I learned of this non-standard use of the word 'them' lately, as in:
"Let's eat them burgers"
I like this a lot, it's funny. Now my question is, what kind of people usually say it? Old people, young people, certain subcultures, races, etc.? Is it considered old-fashioned? I remember it being used a lot in country songs, is it something people from the countryside use often? Is it used in AmE or BrE? In what situations is it considered appropriate? Do you use it yourself?
"Let's eat them burgers"
I like this a lot, it's funny. Now my question is, what kind of people usually say it? Old people, young people, certain subcultures, races, etc.? Is it considered old-fashioned? I remember it being used a lot in country songs, is it something people from the countryside use often? Is it used in AmE or BrE? In what situations is it considered appropriate? Do you use it yourself?
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I noticed they even used 'dem' instead of 'them'. Isn't that even more of a thing a black person would do? Because I remember this being used a lot in reggae songs. If someone said 'dem' I would immediately assume him to be of African descent.
He know'd dat man wuz gwineter shoot Mars Jeems ef he could, en dat wuz mo'n I could stan'. Manys en manys de time data I nuss dat boy, en hilt 'im in dez arms, en toted 'im on dis back..
Tar Baby