'So sometimes, I'll make up shit thats not even slang just to see how they handle it and shit. It be the same call like, 'Alright we're gonna close the deal, is that fine with you Dave?' 'Yeah sounds good to me.' 'Great. You have a good weekend Dave.' 'Alright buddy. Zip it up, and zip it out!' They be like, 'Uh...uh alright. Zippiddy-do-dah, bye bye.' '
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Chappelle tests coworkers by making up slang to see their reactions.
- In plain terms
- He uses fake slang to gauge how people respond to him.
- What can you take from it?
- Playful tests can reveal unconscious biases in interactions.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do we adapt our speech?
- What do reactions say about bias?
Another view
It could be seen as manipulative or confusing.
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