New Englander's drop their "Aahh's" trans.: R's
WE drop our G's.
Just struck me funny for some reason.

New Englander's drop their "Aahh's" trans.: R's
WE drop our G's.
Just struck me funny for some reason.

Don't feel bad. DC folks tend to substitute Y's for R's

"Oh, you live in Merland"?

I wants a lobstah!

Don't feel bad. DC folks tend to substitute Y's for R's

"Oh, you live in Merland"?

Or substitute R's for Y's....

New Englander's drop their "Aahh's" trans.: R's
WE drop our G's.
Just struck me funny for some reason.

Don't worry those dropped "R"s don't go to waste. People in NJ and Metro NY add them to words randomly!

Don't worry those dropped "R"s don't go to waste. People in NJ and Metro NY add them to words randomly!

:lol: My dad is from NJ and he puts random "R's" in words... example... "Spatular" instead of "Spatula"

Don't feel bad. DC folks tend to substitute Y's for R's

"Oh, you live in Merland"?

Suthin' Merlin :lol:

:lol: My dad is from NJ and he puts random "R's" in words... example... "Spatular" instead of "Spatula"

That almost sounds Kentuckian or Tennesseean.

I used to live near a family (here in St. mary's), in an apartment building, that lived under us. They used the most efficient means of basic communication possible - sounds, but not words. Unless they were saying, "wut up" or "heeeey".....I really couldn't understand what they were saying to me.

Communication was actually an problem when conversing with these folks. They were kind of like - babies and/or toddlers. I knew something was wrong when one of them screamed at the other, but otherwise, it was always mumbo jumbo to me. I suspect they may have viewed me as a foreigner...maybe even mentally disabled due my talking slowly and articulating each word seperately in an attempt to be understood. I suppose I could have slurred, ran all the words together....basically, just get drunk....and they would have understood me.

That almost sounds Kentuckian or Tennesseean.

My wife always gets annoyed when I say the word, "water" because I grew up in the country woods - I say 'wut-er'.....:lol:

She gets annoyed and I :lmao:

edit: same thing for "wash"....it becomes more of 'wharsh' :lol:

My wife always gets annoyed when I say the word, "water" because I grew up in the country woods - I say 'wut-er'.....:lol:

She gets annoyed and I :lmao:

edit: same thing for "wash"....it becomes more of 'wharsh' :lol:

I say warsh too... My husband is all :cds: about it.

I used to live near a family (here in St. mary's), in an apartment building, that lived under us. They used the most efficient means of basic communication possible - sounds, but not words. Unless they were saying, "wut up" or "heeeey".....I really couldn't understand what they were saying to me.

Communication was actually an problem when conversing with these folks. They were kind of like - babies and/or toddlers. I knew something was wrong when one of them screamed at the other, but otherwise, it was always mumbo jumbo to me. I suspect they may have viewed me as a foreigner...maybe even mentally disabled due my talking slowly and articulating each word seperately in an attempt to be understood. I suppose I could have slurred, ran all the words together....basically, just get drunk....and they would have understood me.

Depending on what part of Maryland someone is from; I really have to listen to what they're saying. Folks from Buuushwooood; Reej (Ridge); then there are the folks from Ballmer (Baltimore).....

I remember going to Joizey :snort: to visit friends of my parents when my Brother and I were kids. They had a son my age; may he rest in peace; I said something to him about having a strong accent. He told me, 'well you have a strong southern accent.' I just laughed and said, 'if you go to Virgina or anywhere south of us, you wouldn't understand a word.'

:lol: My dad is from NJ and he puts random "R's" in words... example... "Spatular" instead of "Spatula"

That is code for 'that-spatula-o're-thar'..

...this is an attempt to incorporate Shakespearian language....

That is code for 'that-spatula-o're-thar'..

...this is an attempt to incorporate Shakespearian language....

You mean "King's English"? I had a H*ll of a time with Shakespeare in high school.

I say warsh too... My husband is all :cds: about it.

Yep.

