The Olympics start today. Looking forward to watching gymnastics with Abbey, but other than that... not really interested. One thing — and I know it's trivial and stupid — that is bugging me is that the name of the city where the Olympics are being held I, and everyone I know or have heard, pronounce "Bay-zhing". Now, all of a sudden, a lot of the talking heads are pronouncing it "Bay-jing". According to Webster's, both are correct, but I can't help but think some of this is just people trying to sound "cool".Maybe I'm just jealous because I can't think of a cool way to pronounce "Gibsonton".
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how about Gib-zhin-ton
by the way, I didn't know what you were talking about (newscasters pronouncing it different), then I watch the ceremonies last night and I heard Costa say it!! lol
That's why you have to stay posted here for cutting edge commentary!
(yeah, right)
originally Gib Town. but then people think of Andy Gibb - not a great idea. i generally refer to the area as carni-ville. was that your attraction to the area? being near lobster boy, giant's camp....
BIG hugs,
:)
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