Ordering jerk chicken in Jamaican Patois

Me and my friend @frankieslight went to Jamaica (the neighborhood in NYC, not the country) and spoke some Jamaican patois (or Jamaican creole), which is the national language of Jamaica. It’s based on English but it is a separate language, and you can learn to speak it just like any other language. Here in Jamaica, Queens we got some classic Jamaican food like patties, jerk chicken, and ackee and saltfish, and people were really surprised to see a white guy speaking Jamaican patois! And this was also my first time as an American trying Jamaican food, and I loved everything!
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[@HeisenbergFam]

Never gets old to see people smile after they see someone speak their language

[@jazon1407]

gets old seeing u everywhere

[@PipesPlayer1980]

​@@jazon1407Gets old seeing you be unkind and sour, too! God bless you, and may He change your heart of stone to a heart of love alone!!

[@BowForGlory]

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[@khaosO]

​@@PipesPlayer1980tf

[@VinEllis]

Jamaicans speak English lmao

[@Dorian_Edwards]

Never wanted jerk chicken so bad 😂 could smell it through the phone fr

[@TS-jd9qs]

Fr my stomach rumbling rn

[@OdinWannaBe]

bruh im not alone.

[@delmuswu-tangbroadnax9056]

You could tell it was amazing cuz he couldn't even stop chewing when he paid😂 I can't even imagine how good that was

[@mightymeatymech]

@@aytirii it's sooooo good, but to be fair jamaican food just slaps in general. i'm so lucky my stepmom has a jamaican friend lol

[@trevonhill7916]

“Bless up man” 😂

[@lukeelliot1185]

It's an actual saying in the language, not just slang! It's because the language derives from English!

[@bartard5199]

@@lukeelliot1185No shit, he’s just laughing because she was so heartfelt about the money and was speaking formally and he’s over here spitting local jamaican slang

[@davidtaylor9742]

​@@bartard5199ya exactly 😂 my grandmother never in her entire life ever used the phrase "bless up" old Jamaicans don't talk like that

[@malibooyaw]

It’s a real phrase but not quite appropriate to say to an older woman. Bless up mommy or ma’am (pronounced more like mom) is better fitting.

[@Finley-zh6ip]

@@bartard5199relax buddy

[@seanmandell3613]

Jamaicam patois is one of my favorite languages. Half of it is annunciation

[@bbalderston125]

Yeh the pronunciation is really fun. I watch several Jamaican KZbin channels just to listen to the speaking, and see the high spirited folks. I find it very relaxing. Middle age white male, I think Jamaican at heart 🇯🇲🤴🏿💪🏾 Jah Rastafari 🙏🏾

[@joshb7415]

Do you mean pronunciation? annunciation is not a word mate

[@seanmandell3613]

@@joshb7415 no mate! I meant enunciation. And annunciation is a word, just didnt use it properly mate. Get a dictionary

[@FireRupee]

​@@joshb7415 "Annunciation: 1. The announcement of the Incarnation from the angel Gabriel to Mary. 2. The church festival commemorating this, held on March 25 (Lady Day). 3. ( _Formal, archaic_ ) The announcement of something." --Oxford Languages

[@therainbowpops4765]

@@joshb7415”mate” mhm

[@bumwog]

Jamaican Patois is definitely the coolest sounding language. Something about being able to call a woman 30 years your senior "man" without any disrespect is amazing 😂

[@Christopher-qq4dl]

😂

[@silky2916]

the world... it was like this before 2019 lol what happened to society man

[@RecardoGuillermo]

@@silky2916🤡

[@deth3234]

​@silky2916 iT wAs LiKe ThIs BeFoRe 2019. wHaT hApPeNeD tO sOcIeTy?" this video being posted 3 weeks ago: "am I a joke to you?"

[@BIaccCat]

I’ve literally always felt the same exact way 😂 so f*cking cool

[@Manuelgtrrz]

Catch them off guard every time 😂😂

[@kimberlyleon7590]

someone youtubeeem.com/Wcnmgh2iCLH cam patois is one of my favorite languages. Half of it is annun

[@valhalla3357]

In Jamaica when we love the food that someone else prepared we shout "big up chef" to them

[@mightymeatymech]

ok bet lol ima try this next time my stepmom's jamaican friend cooks for us. we always say it is good and thank him, but i wonder what he would do if i say big up chef lol

[@GeorgeSymeou-v6b]

This is the type of thing that breaks down barriers and brings us closer together, so nice to see

[@danielhanson1434]

love when u speak Jamaican english. feel like it woulda take alot of courage to do that without feeling judged

[@jaredf6205]

I think it’s because of how different it is from English, while still being a dialect of English. Normally, when we talk to someone with another accent, we keep our own accents, but when you speak another language, you attempt their accent. When speaking a dialect, it almost feels more like you’re trying to do an extreme accent and it feels kinda silly.

