So, has anyone seen it on Netflix? I have and it was lit

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One of the greatest things about the film was that the story was unpredictable. Until the very end, I didn't know what would happen. Obviously, I hadn't read the book on which it is based.

But was it lit AF?

Nope haven't seen it, but to see Sanaa really shave her head I think I'll have to check it out, that's major right there. That's faith.

RodeoSchro said:

But was it lit AF?

I'm sorry, English is not my first language. I thought that "lit" means "superb".

FullLipsDotNose said:

https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=lit

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I mean, yeah, I should definitely stick to the words I'm 100% sure about, but the problem is that if I did so, no one would probably talk to me here. The thing is there's a hegemony of English in the world, so if you don't know English, you're practically dead. And if you only speak "academic English", then you sound unnatural. So me using colloquial English is just a way to fit in. Besides, no one is going to teach you at school about "shit", "fuck" or "Netflix and chill". Try navigating the org without knowing these phrases. Good luck.

FullLipsDotNose said:

RodeoSchro said:

But was it lit AF?

I'm sorry, English is not my first language. I thought that "lit" means "superb".

LOL, no sweat. "Lit AF" is/was a term popular with the young people here.

I think "lit" means something like "awesome" or "superb". But I know "AF" stands for "as f**k"

FullLipsDotNose said:

FullLipsDotNose said:

https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=lit

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I mean, yeah, I should definitely stick to the words I'm 100% sure about, but the problem is that if I did so, no one would probably talk to me here. The thing is there's a hegemony of English in the world, so if you don't know English, you're practically dead. And if you only speak "academic English", then you sound unnatural. So me using colloquial English is just a way to fit in. Besides, no one is going to teach you at school about "shit", "fuck" or "Netflix and chill". Try navigating the org without knowing these phrases. Good luck.

Yeah the problem with slang is it changes rapidly and not everybody uses the same type of slang at the same time, you've got to really know your audience when using it.

onlyforaminute said:

FullLipsDotNose said:

https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=lit

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I mean, yeah, I should definitely stick to the words I'm 100% sure about, but the problem is that if I did so, no one would probably talk to me here. The thing is there's a hegemony of English in the world, so if you don't know English, you're practically dead. And if you only speak "academic English", then you sound unnatural. So me using colloquial English is just a way to fit in. Besides, no one is going to teach you at school about "shit", "fuck" or "Netflix and chill". Try navigating the org without knowing these phrases. Good luck.

Yeah the problem with slang is it changes rapidly and not everybody uses the same type of slang at the same time, you've got to really know your audience when using it.

From my understanding "lit" can mean a couple things. It can mean that a person has a really good marijuana(or alcohol, or both) buzz going on. And that's usually how it's used now. However, i have heard people use it to describe something that was enjoyable. Like a really good movie, concert, party, etc...


As for having seen Nappily Ever After? I haven't. I usually don't watch movies like what NEA appears to be(it seems to be directed more towards a female audience), but since i kind of lust after Sanaa Lathan, I'm going to watch it. Also the story look interesting, so that's another plus.

Watched it and YES, it was lit AF.... because I relate and a NON-White woman.... don't expect White folks to relate, especially men. This movie is not for you. Sorry.

If you are a woman of color, this movie is as deep as the colonialism imposed on us on a daily. A must watch, and I will be getting that book.

BTW Fulllipsdotnose, you used the term perfectly.

FullLipsDotNose said:

https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=lit

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I mean, yeah, I should definitely stick to the words I'm 100% sure about, but the problem is that if I did so, no one would probably talk to me here. The thing is there's a hegemony of English in the world, so if you don't know English, you're practically dead. And if you only speak "academic English", then you sound unnatural. So me using colloquial English is just a way to fit in. Besides, no one is going to teach you at school about "shit", "fuck" or "Netflix and chill". Try navigating the org without knowing these phrases. Good luck.

You did fine. I'm 'old' and I got it. Your English is superb, by the way.

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Ricky is cute but his accent didn't sound British to me




Sanaa was cut with her shaved head she's got the structure for it.

onlyforaminute said:

English is my first language but I'm old and don't care about keeping up with the lastest slang so I'm no help. How about saying what you mean using words you understand the meaning of.

BTW you owe her an apology for bringing comments like this to the discussion. How are you going to tell a person HOW TO TALK???? WTF is wrong with you? The fuckery I swear! Ugh. She simply used words she wanted to use and that should be OK.



