I prefer Jan Böhmermann’s version:
Meine Damen und Herren und alle dazwischen und außerhalb
(Ladies and gentlemen and all in between and beyond)
“Y’all…”
And, my favorite, “all’a y’all”.
Example 1:
“Fuck all’a y’all!”Example 2:
“We’re having a party and all’a y’all are invited.”Except that one isn’t as good for a general greeting as it means “each of you individually”
“Y’all suck” - the group of you sucks
“All’a y’all suck” - each of you individually sucks, there is not a one of you who doesn’t, the group also sucking is implied
A general greeting is generally addressed to the crowd, with collective individual statements being more intimate and often only used during more emotional statements. Eg, “all y’all have contributed to the success that brought us here tonight, thank you” is normal, but “all y’all’ve been an excellent audience tonight” ain’t right
Hey meatbags!
And for the dismount as you leave:
“Hi”
My social skills are beyond your comprehension
“Hey bitches, and bros and non-binary hoes!”
There was discussion about what the NYC subway announcements should say instead of “ladies and gentlemen”.
My vote was “listen up you little shits, [this train is going express until canal Street or whatever]”
I think they went with “everyone”, however.