I say, "I'm going to warsh some dishes." She replies, "it's wash!" Then, my skillful reply is, "Do you want me to waarrrrssshhhh them or not?"

oh, it's so much fun....most of the time....

Yep.

I say, "I'm going to warsh some dishes." She replies, "it's wash!" Then, my skillful reply is, "Do you want me to waarrrrssshhhh them or not?"

oh, it's so much fun....most of the time....

schmaht ash :lol:

You mean "King's English"? I had a H*ll of a time with Shakespeare in high school.

I think we all did....

Sometimes, I would spend more time reading what words translated to than the plays themselves :crazy:

I think we all did....

I spent more time reading what words translated to than the plays themselves :crazy:

:lol: I never understood what I was reading. I could read an entire paragraph and not absorb any any of it. :ohwell:

I think we all did....

I spent more time reading what words translated to than the plays themselves :crazy:

For sooth.....now beist a good time for to partake of nourishment, as mine belly rumbles with the empties.

Trans: "We need to go to the grocery store" OR "Let's go out to eat?"
OR "What do I want to make for dinner tonight?"

:lol: I never understood what I was reading. I could read an entire paragraph and not absorb any any of it. :ohwell:

Me either.....but think about it.....how many times have we had to know Shakespeare since our school daze?

Me either.....but think about it.....how many times have we had to know Shakespeare since our school daze?

Never!!! :mad: Those bastages making us read useless pieces of work.

For sooth.....now beist a good time for to partake of nourishment, as mine belly rumbles with the empties.

Trans: "We need to go to the grocery store" OR "Let's go out to eat?"
OR "What do I want to make for dinner tonight?"

Aaaahhh.....I have to say that before dinner tonight. I want to see if she laughs her @ss off or turns me away to seek nourishment elsewhere. Maybe I should find out first if she had a good day or not....

Never!!! :mad: Those bastages making us read useless pieces of work.

I don't know if I'd call them "useless" but how many times do you hear of a Shakespeare quote 'getting the girl' these days?

Folks from Reej (Ridge).....

:nono: We don't say it like that! Ridge is pronounced correctly for the most part although we might miss pronunciating the d. And btw, dog is dowg (long o sound) not dug, and room is rum.

Funny thing, EVERYTHING in Ridge is "up the road", even if it's southern Virginia. :lmao:

I read an article years ago in The Enterprise from a linguist doing her doctorates or some such. She studied Ridge and Kent Island accents and determined they were derived from the Old English from the colonial days. I thought that interesting.

Aaaahhh.....I have to say that before dinner tonight. I want to see if she laughs her @ss off or turns me away to seek nourishment elsewhere. Maybe I should find out first if she had a good day or not....

I would start there

I don't know if I'd call them "useless" but how many times do you hear of a Shakespeare quote 'getting the girl' these days?

No, see, I'll tell what it's at, my friend. Insults!

...there is no style in today cursing and insults.....MF this and MF that.....

No, Shakespeare has the crown in insults.....
....and to-boot, they aren't blocked by the somd.com filter :lol:

:nono: We don't say it like that! Ridge is pronounced correctly for the most part although we might miss pronunciating the d. And btw, dog is dowg (long o sound) not dug, and room is rum.

Funny thing, EVERYTHING in Ridge is "up the road", even if it's southern Virginia. :lmao:

I read an article years ago in The Enterprise from a linguist doing her doctorates or some such. She studied Ridge and Kent Island accents and determined they were derived from the Old English from the colonial days. I thought that interesting.

Learn something new every day, even in here.

No, see, I'll tell what it's at, my friend. Insults!

...there is no style in today cursing and insults.....MF this and MF that.....

No, Shakespeare has the crown in insults.....
....and to-boot, they aren't blocked by the somd.com filter :lol:

Thou rank half-faced blind-worm! :razz:

Thou rank half-faced blind-worm! :razz:

Thy feces of swine!


...we should start a thread......hm.....where should it go?....in the meet n' greet section? :lol:


edit: yours was sooo much classier than mine :frown:

No, see, I'll tell what it's at, my friend. Insults!

