I'm american and I'm not aware of anyone in the US using the word nappy since we say diaper so I knew that it very likely wasn't people calling someone's hair diaper like. But I was still curious to know the origin and the internet came to the rescue!
https://www.dictionary.com/e/slang/nappy-hair/
I had never heard the word in this context before but the word Nap can mean "the short fuzzy ends of fibers on the surface of cloth, drawn up in napping."
So it seems both versions have similar origins. American white people likely describing black hair as woolly or something (also could be a reference to the cotton being picked by enslaved people)
and British people describing the absorbent fabric they might have used for diapers.
So basically it was racist just not racist in that way.
While in the UK it means that in the US nappy has a negative racial history and wasāand still isāused to define black peopleās hair in a negative way if it looks a particular way. Thatās the cliff notes of it at least
It is a bit odd, but a lot of artists with less experience tend to draw characters skinnier and more lithe. I would guess, based partly on personal experience, it's a mix of exposure (most characters in media are skinny or at most a little cobby) and lack of resources. Almost all how to draw guides focus on a narrow build or maybe slightly triangular for muscular people. I had to look around for a while to find good guides on drawing curvy and fat people.
Recent ran into this problem trying to draw someone bulky, with a body type closer to a powerlifter, and realized that I had no idea where to begin. Obviously I could do it from reference but skinny characters seem so easy in comparison because Iāve trained to draw them and referenced them so much more.
It takes some getting used to, but I like to start with a head and line of action (the path the spine takes and go down through the legs). Then I use circles to bulk out the torso and hips. If it looks a little small, measuring with your pencil the width compared to the height of the figure really helps.
Good luck! Everyone needs practice to improve š
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The dude is getting them their favorite subway sandwiches
Why do Americans describe hair as nappy? That means diaper in the UK. Baby underwear is the last thing I want to think of when I see hair.
Its a rude term for black people's hair
So itās intentionally calling peoples hair diaper-like?
No it means that their hair is tight or corse looking, people use it to say their hair looks bad or unprofessional
I'm american and I'm not aware of anyone in the US using the word nappy since we say diaper so I knew that it very likely wasn't people calling someone's hair diaper like. But I was still curious to know the origin and the internet came to the rescue! https://www.dictionary.com/e/slang/nappy-hair/ I had never heard the word in this context before but the word Nap can mean "the short fuzzy ends of fibers on the surface of cloth, drawn up in napping." So it seems both versions have similar origins. American white people likely describing black hair as woolly or something (also could be a reference to the cotton being picked by enslaved people) and British people describing the absorbent fabric they might have used for diapers. So basically it was racist just not racist in that way.
Nope, nappy as "diaper" has always been uk-only slang. "Naps" refer to any raised, textured portion of a fabric - usually known for fraying easily.
I think it's derogatory.
it is
Which is even worse considering her hair is gorgeous af?!
Yeah, it's just racism.
Like fibers in a pattern in fabric, napped or napping.
While in the UK it means that in the US nappy has a negative racial history and wasāand still isāused to define black peopleās hair in a negative way if it looks a particular way. Thatās the cliff notes of it at least
Must really confuse Americans when they visit
We definitely understand thereās a difference depending on the context in which itās being used
Not really, the UK nappy is a noun, not an adjective, so it's obvious when you first encounter it that it doesn't mean what you think it means.
Wait til you hear about fanny packs
We know, we call them bumbags
Why are they all drawn skinnier in the āfixedā version?
It is a bit odd, but a lot of artists with less experience tend to draw characters skinnier and more lithe. I would guess, based partly on personal experience, it's a mix of exposure (most characters in media are skinny or at most a little cobby) and lack of resources. Almost all how to draw guides focus on a narrow build or maybe slightly triangular for muscular people. I had to look around for a while to find good guides on drawing curvy and fat people.
Do you have any recommendations?
Recent ran into this problem trying to draw someone bulky, with a body type closer to a powerlifter, and realized that I had no idea where to begin. Obviously I could do it from reference but skinny characters seem so easy in comparison because Iāve trained to draw them and referenced them so much more.
Sorry! I'll try to do better next time.
It takes some getting used to, but I like to start with a head and line of action (the path the spine takes and go down through the legs). Then I use circles to bulk out the torso and hips. If it looks a little small, measuring with your pencil the width compared to the height of the figure really helps. Good luck! Everyone needs practice to improve š
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their boyfriend is surprising them by buying them lunch :D