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Sat Jan 25, 2014 6:19 am
Ventomology says...



I feel that it ought to be updated. I recently read a different article that pointed out certain words that only certain areas use. (For instance, tolo, or in most of the country, a Sadie Hawkin's dance.)
"I've got dreams like you--no really!--just much less, touchy-feeley.
They mainly happen somewhere warm and sunny
on an island that I own, tanned and rested and alone
surrounded by enormous piles of money." -Flynn Rider, Tangled
  





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Fri Jan 31, 2014 9:04 pm
Blues says...



Apparently I speak most like those from Indianapolis, Springfield in Missouri and Honolulu! But I'd never say highway - we use motorways in the UK ;)
  





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Sat Feb 01, 2014 9:48 pm
Audy says...



Yonkers, Jersey City, and New York.

I didn't know "sneakers" was an Ny-thing. But I'd say that's accurate xD Funny though, I was hoping I'd get some Southern states since y'know...I've been living here for 10 years, guess not!
  





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Sat Feb 01, 2014 11:23 pm
pony123 says...



This is accurate!
My name is Katherine Storm!
  








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