Mani’s Shorts
I need to stop running away from my blog. And believe me when I say I am running. I’ve been avoiding writing in this thing like the plague and for no good reason at all.
CNC3 – Specifically Samuel McKnight
Dear CNC3, please spend the money to hire good reporters instead of hiring substandard ones with the hope that they’ll work out. Case in point: Samuel McKnight. Newsflash! He’s not working out. Is it that no one over at CNC3 has realised this? As if the crime situation isn’t bad enough in itself, I have to listen while Samuel McKnight bludgeons the English language to death. Are things really that bad in the hiring business? Some tips for Samuel McKnight.
(1) Pronunciation – There is no “y” in “Cat”.
(2) Subject and verb – It’s great if they can agree sometime. Honestly, man. Singular subject, singular verb. Plural subject, plural verb.
(3) The Possessive Case – It’s surprisingly easy to use. For example let’s say “The girl’s father” instead of “The girl father”. Or how about “The man’s car” instead of “The man car”. Try it out.
(4) When conducting an interview it’s a good practice to keep speaking standard English. Remember the microphone is also picking up your questions. For example don’t ask, “And afta dat where she went?” or “An’ wha he tell she?”
Geez, man.
Trinidad Rum Drinkers
Are you a Trinidad Rum Drinker? If you are, you can’t be as dedicated or as serious a rum drinker as you pretend to be if you’re not a member of the Trinidad Rum Drinkers club. Shame on you, poseur. The TRD club has been experiencing a high turnover rate in recent years and is actively recruiting new members. So you there, if you ever plan to get serious about your choice and consumption of alcoholic beverages be sure to apply for membership in this exclusive club*.
*Beer, whiskey, homemade wine drinkers need not apply. Bay Rummers tolerated downwind. No Vodka Snorters. No Tobagonians.
18 Responses to “Mani’s Shorts”
By GirlBlue on Jul 7, 2008 | Reply
Maniiiiii! You have been missed! Could hardly believe my eyes when you popped up on my reader.
I thought I was the only one having issues with the new breed of reporters out there and as a wine drinker myself I think that the blatant discrimination against us …ok and the vodka snorters intolerable
By Game Well and Truly Over on Jul 7, 2008 | Reply
Welcome back, Mani! I think any journalist with a first name beginning with Sam should be banned; Sampson Nanton, Samuel McKnight…
By Mani on Jul 7, 2008 | Reply
Well thank you GirlBlue..and I missed in kind. It’s blatant discrimination I tell you. Vodka snorters are people too, TRD, people too. Game… Thanks man, lol. If we ban all Sams, I’m afraid Samantha John will get caught up in that and I’m sorry, but I can’t allow that to happen.
By aka_lol on Jul 7, 2008 | Reply
This is funny
Was it McKnight who repeatedly said, a few weeks ago, the government opened a meditation centre instead of mediation centre? Apparently he thinks they are one and the same.
By jill on Jul 7, 2008 | Reply
LOL yuh reach! Yes, the usage of slang and bad English on the news by a presenter is unacceptable. But no “y” in cat? That’s taking it too far haha :p
By Mani on Jul 8, 2008 | Reply
Thank you, aka_lol. I’m pretty sure it was him. There are others that do a good job of massacring the language but he’s by far the best.
Jill, the “y” in “cat” was the last straw, lol.
By bandwagonist on Jul 8, 2008 | Reply
i say u went an meet with Capt. and he dealt with you how a manicou should be dealt with…
i concur with the runnin away from the blog tho…
jill i dont have a problem with a news presenter using slang just not on the official news cast… create a different program that is geared toward that market… i believe they are trying the delivery on ‘broken english’ in Jamaica… and it will have much success… just because we have more ppl studying at tertiary level doesnt mean that we are becoming more/less literate/illiterate…
By Marcel on Jul 8, 2008 | Reply
When are we going to see your ad rates Mani? It’s about time you got paid for this blog and kick Google to the curb.
BTW, I want to advertise here bro!
By Melissa on Jul 8, 2008 | Reply
What do you expect when ministers of governments are making the same mistakes? Remember Martin Joseph who spoke about making several “arreses” and Wade Mark talking about “high rise condomise condominiums”.
By eemanee on Jul 9, 2008 | Reply
i’m glad to see you’re back!
By wuzdescene on Jul 9, 2008 | Reply
Mani if you tink Sammy bad … you need tuh take eeeen some TV6 news …. wit reporters like Marcia Hope an ting!!!
By jill on Jul 9, 2008 | Reply
bandwagonist you make a good point ! but imagine if the BBC decided to use british slang on their broadcasts? kicks!
i think a news programme geared towards that market would be excellent but i wonder how it would go over?
By Ricky Raw on Jul 10, 2008 | Reply
mannni i just found this site and thought u should check it out
stufftrinislike.wordpress.com
its hilarious
By Angie on Jul 15, 2008 | Reply
glad ur back
…i got tired of seeing the solo bottle
By Cranky Putz on Jul 15, 2008 | Reply
Alleluia, your back!
By Ian on Jul 16, 2008 | Reply
Sigh. . . Add another Sam to that list: Samantha John. . . can;t read to save her LIFE! Then there’s that ‘twat’ Joel Villafanna. . . its all gone people. . . all gone!
By Game well and truly over on Jul 16, 2008 | Reply
Ian, careful boy…Mani might ban yuh for those words about Samantha John….
By jane on Jul 29, 2008 | Reply
mani, mcknight is still at cnc3 cause no one else will take him. ask around if you think i’m joking.