2015 was quite a rush in black pop culture. From Nicki Minaj reading Miley Cyrus on national television to watching Meek Mill embarrass himself on Twitter, we have had an entertaining cultural year. But everyday, I and many others are forced to watch white people partake in a something they seem to know very little about. Their lack of cultural competency has made these words unbearable for not only me, but black people across the nation.

Squad

A term once prevalent in black culture is now used to described Taylor Swift’s capitalist crew of mostly white women. It seems that this term is applied when there is more than one thing. I’m sorry, but this word needs to go.

No, those trucks are not squad goals. They’re just messy.

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PSL (Pumpkin Spiced Latte)

No, not the actual drink, but the abbreviation. For some reason, white girls have been given domain over a delicious fall drink. I love ‘Pumpkin Spiced Lattes.’ You love ‘Pumpkin Spiced Lattes.” Perhaps because of how nicely this word falls quickly off the tongue it is too mainstream. Nevertheless, this abbreviation needs to go. Right now.

Shade

A term that originated in the black LGBTQIA+ community has been taken over by white teenagers from suburbia. What was once a word used to describe the excellence that is Nicki Minaj is now applicable to anyone saying anything. In essence, this word has lost its true meaning. And for that, it needs to go.

No, that is not how this term is used. Please stop immediately.

Cuffing Season

The moment I saw this in the title of an article in the New York Times, it knew it was dead. The South is unusually hot this time of year, which renders ‘cuffing season’ useless. It was fun while it lasted. But, unfortunately, it is no longer in vogue. Sorry.

What words do you not want to see in 2016? Let us know in the comments below!

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