Sending someone to the corner shop is a demand used to assert superiority. Usually the one sent shop has no say in the matter. This has been referenced by Shaq’s character before in Dapaah’s i SWIL mockumentary, implying he frequently orders people around thanks to his intimidating roadman status.
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What is the meaning behind “Take man’s Twix by force (Take it)”? Man’s Not Hot by Big Shaq
Twix is a type of confectionery made by Mars that consists of layers of caramel and milk chocolate above crunchy biscuit. It is possible that Big Shaq is referring to the phrase “like taking candy from a baby”, implying the action is easy to do. 94
What is the meaning behind “Let him know When I see him I’m gonna spin his jaw (Finished)”? Man’s Not Hot by Big Shaq
By saying that he will ‘spin his jaw,’ Big Shaq is saying that he will punch your father on the side of his face so hard that his head will spin around, as sometimes seen in cartoons. This could be poking fun at rappers who make threats in their music. An example would be in …
What is the meaning behind “Your dad is forty-four (Uh) And he’s still callin’ man for a draw (Look at him)”? Man’s Not Hot by Big Shaq
In London drug slang, a “draw” refers to the smallest quantity of weed that is sold on the street by dealers. A draw costs £10. Big Shaq is unimpressed at how someone so old only calls him for such low quantities of weed. This indicates that the 44 year old dad is typically broke, unable …
What is the meaning behind “Hop out the four-door with the .44 It was one, two, three and four (Us man) Chillin’ in the corridor (Yo)”? Man’s Not Hot by Big Shaq
Shaq details a situation where he is planning an ambush with three other people. Dapaah, as Big Shaq, satirises the commonly used lyric in British drill songs, “44s in a 4-door”, meaning that Shaq is carrying multiple .44 calibre hand guns in a 4-door car. 67 , Reekz MB and Harlem Spartans .
What is the meaning behind “I tell her man’s not hot I tell her man’s not hot The girl told me, “Take off your jacket” I said, “Babes, man’s not hot” (Never hot) I tell her man’s not hot (Never hot) I tell her man’s not hot (Never hot) The girl told me, “Take off your jacket” I said, “Babes, man’s not hot” (Never hot)”? Man’s Not Hot by Big Shaq
Big Shaq embodies one of the most common stereotypes of a “roadman”, which is a British slang term for a gangster–that they constantly wear a big puffy jacket no matter what the weather is like. The jacket is notorious with ‘Roadmen’ as it is used as a form of protection when an opposition tries to …
What is the meaning behind “Hah, look at your nose (Check your nose, fam) You donut Nose long like garden hose”? Man’s Not Hot by Big Shaq
In the original “Fire in the Booth” video , the lyric is “You dickhead!” which becomes cleaner, as “You donut!” in the studio version . Shaq tells this ‘peng girl’ her nose is long, because it grew as she lied about her appearance, just like strong Pinocchio .
What is the meaning behind “If she ain’t on it, I ghost”? Man’s Not Hot by Big Shaq
To ‘ghost’ is a slang term meaning to ignore a person until they stop talking to you, typically not replying to text messages. To not be ‘on it’ is also British slang meaning not being interested in a relationship or engaging in intercourse. This line might be poking fun at rappers who brag about befriending …
What is the meaning behind “You man thought I froze I see a peng girl, then I pose (Chilin’)”? Man’s Not Hot by Big Shaq
“Peng” is British slang for good/nice. But no matter how good-looking a woman is, Roadmen won’t bother with her if she’s not interested in him right away. To pose is to give a attractive stance. Like a peacock displaying his feathers, you would pose to show you are alpha to prospective mates.