For the past couple of years, I have witnessed a trend in the way Americans speak English.

A few years ago, there was a movement to certify Ebonics as a language. Ebonics, as far as I was concerned was just a bunch of slang words added to the improper conjugation of the verb “TO BE” coupled as the helping verb to a main verb which often ended in “ing”.

Now there is a new way of speaking English which is epitomized by the McDonald's commercial that states. “I'm loving it.”

“I'm loving it” is of course short for “I am loving it”.

Why not “I love it”? Why do we need the helper or auxiliary verb “am”?

The difference between “I love it” and “I have been loving it for a long time” is obvious. The first statement is showing the present condition, while the second sentence shows an existing and past condition simultaneously.

Proper ********* New Alternative********** Ebonics

I run *********** I am running ************** I be run or I be running

He runs ******** He is running ************* He be running

You run ******** You are running ********** You be running

They run ******* They are running ********* They be running

Why would anyone use the longer alternative way.

I called up a customer service person and after I explained my problem, she asked, “So, what are you wanting me to do about it?”

How about the more easily constructed question, “So what do you want me to do about it?

It seems that in Ebonics they didn't conjugate the verb "to be" before placing it before the main verb which often ended in “ing”, but this new way of speaking is conjugating the proper helper verb properly, but always using a main verb which always ends in “ing”.

One step better, but still incorrect.

Can any English teachers out there tell me if I am right or wrong?

I am wanting to know. :confused:

Advice to Peggy, Picture first!!

To Tommy and TOM...

Get a tissue, guys....you're drooling all over the keyboard.

When can you start, darlin?

To Tommy and TOM...

Get a tissue, guys....you're drooling all over the keyboard.

I don't actually find her attractive. My first biological response is to look, but as much as her big breasts are an attraction, their disproportionate size destroys the appeal very quickly.

If she was running, I might change my mind for a few moments, but only for a few, well maybe 5. :clap2:

Good grief they're just mammary glands with some silicone atop. What's the big deal? :heh:

Good grief they're just mammary glands with some silicone atop. What's the big deal? :heh:

They looked natural to me.

LOL! You crack me up!!

Is that a girl or a life raft?

Is that a girl or a life raft?

I think it's one of those huge balloons from the Thanksgiving parade.

I think it's one of those huge balloons from the Thanksgiving parade.

Yeah! But this balloon can type. Remember?

Oh yeah, it wasn't her typing that was lacking, it was her speling. Oh who needs spelling when you have those lovely pillows to comfort your sad little boss when he's sharing the story of how his wife mistreats him.