NMIXX Bae’s English Class Sparks Conversation About K-Pop Idols Misusing AAVE
NMIXX‘s Bae recently received a mixed reaction when she shared what she learned in her English class.
After telling fans that she learned a new phrase, she revealed something unexpected.
She learned the phrase “ate and left no crumbs,” a compliment meaning someone has done something perfectly. However, her messages quickly started a debate among fans.
Some shared that instance like these could be the source of idols misusing AAVE, African-American Vernacular English.
oh so this how them idols be learning aave wrong https://t.co/yxboeYLagM
— ໊ (@jichagn) November 26, 2024
they need to fire their teachers bc this is why idols end up on aave struggles every five business days https://t.co/cAN71hEnGC pic.twitter.com/9yUw4U4MJ9
— 껌 (@welovesoob) November 26, 2024
What are they learning in English class😭 is this why there were a sudden increase in the use of rizz in kpop songs https://t.co/mqYIMEcocj
— AEJEANS HATER 3000🐥 (@aeschikin) November 27, 2024
Various songs have gained attention for misusing AAVE to the point where the meaning of the song is difficult to decipher.
literally what the fuck is she talking about pic.twitter.com/IHuTBwEK0v
— r ⚢ ⚡︎ (@viianwich) July 17, 2024
However, other fans have pointed out that these lessons can be a vital part of understanding fans’ comments and being able to communicate with a larger global audience.
Why are some people like geniunely upset… I thought this was cute, cmon guys, its just the phrase "Ate and left no crumbs", dont compare this to idols saying random aave in their songs like finna 😭😭 and its not like she'll use it incorrectly if she was taught properly.. https://t.co/mUGaH0lvfn
— Blurrrier (@blurrrieer) November 27, 2024
lmaoo qrts are so annoying i promise you she learnt grammar too 😭bae just loves slangs/pickup lines, so she was just trying to be close with her fans thats why😬 https://t.co/xCSuDADmR6
— strawberryowl.bsky.social (@sickuhhgurl) November 27, 2024
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