It's been nearly 230 years since the US declared its independence from Great Britain.
And while both countries speak English, in their own fashion, there are some interesting differences in the language that go beyond just the words 'tomato' (to-may-tow)and 'tomato' (to-maah-toe).
Recently David Barasoain (BEAR-es-wayne) visited both Oxford, England and Oxford, Georgia.
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Piece Description
It's been nearly 230 years since the US declared its independence from Great Britain. And while both countries speak English, in their own fashion, there are some interesting differences in the language that go beyond just the words 'tomato' (to-may-tow)and 'tomato' (to-maah-toe). Recently David Barasoain (BEAR-es-wayne) visited both Oxford, England and Oxford, Georgia.
Broadcast History
Will Run on July 4th durning ATC on WABE in Atlanta.
Timing and Cues
SFX: Queen's Lane Coffee shop
In: There is a popular saying . . .
Out: . . . Barasoain, in Oxford.
TRT: 3.40
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Deborah Astley
Posted on June 30, 2005 at 12:30 PM | Permalink
Review of Oxford, UK & Oxford, GA: Divided by a Common Tongue
Clever drop-in piece that is perfect for the 4th of July weekend . . . or any time for that matter. I enjoyed hearing the differences in dialect and common expressions as people from Oxford UK and Oxford GA USA answered the same questions put to them by Mr. Barasoain.