SU: Check Up #3
- What languages are used on the sign?:
The languages that are used on the sign are Hawai’i Creole or Pidgin and English.
- How are the languages presented?:
The Pidgin and English are presented in big and bolded white and gold letters.
- Who is the audience?:
The audience is for the general public, but would probably be more directed to the locals.
- What is the domain?:
The domain is on an example card for a T-shirt in the T&C store at Windward mall.
- What is the sign telling people?:
The phrase “no make any kine” means don’t do things any type of way, have an intention behind whatever you’re doing.
- Why is Pidgin/Hawaiian being used here?:
Pidgin is being used here because it is an entertaining way to make a shirt and also because it is appropriate since we live on an island that consists of people who speak Pidgin.