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RVAWTFBBQ t1_jai5dbz wrote

>small MA town that hinged on two rotaries.

I can't read that word without hearing it said in a thick Boston accent in my head.

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The_Kentwood_Farms t1_jai7355 wrote

Whenever I hear someone say "round-about", I immediately respond with, "ah, you mean rohtahree"

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LowLifeHighJinx t1_jaia8ax wrote

Whenever I hear it I think, "That's a really tall toddler." round-a-bout is baby talk.

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The_Kentwood_Farms t1_jaic0lh wrote

It's very British sounding, they love terms like "washing up liquid" instead of dish soap.

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LowLifeHighJinx t1_jaioie2 wrote

Ah yes, the Bri'ish. Rounabout, brolly, pram, Wellies. They do love their ickle babyisms.

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