Hello everyone
Hello there, everyone. I just found this comm and it looks very interesting, so I thought I'd join. I'd love to help any writers with crazy Americanisms! :)
I've lived in Minnesota for 6 years, so I can help people with the speech patterns and such of my state. Though, I can't think of any fandoms that take place in Minnesota, besides some movies like Juno, or Fargo. Which is actually North Dakota, but very close to the border. I've also lived in Massachusetts and Connecticut, though that was when I was younger so I might not be able to remember some things.
One of the most unique speech patterns we have is the use of the word "with" at the end of sentences. A conversation that may be heard throughout the rest of America might sound something like this....
Joe: Hey, I'm going to the movies. Wanna come with me?
Tom: I'm hanging out with Kevin.
Joe: That's ok, just bring him along with you.
In Minnesota, however, it would play out more like...
Joe: Hey, I'm going to the movies. Wannna come with?
Tom: I'm hanging out with Kevin.
Joe: That's ok, just bring him with.
See, that was very fun and educational. I could write more but I'm not sure what people would need help with. Just thought I'd give you some idea. :)
Also, almost NOBODY actually eats Lutefisk, but everyone sure as hell knows what it is, and might refer to it jokingly. And yes, cutting holes in ice and sitting around it in a tent, holding a fishingpole all day is in fact one of the most popular sports here. During the winter. The ice fishing opener is always mentioned in the news.
I've lived in Minnesota for 6 years, so I can help people with the speech patterns and such of my state. Though, I can't think of any fandoms that take place in Minnesota, besides some movies like Juno, or Fargo. Which is actually North Dakota, but very close to the border. I've also lived in Massachusetts and Connecticut, though that was when I was younger so I might not be able to remember some things.
One of the most unique speech patterns we have is the use of the word "with" at the end of sentences. A conversation that may be heard throughout the rest of America might sound something like this....
Joe: Hey, I'm going to the movies. Wanna come with me?
Tom: I'm hanging out with Kevin.
Joe: That's ok, just bring him along with you.
In Minnesota, however, it would play out more like...
Joe: Hey, I'm going to the movies. Wannna come with?
Tom: I'm hanging out with Kevin.
Joe: That's ok, just bring him with.
See, that was very fun and educational. I could write more but I'm not sure what people would need help with. Just thought I'd give you some idea. :)
Also, almost NOBODY actually eats Lutefisk, but everyone sure as hell knows what it is, and might refer to it jokingly. And yes, cutting holes in ice and sitting around it in a tent, holding a fishingpole all day is in fact one of the most popular sports here. During the winter. The ice fishing opener is always mentioned in the news.