On Sun, 23 Feb 2003, Chip Morton wrote:
> This is not true. "Jive" was originally a form of swing-out style dancing
> that originated around the turn of the century and became immensely popular
In the context of the filter in questions it was a 70's and early 80's
fashion. I am aware of the origins of the word "jive" in the historical
context of jazz - it doesn't apply to this situation.
> The re-emergence of the term in the 70's in many black sitcoms (e.g., "Good
> Times" and "The Jeffersons") only helped to solidify that association. But
> the term existed long before hippies and beatniks to be sure.
The term but not the dialect - and that was the issue I was addressing.
Words usually have differning meanings over time and distance - this is
paticularly true of english. The implied assertion that use of a dialect
implies deeper and darker intentions. The use of "jive" as dialect is no
more inherently offensive then is the use of a Maine brogue, a Georgia
drawl, or a Cockney rhyme. Context and intent mean everyting.
I personally find it frightening that such inherently chilling beliefs may
be more widely held.
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