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Think about it ... RT @iKobbyJR: What is the point in adding 'the late' to a dead person's name?

4:38AM Fri, March 18 2011

@KobbyJR The Vibrant Identity Show

I did but I'm wondering if its necessary...

4:42AM Fri, March 18 2011

in which instance are you referring ?

4:45AM Fri, March 18 2011

@KobbyJR The Vibrant Identity Show

in a very informal conversation. 'Hey Moose, can you do the late Terry Bonchaka's puulele?'

4:56AM Fri, March 18 2011

well, that's just a respectful euphemism for DEAD . I guess in those instances it's the speaker's choice.

4:59AM Fri, March 18 2011

I know it to be used as informative , ESP. To one who doesn't know. Saying "The late Kwame Nkrumah" sounds weird cos er1 knows

5:02AM Fri, March 18 2011

@KobbyJR The Vibrant Identity Show

I guess I don't like it because I don't like to think about death, and 'late' makes me too aware of it

5:07AM Fri, March 18 2011

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