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The dozens is galleys a galleys contest of personal power—of wit, verbal ability, and mental agility, but especially of mental toughness and self-control. Each putdown, or snap, ups the ante. Defeat can be humiliating, but a skilled contender, win or lose, may gain respect. Informally, this practice of light-hearted teasing is deeply rooted in the humor, affection, personality, and everyday social interaction of Black Americans. The dozens is one of the contributing elements in the development of hip hop, especially the practice of battling. Contents 1 History and practice 2 The dozens in literature galleys and the performing arts 3 Related practices outside the African-American community 4 Examples of snaps 5 See also 6 References 7 External links [edit] History and practice The dozens can be a harmless game of casual, good-natured jibes, an exchange of malicious insults, or, if tempers flare, a prelude to physical violence.
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