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on 22-08-2020 12:19 PM
The Macquarie Dictionary defines "ooga booga" as a derogatory noun, meaning: "A stereotypical rendering of what the speaker regards to be the language of those deemed by them to be African savages."
I wonder if they would pull all of the old Tarzan movies because he frequently said "ungawa". While the producers claimed the word was made up and could be used to mean anything, it also means:
THE WORD "UNGAWA" USED IN CHILDREN'S BLACK POWER/ PUERTO RICAN POWER RHYMES
"Most of the examples of the children's rhyme which I've titled "Ah Beep Beep" (based on their first line) and other children's rhymes and chants that include the word "ungawa" not only express Black pride, but also appear to express antagonism toward White people.
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(Pancocojams showcases the music, dances, language practices, & customs of African Americans and of other people of Black descent throughout the world).