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(New York, NY) — Why does Sid Rosenberg, host of Sid & Friends in the Morning here on 77WABC, always say “No?” after almost everything he says. See video below:
“It’s a nightmare! No?”@sidrosenberg19 https://t.co/Be5l3x2qIf
— TalkRadio 77 WABC (@77WABCradio) September 24, 2025
Apparently, he’s not alone. The “No?” is a way to turn a statement into a question. This usage likely comes from French, Spanish and other Romance languages where “no?” or “N’est-ce pas?” is commonly used exactly the same way. For instance: “Il fait beau, n’est-ce pas?” means It’s nice out, isn’t it?
These languages have long used this, especially those who are bilingual or live in areas with heavy influence from Romance-langue speakers, picked it up. It’s also found in British English and Canadian English, likely because of proximity to French (especially in Canada).
