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Discussion Groups / English Usage / January 2007Southern speech
In Wikipedia, Jeff Foxworthy was given as an example of a comedian speaking with an genuine Southern accent (he is from Georgia). After ordering his CD on-line, I received "you might be a redneck if ..." within less than 24 hours (standard delivery). Yes, thinks are different nowadays ... Anyway, the second track on this CD is entitled "Words in the South" and contains some puzzling words and expressions. I prepared this clip. http://home.arcor.de/t2c/dog.mp3 (43 KB) My dad would use this word like, a dog was coming in his yard. My dad would run out on the porch and holler: "You run outta here." Any corrections, additions, and comments are welcome. Regards, Igor > In Wikipedia, Jeff Foxworthy was given as an example of a comedian > speaking with an genuine Southern accent (he is from Georgia). After [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > > Any corrections, additions, and comments are welcome. That's about what I get: "My Dad will use this word, like, a dog's come in his yard, my dad will run out on the porch and holler, 'Y'all [r...] outa here.'" Couldn't make out the key word, of course. Did the rest of the cut make it clear Foxworthy was talking about the word "run"? It doesn't seem unusual enough in that context for comment; but the word must be spotlighted somewhere nearby in the monologue. Maybe "r'outa" as a single word? > That's about what I get: "My Dad will use this word, like, a dog's > come in his yard, my dad will run out on the porch and holler, 'Y'all > [r...] outa here.'" Couldn't make out the key word, of course. Isn't part of Foxworthy's comedy routine that he *makes up* words that are actually the jumbled-together syllables you hear when Southerners talk rapidly? I'd guess that's what this clip is -- he's made up a new "word" that seems to be based on the phrase "Y'all get on out of here!" Usually he tells you what the "word" is and then explains it. The clip given here seems like it's only the explanation -- did he say the nonsense word more clearly first, before the part that's given in the clip? > > That's about what I get: "My Dad will use this word, like, a dog's > > come in his yard, my dad will run out on the porch and holler, 'Y'all [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > nonsense word more clearly first, before the part that's given in the > clip? Foxworthy does not give any explanation for his jokes, at least not on the CD I have. I added a tad more audio to the clip I first posted here. I don't know if it helps: http://home.arcor.de/t2c/dog16.mp3 (109 KB) Are there more CDs with him available? He is funny although, earthy in part. But what should I expect from an "RN"? ;-) In a way he pleases the stereotypes one might have about the South. However, as long as he dares to present those in front of a Texan audience and leaves the stage afterwards unharmed, well, - without forgetting to introduce himself as a Georgia-born Southerner first -, it might be okay. Regards, Igor >> Usually he tells you what the "word" is and then explains it. The clip >> given here seems like it's only the explanation -- did he say the [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > the CD I have. I added a tad more audio to the clip I first posted > here. I'm remembering more about his comedy routine now. The one time I saw him do his "Southern words" routine on television, he actually held up cards with the "words" printed on them, and then defined the word. The one I specifically remember is when he held up a card that said "JEET" and then used it in a sentence: "Jeet yet? I've got some sandwiches ready" thereby, of course, indicating that "Jeet" was Southern-speak for "Did you eat". I'm guessing that the "get out of here" phrase in the audio clip was a similar type of gag, and that it may not be possible to make coherent English words out of the sounds you're hearing. [...] > I'm guessing that the "get out of here" phrase in the audio clip was a > similar type of gag, and that it may not be possible to make coherent > English words out of the sounds you're hearing. That phrase was "Geddon outta hyeuh" (Get on out of here") said with a typical native Georgian accent. Perfectly coherent to anyone who speaks the lingo or who has lived in that redneck of the woods. Nobody can spell it -- and my attempt is just one possibility. You've got to hear it to appreciate it. - Franke: EFL teacher & medical editor Native speaker of American English; posting from Taiwan. Former resident (3 magnolian years) of Atlanta and Symrna, Georgia, USA "...the human population is 90% gullible, violence-prone dipshits, ..." Scott Adams, The Dilbert Blog, December 06, 2006 http://dilbertblog.typepad.com/ >>> Usually he tells you what the "word" is and then explains it. The >>> clip given here seems like it's only the explanation -- did he [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > was