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zakobjoa@lemmy.world 6 months ago
Calling Jamaican English oder Patois an accent is a tiny bit derogatory, because it is its own language. It has its roots firmly in English, but it’s not just “haha talk funny”.
Not that Steven Seagull would care. Or should have tried to sing in Jamaican English. Or sing at all. Or do anything besides sit in prison forever.
FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 6 months ago
I think in his case it’s a patois. I don’t think it’s suggesting actual Jamaican English is.
lemonmelon@lemmy.world 6 months ago
The point being made is that Jamaican Patois is a language, not an accent. It’s an English Creole.