The curse of the aitch is a grammatical phenomenon that occurs when a speaker or writer incorrectly places an "h" sound at the beginning of words that should begin with a vowel sound. This error is particularly common among speakers of some English dialects, such as Cockney or Estuary English. The curse of the aitch is named after the letter "h" because that is the letter that is mistakenly added to the beginning of words that should not have it. For example, someone might say "hat" with an initial "h" sound, pronouncing it as "that". This error can also occur with other words that begin with vowel sounds, such as "hotel" becoming "hhotel" or "orange" becoming "horange". The exact origins of the curse of the aitch are not clear, but it is thought to be influenced by the phonological features of certain English dialects.
Gracie’s Corner is represented by UTA, Underscore Talent’s Reza Izad, Samantha Schoenberg and Mayster, as well as business manager Brett Anderson from Ground Control Business Management.
Gracie s Corner is represented by UTA, Underscore Talent s Reza Izad, Samantha Schoenberg and Mayster, as well as business manager Brett Anderson from Ground Control Business Management. This beautiful Black family collectively writes, produces and performs each track with incredible enthusiasm, while educating young kids across the globe.
The exact origins of the curse of the aitch are not clear, but it is thought to be influenced by the phonological features of certain English dialects. Some dialects, such as Cockney, have a tendency to drop "h" sounds in certain words, while others add an "h" sound where it is not needed. This can lead to the curse of the aitch when speakers overcorrect and add an "h" sound to words that should not have it.
‘Gracie’s Corner’ Children’s Show Signs With UTA, Underscore Talent
The animated show, from parents and educators Javoris “Jay” Hollingsworth and Arlene Gordon-Hollingsworth and daughter Graceyn “Gracie” Hollingsworth, has more than 1 million subscribers on YouTube.
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Gracie’s Corner, the children’s entertainment company behind the popular animated YouTube series of the same name, has signed with UTA and Underscore Talent.
In 2020, the Hollingsworth family — parents and educators Javoris “Jay” Hollingsworth and Arlene Gordon-Hollingsworth and their daughter, Graceyn “Gracie” Hollingsworth — were inspired by the lack of diverse children’s entertainment to create an animated show that featured their daughter and used music and dance to educate young viewers.
Using their in-home studio, Jay and Gracie, now 10 years old, created original songs for the show with an educational bent — “Workout Song” encourages exercise and movement, while “Deep Breath” teaches viewers how to cope with stressful situations — and have produced episodes with lessons about Juneteenth and Black hair.
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‘Gracie’s Corner’ Victor EmereniniGracie’s Corner now has more than 1 million subscribers on YouTube and, as a business, has expanded into merchandise, books and other activity materials for families. Working with UTA and Underscore, the company will expand into longform content, podcasting, live events, publishing and consumer products.
“With cultural representation at the heart of the brand, Gracie’s Corner is universally appealing to parents and children seeking edutainment with characters that look like them,” Austin Mayster, Underscore talent partner and manager, said in a statement. “We are excited to work with Gracie and her family as they continue to create engaging educational entertainment for children.”
“Gracie’s Corner is a truly unique series that provides compelling entertainment at the intersection of music, education and more,” Ali Berman, UTA’s head of digital talent, added. “It’s an honor to represent this property.”
Gracie’s Corner is represented by UTA, Underscore Talent’s Reza Izad, Samantha Schoenberg and Mayster, as well as business manager Brett Anderson from Ground Control Business Management.
The curse of the aitch is generally seen as a non-standard or non-standardized pronunciation. In many formal or standard English varieties, words that begin with vowel sounds are pronounced without an initial "h" sound. However, in dialects where the curse of the aitch is common, it may be seen as a regular feature of speech and not considered an error. While the curse of the aitch may be seen as a linguistic variation or feature of certain dialects, it is important to note that it can also be seen as a mark of informal or nonstandard speech. In formal or standard English, it is generally expected that words beginning with vowel sounds should not have an initial "h" sound. Therefore, speakers or writers who consistently exhibit the curse of the aitch may be perceived as less educated or less proficient in English. In conclusion, the curse of the aitch is a grammatical phenomenon where speakers or writers incorrectly add an initial "h" sound to words that should begin with a vowel sound. While this error may be common in certain English dialects, it is generally seen as non-standard or informal speech in formal or standard varieties of English..
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