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  • #16
    Another one here who thinks "root-er" is what they use to clear out your drains.

    "Route" around here is pronounced either "rowt" or "root". I tend to use "root", as that's the more common one, but some people use "rowt".
    Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.

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    • #17
      When I was in the air force and finally surrounded by a bunch of techs not raised to pronounce things the same as me, everyone laughed when I suggested we reset the "rooter"

      "No, it's 'rowter' as in 'rowt' like what you call a road. Like 'rowt' 16 just off base. Not 'root' like on a tree."

      "Allright, I see why you'd think that, but let me ask you a question."

      "Sure." Still laughing.

      "Where do you get your kicks?"

      "Pardon?" Confused now.

      "Your kicks. Where do you get them?"

      "What's that got to do with anything?"

      "It's just that I was always told to get my kicks on 'root' 66. Ain't never heard of no 'rowt' 66."

      They shut up and didn't make fun of my 'rooter' any more.
      Flood

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      • #18
        Quoth Flood View Post
        "It's just that I was always told to get my kicks on 'root' 66. Ain't never heard of no 'rowt' 66."
        Damn... Where were you, when I was being taken over by 'merkins?

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        • #19
          Quoth TheCheerfulTreeRat View Post
          Damn... Where were you, when I was being taken over by 'merkins?
          Merkins? Aren't those intended to conceal Brazilians?
          I am not an a**hole. I am a hemorrhoid. I irritate a**holes!
          Procrastination: Forward planning to insure there is something to do tomorrow.
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          • #20
            Quoth Geek King View Post
            To be fair, the 'root' and 'rowt' pronunciations are used interchangably where I am.
            Same here. I've heard it pronounced both ways in and around Pittsburgh, usually depending on the neighborhood.
            Last edited by protege; 09-20-2012, 02:15 AM. Reason: That damn quote tag :p
            Aerodynamics are for people who can't build engines. --Enzo Ferrari

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            • #21
              Quoth dalesys View Post
              Merkins? Aren't those intended to conceal Brazilians?
              Shh... Be vewy quiet, I'm hunting wabb trying to sneak it in unnoticed...

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