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lisa · 11-10-2001, 07:23 AM

Well, Philadelphians DO have accents too. I didn't know this until I was about 20, but my brother (who was taking speaking classes) pointed out a few examples:

What philadelphians drink from the tap: wooder

What philadelphians dry themselves with after they shower: tal

What philadelphians put in a shortcake: strawbries

The full name of a philadelphian called Tony: Antny

The plural in philadelphia of you: youz

And, of course, we can't forget the proverbial "Yo!" which has since been kinda nationalized.

11-10-2001, 07:23 AM	#51
lisa Etherial Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: CA Posts: 153	Well, Philadelphians DO have accents too. I didn't know this until I was about 20, but my brother (who was taking speaking classes) pointed out a few examples: What philadelphians drink from the tap: wooder What philadelphians dry themselves with after they shower: tal What philadelphians put in a shortcake: strawbries The full name of a philadelphian called Tony: Antny The plural in philadelphia of you: youz And, of course, we can't forget the proverbial "Yo!" which has since been kinda nationalized.