[@ling2186]

It isn't jamaican english it is called Jamaican Patois wich is classes as an English based creole language. Making it a different language all together. You aren't imitating their accent but saying different words with unique spellings that don't appear in English. The accent sound comes from pronouncing the words correctly in their language.

[@michaelr5835]

$6???? That is one hell of a deal

[@stevencacioli8893]

That’s the first thing I thought lol I want a 6$ plate of jerk chicken 😅

[@Dr-dikhead]

Bro it taste like $6 I promise you lol

[@thereeceforbes]

​@@Dr-dikheadno it doesnt better have carribean food back home then these white peiples version.

[@dondoe4477]

6 bomboclart Dollars

[@J21SamuraiGoku]

As a black caribbean person 🇧🇧🇯🇲who speaks Patois, I can confirm he has become one with the caribbean community

[@moeanthony9308]

Yes iya

[@elised.4998]

I’m 🇧🇧🇯🇲 as well 🫶🏾

[@moeanthony9308]

@@elised.4998 jahbajan

[@MironFenty]

I’m technically 🇯🇲🇬🇭🇳🇬🇧🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇮🇪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇪🇸🇫🇷and mi can talk inna patwa

[@sugarynugs]

embracing other cultures is ❤🙏

[@russell_szabados]

I love this guy. He's tapped into the thing people appreciate most, respect for them & their culture. Being generous is an awesome aside but not what initially made her day. It was his respect, the big tip was the icing on the cake!

[@j0ellyfish]

I've been to Jamaica. Lovely people. And their food was fire.

[@jazz_hams]

Theres’s a local joint near me, in So Cal. Run by a Jamaican guy and his Filipino wife. Everyone was goin nuts over the empanadas so I had to try. They were legit awful. Like I’m sure they’re great, just not for me. Went back like 5 years later and got a burger with curried oxtail on it and it was fucking incredible. I feel so bad I judged that place for so long off one dish I didn’t like.

[@abadgegiubane7366]

@@jazz_hamsbro got empanadas from a jamaican spot 🤦‍♂️

[@JustinleeBeaver]

Honestly my favorite language youve done yet!

[@oldkingcrow777]

I love how intentionally carries the big bills and asks if they have change, knowing full well he's intending to bless em ❤

[@jfkspillow9527]

“I know you gonna love” I need some of that jerk chicken

[@yungpedro17]

You’re awesome bro!

[@jakejediny2473]

Such a wholesome Xioma interaction. Lovely people!

[@EricAustinYun]

Jamaicans are honestly some of the kindest folks around

[@ttt5020]

'I know you gonna love it' and 'this is too much' - she is confident without being arrogant, love it

[@Proverbsthirtyone1031]

Eske ou palé kréyòl? Yon ti kal? 😂I😂😂 blan palé pou ayisyen yo ki refizé palé lang yo

[@harmon802]

This is the ultimate evolution of this channel. Multi-lingual mr beast.

[@theronware]

That dude is so cool.

[@Proxso-i3n]

I am Mohamed from Algeria. You are amazing at speaking languages. You have made me excited to learn other languages. I hope you master our Algerian Arabic language.

[@dora2278]

He's so sweet to all people need more people like him in this cold world ❤

[@cat.sis2686]

I showed this to my mum who is a Native Jamaican and she laughed so hard and had to watch it twice😂😂 I am a polygot in training and i strive to be like this guy!! I speak a few languages myself but I gotta get confidence going up to people lol😅😅

[@MyronTheHen]

My trip to Negril absolutely changed my world! Jamaica is full of beautiful people! I want to visit again before I leave the world.

[@nothingg00]

I promise I don't hate on his Jamaican accent but the way it's set up naturally cringes my brain like pimple videos. I still think it's awesome obviously

[@OiNathann]

don't forget if a gang of Jamaicans try to rob you, just remember to say - I dont like cricket, I love it works everytime

[@DoubleDsDeliveries]

Reminds me of the movie Meet Joe Black. "Everyting gwarn be iree."

