Topic: Aave

4 chapters across the catalog

63: We Are People 1
• 31:59 - 33:26

63: We Are People 1

Twerking and African-American Vernacular English Influence

The hosts discuss how black sexuality and African-American Vernacular English (AAVE) influence broader culture, including how white women dress and speak. Mo Facts suggests that people from other cultures often "channel" what they perceive as black womanhood, which he describes as a trance-like state. This segment touches on the global adoption of "twerk" as a cultural dance.

63: We Are People 1
• 51:41 - 55:13

63: We Are People 1

Get Your Booty to the Poll Voting Campaign

The hosts analyze a 2020 political advertisement titled "Get Your Booty to the Poll," which used sexualized imagery and AAVE to encourage black voters. Mo Facts points out the "calculated" nature of the ad, which was funded by the New Georgia Project for the runoff elections. They discuss how political consultants use "booty" and "thot culture" as a tool for mobilization.

63: We Are People 1
• 55:15 - 58:47

63: We Are People 1

Code Switching and Mirroring in Social Interaction

Adam Curry and Mo Facts discuss the human tendency to mirror the language and gestures of others, including "code switching" and the use of AAVE. Mo Facts gives a "public service announcement" to white friends about the awkwardness of forced slang, while Adam admits to using terms like "no cap" with his daughter. They explore how these interactions are shaped by both generational and racial programming.

63: We Are People 1
• 1:26:46 - 1:30:56

63: We Are People 1

Bad Baby and the OnlyFans Grooming Pipeline

The hosts discuss Danielle Bregoli (Bad Baby), the "Catch Me Outside" girl from Dr. Phil, who reportedly made a million dollars in her first week on OnlyFans after turning 18. Mo Facts argues this is a clear example of "grooming" by record companies and marketers. They compare the "get rich quick" mentality of OnlyFans to the speculative nature of the stock market for the younger generation.