If humans did not discover a way to communicate through words, I can't imagine a world where people grunt, point and stump to get a message across. Google defines LANGUAGE as the method of human communication, spoken or written, that's made of words arranged in a structured or conventional way. I speak 3 languages: English, Filipino and my own dialect, Bicol. (There's still a debate on the difference between languages and dialects so OK, I will count Bicol as a language[1]). I'm quite aware that I have not perfected those three yet so I use them with care and try to mind my grammar as much as possible.
Oopps, don't ever think for a second that I will bore you with all that stuff because the introduction is not at all the point of this post. Yes, it still has something to do with language but if you're not Pinoy or if you don't speak the Filipino language, please read NO further. But if you are and you understand Filipino or Tagalog, then read on my friend.
It's funny how sometimes we become creative with language and invent a version for our own amusement. For instance, Filipino homosexuals have what they call "swardspeak[2]" (also known as "Bekimon" or "gay lingo") and when they talk among themselves, you might wonder whether you've gone insane or you've landed on the wrong planet. I received a BBM broadcast from @Varrylicious a few weeks ago and just thought that I'd share the content with you guys. It was quite a laugh and the list might surprise you on how language has definitely evolved in ways that you can't imagine.
Words/Terms That Needs To Be Added To Your Personal Dictionary
- THE EGG - kapag mas magaling s'ya sayo, "the egg" ka n'ya. Papa "the egg" ka ba?
- DUE CARE - if you're a fan of Batman movies, s'ya yung kalaban ni Batman, si "due care." Oo, s'ya talaga. You have to believe.
- IN SEX - these are small invertebrate animals, especially those with several pairs of legs. Halimbawa ng mga "in sex" ay ants, bees, bother fly, bugs...