[@jonathan99097]

bro $6 for a street meal? You could never in Canada. Is this NYC???

[@TrackTeamRecords]

there are no such things as borders in this man’s world, wow

[@thishollowhill]

She gave you that beautiful smile

[@tananiareid]

As a Jamaican, I’m laughing too 😂 his Patois speaking is so wholesome 🥹 Bless up my g. Yuh win! 🏅

[@eucaldelancey5857]

In yard you would treat an older person with lil more respect and humility not that you did wrong just you say bless up to a younger person

[@nikoharris5728]

Bro I would run and order my food if I hear her from 2 blocks away you know that shits the real deal!

[@ts440s]

Nothing like a good, "Jerk Sauce".😁

[@flame_half]

Jamaicans LOVE when white people speak patois. I had them teaching me and then they would laugh so hard when I got it right. It's so amusing to them.

[@suniljoseph5888]

❤Beautifull conversation man❤

[@KP_Uravity]

The racism leaving the internets body when they meet a Jamaican

[@RNSSE00]

''Bless up mahn!'' LMAO

[@KayKay-xc4oh]

It’s giving brad pitt, everytingg gon be aaiiirie lololl

[@phatmanpushimbak8903]

I grew up in toronto and thats the worst patois I've ever heard.

[@netb1166]

Just meat constipation waiting 😂😂😂😂

[@elchapnation]

Big up u bomboclaat self youth 😂😂😂

[@bishopthecat2277]

So when Chet Hanks does it it’s racist?

[@VectoorX]

He speaks it perfectly but is lacking the accent 😅

[@pfg33]

God will bless you for the blessing you bring unto others. Love your channel and how you constantly bring cultures together

[@jaylynzakikhani4223]

" i know you gunna love it" 😂😂❤

[@jamesmorales2929]

Love their reactions after he starts bussin in their language.

[@6idangle]

The Beverly road 2/5 stop holds a special place in my heart, some of the nicest people live that way and I have spent a lot of time there. That lady is as staple on that block Filled with the true heart of New York !

[@isiahhilton1115]

You made that ladies day, if not month, on so many levels there my man. This is why you have no enemies. Just bringing full respect and good vibes to everyone's culture. Keep on travelling bud.🙏💯

[@tonythedonluciano]

That was an awesome tip you gave! 👏

[@CraftyCreationsbyJade]

countries that speak french creole -haiti -st lucia -dominica - the older folks in trinidad - martinique -guadeloupe some other islands to but you said that perfectly, im impressed. Do more.

[@aydenmowatt4079]

i think he knows, this area of the neighborhood of Flatbush is called Little Haiti because of how many haitians live there, so its not too off for him to assume shes Haitian

[@ProducerKeylo]

I dont see a white "boy" anywhere in this video.

[@jorgecontreras4203]

Jerk chicken IS Not so bad ,Eske ou pale kreyol .....

[@Pursc248]

This is why foreigners are important to America and we are all foreigners to this country. Bad is everywhere but so is good.

[@life-live-]

Lol that's always the example for multiculturalism Foreigners are good because they cook good food... The situation is way more complicated than that

[@Kay-cp8tg]

He paid her almost 10 times what she was charging for the food. What a sweet guy

[@jamesyoung1356]

That "God bless you" was so genuine ❤

[@sullivandeffinger4970]

I make my own jerk sauce too!

[@atherisGAY]

Jamaican food is the bomb ❤

[@Hacunamattata]

❤❤❤ jamaican food is fire 🔥 Any carabian food . Hatian Cuban Dominican Puerto rican Jamaican Cayman Is all fire 🔥 The flavors are so good ❤❤

[@Apollo55_]

Love the Jamaican dialect lmao its like Stoned english.... which i guess makes sense...

No

[@babyasheblue]

it’s not a “dialect” it’s a language

[@Apollo55_]

@@babyasheblue The official language in Jamaica is English. The DIALECT they speak is considered "patois" if you're going to correct someone at least know what you're talking about.

[@babyasheblue]

@@Apollo55_ bro if that’s the case they would call it “jamaican english” they wouldn’t call it anything else. i know what im talking about dude i speak creole 🤣😆😆

[@Apollo55_]

@@babyasheblue Brother, a simple Google search would do you some good.

