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[Possegal]

I knew a lot of people in Pennsylvania that said wash with the 'r'. I can't say whether or not they were natives, but it was very, very prevelant there.

When I said that is how it was said where I was from - I'm from Pittsburgh. My father said Warsh. My mother was Canadian and made sure we didn't speak like we were from Pittsburgh. So I like to say that Pittsburghese is not my native language, but I am fluent in it. If I had that accent, I'd do anything to lose it, as I feel it is about the worst accent in this country, and I've heard nearly all of them. Though I feel I must add that there is no city like the 'burgh, I love it still!!

[salsabike]

I like accents. It's funny how your perspective changes from adolescent (PLEASE DON'T LET ME STICK OUT IN ANY WAY) to adulthood. The world is already getting strip-malled enough for me. I like to hear the different accents and I love hearing "Jersey gal" or New Yorker out here in Washington--ah, the sounds of home.

[Mr. Bloom]

And there is no R in washington. If you're not from Ohio, why would you put one into Washington?

I'm telling ya'...it's because the New Englanders send all those "R's" this way...and it would be silly to waste them

Ironically, as a kid (from Boston), I was teased for "over articulating" my R's. For instance, quarter is Quart-ter...not qwater.

I do think it's fun how some people actually exaggerate their accent and savor the difference...particularly in the south. I still can't get used to warsh and warshington though...