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Is this really the way people in Texas talk?
Ha!
Baird'sBears
Thanks, Nance!
I'm going to send this to my sister the Arizona Democrat--possibly the only one (I'm a Registered Independant myself, whatever that is)!
Eileen
Past Time BearsNaw . . . we doan awl tawk lak thet!
Baird'sBears
Hey, maybe we need a library of audio clips!
I have no idea what I'm talking about!
Eileen
Country BearsWe could all have our own 'Catchphrase'!!:lol:
I'm from South West England where we all talk a bit 'Ooooh Aaaar' (terrible accent!!):lol:
Posts: 3,177I personally love American accents and i agree with Mandie - those southern states have the most wonderful accents!
Bet George W. wishes he'd never won the election now, his terms of office have'nt exactly gone smoothly have they?
Can you lot vote in George Clooney as next President? he may not be a lot of use but i bet the female interest in politics would hit an all time high - i'd even consider emigrating to the USA - No maybe it's not such a good idea after all, What have you Yanks done to deserve that!
Penny
Baird'sBears Ah, I love the Southern accent too.
My mom was a Texan, and her whole family's still there. My little sis and brother in law in Missouri have lovely accents. He's from Tennessee, and her accent is 'acquired', but nobody does it better.
Yankee-bashing Ontario has a soft spot for southerners. I participated in a focus group all about travelling to the US (I didn't confess to being an American). The moderator's questions made it obvious that she expected the panelists to spurn the south--stereotypes about racial attitudes, guns, all that hoohah.
She heard the opposite: the panelists went on and on about the lovely accents, wonderful food, courtly manners, tall handsome men, etc.
Eileen
Upstate New YorkMy sister, who now lives in North Carolina, says the natives advised her of the difference between a Yankee and a Damn Yankee. A Yankee is one who comes and visits. A Damn Yankee is one who comes and stays.
Country Bears:lol::lol:
Baird'sBears:lol::lol: Love it!
Very good Nance and yes it is good to have a laugh for today - thanks
Hugs
carolyn
Matilda Huggington-beare:lol::lol:by crikey Deb you're a little bottler!!!:lol::lol:
Nanc , I just had to email that sign to my self.!!:lol::lol: you guys crack me up:lol:
Baird'sBears Nope,
A redneck is literally someone whose neck is red from working out in the sun--usually a farmer or a laborer.
"Redneck" has come to mean any kind of unsophisticated, ignorant, crude, stupid person. It's used to put people down. Not fair, but so it is.
There's a comedian named Jeff Foxworthy, who does a whole act based on "You know you're a redneck if . . . " Very funny!
Eileen
Past Time BearsRedneck in Texas is used as an uncomplimentary term to describe very conservative, biased (or bigoted), people that tote guns, along with the accurate description that Eileen has given. Not a compliment to be called a redneck!
Delartful BearsHrmmm no not a compliment, but I always thought it was much less worste in the US, than here. I mean, I would hate to be called a redneck, but after that "I'm A Redneck Woman" song came out, I thought it mustn't be such a bad thing over there... anymore.. LOL
Danni
Baird'sBears Danni,
Here, the rednecks started fighting back! There's definitely a "Redneck Pride" movement going strong!
Eileen
DoodlebearsThe only thing I know about rednecks is after my son was out for too long in the summer he had a real red neck.;) 
:cool:
Eileen you dog is wonderful, just look at that adorable face! :)
Jane.
Baird'sBears Isn't she sweet?
Her nose is a bit bent--she's sniffing the camera.
Eileen
Country BearsHa Ha!! Bless her, I can see that, animals are so nosey aren't they:D
She's beautiful Eileen, wish I could have a dog but my son is scared of them:(
Baird'sBears Cold Wet Nosey!
Before I take on new students, I always ask if they have a problem with dogs or cats, and if they're allergic to animal dander.
The only problem I've had so far is with one of the parents. He likes to stay for the lesson, but he's honestly terrified of animals, including the two rabbits that frisk through the front room from time to time.
All my beasts are very affectionate, alas. This poor man used to barricade himself behind a large cushion, but I found a better solution. I filled a small lidded cookie tin about 1/4 full of pennies. When he shakes that thing, they all run for cover. Now he only has to hold it!
Dogs can seem pretty overwhelming to young kids too!
Eileen
