On the claim that saying “good morning” originally began as a mockery of black slaves
Claim: A viral TikTok video aptly reported that the phrase “good morning” originated with white, English-speaking slave owners wishing their black slaves “good grief” after they killed or otherwise harmed their loved ones. Evaluation: Rating: False A TikTok video posted in October 2023 went viral after its creator claimed that the phrase “good morning” was […]
