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Old 2nd April 2010, 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by masa View Post
I didn't ignore your post. But I'd like to hear the opinions of other members on this point. (I heard for the first time that "mom" and "mama" are different in nuance.)
I agree that mama may be stronger or from a different sociolect depending on geographic context. Look at "yo'mama" jokes or any of the "african american" stereotype skits from MADtv.
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