‘Rizz’ To ‘Bruh’: Teacher Bans Students From Using These 32 Words In Class

In a move that has instigated a heated debate on social media, an anonymous teacher has stirred the pot by distributing a list of 32 words, phrases like Riz, Gang Gang and so on that students are prohibited from using in the classroom. The controversial decision has sparked backlash, particularly from users who argue that many of the banned expressions are rooted in African American Vernacular English (AAVE).

The anonymous educator issued a warning to students, stating that the use of any of the listed phrases would result in a mandatory short essay assignment. In this essay, students are required to explain why they chose to use the prohibited words in an academic setting to express themselves.

The teacher justified the decision in a written statement, asserting that the use of slang in an academic environment could potentially hinder a student’s ability to become a successful writer. According to the teacher, the way students speak often mirrors their writing style, and the perceived “gibberish” and “improper English” used by some students may be inappropriate for academic settings.

The complete list of banned phrases was recently shared on social media, with examples including popular slang terms such as on my momma, bruh, gang gang, it’s giving, and skee-yee.

Among the prohibited expressions were terms like ‘you ate that up,’ used to describe the successful completion of a task, ‘that’s cap,’ signalling something as fake or dishonest.

However, the list also raised eyebrows with more questionable inclusions like ooh-wee, skee-yee, in the cut with my twin and gyat.

The post garnered over 33 million views on the social media platform.

A critic contended that she appears to be on a power trip and lacks appreciation for her students’ language. The critic suggests that her focus on compliance outweighs her interest in understanding her students, indicating a disregard for the unique identities they bring to the learning environment.

Another mentioned, “Seems anti-black to me.”

An account remarked, “To ban “it’s giving” is giving me homophobic.”

Nevertheless, there were individuals who supported the teacher’s approach, asserting that she was simply attempting to enhance communication skills among students.

A user wrote, “That teacher is trying to help that class. Communication skills are important in life.”

Another said, “100% agree that trash talk & non-English, slang & gutter talk should be prohibited from public school. It’s dehumanising.”

The post sparked a heated debate in the comments section.