If one parent remains culturally dominant, however, the creole becomes a satellite ('satellect' or 'acolutholect') to that dominant language, which may be termed the 'matrilect'. In time, the creole normally begins recreolizing with the matrilect by borrowing from it. The different degrees in which the matrilect has been mixed into the creole consititute a 'gradatum' of overlapping systems in which the farthest from the matrilect at any moment is termed the 'basilect' by William Stewart.

They say all the right things, post the right hashtags, and are skilled at “amplifying melanated voices” on public platforms when the cultural moment demands it.

The Holocausted Goat Besides the condemning accuser, there is also the holocausted goat, originally symbolizing libido sacrificed to the offended Yahweh.

Our friendly games of ball are unrefereed, which is fine until we have to settle a dispute by screaming at each other.