It was a very intentional attempt to appropriate the word, while also using it as a dog whistle. You can say you hate "woke," while meaning you're actually a racist.

[–] Psythik 9 points 1 day ago (1 children)

You're joking, right? "Stay woke" has been a phrase since forever.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I didn’t know it’s origin was AAVE

[+] Psythik -9 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Then obviously you don't listen to enough hip hop.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I listen to a ton of hip hop, I was raised on hip hop, it just never occurred to me that it was AAVE slang

[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 day ago (2 children)

I'm not woke, I'm half asleep!

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 day ago

I'm both.

[–] python 8 points 1 day ago

Eepy!