Comments on: Corey Maggette, distributor of nicknames

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[...] spoke out by stating “I’m not getting as fatigued anymore.” Pimp Juice, as he is known to Corey Maggette, appears to be ready for more minutes. 10 points and 10 rebounds in 20 minutes of action is one [...]

By: Derek

Derek — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 17:02:17 +0000

Wow! I didn’t know that. That’s pretty cool information. I’m a big Langston Hughes fan.

By: Derek

Derek — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 17:00:28 +0000

Right. So we agree there are both positive and negative formal definitions applied to the word. And I’ve explained my usage of it to make sure others understood I meant in the sense of being accommodating or accessible. Beyond explaining my intent, I can’t control the frequency in which the word has been used negatively.

Thanks

By: Holy Crow

Holy Crow — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 19:35:12 +0000

Actually, “Pimp Juice” is a term used by the poet Langston Hughs analogously to mean phenomenal upside, and Sea Drizzle, and Bee-Dizzle are two characters in a Zora Neale Hurston short story, used to illustrate metaphorically the passing of the torch from an elder to his usurper.

Pretty heady stuff for media day, of course it went right over the heads of most journalists… and most sports fans as well…

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 19:07:16 +0000

Calling someone “Pimp Juice” passes as mentoring?

By: George

George — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 18:41:47 +0000

I hate Duke Basketball as much as the next, but they seem to always seem to pump out quality professionals. As a school, they seem to be selective of the kids they recruit, in that they are not only solid ball players, but bright, well spoken guys. I am sure a guy like Corey will be a great influence on Andre.

By: G

Wed, 03 Oct 2012 15:52:30 +0000

There might be positive & negative denotations, but the the connotation is purely negative. I’ve never heard it used in a positive way because everyone associates that word with the negative definition. Strictly speaking, it’s exactly the word you were looking for going by the positive definition, but unfortunately the negative definition gets in the way.

By: Derek

Derek — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 15:34:27 +0000

Good question! Yes I know what the word condescend means. I am also aware the word has both negative and positive denotations (“strict dictionary meanings”). I am using the word in this sense: to put aside one’s dignity or superiority voluntarily and assume equality with one regarded as inferior.

I could have stuck with the word accessible, but that didn’t come to mind until later in my post. Sorry for the confusion. I didn’t mean it from a negative sense.

Thanks

By: XstreamINsanity

XstreamINsanity — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 14:33:35 +0000

lol. I thought the same thing when I read that. :)

By: Craig

Craig — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 13:40:12 +0000

Exactly, its just team comradery. Its something thats done all over sports. As far as Cory Maggette being a role model/big brother thats great. Cory has the type of hard nose play you would want ANY big man to take after. If not for injury he would of had a more famed career.