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Old 06-23-2013, 08:09 AM
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Originally Posted by elizabeth52 View Post
I am not in TV yet, but noticed differences in parts of NY, such as, stoop vs porch; pop vs soda; basement vs cellar. I was surprised the first time I heard some say they stood "on line" vs "in line". I think that is a downstate NY term. Also, I worked with some from Michigan who was shocked that noone knew what Ham Buns were. Other than her, I have never heard of Ham Buns!
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stoop vs porch: Have used both terms but prefer porch. Get less backaches porching!
pop vs soda: Doesn't matter much to me the descriptive word that comes out of a persons mouth. It's the taste coming out of the drinks container that counts.
on line vs in line: Did this speech differential stay relevant once modems came on the scene?

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Originally Posted by Bonny View Post
I'm from Michigan. Have no clue what a ham bun is.
I'm not from Michigan nor do I know what a ham bun is, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express once!

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