...there is no style in today cursing and insults.....MF this and MF that.....

Just shows a severe lack of vocabulary.

Just shows a severe lack of vocabulary.

Well, they throw in a "sh!t" sometimes in the breaks in between MF.....give a little credit for that :sarcasm:

Well, they throw in a "sh!t" sometimes in the breaks in between MF.....give a little credit for that :sarcasm:

I like to think; and have been told that I speak/write rather well. I've even been asked how old I was because I sound older. I'm not sure how THAT works.

However, I can also lapse into the every other word is four letters pattern too. Just depends on who I'm with and what's being talked about.
But almost everyone is like that, right?

I like to think; and have been told that I speak/write rather well. I've even been asked how old I was because I sound older. I'm not sure how THAT works.

However, I can also lapse into the every other word is four letters pattern too. Just depends on who I'm with and what's being talked about.
But almost everyone is like that, right?

That sounds like compliment, but to be sure, who is it coming from?....that's the key to how THAT works.

I suppose almost everyone could be. I'm not. I've got to really be in a baaaad way to be dropping the four letter words. If someone else insists on dropping them around me - I question why I am there with them in the first place...ask them to stop or just walk away. It isn't worth it to me.

edit: I lied. I will drop them while I am practicing jujitsu. I've maintained a good position and move to finish the match, then my opponent lets some sly move on me and I lose all of it and have to start all over....shortly after comes a "you bast@rd!"....they usually smile....and on goes the match.

That sounds like compliment, but to be sure, who is it coming from?....that's the key to how THAT works.

I suppose almost everyone could be. I'm not. I've got to really be in a baaaad way to be dropping the four letter words. If someone else insists on dropping them around me - I question why I am there with them in the first place...ask them to stop or just walk away. It isn't worth it to me.

edit: I lied. I will drop them while I am practicing jujitsu. I've maintained a good position and move to finish the match, then my opponent lets some sly move on me and I lose all of it and have to start all over....shortly after comes a "you bast@rd!"....they usually smile....

More often than not, it can be called a familiarity thing. You're with your buddies; you're shootin' the bull; four letter words are gonna be used. :shrug:

That sounds like compliment, but to be sure, who is it coming from?....that's the key to how THAT works.

I once met a fellow forumite IRL; I won't go into how or why; but as we talked, she told me that she expected me to be much older simply based on how I write. To myself: "Mmm, Hmmm, Hmmm, Hmmm, Hmmm, Hmmm" a la Tim Allen.....

More often than not, it can be called a familiarity thing. You're with your buddies; you're shootin' the bull; four letter words are gonna be used. :shrug:

:yay:

I once met a fellow forumite IRL; I won't go into how or why; but as we talked, she told me that she expected me to be much older simply based on how I write. To myself: "Mmm, Hmmm, Hmmm, Hmmm, Hmmm, Hmmm" a la Tim Allen.....

I think this might be why folks get that impression.

In this case, it is relating to an older actor (born in '53).

Do you see this as a compliment? Is this how you want to be viewed, or do you generally not care?

I think this might be why folks get that impression.

In this case, it is relating to an older actor (born in '53).

Do you see this as a compliment? Is this how you want to be viewed, or do you generally not care?

Generally, I see this as a compliment. When I was in elementary school; at GUH for one of many surgeries; my doctor told me I was very grown up for my age; '5 going on 50' or something like that.

When I was told that I sound much older than was expected based on how I write, I didn't really know what to do with it. So, I said something half-sarcastic like 'Thank you, I think.' But I know that there is a difference between 'sounding older' and 'sounding more mature.'
Because I know 'older' folks who sound like children.

Generally, I see this as a compliment. When I was in elementary school; at GUH for one of many surgeries; my doctor told me I was very grown up for my age; '5 going on 50' or something like that.

When I was told that I sound much older than was expected based on how I write, I didn't really know what to do with it. So, I said something half-sarcastic like 'Thank you, I think.' But I know that there is a difference between 'sounding older' and 'sounding more mature.'
Because I know 'older' folks who sound like children.