a similar type of gag, and that it may not be possible to make > coherent English words out of the sounds you're hearing. Listening to the clip again as Igor has expanded it, I think the "word" might be "you get right out of": "y'raata", sorta (where the apostrophe represents a glottal stop standing in for "get"). If he wants to get more Foxworthy online, there are some routines of his on You Tube; I looked there for the clip under discussion, but couldn't find it. >>>> Usually he tells you what the "word" is and then explains it. The >>>> clip given here seems like it's only the explanation -- did he [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > You Tube; I looked there for the clip under discussion, but couldn't > find it. I hear "Yer outta here*", which doesn't seem remarkable to me. I have people say "I'm outta here", often enough. Now, my hearing may be defective, but without the video for which this clip is a partial accompaniment, I think the question of what Foxworthy is really saying is moot. The only clue I get that I might be mistaken (from F's words on the clip) is that he doesn't know how to spell it. * Those arguments with the bartender, or those husband and wife fights--Yer 86! >>>>> Usually he tells you what the "word" is and then explains >>>>> it. The clip given here seems like it's only the explanation [quoted text clipped - 29 lines] > * Those arguments with the bartender, or those husband and wife > fights--Yer 86! If I can play too: I hear "gih on ouda hyah", but without the whitespace. I definitely do *not* hear a leading 'y', so to me, the "y'all ... " and "yer ..." suggestions don't seem possible.  Signaturerzed > >>> Usually he tells you what the "word" is and then explains it. The > >>> clip given here seems like it's only the explanation -- did he [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] > You Tube; I looked there for the clip under discussion, but couldn't > find it. Thank you, I haven't checked You Tube yet but I will. There are also two "redneck dictionaries" available, so they might cover at least a part of the questions left. What I am not certain about is: Is Foxworthy's style "Southern Standard" or is it rather funny talk created by a comedian based on Southern speech? Regards, Igor > What I am not certain about is: Is Foxworthy's style "Southern > Standard" or is it rather funny talk created by a comedian based on > Southern speech? It's funny talk based on what might be called Southern sub-standard. Part of the joke is that his special "vocabulary words" exaggerate "redneck" speech characteristics that are stereotypically supposed to be marks of ignorance and lack of culture, even if many of them are (in fact and in real life) also shared by educated Southerners. He's making fun (as an insider) of the "hillbilly" or "country bumpkin" stereotype often perpetuated in, e.g., American films and TV. (Think "Dukes of Hazard", "Beverly Hillbillies", "Lil' Abner" if any of those is familiar.) His speech when he is not using his exaggerated "funny" words is standard American English, with a noticable "Southern accent" (that Southerners would recognize as belonging to a specific part of the South, but others generally would not) and maybe, as with every American, a bit of regional vocabulary. If there is such a thing as "Southern Standard", it would qualify. SignatureRoland Hutchinson Will play viola da gamba for food. NB mail to my.spamtrap [at] verizon.net is heavily filtered to remove spam. If your message looks like spam I may not see it. > >>> Usually he tells you what the "word" is and then explains it. The > >>> clip given here seems like it's only the explanation -- did he [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] > You Tube; I looked there for the clip under discussion, but couldn't > find it. Well, I found the video in which the discussed clip should be. It is the _Redneck Stomp_. It contains the same material as it appears on track two of the CD _you might be a redneck if..., part one_. ...except for the short piece we miss. Regards, Igor > >> Usually he tells you what the "word" is and then explains it. The clip > >> given here seems like it's only the explanation -- did he say the [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > similar type of gag, and that it may not be possible to make coherent > English words out of the sounds you're hearing. * Jeetyet? No, jew? No, sgueet. earle * (Birmingham born and bred, and Foxworthy is not funny.) >>> > That's about what I get: "My Dad will use this word, like, a dog's >>> > come in his yard, my dad will run out on the porch and holler, 'Y'all >>> > [r...] outa here.'" Couldn't make out the key word, of course. In the "southern speech" with which I am familiar, a perfect match for the missing piece would be "rackoff". But then, I doubt that you'd be referring to traits this far south, in Oz. -- John Savage (my news address is not valid for email) |
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