ACor58 Posted May 11, 2010 Posted May 11, 2010 It I were governor or New York she would be the first person that I fired.
The Dean Posted May 12, 2010 Posted May 12, 2010 It I were governor or New York she would be the first person that I fired. Well, if the way one pronounces their own name is a criterion you would use to fire someone, I guess it's a good thing you aren't Governor.
DC Tom Posted May 12, 2010 Posted May 12, 2010 And here I thought I was the only one that worried about this. One more, and we can form a support group.
DrFishfinder Posted May 12, 2010 Posted May 12, 2010 And here I thought I was the only one that worried about this. One more, and we can form a support group. Here in My Yami, latinos pronounce my wife's name (Jill), "Yill". A person I do business with is named Yaisy, which she pronounces, "Jaisy". And in Sweden, V is pronounced like W and W is pronounced like V. So Volkswagen is pronounced Wolksvagen. We're gonna need a lot more support groups.
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted May 12, 2010 Posted May 12, 2010 Here in My Yami, latinos pronounce my wife's name (Jill), "Yill". A person I do business with is named Yaisy, which she pronounces, "Jaisy". And in Sweden, V is pronounced like W and W is pronounced like V. So Volkswagen is pronounced Wolksvagen. We're gonna need a lot more support groups. Gotta love El Jankees de la Nuevo Jork.
DrFishfinder Posted May 12, 2010 Posted May 12, 2010 Gotta love El Jankees de la Nuevo Jork. Attention K Mart Choppers!!!!
Chef Jim Posted May 12, 2010 Posted May 12, 2010 Here in My Yami, latinos pronounce my wife's name (Jill), "Yill". A person I do business with is named Yaisy, which she pronounces, "Jaisy". And in Sweden, V is pronounced like W and W is pronounced like V. So Volkswagen is pronounced Wolksvagen. We're gonna need a lot more support groups. The "English" speaking people I used to work with in the restaurants called me Jimbo. A hispanic tried it once and it came out Yimblows. I don't know, maybe he called me that on purpose.
ACor58 Posted May 12, 2010 Author Posted May 12, 2010 It's the fact that she says "Yolannnn daVegaaaa!!!!" like she is important or something.
bbb Posted May 12, 2010 Posted May 12, 2010 I don't like the self-importance thing, either.....but it seems to have kept her in a job for all these years, so I guess the more power to her.
Buftex Posted May 12, 2010 Posted May 12, 2010 Latin languages have different stress points than English. She isn't saying it wrong, you just don't like her name...
DrFishfinder Posted May 12, 2010 Posted May 12, 2010 The "English" speaking people I used to work with in the restaurants called me Jimbo. A hispanic tried it once and it came out Yimblows. I don't know, maybe he called me that on purpose. I gave up. If I go to pick up a prescription for her, I say "Prescription for Yill."
ExiledInIllinois Posted May 12, 2010 Posted May 12, 2010 Latin languages have different stress points than English. She isn't saying it wrong, you just don't like her name... Exactly! To the uptight and low-key Anglo, many things in Latin cultures seems over-the-top and in your face.
bbb Posted May 12, 2010 Posted May 12, 2010 Exactly! To the uptight and low-key Anglo, many things in Latin cultures seems over-the-top and in your face. Have you ever seen her say it?
Just Jack Posted May 12, 2010 Posted May 12, 2010 Have you ever seen her say it? About the 47 second mark.....
DrFishfinder Posted May 12, 2010 Posted May 12, 2010 Exactly! To the uptight and low-key Anglo, many things in Latin cultures seems over-the-top and in your face. They are a very passionate people and many wear their emotions on their sleeves. Just like several other cultures. Great people and drop-dead gorgeous women. I fell in love in Spain about every 3 minutes.
ExiledInIllinois Posted May 12, 2010 Posted May 12, 2010 Have you ever seen her say it? Yes. It is part of her schtick too. What is wrong with it?... It made her a name.
ExiledInIllinois Posted May 12, 2010 Posted May 12, 2010 They are a very passionate people and many wear their emotions on their sleeves. Just like several other cultures. Great people and drop-dead gorgeous women. I fell in love in Spain about every 3 minutes. Exactly! On the other end of the spectrum... You should see me Irish father-in-law and brother-in-law... My brother-in-law's wife is from Mexico... Wow.. What a culture clash... Now mix in that my brother-in-law and his family live in Taiwan!
ACor58 Posted May 13, 2010 Author Posted May 13, 2010 Yes. It is part of her schtick too. What is wrong with it?... It made her a name. It's freaking annoying, that's what's wrong with it.
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