[thelist] 'about' (was: 'Click here')

natalie.boon at ogilvy.com natalie.boon at ogilvy.com
Tue Oct 31 09:03:25 CST 2000


About is still SPELLED about anywhere in Canada.  And its only pronounced
"aboot" in some parts of the country.   Here in Toronto, its spelled and
pronounced same as down south in the US.





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> <ducking>Of course, in Canada, 'about' is replaced with 'aboot' which
> I think is strange.

I strongly recommend taking the time to visit

http://www.adcritic.com/content/molson-canadian-i-am.html

[I'm not Canadian, but the family seat used to be Saskatoon.]



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