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[–] rumschlumpel@feddit.org 35 points 14 hours ago* (last edited 14 hours ago) (5 children)

Seems like a very US- and Xitter-/Facebook-centric phenomenon. I still don't even know what sport the "Eagles" play, I have never heard of any of the people mentioned in the article and since I very rarely watch videos on my social media feeds my risk of learning a Philly accent seems rather low.

[–] dontsayaword@piefed.social 30 points 14 hours ago

I think this is a very specific internet bubble and I think they are ignorant to the fact that the majority of people have no idea what they're talking about.

[–] darklamer@lemmy.dbzer0.com 8 points 12 hours ago (1 children)

I still don't even know what sport the "Eagles" play,

Surely some sport that involves flying.

[–] shnizmuffin@lemmy.inbutts.lol 3 points 11 hours ago

Not fuckin' lately.

[–] AnUnusualRelic@lemmy.world 4 points 11 hours ago

The eagles probably play something with an egg or with feathers (or both maybe?). Seems logical. Can't really help you with the rest though. It's far too specialised for me.

[–] moshankey@lemmy.world 7 points 14 hours ago

My Philly accent was acquired through years of schooling and swearing. Philadelphia Freedom! I’ll see myself out.

[–] Goretantath@lemmy.world 3 points 14 hours ago

Gridiron Football. There now you know :D