r/MadeMeSmile • u/AllgasN0Breaks • 23h ago

Helping Others He's a Hero

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u/Pretend_Business_187 22h ago

How is that pronounced?

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u/Nice_Aspect_653 22h ago

That's so true! It's fascinating how local pronunciations can really bring a sense of community and culture. Heroes come in all forms, even in the way we talk!

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u/Widespreaddd 22h ago

I reckon the word qualifies as a shibboleth.

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u/Hamafropzipulops 20h ago

No that is Tchoupitoulas, literally.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shibboleth

Look at the sign in the Wiki article.

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u/Widespreaddd 12h ago

Haha. I happen to own the record by The Wild Tchoupitoulas.) The beginning of the Neville Bros.

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u/Hamafropzipulops 5h ago

Yeah? Cool. I once had breakfast with Aaron Nevile. Check out The Meters Look-Ka Py Py. Some of the first funk music recorded, with Art Neville.

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u/Widespreaddd 3h ago

I am a big fan of the Meters. Sissy Strut rocks!