So, are you 'over the hill', ancient, or prehistoric?

So, are you 'over the hill', ancient, or prehistoric?

IDK, where does 43 (this August) fall?

IDK, where does 43 (this August) fall?

Over the hill.

Over the hill.

Thanks a lot.....
So? Your turn.....

Thanks a lot.....
So? Your turn.....

Ok. How old do you think I am based upon how I write and, perhaps, what I write?

edit: you can add in maturity level, how old I sound, and my age....just for giggles.

Ok. How old do you think I am based upon how I write and, perhaps, what I write?

edit: you can add in maturity level, how old I sound, and my age....just for giggles.

I'm still not sure if youre M or F; never mind how old I think you are.
But if I had to guess; I'd say you're in your early Fthirties?

I'm still not sure if youre M or F; never mind how old I think you are.
But if I had to guess; I'd say you're in your early Fthirties?

:Mmm, Hmmm, Hmmm, Hmmm, Hmmm, Hmmm:

.....

:Mmm, Hmmm, Hmmm, Hmmm, Hmmm, Hmmm:

.....

:lol: I'm guessing I guessed incorrectly?

:lol: I'm guessing I guessed incorrectly?

:lol:

I turned 26 this year. If you were especially irresponsible in your younger years (spending much time in corn fields and all....), you're old enough to be my dad :lmao:

...don't tell anybody :ninja:

New Englander's drop their "Aahh's" trans.: R's
WE drop our G's.
Just struck me funny for some reason.

So.....how do you pronounce "egg"? :confused:

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:killingme

:lol:

I turned 26 this year. If you were especially irresponsible in your younger years (spending much time in corn fields and all....), you're old enough to be my dad :lmao:

...don't tell anybody :ninja:

Nope, can't say that I was; and I didn't frequent the corn fields either.
26? Boy, do I feel old now.

So.....how do you pronounce "egg"? :confused:

:killingme:killingme:killingme

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:killingme

The Hoppah! Hoppah! Hoppah! SHUT UP! hoppa.....
What an irritating commercial.

Folks up there really do that; talk to others across the house/in other rooms.

So.....how do you pronounce "egg"? :confused:

"cackleberry" :lol:
I guess I should have said, 'when pronouncing words ending in ing, we drop our g's.

Nope, can't say that I was; and I didn't frequent the corn fields either.
26? Boy, do I feel old now.

You said early thirties...you weren't that far off.

You said early thirties...you weren't that far off.

and I'm guessing by your S/N that you've either got a round face or "junk in the trunk".....assuming you're F not M. :snort:

and I'm guessing by your S/N that you've either got a round face or "junk in the trunk".....assuming you're F not M. :snort:

Thou are a wimpled weather-bitten barnacle!

Thou are a wimpled weather-bitten barnacle!

What was THAT for? What'd I say?

What was THAT for? What'd I say?

Actually, you threw me off with the S/N.....to me this means serial number.....

Actually, you threw me off with the S/N.....to me this means serial number.....

Oh, I see.....

"cackleberry" :lol:
I guess I should have said, 'when pronouncing words ending in ing, we drop our g's.

:lmao:

OMG....I still laugh about this one time we were checking into a hotel in Cape Cod and the guy in front of us was paying but had to run outside because he left his caa in the caa.

Oh, I see.....

In that context, what does S/N stand for?

In that context, what does S/N stand for?

Screen Name or Screenname. Either is acceptable.

Screen Name or Screenname. Either is acceptable.

Oh, HA!

ok, gotcha...yeah, I forget what my s/n is....people remind me from time to time.

And your S/N shows you as being ready to smash someone's face, steven seagal style, for them telling a 'yo mamma' joke....

Oh, HA!

ok, gotcha...yeah, I forget what my s/n is....people remind me from time to time.

So, are you really impudent, insolent, or do you have a round face and/or J.I.T.T.?

So, are you really impudent, insolent, or do you have a round face and/or J.I.T.T.?

Wow, you're not giving me many options here.....

