Do Prince fans share a way of speaking or engaging in discourse? What I mean is, are there certain expressions that are unique to Prince fans, or are there shared ways of speaking just because they belong to a community, as found here at the org?

For example, and by no means should the discussion be limited to such examples, I find myself saying "y'all" a lot, coz I've gotten used to Prince saying it. Then again, sometimes we include Prince lyrics in our discussions or even in the way we communicate with others. Unless one is aware of the lyrics, then one might not understand the Purple context in which they were used.

This thread was meant 2 b a sincere question / discussion.

Yes, some Prince fans use what is known as "Princebonics," for example using 2, R, , Eye or etc etc. The term "ya'll" is used all the time on this site by fans from all over the world.

I noticed recently that after a certain interview with Prince was posted on the org, that a few people began using capital letters because Prince did. There are many other Prince type expressions/whatever used on this (and possibly other) site.

Personally I find it all rather silly. I prefer using the methods of communication that I was taught as a child, I don't need to type or use phrases like Prince.

I think that quite a few people (not all) who use Princespeak are actually of the thinking that it makes them like Prince, or somehow brings them closer to Prince, or think that Prince will be pleased that they use Princebonics because they think that he reads this stuff.

Genesia said:

Y'all is not a Prince-ism - it's an Americanism.

Exactly, yet people from outside of the USA use it frequently.

I'm from West Virginia. All I say is Y'all.

Just throwing that out there.

TheDigitalGardener said:

Yes, some Prince fans use what is known as "Princebonics," for example using 2, R, , Eye or etc etc. The term "ya'll" is used all the time on this site by fans from all over the world.

I noticed recently that after a certain interview with Prince was posted on the org, that a few people began using capital letters because Prince did. There are many other Prince type expressions/whatever used on this (and possibly other) site.

Personally I find it all rather silly. I prefer using the methods of communication that I was taught as a child, I don't need to type or use phrases like Prince.

I think that quite a few people (not all) who use Princespeak are actually of the thinking that it makes them like Prince, or somehow brings them closer to Prince, or think that Prince will be pleased that they use Princebonics because they think that he reads this stuff.

very interesting. and yes, the symbols that u include above can definitely be said to be part of a Purple discourse.

as 4 your reference to Princespeak and possible motives of using it...I think that's the point I'm trying 2 make...is that around Prince or his music, a discourse community might have been formed.

by no means am i suggesting there is a uniformity in this community, as expressed by the many divergent views we all have at times regarding the man and his art, but i do think there are patterns of things we share now and then in the way we communicate about him or his music or his world in general

Genesia said:

Y'all is not a Prince-ism - it's an Americanism. Outside of so-called Princebonics (an affectation that I wish people who are not Prince would swear off using), I can't think of any language that is common or unique to Prince fans.

true. but u know, i can actually remember a thread where some 1 here questioned whether Prince was being fake country or something like that by using "y'all." but again, the use of y'all is an example of a term possibly brought into and shared in a Purple discourse

Sometimes put my foot on the rock when 'm clockin' the jizz

Praxis said:

Genesia said:

Y'all is not a Prince-ism - it's an Americanism. Outside of so-called Princebonics (an affectation that I wish people who are not Prince would swear off using), I can't think of any language that is common or unique to Prince fans.

true. but u know, i can actually remember a thread where some 1 here questioned whether Prince was being fake country or something like that by using "y'all." but again, the use of y'all is an example of a term possibly brought into and shared in a Purple discourse

Y'all is an inclusive statement that means you all. I learned how to talk in Boston but grew up in Detroit. Native Detroiters, swear I speak with an accent of those raised on the East Coast.

Yet, when I go visiting family on the East Coast, they swear that I speak with an accent of those raised in the South (country), specifically because I say y'all, a lot. I haven't been south of Kentucky since I was 2 years old.

HatrinaHaterwitz said:

Praxis said:

true. but u know, i can actually remember a thread where some 1 here questioned whether Prince was being fake country or something like that by using "y'all." but again, the use of y'all is an example of a term possibly brought into and shared in a Purple discourse

Y'all is an inclusive statement that means you all. I learned how to talk in Boston but grew up in Detroit. Native Detroiters, swear I speak with an accent of those raised on the East Coast.

Yet, when I go visiting family on the East Coast, they swear that I speak with an accent of those raised in the South (country), specifically because I say y'all, a lot. I haven't been south of Kentucky since I was 2 years old.

random thought: I noticed in the live setting, Prince likes to say "show of hands..."

Praxis said:

HatrinaHaterwitz said:

Y'all is an inclusive statement that means you all. I learned how to talk in Boston but grew up in Detroit. Native Detroiters, swear I speak with an accent of those raised on the East Coast.

Yet, when I go visiting family on the East Coast, they swear that I speak with an accent of those raised in the South (country), specifically because I say y'all, a lot. I haven't been south of Kentucky since I was 2 years old.

random thought: I noticed in the live setting, Prince likes to say "show of hands..."

