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Newfoundland slang can get VERY confusing...
Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2012 5:43 pm
by LivingRock
In case you were wondering how confused John Schlitt must have been the first time he visited Newfoundland, this should clear it right up. Hopefully the link works.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHB32ll7 ... ture=share
Them by's are the best kind, God love 'en. I dies at 'en, although it's a wonder we never had John drove when he crossed the pond...
Re: Newfoundland slang can get VERY confusing...
Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2012 7:47 pm
by Jan
LivingRock wrote:
Them by's are the best kind, God love 'en. I dies at 'en, ...
Funny! Now I'll try to translate THAT: "Those boys are cool, God love'em. They crack me up." Close?
Re: Newfoundland slang can get VERY confusing...
Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2012 5:35 am
by LivingRock
Very good Jan! You get an A+

You must have some experience with folks from across the pond? Or else it makes more sense when it's written down, LOL!
Re: Newfoundland slang can get VERY confusing...
Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2012 11:01 am
by Jan

Nope, no experience. It is easier written down - he does talk too fast for my Texan ears.
Re: Newfoundland slang can get VERY confusing...
Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2012 12:43 am
by sue d.
Eeeek.... I think I'll go down by The Lake and clear my head!