Wow, you're not giving me many options here.....

What options did I forget?

And your S/N shows you as being ready to smash someone's face, steven seagal style, for them telling a 'yo mamma' joke....

Nah.....I'm a piece.....er, umm.....peace-lovin' guy.

:lmao:

It may be funny, but it's true.

What options did I forget?

The option where I used to play an online RPG - at this point it is years removed; Cheeky One was my characters name and personality. It's just a name.....just like many of the other screen names around here.

BUT, if you would prefer to carry the belief that I am really impudent, insolent, or have a round face and/or J.I.T.T.....I don't mind. It really doesn't matter. This is the internet.

To be frank, your screen name makes me think that you are excited at the discovery that you can pee (DEEKAYPEE = dee can pee) since 1969....
....and what a good discovery that was, indeed.

The option where I used to play an online RPG - at this point it is years removed; Cheeky One was my characters name and personality. It's just a name.....just like many of the other screen names around here.

BUT, if you would prefer to carry the belief that I am really impudent, insolent, or have a round face and/or J.I.T.T.....I don't mind. It really doesn't matter. This is the internet.

To be frank, your screen name makes me think that you are excited at the discovery that you can pee (DEEKAYPEE = dee can pee) since 1969....
....and what a good discovery that was, indeed.

OUCH Frank!.....
Haven't you ever spelled out letters? (ie: AY, BEE, SEE, DEE, EEE, EFF, GEE etc.? And BTW, I just looked up "Cheeky" on dictionary.com and those were the definitions. I don't think or presume anything about you.

OUCH Frank!.....
Haven't you ever spelled out letters? (ie: AY, BEE, SEE, DEE, EEE, EFF, GEE etc.? And BTW, I just looked up "Cheeky" on dictionary.com and those were the definitions. I don't think or presume anything about you.

Hey, the 'PEE' portion stands out like a sore thumb to my eyes....I can't help it! :lol:

Yeah, and I always had trouble with spelling the letter 'H'...and I noticed you stopped there as well. :lol:

It's no worries. I keep in mind that the forum regulars meet every friday and I have the intention of joining in one of these time so I can attach faces to names, but I'd need a friday evening off from family duty first....and those are rare.

Hey, the 'PEE' portion stands out like a sore thumb to my eyes....I can't help it! :lol:

Yeah, and I always had trouble with spelling the letter 'H'...and I noticed you stopped there as well. :lol:
It's no worries. I keep in mind that the forum regulars meet every friday and I have the intention of joining in one of these time so I can attach faces to names, but I'd need a friday evening off from family duty first....and those are rare.

H = Aytch.....heh? :biggrin:

H = Aytch.....heh? :biggrin:

Are you sure?:duel:

Are you sure?:duel:

Sure as I can be.....

Sure as I can be.....

Ay, Bee, See, Dee, Eee, Eff, Gee, Aytch, Eye, Jay, Kay, El, Em, En, Oh, Pee, Cue, Are, Ess, Tee, You, Vee, Double-You, Ex, Why, Zee

and all without singing a note.

Ay, Bee, See, Dee, Eee, Eff, Gee, Aytch, Eye, Jay, Kay, El, Em, En, Oh, Pee, Cue, Are, Ess, Tee, You, Vee, Double-You, Ex, Why, Zee

and all without singing a note.

Double-you should be double-vee....seriously, what were they thinking?

Perk of the keyboard :yay:

Double-you should be double-vee....seriously, what were they thinking?

Perk of the keyboard :yay:

But that's not how the "name" of the letter is pronounced; if THAT makes any sense.

But that's not how the "name" of the letter is pronounced; if THAT makes any sense.

It makes sense. I was refering to how the letter is written, now.

I suppose the 'W' used to be written with more curve...especially when cursive was more prevailant. This might have made the 'W' look more like two 'U' put together as well.

It makes sense. I was refering to how the letter is written, now.

I suppose the 'W' used to be written with more curve...especially when cursive was more prevailant.

Ahhh.....NOW I'm pickin' up what you're puttin' down.