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DENY Wants to go Home (Re: Northern/Southern Cal linguistic split)

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From: Karl Geiger
Date: Sat, 16 Apr 1994 18:43
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In article <isisCo9FCL.KJJ@netcom.com> isis@netcom.com (Mike Cohen) writes:
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>In NYC I never had to live in fear of getting run over by a crazed driver
>whenever I crossed the street. All California drivers are raving maniacs who
>are a menace to everything that crosses their path.

In article <isisCoBB6E.EGy@netcom.com> isis@netcom.com (Mike Cohen) writes:
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>I find that [riding the subway] much less frightening that attempting to 
>cross Ventura Blvd.  I'm always amazed when I make it across alive. I've 
>been hit by cars 3 times since I've moved here and have had countless 
>near misses.

Mike's got my vote for this year's Ratso award:

          "Hey, I'm walkin' heah!"

Only a nobody walks in Ellay, dude.  That's why cops hand out
jaywalking citations like candy from a pinata.  Cross in the crosswalk
when the light says "WALK" or switches to Mr. Boogie from Mr. Hand.

Be well,

:KG
                    >> Finish the 710 <<
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Subject: DENY Wants to go Home (Re: Northern/Southern Cal linguistic split)
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