Monday, March 05, 2007

Hillary and Barack

Did anyone hear the speeches they gave while they were in Alabama? How about Hillary's attempt at a southern drawl? And Barack's use of "ya'll" while he tried to use a preacher-like rhythm and rhyme?

GIVE ME A BREAK!

I know about code-switching, but this is too much. How can we get a feel for who you are, when you aren't even speaking naturally?

3 comments:

Whitney said...

Everybody wants to be loved and accepted.

I love you for reminding me of the term code-switching.

And speaking of talking, I need to talk to you about language immersion schools, Mandarin Chinese - style.

Mrs. Rellim said...

Mrs. Bickerson,

Is the school for you? Planning on traveling?

Whitney said...

No, no. It's for the wee-est one in our family. There is a new school in our district.