Does anyone else out there notice some odd pronunciations and language
usage in our hometown? Things like Andy saying "that's a order vs.
that's AN order;" or Opie saying corder vs. quarter or spinash vs.
spinach. What about Andy always saying "it's things like 'is vs. this."
These grate on my nerves after watching Mayberry for 45 years now. I
must've seen every episode dozens of times altho not as often for the
color episodes, most of which I like very much.
Meanwhile, as for what I call Andyisms come out of my mouth quite often.
Many times when I'm re-loading my scooter into the van, a stranger will
approach and ask if I need help. I will respond "I think I got her if
she don't jump!" If they don't have a look of comprehension I say that's
an Andyism; if they still don't seem to know, then I say "You know, from
Mayberry?" They usually grin and say oh yeah. Sometimes these exchanges
lead to further queries as to whether there really is a Mayberry. I nod
and point to my heart and head and then explain that Mayberry is
somewhat regarded as Andy's actual hometown, Mt. Airy, and how a huge
festival is held there every year. Then there are the occurrences when a
fellow fan will comment on my bumper stickers and tell me they are avid
fans or how they've been to Mt. Airy too. It's always a pleasure to meet
a fellow Mayberrian. Some are not aware of the website so I give them
that info gladly.
Aunt Bee of Orlando
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