And after watching that movie you can only talk about accents and a shaved head???? You missed the whole point and it is so frustrating. This is a movie about the struggle of identity, the struggle of fitting in. A movie about acceptance, and it is not mentioend in any of your comments. What about the story of the movie? Seems like you don't care about any of those things... just criticism and you miss the points of what the story is about. You might as well only talk about Sanaa's tits.



Feeling attacked? Well it is clear Black women can not have a safe space to speak on issues that press on them on a daily, issues that are to others missed because others make such a big stink about our hair. That our hair makes us ugly. Our hair is being discussed in courtrooms, our hair is practically illegal to wear in a business office. Because laws have been drawn up in the USA to force women to straighten their hair and wear it unnaturally in order to look less Black, and conform to look more like White folks. It is a film that touches on issues of racism.

Could you imagine if your natural, clean, and groomed hair was considered unkept to go to school or work????

It was a suberb movie because it helps White people have a window into the racism imposed on Black people by Whites, which is called COLONIALISM... and overcoming that. MY GOD HOW YOU MISSED THOSE POINTS.......

Ugh, this is why I stay away from the fucking org, I am reminded of the bullshit.... let me go to Pippet's thread.

paintedlady said:

don't expect White folks to relate, especially men. This movie is not for you. Sorry.

i'm gonna watch it now

and enjoy it

so there

MoBettaBliss said:

paintedlady said:

don't expect White folks to relate, especially men. This movie is not for you. Sorry.

i'm gonna watch it now

and enjoy it

so there

Well dammit please prove my ass wrong, I hope you do enjoy it!

paintedlady said:

MoBettaBliss said:

i'm gonna watch it now

and enjoy it

so there

Well dammit please prove my ass wrong, I hope you do enjoy it!

i did

made myself a cup of tea and said to my wife "i'm told this movie is NOT for me... so i'm watching it.. all of it"... she was like "ok babe... whatever you say" and then went about her business as if she didn't care at all about my petulant stance ... grrrrr

so yeah... movie had good things to say... head shave scene was powerful and well acted... the pain and freedom all mixed in together

i struggle a bit to relate as (apart from being a white dude in australia ) i've never really given two fucks about how people think i look... i've always dressed/presented myself for me... and i've also always found natural beauty appealing

i can connect to a movie like this though... i'd have to be pretty dumb to miss what they trying to portray ... and i happen to be all for what they were getting at

mothers sure can mess their kids up though, right?

i thought dad was cool... the waitress pouring his drink looking at his picture was priceless

nice to see you btw... i'm only back for a minute

paintedlady said:

onlyforaminute said:

English is my first language but I'm old and don't care about keeping up with the lastest slang so I'm no help. How about saying what you mean using words you understand the meaning of.

BTW you owe her an apology for bringing comments like this to the discussion. How are you going to tell a person HOW TO TALK???? WTF is wrong with you? The fuckery I swear! Ugh. She simply used words she wanted to use and that should be OK.



And after watching that movie you can only talk about accents and a shaved head???? You missed the whole point and it is so frustrating. This is a movie about the struggle of identity, the struggle of fitting in. A movie about acceptance, and it is not mentioend in any of your comments. What about the story of the movie? Seems like you don't care about any of those things... just criticism and you miss the points of what the story is about. You might as well only talk about Sanaa's tits.



Feeling attacked? Well it is clear Black women can not have a safe space to speak on issues that press on them on a daily, issues that are to others missed because others make such a big stink about our hair. That our hair makes us ugly. Our hair is being discussed in courtrooms, our hair is practically illegal to wear in a business office. Because laws have been drawn up in the USA to force women to straighten their hair and wear it unnaturally in order to look less Black, and conform to look more like White folks. It is a film that touches on issues of racism.

Could you imagine if your natural, clean, and groomed hair was considered unkept to go to school or work????

It was a suberb movie because it helps White people have a window into the racism imposed on Black people by Whites, which is called COLONIALISM... and overcoming that. MY GOD HOW YOU MISSED THOSE POINTS.......

Ugh, this is why I stay away from the fucking org, I am reminded of the bullshit.... let me go to Pippet's thread.

Thank you for calling him out for criticizing her choice of words. I think she speaks amazing English. He is a very arrogant person.

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paintedlady said: