It's Okay - you can have a laugh or two at my expense...

[binö]

the midwestern accent is a myth and/or legend...certain areas in norther michigan/wi/minnesota have the yooper drawl, but lower lp mi folks do not have an accent, we speak normal

 

[Rachel...lol]

the midwestern accent is a myth and/or legend...certain areas in norther michigan/wi/minnesota have the yooper drawl, but lower lp mi folks do not have an accent, we speak normal

I was born in the UP. I qualify as a Yooper.

 

[Rachel...lol]

How do you like those Nike's?

depends on which you're talking about - I'm wearing three different pair in the videos.

 

[cindylou]

the midwestern accent is a myth and/or legend...certain areas in norther michigan/wi/minnesota have the yooper drawl, but lower lp mi folks do not have an accent, we speak normal

True, everyone expects me to have an accent. I think they're disappointed. Lol. I speak normal.

 

[Rachel...lol]

agreed n throw twinkies at them while they do burpies

I like this. I used to scream a lot when I taught Spin, but I'm mellowing out in my old age... and well, I don't teach Spin anymore.

 

[EnderJE]

True, everyone expects me to have an accent. I think they're disappointed. Lol. I speak normal.

Oooooo, I'm going to give you a call!

 

[nydj66]

the midwestern accent is a myth and/or legend...certain areas in norther michigan/wi/minnesota have the yooper drawl, but lower lp mi folks do not have an accent, we speak normal

Having grown up in southern Michigan, I can tell you that the upper midwest probably is the closest to the completely neutral speech that television personalities are trained to talk.

But many there still drive to the crick to warsh their car.

 

[AFeedz]

True, everyone expects me to have an accent. I think they're disappointed. Lol. I speak normal.

It's true. Cindy is Midwest accent-free.

 

[AFeedz]

Btw looking good, Rachel. I think your classes look awesome

 

[Rachel...lol]

I always thought I sounded normal - but as of late I'm very conscious to this change in the intonation of the end of my words. I know that you can hear it...