The point of the article is not surprise that this is happening (obviously language changes in this way), but curiosity about how it is happening.

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I don't think anyone is surprised half a continent speaking French has its own twist on the language. But it is interesting to read about, especially the impact that hip-hop and rap in these countries have had on the dialects, such as calling your boyfriend bread.

this is a political phenomena. they are fed up with mainland france.

Okay. Did anybody say they're surprised? Or are you just strawmanning?