I don’t usually go in for many online quizzes, but the New York Times’ dialect quiz placed me pretty much exactly, though I will admit I answered one question based on what we called it when I was growing up, not what I call it now. (I’m very conscious that the word we use for the road next to a highway in Texas is not the same word we used in Mississippi or Alabama; what do YOU call it?).
Miscellaneous Heathen
Hold to the now, the here, through which all future plunges to the past.
This was great. My accent apparently comes from around Jackson, MS. How very embarrassing. (And since I grew up in Montgomery, AL, which is in many ways very similar to Jackson, I’m not that surprised.) I look forward to seeing how Sally (born in Delaware–seriously, have you ever met anyone from Delaware?–but lived most of her life here in Charlotte) will answer. I can always count on you to give me the good stuff, Mr. Farmer. Happy merry to all you and yours. Check my Facebook for a picture of my nine-year-old niece wearing my Minor Threat tshirt–I am so proud.
I saw that pic! Well done!