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Why do people from New Jersey say they are from New York?
The reason is because of the state line. Jersey City and Manhattan are in different states (New Jersey and New York, respectively). Meanwhile, Brooklyn and Manhattan are both in the same state and same city (New York City).
Is a New Jersey accent a thing?
Despite popular stereotypes in the media that there is a singular New Jersey accent, there are in fact several distinct accents native to the U.S. state of New Jersey, none being confined only to New Jersey.
How do people from NJ say water?
‘Water’ is usually pronounced something like “wooder” (wood’-er) or “wudder”. Saying “wooder” or “wudder” will definitely make you sound South Jersey.
Are people from New Jersey considered New Yorkers?
“New Jersey” is an easy shorthand to refer to the two groups above, but we really mean those groups, not all of New Jersey. (And incidentally, many people now living in New York who consider themselves New Yorkers are originally from NJ.)
What language do they speak in New Jersey?
| Languages of Jersey | |
|---|---|
| Official | English (Majority), Jersey Legal French |
| Minority | Jèrriais, (Norman language) |
| Immigrant | Portuguese |
Do you pronounce New Jersey ‘Joisey’?
But nowhere in the state does anyone, ever, pronounce the state “Joisey.” That fact hasn’t prevented the moronic masses from using it when they try to imitate New Jerseyans, often with the long worn-out catch phrase, “You from Joisey?”
What do people from New Jersey say to people from other states?
People from any other state will say, “What is with you people and your bagels and cream cheese!” People from Jersey will say, “Jersey” without the New. People from any other state will say, “Oh, you guys don’t pronounce it Joisey?”
Is it true that people from New Jersey say no one understands?
Things People From New Jersey Say That No One Understands. It is no surprise that people from New Jersey have that typical “Jersey” accent, which can be spotted from a mile away. Our accents may stick out like a sore thumb, but we just can’t help but bring out our roots whenever possible.
Where did the term ‘Joisey’ come from?
That phrase comes from a early 1980’s Saturday Night Live skit by Passaic born comedian Joe Piscopo. But as you can see in this rare clip, even Piscopo’s character Paulie Herman never pronounced it “Joisey.”