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[quote author=omo_to_dun link=topic=764506.msg9193657#msg9193657 date=1316633595]^
Thanks. I have checked it. But it is not exclusively American. It is applicable where grammatically correct English is concerned. Nigerian pidgin is not a language as far as I am concerned. It is just a simplistic corruption of the English Language. No books have been written in pidgin and, until its grammatical structures have been formalized, it will always remain a simplistic bastardization, at best.[/quote]Formal or Informal, pidgin has succeeded at fostering efficient communication among lines with seperate default languages. So, I'd scream woe at your attempt to ridicule pidgin english.

Again, language has its function which is merely to communicate. In that context, one can logically claim Pidgin to be a superior method of communication in comparison to any indigenous Nigerian language.

[quote author=omo_to_dun link=topic=764506.msg9193408#msg9193408 date=1316631048]Ogugua, Americans speak English. There is no language called American. There are no words like "gooder" and "stupider". You cannot generalize street terms to all of America, [/quote]You're wrong. The word "stupider" is actually in existence. You can look it up.

Nevertheless, the variations between American and British English are quite negligible. Nigerian Pidgin on the other hand is entirely different, and lacks the needed competitive edge from a global standpoint.

DJTee:
Pidgin is the only way a typical fulani herdsman from Maiduguri can talk and connect with the Ijaw man from Niger Delta . . . lets think about that!

Pidgin might unite two different ethnic Nigerians but Englsih will unite them both and more. It's a no-brainer.

blakmonsta:
pidgin, jive, ebonics, and whatever the jamaicans call their own slang dialect are all just that- slangs to make communicating with the lower classes easier, and treating them as anything else is idiocy.



Shut up, troll. Our indigenous languages are far superior to any pidgin crap.

And languages are more than a method of communication. A person's diction represents their history, level of education, intellect and the depth of their character.

Same elitist mentality.

People like you make me chuckle., because there's nothing funnier than a man that takes Pride in things he didn't even achieve. Only ignorant people take pride in attributes/cultures defaulted to them.

Just thank your lucky educated stars we got colonized by the british.

Nayah:
^^ Well I partly agree with you but don't you think this is a way to communicate with something it belongs to them, I mean not imported? but yes I think for official duties or business they should take care of their language

Again, I speak different languages to communicate. I have no other affaliations to langauges. I couldn't possibly ever feel like I own a language. Just because we speak a language, doesn't mean we own it. Nobody owns any language.

Taking a pride in a language? That's the dumbest thing I've ever heard in my life.

See people, I'd suggest you learn to speak good western english, then spanish, french, italian, and so on and so forth according to the globally competitive popularity.

We're already in the global age. We can't afford to isolate ourselves which such folly suggestions like making pidgin an official language.

I can just imagine if we were colonized by some other non-english speaking Country like Italy, Spain, France or the Dutch. Kai! We'd be way worse than the poo hole we call Nigeria now.

If you take pride in your language, then you're nothing but a silly elitist. Language is nothing but a method of communication. Don't put any other meaning into it.

I'm from Edo state, but I'm determined to marry a Nigerian woman from another tribe.

Why? Because I know there would be some stupid old Nigerian tribalist that will call me dirty names. Be rest assured that I won't hesitate to inflict harm on said individual in the form of merciless beatings ( slaps, kicks, punches. You name it. I'll do it!)

You people might think I'm joking but it's truly my number one fantasy to inflict harm on Nigerian tribalists. If given the opportunity to kill either a Nigerian tribalist or Hitler, I won't hesitate to spare Hitler.

Wbong:
South Africa is a super power and not a Giant. how can it become a giant when its controlled by whites? colonialists
which country in Africa can manage a country with 250 tribes and a population of 150 population and not become a country shithole like drc congo-war torn

Nigeria is the giant of africa. .if u dont like it u can move to somalia or congo

Yes, with all the ethnic problems, we've still managed to stay together which is actually quite impressive when you think about the damage ethnic problems have caused not just in sub-saharan Africa but all over the world.
Nevertheless, we're not the giants. South Africa takes a dump on us in every way except for population. Stop the delusion.

