I presume actors sometimes need to develop a new vocabulary for their role on the stage or in film. Lately, I have been thinking of creating a new language by combining Polari and Jive Talk. My obsession with British subculture led me to be aware of the British Gay slang world of Polari. If I can combine the two language styles and use them daily, that would be divine. No one will understand me, but still, it would be amusing.
Is it true during Wallace’s Bebop years he drove around LA in a convertible with a siamese cat on his shoulders in full Zoot suite attire?
Yes. That was my mom's first time she saw him. Wallace's mom was allergic to cats, so Wallace had to take his pet cat everywhere with him.
Growing up in the south bay surf scene our language was our own. Different dialects for each of the beach cities. “Dude” was never part our language.
"Surf" language is fascinating as well. Is there a dictionary of "Surf" slang from the 50s/60s/ and onward?
I’m not sure about a written on surf slang. Let you know if I come across anything.
it must be documented and noted!
I hope to hear Tosh Talk some of that polari-jive some day!
In about a year, I'll have the Jive/Polari talk down.
I like this one:
"HORNE: But did you manage to drag yourself up on deck?
JULIAN: Ooh, no, we dressed quite casual...."
HaHa!
Love this !
Fabulousity!