When In New York
By Mitch Berg
I’m hoping to take the kids to New York this coming spring to attend my stepson’s wedding.
Of course, there’s a certain amount of culture shock, going from Saint Paul to New York…
…well, no. There’s usually some of it for people who come from New York to Saint Paul, but I’ve observed rather little of it from people going the other way. The big sticking point would seem to be language.
So – for the children – I’m going to present this brief primer on translating key Minnesota terms to New York-style English.
You’re welcome, kids:
Minnesota term: “You betcha”
New York translation: “Fuhgeddaboutit”
Minnesota term: “Oofda”
New York translation: “Mo********er!”
Minnesota term: “Sheesh, it’s cold”
New York translation: “Jeezus H. Christ, the Yankees suck”
Minnesota term: “Diablo Cody”
New York translation: “Brett Easton Ellis”
That is all.
December 17th, 2007 at 7:38 am
Woohoo! Mitch is coming to Clown Town. Lemme know if I can help with any of the arrangements. Buy you a beer if you have time!
December 17th, 2007 at 11:14 am
I’m hoping the budget stretches far enough for more than a bungee-trip to NYC – I’d very much like to catch up with some of my Gotham acquaintances.
December 17th, 2007 at 5:04 pm
Just remember to give the clown a dollar when he squeegees your windshield.
December 17th, 2007 at 6:59 pm
“Woohoo! Mitch is coming to Clown Town. Lemme know if I can help with any of the arrangements.”
Whatever you do Mitch, don’t leave NYC without getting a nice shine from the Clown…I hear that no one, but no one knows their way around a pair of oxfords like AssClown & Sons.
Yup, everyone says there’s nothing like getting serviced by the Clown!
December 17th, 2007 at 7:24 pm
Punk.
December 18th, 2007 at 10:14 am
Diablo Cody=Brett Easton Ellis
HAH!
I was drinking coffee when I read that, you bastard.