Regional Dialects/Odd Sayings - Page 60

oneTVslave · 04-18-2006, 01:41 PM

Interesting, I'm 55% Dixie, barely in Dixie.

I've lived in Atlanta, Georgia since I was six, but moved down here from Michigan, where I learned to speak English.

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mozzz · 04-18-2006, 01:49 PM

Well, I was born in VA, grew up in KY, but haven't been back to that area since 7th grade, so not surprised with the results: 52% Dixie. Barely in Dixie

I suspect in a few more years I'll have lost all of my Dixie affiliation.

famita · 04-18-2006, 02:12 PM

I'm 52% also. I was born in Maryland but lived in Ohio all my life (except for those magical weeks in New Orleans (Norlins)

canuckinchile · 04-18-2006, 02:55 PM

The whole sneakers or tennis shoes thing...I call them runners, or running shoes, which apparently is odd. Is this a Canadian thing?

justCoz · 04-18-2006, 04:27 PM

I'm 53% barely in Dixie. I'm from NE Ohio originally, so that makes sense. My grandmother though was from Tenn so I know some things we still say as a family is from her heritage. I'm in SW MO now, so I answered with what I generally say. A few of those things I use both terms for and that wasn't an option on some of those questions. Interesting quiz though!

myrosiedog · 04-18-2006, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by femme fatale

Being from Sweden, I'm neither...but I did it anyways;

I think that this relates back to the four weeks I spent in New Orleans when I was 18. Or was it Noo Or-lins?

Actually its:

Naw-lins

gabriel · 04-18-2006, 05:35 PM

IS there anywhere other than Milwaukee Wi where I live that calls a drinking fountain a BUBBLER????

canuckinchile · 04-18-2006, 06:14 PM

I have never heard that term...bubbler. Drinking fountain, water fountain, yes. If someone told me to get a drink at the "bubbler", I would be floored...lol.

Belfastgirl · 04-18-2006, 07:31 PM

49% Dixie. Barely in Yankeedom.

I didn't even understand most of the questions!

WHO would throw toilet roll over a house!

Bye the way, in "Norn Iron" an ice cream cone is called a poke and if you stick a chocolate flake in it its called a 99, don't know why though!

If anyone is interested try this site, very funny and surprisingly accurate!

http://speaknorniron.8m.net/

misskitty · 04-18-2006, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by canuckinchile

The whole sneakers or tennis shoes thing...I call them runners, or running shoes, which apparently is odd. Is this a Canadian thing?

I think so. I also remember calling thongs the things you wear on your feet in summer. Flip flops now. They weren't underwear. That was called gitch or gonch

04-18-2006, 01:41 PM	#591
oneTVslave daydream believer Join Date: May 2003 Location: in the hizzy Age: 37 Posts: 3,727	Interesting, I'm 55% Dixie, barely in Dixie. I've lived in Atlanta, Georgia since I was six, but moved down here from Michigan, where I learned to speak English. __________________ Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe. - Albert Einstein

04-18-2006, 07:31 PM	#599
Belfastgirl NI FORT fan Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: N.Ireland Posts: 713	49% Dixie. Barely in Yankeedom. I didn't even understand most of the questions! WHO would throw toilet roll over a house! Bye the way, in "Norn Iron" an ice cream cone is called a poke and if you stick a chocolate flake in it its called a 99, don't know why though! If anyone is interested try this site, very funny and surprisingly accurate! http://speaknorniron.8m.net/ __________________ Act your age, not your shoe size!

04-18-2006, 01:49 PM	#592
mozzz FORT Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Seattle Posts: 707	Well, I was born in VA, grew up in KY, but haven't been back to that area since 7th grade, so not surprised with the results: 52% Dixie. Barely in Dixie I suspect in a few more years I'll have lost all of my Dixie affiliation.

04-18-2006, 02:12 PM	#593
famita FORT Fogey Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,202	I'm 52% also. I was born in Maryland but lived in Ohio all my life (except for those magical weeks in New Orleans (Norlins)

04-18-2006, 02:55 PM	#594
canuckinchile FORT Fogey Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: back in "The Big Smoke" Posts: 5,292	The whole sneakers or tennis shoes thing...I call them runners, or running shoes, which apparently is odd. Is this a Canadian thing?

04-18-2006, 04:27 PM	#595
justCoz FORT Fogey Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 853	I'm 53% barely in Dixie. I'm from NE Ohio originally, so that makes sense. My grandmother though was from Tenn so I know some things we still say as a family is from her heritage. I'm in SW MO now, so I answered with what I generally say. A few of those things I use both terms for and that wasn't an option on some of those questions. Interesting quiz though!

04-18-2006, 05:35 PM	#597
gabriel Dorito, Nacho flavor Dad. Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: At home Age: 52 Posts: 8,234	IS there anywhere other than Milwaukee Wi where I live that calls a drinking fountain a BUBBLER????

04-18-2006, 06:14 PM	#598
canuckinchile FORT Fogey Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: back in "The Big Smoke" Posts: 5,292	I have never heard that term...bubbler. Drinking fountain, water fountain, yes. If someone told me to get a drink at the "bubbler", I would be floored...lol.