>Hi All,
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>Just a short message to help get the mind off of Y2K stress-related stuff.
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>I've noticed over the years that different regions of the country have unique sayings that differentiate them from other areas.
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>For example, in Southern California where I grew up the surfers have developed a whole language subculture. Words like 'dude' 'gnarly', 'tubular' and so forth.
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>Here in Utah, as I mentioned to George T. in another thread the operative phrase is "You Bet-cha".
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>What are the funny local idioms and sayings in your area?
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>Dude....
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>DD
Doug,

Well, I won't go into some of the "Chicagoism" I know. Being from the South Side, I can say that the "SuperFans" from "Saturday Night Live" were pretty accurate (at least for the Southwest side of the city).

In Georgia, there's "Howsyermomanem?" and "Howboutdemdawgs?" (Translation available upon request)