word for “Irie”, which means to be happy.

All fruits ripe- Everything is just great. All is good.

Babylon (bah-bee-lon)- A Rasta word for the police and the corrupt system

kewl, right??? why not wear a tam while you're at it! ^_^
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i helped my ate tin upload some photos to her online dating account. i think she's in lovehappens.com, and i found it interesting. there are so many middle-aged people lookin for love... and all of this happens in a worldwide basis!

and to think you'd find whack-o's in friendster alone. maybe that's one reason people in the states are so scared of internet creeps- there was even a guy there that looked like he could play the part of jesus christ. i found it dumbfounding. i'm not trying to get on anyone's nerves... well... if you like those sorts of people...

online dating is cool. pero diba mas maganda kung makikilala mo si mr. right sa personal? o kaya sa carinderia, coffee shop, bookstore... bar... disco (wtf??!!!)... school. friendster... HAHAHA!

primitibo na kung primitibo. pero ngayon lang kasi ako nakakakita ng ganoon- online dating in action. mga nag-aaply pala dun, todo pa good shoT! they even post pictures that aren't really theirs... just for companionship and a chance meeting of fates.

it sounds magical... but a little screwed up in the sides.

but isn't that how love is?

where am i going????

frankly, i don't know!

good night!

irie!!! ^_^

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