Again, that expression did not originate with Prince.

I once wrote an essay for English Lit in the 4 u 2 language when I was about 14. My teacher made me re-write it. I didn't do it again...

errant said:

Sometimes put my foot on the rock when 'm clockin' the jizz

i feel that

RicoN said:

I once wrote an essay for English Lit in the 4 u 2 language when I was about 14. My teacher made me re-write it. I didn't do it again...

yep i don't mean 2 get all nerdy here, but w/ cellphones and text language, modern day teachers have real problems with students bringing that in2 the classroom.

but, it makes me think, in more than 1 song, Prince mentions degrees. He does it in Pussy Control and another song which I cannot remember now.

It makes me think that he values education.

DJFreelan said:

I'm from West Virginia. All I say is Y'all.

Just throwing that out there.

I like the sound of Y'all.

fwiw I hate when he says 'y'all' etc. in a "Im down" manner. I liked the faux english accent enigma talk of Velvet Sweat

rdhull said:

fwiw I hate when he says 'y'all' etc. in a "Im down" manner. I liked the faux english accent enigma talk of Velvet Sweat

it's mo' hard 2 love, than it is 2 hate

another 2 Prince-speak: mo' and thang', as in hot thang

Praxis said:

(KeithyT shakes head)

(KeithyT holds 1 finger up)

(KeithyT flutters his eyelashes)

(KeithyT pouts and stares)

KeithyT said:

(KeithyT shakes head)

(KeithyT holds 1 finger up)

(KeithyT flutters his eyelashes)

(KeithyT pouts and stares)

Don't forget to suck in your cheeks.

@ PaisleyDiamondz .... cool, u play drums w/ ya Dad ... and yes, great example:

"on the 1"

is definitely Purplish

KeithyT said:

(KeithyT shakes head)

(KeithyT holds 1 finger up)

(KeithyT flutters his eyelashes)

(KeithyT pouts and stares)

oh yes, it's so much more than the words

Praxis said:

I do find that in certain circles if I say 'wreckastow' tha everyone knows what I mean right off the bat!

HonestMan13 said:

Praxis said:

Do Prince fans share a way of speaking or engaging in discourse? What I mean is, are there certain expressions that are unique to Prince fans, or are there shared ways of speaking just because they belong to a community, as found here at the org?

For example, and by no means should the discussion be limited to such examples, I find myself saying "y'all" a lot, coz I've gotten used to Prince saying it. Then again, sometimes we include Prince lyrics in our discussions or even in the way we communicate with others. Unless one is aware of the lyrics, then one might not understand the Purple context in which they were used.

This thread was meant 2 b a sincere question / discussion.

We all know what it means when we say "LRC" or "IIWYG" so I would say we share some common language.

But as a side note... "engaging in discourse" ... lofty words for the org, smartypants. Raising the bar kind of high for us, aren't you?

Just the other day my boss told me she was tired and done for the day, so I simply suggested she keep dancing cause she oughta keep the blood flowing down to her feet and that our team-member Maurice would be around shortly with a bucket whose contents was solely squirrel meat.

-real talk.

PaisleyDiamondz01 said:

Praxis said:

@ PaisleyDiamondz .... cool, u play drums w/ ya Dad ... and yes, great example:

"on the 1"

is definitely Purplish

@ Praxis...thank you I love itt my dad is teaching me, I kinda have a natural rythme and a nack for it lol....I am trying to become good like Sheila and David Garibaldy from "Tower of Power" I sing too and am an aspiring musician who bleeds music, I am going to major in school for it that i s why "The Purple One" is my hero lol cuz he is the Professor and I want to take in and learn all that I can from him <3. P.S. Thank you for the pic it is adorable!, I love when P. plays drums <3

sky's the limit, enjoy the flight

HonestMan13 said:

I do find that in certain circles if I say 'wreckastow' tha everyone knows what I mean right off the bat!

classic...though i confess that i did not get it the 1st time i saw UTCM

clubon36 said:

Praxis said:

Do Prince fans share a way of speaking or engaging in discourse? What I mean is, are there certain expressions that are unique to Prince fans, or are there shared ways of speaking just because they belong to a community, as found here at the org?

For example, and by no means should the discussion be limited to such examples, I find myself saying "y'all" a lot, coz I've gotten used to Prince saying it. Then again, sometimes we include Prince lyrics in our discussions or even in the way we communicate with others. Unless one is aware of the lyrics, then one might not understand the Purple context in which they were used.

This thread was meant 2 b a sincere question / discussion.

We all know what it means when we say "LRC" or "IIWYG" so I would say we share some common language.

But as a side note... "engaging in discourse" ... lofty words for the org, smartypants. Raising the bar kind of high for us, aren't you?

lol

we're a mixed bunch here....freaks on this side