There are many different and interesting sayings, phrases, and dialects across this great nation, but there are a few that make me hotter than a wet hen! What might those be? Northern terminology versus sweet tea-dripping, Southern slang.
For example, what in the world is a "bubbler"? My roommate from Chicago, bless her heart, asked me this our first semester of Freshmen year: "Where is the bubbler?"
My first thought was Dear Lord, what have I gotten myself into? and my second thought was, Did I hear that right? She went around the horn about it and finally explained that a "bubbler" is a water fountain. Why couldn't she just say that to begin with?! Bless.
Another phrase I have a bone to pick with is calling pizza "pies." The only pie we know in the South is a pecan pie, honey! And yes, it is pronounced "incorrectly" to y'all. Deal with it. And while we are yacking our jaws about how y'all don't like how we pronounce certain words, need I remind you, that frankly my dears, we don't give a damn!
Also, what is up with everything being "wicked"?! A pizza pie is not "wicked"! Calling a pizza a pie is wicked. Downright sinful.
Speaking of food, what in heaven's name, is a grinder? Is it a cheese grater or a new dance move? No. It's a sandwich. Whoda thunk it? Translation: Who would have ever thought that? (You're welcome).
Finally, the last piece of Northern slang that just irks my nerves isn't even a word at all. It's lack thereof. Why can't y'all say "you're welcome" when someone says "thank you"?
It's two words. Two. Words. I don't wanna hear "yup" or "sure" or anything other than "thank you." Is it that hard? If you're going to be in the South, you're going to learn your manners, and you're going to learn them quickly.
And I guess if I ever make it north of the Mason Dixon Line, I will act like you guys -- or was it youse guys?
Who am I kidding? Bye, bye y'all!