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In reply to the discussion: How about some appreciation for the man as he rides off into the sunset [View all]mr_lebowski
(33,643 posts)52. Born on the Hill at Providence, myself ...
I have no issue with 'Cali', though ... just a convenient shortening of the word.
But 'Frisco', OTOH is annoying ... and definitely the signature of an outsider.
Though even that particular affront pales in comparison to calling my alma mater 'San LOOO-EEY Obispo' ... you want talk about a HATED nomenclature?
Lol ...
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How about some appreciation for the man as he rides off into the sunset [View all]
rpannier
Nov 2018
OP
The Colorado river is almost dry as it reaches Mexico...and that was a few years ago I read that.
libdem4life
Nov 2018
#15
I'm an Illinoisan my entire life but I also voted for Jerry Brown in the '92 primary
jcgoldie
Nov 2018
#49
We also hate it when people say Frisco. And there are songs about that name, too.
displacedtexan
Nov 2018
#38