Does anyone else find it hard to relate to fobs?

[empressjamila]

Although we are both Somali in origin and have things in common based off that I feel like we are so different. I’ve started working with a few fobs recently and I just don’t relate with them like I relate with other “say walahi’s”, or I guess the better term is other somalis born in canada lol. Even their humour is different. I definitely see a big cultural difference lol

Anyone else know what I mean? It’s crazy how growing up in different countries have made us so different even though we’re the same ethnicity

 

[Yaraye]

whenever they tell a joke, I just

 

[Aegon]

What’s fobs ?

 

[Yaraye]

What’s fobs ?

Faraxs F*cking Obese B!tches = Fobs

 

[empressjamila]

What’s fobs ?

Stands for “fresh off the boat” lol

 

[Yaraye]

Stands for “fresh off the boat” lol

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[Ugbaad Geel]

I can't relate to them but the women back home are the most beautiful Somali women I've ever seen in my life wallahi.

I never thought I would ever say that before.

 

[Garaad diinle]

I think it's a you problem. A bit of dalxiis and dhaqan celis will set you straight.

 

[El Nino]

Depends on the fob and what age they came. Typically the more younger they have come, the more they will understand and connect with the diaspora born. Even then I have met with recent fobs who are great folks

I have been surrounded by fobs all my life, neighbours and family so I kinda understand them. The humour is much more harsh. Folks back home are basically the unfiltered versions of us say wallahis, we are diet version.

 

[Nin123]

Although we are both Somali in origin and have things in common based off that I feel like we are so different. I’ve started working with a few fobs recently and I just don’t relate with them like I relate with other “say walahi’s”, or I guess the better term is other somalis born in canada lol. Even their humour is different. I definitely see a big cultural difference lol

Anyone else know what I mean? It’s crazy how growing up in different countries have made us so different even though we’re the same ethnicity

What do you mean their humour is different?

 

[Abu Hesi]

Are you saying they are reer baadiyo unfiltered not so self aware?

soo daa bal

 

[Ozymandias]

Give an example op

 

[a_bilan]

there is definitely a cultural difference but I find them to be more easygoing and open - honestly they are fun to talk to

 

[cooli3o]

I can't relate to them but the women back home are the most beautiful Somali women I've ever seen in my life wallahi.

I never thought I would ever say that before.

tell me more

 

[Three Moons]

Most countries have an active entertainment industry that bridges the gap between the locals and the diaspora. If you had been tuning into well produced Somali tv-shows, variety shows, talk shows, movies, pop music from a young age there would be a sense of commonality, between you and the recent arrivals, beyond the standard ethnic similarities.

I only see this bridge forming for the next generation i.e the ones we raise.

 

[Mr steal your naag 2]

Although we are both Somali in origin and have things in common based off that I feel like we are so different. I’ve started working with a few fobs recently and I just don’t relate with them like I relate with other “say walahi’s”, or I guess the better term is other somalis born in canada lol. Even their humour is different. I definitely see a big cultural difference lol

Anyone else know what I mean? It’s crazy how growing up in different countries have made us so different even though we’re the same ethnicity

f*ck the fobs with their retarted behaviour i was 2 weeks ago i was approached by a FOB and i did the famous iam oromo and he left me allone.

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[thisthatone]

this is going on with every diaspora a Indian friend of mine told me how he can’t stand Indian fobs because they are so backward compared to indians who grew up here

 

[Gacmeey]

Nah I can relate okay