The titular term Hollaback Girl of Gwen Stefani's former number one single features original urbanization of cheerleading vernacular.
In cheer, the head cheerleader performs the act of "hollering" while leading the cheers; the lesser members of the squad "holler back," repeating the cheer.
Stefani's "Hollaback Girl" urbanizes the "holler/holler back" dichotomy of the cheerleading squad in a snub to Courtney Love. Love derisively referred to Stefani as a "cheerleader," and Stefani's response was to write the song, which is essentially a repetitious cheer as a sort of "fuck you" to Love.
Her urbanization is misplaced, however, because "to holla" connotes entirely different meanings from what Stefani intends, including speech acts of solidarity between in-group members, general speech acts intended to generate dialogue with a potential sex-partner/mate, and others.
In cheer, the head cheerleader performs the act of "hollering" while leading the cheers; the lesser members of the squad "holler back," repeating the cheer.
Stefani's "Hollaback Girl" urbanizes the "holler/holler back" dichotomy of the cheerleading squad in a snub to Courtney Love. Love derisively referred to Stefani as a "cheerleader," and Stefani's response was to write the song, which is essentially a repetitious cheer as a sort of "fuck you" to Love.
Her urbanization is misplaced, however, because "to holla" connotes entirely different meanings from what Stefani intends, including speech acts of solidarity between in-group members, general speech acts intended to generate dialogue with a potential sex-partner/mate, and others.
"Gwen is apparently the captain of the cheerleader squad; she is the girl who 'hollas' the chants, not one of the girls who simply 'hollas' them back." (see the OC Register)
"Are you the cheer captain?"
"No, I'm a 'Hollaback Girl.'"
"Are you the cheer captain?"
"No, I'm a 'Hollaback Girl.'"
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Pierce Howland is a tallish native american that smells really bad. Pierce Howland has also been known to like guys although being one himself. Pierce Howland plays a big role in the Gay Rights Movement.
Storm: yo ya'll smell that?
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Justin: guys!! the one who smells is the kid behind us Pierce Howland!
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Storm: ik im gonna puke
Justin: guys!! the one who smells is the kid behind us Pierce Howland!
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To have MAXIMUM holla-bility, one vehicle must be in the lane closest to where the second vehicle is parked or is traveling and occupants HAVE to be able to project their voices through music, with a LOUD "HAIIIII"!
To have MAXIMUM holla-bility, one vehicle must be in the lane closest to where the second vehicle is parked or is traveling and occupants HAVE to be able to project their voices through music, with a LOUD "HAIIIII"!
We were rolling Belle Isle and the brothas' were parked so we got in the closest lane to holla and they were bumpin' loud music so I had to yell for MAXIMUM HOLLA-BILITY!
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Person 2 "No, they are just in a holationship"
Person 2 "No, they are just in a holationship"
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