[@colekeller5648]

That's prolly so good

[@robertfanion2815]

“If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his own language, that goes to his heart.” -Mandela

[@tinaanthis8598]

Jamaica beautiful people beautiful food beautiful place beautiful music one day Jamaica one day 😍

[@alanpengo3335]

Beautiful lady cooking delicious food. LOVE AND LIVITY.. JAH

[@kathyb249]

Jamaican patois is more of an accent than a separate language. I'd be embarrassed to use it with a Jamaican.

[@pascalheer112]

Lovely woman

[@KenKennyboyLaing]

Brother can you help me...i dream to learn languages...i believe its the way to people.. Life is understandtanding....and food is sharing life....

[@WhatsKevinBacon]

Dude pulls off any language I aspire to this guy

[@phatmatt1297]

dude, I think you just bought jerk chicken from Whoopi Goldberg and you didn't even know it

[@lo90zstuybrooklyn11]

That’s Flatbush bk not mandaville pr resource Jamaica

[@starkness12]

There are 4 unviversal things we like Food, talking, friends, and magic

[@alecminnis]

I've learned creole from work it's a simple language. They don't have him and her it's just "Li" and "eat" and "food" are the same word "manje". english over complicates things but makes it easier to express your thoughts

[@noahmontgomery9902]

Creole and Patois are just french and english’s cool cousins respectively

[@mikealche3357]

That woman was so grateful and kind. Great vid

[@Thetopglaze]

As a half 🇯🇲 and half🇵🇷 i love learning more about both sides but I’m closer to my Jamaican side I feel so this really makes me happy lol

[@eucaldelancey5857]

The context was wrong Jamaicans and Bahamians speak a broken form of English Haitians creole and French different cultures all three

[@kettch777]

I wish I could like jerk chicken and other jerk meats. I just can't get behind the sweet note running roughshod through the other flavors. I've tried jerk several times, including highly recommended jerk and I just can't quite like it, even though I've never found any other way of preparing meat I hated. Oh well. As a foodie it just makes me sad.

[@froggerman2023]

Jerk chicken! Mmmmmmmmmmm! That is SO GOOD! I tried it for the first time a year ago and oml it was amazing! I love spicy food so that right there was right there! Imma try and get me some more now that im thinking about it! 🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤

[@tristanbrooks1950]

That’s a nice tip . Not crazy silly juts enough to make someone’s day all Sweet.

[@skeglar]

Why'd he go to a jerk chicken street vendor (Jamaican)and start speaking Creole? (Haitian) Haha

[@MickeyHuerta]

You’re a beautiful person man. Respect

[@yer3189]

Why am seeing no comments bout her saying ‘jerk pork’😭😭😭

[@The_GhostPianist]

she is so sweet bless her

[@timd46]

Man, I can tell just hearing that lady she’s got killer grandma’s kitchen type food.

[@misschichi2]

What in the world you speak Haitian creole with a Jamaica women 😂😂

[@crawdadds]

If Jesus were to come back, he would be complimenting in people's native languages and giving huge cash tips

[@Bitcoin-Busa]

Don’t eat dead bodies. Protect your beautiful brain and bilingual gift! Go vegetarian!

[@jondaboss47]

Woman: “I make the jerk sauce” ✅✅ Man: “I make the jerk sauce” 🧐😱❌❌

[@reggieedouard4361]

The first language he was speaking btw was Haitian Creole (lol it caught me by surprise😂)

[@RonanTOC]

Bless up 😂😂😂

[@theonionqueen3519]

I love Jamaican Patois. I love hearing the blend of all the languages it originates from.

[@yosephielarchy673]

Melanated ppl are the bridge way to God. They have powerful emotions that manifest their reality rapidly. But don’t tell them ❤

[@coolnamegoeshere]

Don't get me wrong, 🥰it all, but would have luved that after she said "that's too much" if she said sumthn like 'I make you somthin for later' and makes him another plate to go.

[@worldboss1548]

Bless up bless up 😂😂😂😂 cant knock him at all 😂😂😂

[@christianjlevesque]

Great, now I want some jerk chicken. Hmm, that's not a bad thing, not a bad at all. And her hot sauce.

[@gking407]

Politicians out here wrecking the planet meanwhile a small army of polyglots worldwide are doing more to bring people together 🌍✌🏽