June 2013

I enjoyed your ‘bubbler’ post. I, myself, am a Wisconsin transplant to Minneapolis. The map was the most interesting. I had no idea Massachusetts used the term ‘bubbler’ as well! I am heading to Boston next month and I will be sure to test it out. I don’t get to use the term much anymore, and I’m looking forward to it. Thanks again for the great blog!

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Thanks, Anon! (RE: Bubbler map — Wisconsin Englishes) I still use the word “bubbler,” although I concede it’s getting harder and harder because I get so much grief about it. And people here just get pissed off when I ask if they’ve ever used “Kleenex” or “Sheetrock” or “Google it” or “Band aid” or “Scotch

I enjoyed your ‘bubbler’ post. I, myself, am a Wisconsin transplant to Minneapolis. The map was the most interesting. I had no idea Massachusetts used the term ‘bubbler’ as well! I am heading to Boston next month and I will be sure to test it out. I don’t get to use the term much anymore, and I’m looking forward to it. Thanks again for the great blog! Read More »