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)
So the lifecycle of everything is approximately 35ish years. When I was a kid, bell bottoms were popular, and consequently, they were also popular in the late '60s and early '70s, just as an example.
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JoMiran@lemmy.ml · 54 pts · 1y
Zoomboingding@lemmy.world · 15 pts · 1y
Make it "the dreams I'm unaliving" and it's perfect
Zoomboingding@lemmy.world · 29 pts · 1y
Portosian@sh.itjust.works · 8 pts · 1y
That boy's head is shaped like a lightbulb. It's like his torso just got an idea.
socsa@piefed.social · 0 pts · 1y
Get some help
sharkfucker420@lemmy.ml · 16 pts · 1y
I have this image if anyone wants it
Agent641@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 1y
No thanks
Washedupcynic@lemmy.ca · 12 pts · 1y
I'll never forget the day when I signed off, "Kind retards," instead of, "Kind Regards."
prole@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 2 pts · 1y
This is why I never do anything other than "Thanks,"
Randelung@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 1y
Welp, "Tanks" isn't as far out as it used to be.
prole@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 1 pts · 1y
Lol you're right that does sound a bit threatening
QuoVadisHomines@sh.itjust.works · 11 pts · 1y
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
boonhet@lemm.ee · 46 pts · 1y
Gen whatever slang often borrows from AAVE though.
Velypso@sh.itjust.works · 14 pts · 1y
The word cool is a great example of this.
flying_sheep@lemmy.ml · 2 pts · 1y
Doesn't stop at “US youth culture slang” either.
“cool” is used by German boomers who don't know that AAVE exists.
QuoVadisHomines@sh.itjust.works · 10 pts · 1y
Which is why this is a picture of John Hamm with a broccoli cut
aubertlone@lemmy.world · 19 pts · 1y
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
Dozzi92@lemmy.world · 7 pts · 1y
So the lifecycle of everything is approximately 35ish years. When I was a kid, bell bottoms were popular, and consequently, they were also popular in the late '60s and early '70s, just as an example.
aubertlone@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 1y
I want a pair of JNCO jeans.
I never had a pair before. The reproductions are a bit overpriced tho
I know they're not the same as bell bottoms but That's what I nostalgic for that I didn't actually experience. Born in the 90's btw
Akasazh@feddit.nl · 1 pts · 1y
That makes sense, when I was a kid, I wasn't cool, and again I am not...
socsa@piefed.social · 2 pts · 1y
I'm just confused over the idea that a bunch of middle schoolers are begging their mom for a perm.
ArcaneSlime@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 1 pts · 1y
Every time I see that cut all I can see is Mark Mothersbaugh, especially if they have the glasses.
TankovayaDiviziya@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 1y
Interesting and it makes sense that it came from the 80s, given the Gen Z's obsession with the decade.
svcg@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 6 pts · 1y
You mean y'all don't re-read your email 20 times before you hit send?
Noodle07@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 1y
No cap ?
nexguy@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 1y
Skib. Bi dee Pennsylvania
RoidingOldMan@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 1y
He just says "brah" or "bro" with different inflection. No other words.
refurbishedrefurbisher@lemmy.sdf.org · 2 pts · 1y
I prefer "brochacho".
Randelung@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 1y
brotato!