Comments on: He Said She Said: Whose vocabulary should parents teach their children?

By: Dameon

Dameon — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:50:15 +0000

I have to take exception to Donkey’s example of the pronunciation of Missouri. I’m a Missourian, born, raised, and lifelong resident.

The proper pronuciation is Mis-SOO-ree. Drives us St. Louisans insane when we hear all of those out-state polititians pronouncing it wrong – it’s not just those who live ouside of Missouri who pronounce it correctly.

By: Cindy

Cindy — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 02:32:07 +0000

I am totally with Donkey on this one. Sorry wife.

By: The Donkey

The Donkey — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 02:29:00 +0000

I typically fold the pizza in NJ. The pizza out here is too thick, so I can’t. The only pizza I really like here from The Pie. It is pretty good.

By: Jolie Rodriguez

Jolie Rodriguez — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 22:10:00 +0000

Lord Baldemort, I have to say, I’ve only eaten at Pizza Hut once since moving out here and that was when we were on vacation last summer in Missouri. I mentioned pizza hut in reference to the wife’s comment about it in her blog. You are right, no need for dominoes, pizza hut, etc. We love our little ma and pa italian restaurant down the street. Can’t beat it.

By: phil

phil — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 19:20:00 +0000

the reason that people in the east fold the pizza is because it so nice and thin, here in the west the pizza is like texas toast with cheese, there is no folding it. what a pity

By: Lord Baldemort

Lord Baldemort — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 17:49:00 +0000

Jolie, if you are ordering Pizza Hut in the east you are truly squandering the resources provided. There are so many good “Ma and Pa” pizza places. NO need to settle.

By: Jolie Rodriguez

Jolie Rodriguez — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 17:19:00 +0000

I had to send this blog to Tim. As you can imagine this subject comes up at least once a week at our dinner table. Can I add one more word…he says “boo boo”, I say, “owie”. The kids say both. I had to correct Becky yesterday on how to pronounce “Oreegun”. Yikes I even had to correct Audrey, and she’s only been here for 3 years and we moved from Oregon! I have to admit, living in the east I have picked up a few things. Or maybe it’s living with a native New Yorker but I can’t help crave more dirty water dogs, sausage and peppers and say “gahead” for “go ahead”. Oh well, I guess it’s kinda like that song…”He says tomata, she says Tomato, let’s call the whole thing off.” Diverisity is the spice of life, and you’ve got it right at your own kitchen table, who knew?!

By: Jolie Rodriguez

Jolie Rodriguez — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 16:27:00 +0000

Question for The Donkey…So when you eat your slice of pie, do you fold it in half? And Wife, if he does, do you also? I thought Tim was nuts for this, then I realized in the East it’s the only way to eat it. I got looked at funny for eating it the Western way. Then I realized how much more efficient it really is. I’m converted. When you go to pizza hut in the East just don’t ask for Hawaiian, it doesn’t exist. Just order a “regular slice” it mean cheese only.

By: KimberlyDi

KimberlyDi — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 12:18:00 +0000

Let them know both ways. It’s like speaking more than one language. I grew up in the West and I now live in the South. You adjust your speaking to those you are speaking to.

By: celine

celine — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 10:08:00 +0000

what about "runners" -- a Canadian friend of mine says that is what they say just north of the border...

By the way, i am not sure "the majority" of the country speaks like we do in NJ. I have been finding that even East Brunswick has its own speech pattern and colloquialisms - ones I have not heard anywhere else in the world.

My vote is to teach them EVERY language --- even the "western" American version whether it is useful or not, they will apreciate all languages not just what "the majority" uses and be able to communicate on various levels. (for more selfish reasons -- I voted for NJspeak because then they will be able to communicate with me when I get home --- however, maybe I should recommend some Turkish so they can understand Calvin also)

this comment is already too long - I have too much time on my hands