A Question about Vernacular

[DigDug]

Lately, when I've said "hey" to a stranger, and as far as I can tell it's been only black males, I get an "alright" in response, but said in such a way, that its a clear substitute "hey". What the hell kind of slang is that? Is this new?

 

[FoBoT]

are you talking about that floor covering? or the stuff that is like tile? or that stuff like styrofoam bits that they put in dirt?

 

[HappyPuppy]

They didn't beat the crap out of you or pop a cap in your ass, so why do you care?

 

[Glitchny]

you mean when they saiy a'ight? i dont get it either

 

[Cyberian]

Originally posted by: Glitchny
you mean when they saiy a'ight? i dont get it either

Well, actually "hey" doesn't literally mean much either.

 

[bleeb]

WTF are you talking about ? Have you been getting too friendly with ganja lately or something?

 

[Kadarin]

They are all random sounds that shorten the process of what is essentially meaningless smalltalk.

 

[DigDug]

what the hell. Not a single straight response. I guess noone knows, or there's a conspiracy to cover it up?

Hey, Astaroth, no need to start with the sociological analysis. We are all well aware of the "meaningless" of smalltalk, but still fascinated at the variations that people come up with. Clothing is "meaningless" too, shall we start along that path?