Now that is some funny stuff! The audio in the test was hysterical.Dadtodabone wrote:Probably shares the etymology of the beloved Pittsburgh regional dialect "Yinz" or "Yunz".urnoodle wrote:YOU'INS..... what is the origin of that I must ask?! Made popular by those I work with in Missouri. Is it really difficult to say "all of you". I'd even take a y'all at least I understand what is being said.
You might review the info provided at http://www.pittsburghese.com/ to aid your understanding of the Irish/Scot/English/Appalachian hybrid pronunciations and usage. Always good for a laugh and will allow you to order at Primanti Brothers http://primantibros.com/home.html before a "Stillers" game without drawing undue attention.
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- Thu Sep 05, 2013 6:05 pm
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- Thu Sep 05, 2013 10:17 am
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YOU'INS..... what is the origin of that I must ask?! Made popular by those I work with in Missouri. Is it really difficult to say "all of you". I'd even take a y'all at least I understand what is being said.
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I do not like the use of "my ole lady" or "my ole man". Equally as irritating is; "my old lady" and "my old man". IMHO, their use demonstrates a lack of respect.