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NO accent is the most distinct in the South, just like DC and Baltimore's are the most distinct on the East Coast.
If the East Coast includes Boston and New York, then no, I don't think many people would agree with that opinion.
I don't think DC even has a very distinct accent. A peculiar way of pronouncing certain words, sure ("Erc" for Eric). But they sound awfully similar to people from Hampton Roads (Allen Iverson) with some different slang tossed in.
A Boston accent is absolutely unmistakable. The only issue is that most Black people aren't that exposed to many Black Bostonians and may not be familiar with it.
A lot of people from a lot of cities will assume that their city is a cultural standout. Very few cities have a culture distinguishable enough to be recognized even nationwide.
A lot of people from a lot of cities will assume that their city is a cultural standout. Very few cities have a culture distinguishable enough to be recognized even nationwide.
Exactly.
If Gallup conducted a poll and used all the stuff resident09 is talking about (accents, dress, slang, etc.), NY would easily be No. 1 simply because it is much bigger and receives significantly more media exposure. This would be the case even if Gallup polled Black Americans exclusively. Some people have bristled at this notion, which is kinda ridiculous to me. It's like getting upset at someone saying New York is a more famous city than Philly. It's not homerism, just common sense.
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If the East Coast includes Boston and New York, then no, I don't think many people would agree with that opinion.
I don't think DC even has a very distinct accent. A peculiar way of pronouncing certain words, sure ("Erc" for Eric). But they sound awfully similar to people from Hampton Roads (Allen Iverson) with some different slang tossed in.
A Boston accent is absolutely unmistakable. The only issue is that most Black people aren't that exposed to many Black Bostonians and may not be familiar with it.
NYC's is as distinct as anywhere sure. Boston's overall accent is very distinct, but that is not specific to Black people or their "Blaccent". White DC and Black DC are two different worlds, as is the same case in Baltimore. To my ear they are as distinct as an NO accent is to other Deep South cities and instantly recognizable.
Well, you've at least acknowledged the first part, so we're making some progress. As to whether it's very well known is debatable. But the question wasn't whether it is well-known or not. The question was whether it is as well-known as a New York accent. And so far, there's been no rhyme or reason why it would be as well-known aside from saying "it is!" New York has a much larger Black community with more transplants who have moved all over the world, so why would wouldn't it have the more recognizable accent?
The NY accent being more recognizable is irrelevant to the topic.
The NY accent being more recognizable is irrelevant to the topic.
How is it irrelevant when "identifiable" is literally a synonym of "recognizable" and the word "identifiable" is in the thread title?
What do you think this thread is about?
A Black New Orleans accent is probably more recognizable to people on the West Coast, many of whom have relatives from Louisiana. But most Black people on the East Coast (NYC especially) have their roots in the Carolinas and the Caribbean and Africa and don't have much familiarity with that type of speech.
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This is honestly sad. DC has so little recognition that you have to jump on any little thing that references DC.
The word "homie" has its origins in Los Angeles, coined by Mexican Americans and popularized by the Black community there. It generates so much culture that gets mimicked by the rest of the country that we don't really even stop to think about its origins. When you haven't made many cultural contributions on a national/global scale, you have to seize on anything you can.
Where are the local Black owned urban streetwear brands in Greater Los Angeles that permeated their local culture in that city and are distinctive from any other place on earth? And please explain if there are any, how they may align with any of those brands that took over DC in the 2000's? Solbiato, Hobo, Shooters, and WeROne each made it out the city at some point with stores in Philly, Houston, Baltimore. The Museum in todays era, still has NBA superstars and future hall of famers launching brands or collaborating on their new shoe with their little ole shop on Rhode Island Ave NE. Please think to yourself why is that?
Since you know so much about LA , where are they? You keep talking about Khakis and stuff that Mexicans wear but nothing that shows its on a tier with what was created by DC's Black culture. Only that more people know about LA so it's gotta be more distinct right? Wrong. You live in Brooklyn bruh. Go grab yourself a pastrami sandwich and relax the rest of tonight.
If the East Coast includes Boston and New York, then no, I don't think many people would agree with that opinion.
I don't think DC even has a very distinct accent. A peculiar way of pronouncing certain words, sure ("Erc" for Eric). But they sound awfully similar to people from Hampton Roads (Allen Iverson) with some different slang tossed in.
A Boston accent is absolutely unmistakable. The only issue is that most Black people aren't that exposed to many Black Bostonians and may not be familiar with it.
I also think that DC's accent is similar to Hampton Roads. Iverson and Michael Vick are prime examples.
I also think that DC's accent is similar to Hampton Roads. Iverson and Michael Vick are prime examples.
You would have to really be exposed to the two accents to be able to distinguish them. For people who have not had this exposure, they pretty much sound the same.
It's no different from most American blacks hearing a Bajan and Trini accent and saying "it's from the islands." Though I would say there is far more phonological difference between a Bajan and Trini accent than there is between a DC and Baltimore accent.
Where are the local Black owned urban streetwear brands in Greater Los Angeles that permeated their local culture in that city and are distinctive from any other place on earth? And please explain if there are any, how they may align with any of those brands that took over DC in the 2000's? Solbiato, Hobo, Shooters, and WeROne each made it out the city at some point with stores in Philly, Houston, Baltimore. The Museum in todays era, still has NBA superstars and future hall of famers launching brands with their little ole shop on Rhode Island Ave NE. Please think to yourself why is that?
Since you know so much about LA , where are they? You keep talking about Khakis and stuff that Mexicans wear but nothing that shows its on a tier with DC. Only that more people know about LA so it's gotta be more distinct right? Wrong. You live in Brooklyn bruh. Go grab yourself a pastrami sandwich and relax the rest of tonight.
I'm gonna be honest with you, LA is definitely more distinct than DC. From fashion to Slang to Low riders, famous gangs, iconic movies, TV shows, LA wins pretty easily.
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