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Yes, we know that Greater New Orleans and Baton Rouge technically straddle the Mississippi, but, regardless of population, the majority of the state's land and its cultural regions are west of the river and identify more with the states on this side.
My point is that the Mississippi River is no longer an adequate measurement of any cultural barriers, and shouldn't be used as such.
I don't want to get off topic so I'll leave it at this: the Mississippi river is no longer a barrier.
Also I'm sure people in the Dakotas know that they have strong accents.
I think some people who live in the west don't recognize their accents. One of my best friends is from Orange County, CA and she's convinced she has a normal accent, like a newscaster or actor. But to me, she says the word "tour" very funny, so do other people I know from the same area (I went to school in Staten Island, a school that many people from many states are drawn to for its location and programs - especially many Californians). I cannot even emulate how she pronounces it, but it is such an odd pronunciation. It's almost like she draws the word out and adds an extra syllable in there. There are other things she says that sound different to me, but this isn't surprising as regional accents differ greatly. Everyone has an accent compared to someone from somewhere else. The difference is I know I have one and am kind of proud of it. She'll deny her accent until the day she dies!
I think some people who live in the west don't recognize their accents. One of my best friends is from Orange County, CA and she's convinced she has a normal accent, like a newscaster or actor. But to me, she says the word "tour" very funny, so do other people I know from the same area (I went to school in Staten Island, a school that many people from many states are drawn to for its location and programs - especially many Californians). I cannot even emulate how she pronounces it, but it is such an odd pronunciation. It's almost like she draws the word out and adds an extra syllable in there. There are other things she says that sound different to me, but this isn't surprising as regional accents differ greatly. Everyone has an accent compared to someone from somewhere else. The difference is I know I have one and am kind of proud of it. She'll deny her accent until the day she dies!
I agree, Californians have a very unusual accent but its definately there. Very had to describe but easy to pinpoint once you learn to pick it out. Also, the Bay Area and LA actually have slightly different accents too.
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Yes, we know that Greater New Orleans and Baton Rouge technically straddle the Mississippi, but, regardless of population, the majority of the state's land and its cultural regions are west of the river and identify more with the states on this side.
