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Is a "do" missing in the third sentence?

Is a "do" missing in the third sentence?

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30 comments

Far-Fortune-8381
it’s a common thing to leave out especially in certain dialects/ vernacular. “why you keep doing it” still makes perfect sense to a native speaker, even if they don’t use the structure themself
MediaRealistic6699
Yup, "Then why do you keep making it" is proper.
WhirlwindTobias
This is typical in AAVE (African American Vernacular English). Using it adds to the humour. What bugs me is the inconsistency, as the first sentence uses standard English. You would omit "have" but keep the past participle. "Anyone ever told you..."
TheGreatCornlord
Yes, you're correct. However, native speakers often omit the auxiliary verb in casual speech.
Nondescript_Redditor
Yes
t90fan
Yes in proper/written English In casual conversation some people will either say it, just make a quick d' sound, or omit it entirely, depends on your accent/speaking style
cyberchaox
Certain dialects would drop the "do", but yes, proper English would focuses that it's supposed to be there.
mothwhimsy
Yes, however this construction is common
fjgwey
As others have said, omitting 'do' in this way is common in certain dialects, mainly AAVE. It's a little weird in this case where the other sentences aren't markedly AAVE, which makes me think that either it's actually meant to be standard English (and is therefore a mistake), or the maker of this meme is a speaker of AAVE (or some other dialect) who let it slip on the last sentence.
prester_john00
To be totally clear, this "do" is omitted in some Black American dialects. Idk why people aren't just saying that.
Darthplagueis13
Yes. Though the sentence could technically also be phrased "Then why keep making it?"
zebostoneleigh
The final sentence is not grammatically correct. To be clearly understood, it needs the word "do" added. However, as a joke - it can work without it. It's still grammatically incorrect, but it's funnier (because it's missing the word).
Rredhead926
Yes, the third sentence should be "Then why DO you keep making it."
TheOBRobot
Yes. Certain varieties of English have the option to drop verbs like 'be' and 'do' in some situations where those words might be reasonably implied. For example, "she reading" or "why you drive like that". It's often associated with AAVE and dialects influenced by it, but is not exclusive to those.
Firespark7
Technically, yes, but informally it can be ommitted
sqeeezy
It sounds normal to anyone who's watched Mob movies: it sounds like first or second generation Italian-American English. It doesn't jar because in English it's ok to say "d'you" as it's a stress-timed language and the d is lightly pronounced. If it was "why she keep making it?", to my ears, at least, it would be too odd.
ExistentialCrispies
In casual/familiar speech auxiliary verbs are often dropped. Usually in questions. "Why you gotta be be like that?" "Who we talking about?" "Where you going?" As a learner you probably don't want to try to follow that custom. Wait until you're familiar enough with everyday speech to know when you can get away with it, and who with.
Ancient-City-6829
You could also remove the "you" instead of adding a "do", either would be correct "Then why keep making it?"
CheckHot9586
Informal speech and memes can and will omit it. But, yes, it should be there.
Wabbit65
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JadeHarley0
"Do" is missing. But some English dialects may occasionally drop "do" in questions. I'm thinking particularly of African American Vernacular English. The joke is that Aragorn is using AAVE conventions, to make him sound more casual, less formal, and dropping his mask off respectability, because he normally speaks in an extremely formal way.
HortonFLK
Do might be missing, or it might just be a regional slang.
zeptozetta2212
Technically, yes, but people sometimes talk like that. It be what it do and it do what it be. Capisce?
Affectionate-Mode435
The 'do you' is not missing, not accidentally. It has been omitted intentionally. This is a common conversational way of asking a question and completely appropriate for a Lego video game. The structure is 'why+bare infinitive' and is extremely common in conversation. It's called an elliptical question. - Why complain when you're not prepared to do anything about it? - Why wait until tomorrow? - Why not take a break? - Why not at least try? - Why go there? - Why you lie about it? - Why take the risk? - Why you insist on telling learners that natural spoken English is incorrect, I will never understand. 😉
ibitthedusttt
it's probably slang
Impossible_Permit866
Depends on the dialect, in some dialects omitting that "do" is completely normal, however in standard English, yes, a do would be expected.
abigmistake80
It’s so desperately missing that my brain fooled me into believing it was there,
Lilbrainertoot
Yes but u could g et rid of the ”you”
Responsible_Heron394
Then why do you keep making it? Then why keep making it?
ChirpyMisha
Yes, but no. This is probably intentional since it can be omitted in informal speech in certain dialects. So it's technically incorrect, but some native speakers do speak like that