Over Christmas a coworker of mine, who is from Manitoba, hosted a staff party. It was potluck so there was food and alcohol in abundance. As the night went on people started to get a little silly (from all the delicious mulled wine!). My coworker decided it would be fun to go around the room and everybody do a Newfoundland accent. Hearing people from the ages 18 to 50+ speaking like a "true bayman" was absolutely hilarious. Some highlights of the night:
"I was poisoned [paɪzn]" meaning upset or angry
"Ain't got needer bitta fish I don't" meaning I have no fish
And many different sayings from the "Newfoundlander vs" youtube series.
Who would have thought talking like people from your own province would be so fun!
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