"Rafi also plays basketball, but has to wear a simple do-rag because brimmed caps aren’t allowed on the court." — The New York Times, 1 May 2017
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do-rag is where "durag" comes from. language is not objective- there is no "rightness", it's really a matter of mass preference. this article is just...preachy
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you must be fun at parties
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nah, I just don't like nitpicking for no real reason. the article is informative, but the little "hey it's DURAG not do-rag" quip is just performative- it doesn't challenge a regressive standard or empower anyone, it's just a "WOKE" moment
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it's basically the equivalent of slapping an "I'm With Her" bumper sticker on your car and claiming you're fighting fascism
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it’s not an attempt at being anything. it’s an authentic viewpoint straight from someone who has lived & breathed the culture. the dictionary defined it AFTER black culture invented it & every time i’ve seen anyone within the culture use the word, it’s been spelled as durag
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she’s just schooling the masses on how WE use the word. not shaming, just sharing.
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My running buddies way back when spelled it d-o, but I confess I never really gave it much thought, then or now.
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OK, so how does the author establish the etymology of the word's spelling? She doesn't cite any previous use cases. "Moving on" is not evidence.
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Is this like how you all wanted to make peas in guacamole a thing?
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I can’t today.
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Best. Article. Ever.
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This is the part of the program where we need to remind everyone that it is a former NYT staffer who has completely revolutionized the durag game with the
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I don't know anyone who has spelled it as "durag" and I know quite a few people, including family members who have worn one on numerous occasions. Is it maybe a regional spelling?
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Literally wearing a "durag" right now and have only ever spelled it "do-rag" but since you seem confused about what "the end" means maybe I shouldn't expect you to have a firm grasp on "anyone who has ever."
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This... This is what you're reporting on today?
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When would people who wear one have to actually spell it.
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