Apparently, OP was skipping Biology classes in Sec. school. What a laggard!

I'll advise you to maintain a safe distance while hollering, because Pepper Spray has been known to cause permanent damage.

It's all about priorities/preferences.

Ajebos have entitlement issues. Ajekpakos don't

Ajekpakos have a predispostion to Gold-digging. Ajebos don't.

Blackteeth:
Is this not a disgrace? This is a clear admission that we can't do it by ourselves. Why can't we do it by ourselves? God, what happened to the black man? Where did it go wrong?

Pride is a disease.


We tried doing it ourselves once, and we failed woefully. It may be that we need to learn again.

Step back guys. I got this one.

"GET AN ABORTION!!!"

Phew! That was easy.

Am I the only one who noticed that the picture in original post has just one leg?

Mehn, the effed up stuff that moderators let fly on this forum is amazing. I like it!

A six pack on a woman can be pretty sexy as long as it's not all bulky. A slight definition will do.

[quote author=BABE! link=topic=739175.msg8955220#msg8955220 date=1313690742]Excuse me, Mr Robocop! Even though I'm Togolese and I think "SEXY" is not the word to describe their (9ja), I do think they sound decent/OK.  They sure don't sound like ret[i]a[/i]rds.  [/quote]I never said they sound ret@rded. I said they sound borderline ret@rded. Don't put words into my mouth.

luvtbaby:
I think you misunderstood me. I didn't say the media portrays Nigerian men in a positive way. Most of it is negative.

Good. Now, the world makes perfect sense again. Carry on.

Still waiting on OP to elaborate on how the media portrayed Nigerian men positively.

talina:
I know that because Ive dated Nigerian men before

I think you might have mistaken his articulation for a sexy accent. Most Nigerian guys sound borderline ret@rd3d.

In addition, Australian accent isn't even up there? Pure Jargons!!!

There's nothing more appealing than an articulate nigerian woman dripping with sophistication.

As for nigerian accents being top 5. Lmfao!!! Dream on!!! If ironies were made of strawberries, we would all be drinking smoothies.

There's nothing funnier than listening to someone describe the attributes of a REAL MAN. It's just stupid and senseless because it varies from person to person based on preferences.

Nayah:
Maybe when people will less focus on beauty, things will change

The day I start focusing less on beauty will be the day I start having sex with men.

Da Doctor:
Why is it that all ladies see them selves as beautiful! Especially the ugly ones?

Not all women see themselves as beautiful, but there are way too many who do who shouldn't.

For one, women feel like there are obligated to compliment eachother all day everyday. Unfortunately, most of these compliments have become routines that lack any sincerity, hence the existence of many delusional women.

Wrong!

It's simple. Women want to feel special. Treat everybody else like crap, except her, and she'll worship you.

I'm sure many women will come in here claim that is not the case but I beg to differ. Forget what people say. Watch what they do.

I have this guy I have known for several years, although I was very optimistic at first because of the things the media feads us about Nigeria,

Really? The media says good things about Nigerian men? That's interesting. Could you elaborate a little.

lefulefu:
cmon just accept it that many white girls these days have natural big bootys

Big booty is easy. Having a big one that actually looks good and stands upright with the right curves is an entirely different story. I'm sorry but white girls can't compete.

Honeycity:
later it is people like you who will go about spewing trash on how u cant find a virggin to marry.  whatever you sow you shall reap trust karma

I have no doubt in my mind there're hypocrites like this that still exist.

I would encourage every woman to pay no attention to any guy that whines about how he can't find a virgin to marry.

Goldieluks:
I wasn't talking to you,lurv,take your high and mighty else where to those who care!
each to their own.

You weren't talking to me, but I'm talking to you because this is a public online forum, where posters discuss and debate many different topics all in the quest for better enlightenment.

You don't have to reply my post, but I'd employ to care a little more about what people have to say regardless of who. Rest assured, you'd learn from it. I don't have to be in your good graces for my views to be taken into consideration.