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Old 04-13-2011, 12:28 PM
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65% Dixie. Well under the Mason-Dixon Line.


After living in Kentucky for 12 years, I've picked up some of the local pronunciations and vocabulary. For example, I finally had to start saying "Loo-uh-vul" instead of "Lou-e-ville" to avoid getting dirty looks. I still call a carbonated beverage "soda" and refuse to call a shopping cart a "buggy."

There are some definite advantages, though. "Y'all" is a great all-purpose word. And the best thing about being in the south is that you can be as mean as you want, so long as you include the "bless his/her/your heart" disclaimer.
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