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What is Wawa to a Philadelphian?
Water
Winter
A convenience store
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When a Philadelphian is speaking of whiz, what are they talking about?
The need to pee
A type of cheese
Someone who is intelligent
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What is the only way one can order a cheesesteak that has onions in Philadelphia?
Wit onions
With onions
Witout onions
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Instead of saying, you guys or you, a true Philadelphian will say....
Yous guys
Youse
Yars
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What is scrapple to a Philadelphian?
A misspelling of scrabble
A type of food
I have no idea
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What does a Philadelphian call an Italian ice?
A slushee
Water ice
Cold ice
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What is a beer distributor in Philly?
A truck that carries beer and delivers it
The only place you can buy a case of beer
A guy who hands out free beers before Phillie's games
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What is a mummer?
A person who is excellent at planting mums
A group of actors and musicians
A mime that's not quite a mime
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What does chop mean to a Philadelphian?
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Chopping wood
A guy with a beard that lives on South Street
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What would a Philadelphian refer to as a 'Jawn?'
A guy who roots for New York sports teams
The toilet
Their mother in law
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What are the badlands in Philadelphia?
A rocky cropping of boulders
An area of abundant drugs in Philadelphia in the 80s
A place where all of the bad guys go.
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What are Jimmies in Philadelphia?
Sprinkles
Pajamas
A tomboyish girl
Alright, don't get too down on yourself just yet. Philadelphia just isn't your scene. You can't identify the language because you just can't put yourself in the shoes of a true Philadelphian. Fret not, at least you learned something new along the way!
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You're a true Philly fanatic! It's clear that the city of brotherly love truly holds a special place in your heart that none other can replace. You know the language of this unique city well. While you're not quite an expert just yet, you're well on your way.
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When it comes to the unique language of the city of Brotherly love you know your stuff the way only a true Philadelphian ever could. We respect your knowledge and wit when it comes to other cultures. Well done!
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Philadelphia is known for it's rich history, cheese teaks, and of course its colorful language! Do you think you can identify what these 12 words mean in this storied city? Take these 12 questions and find out!
1
What is Wawa to a Philadelphian?
Water
Winter
A convenience store
2
When a Philadelphian is speaking of whiz, what are they talking about?
The need to pee
A type of cheese
Someone who is intelligent
3
What is the only way one can order a cheesesteak that has onions in Philadelphia?
Wit onions
With onions
Witout onions
4
Instead of saying, you guys or you, a true Philadelphian will say....
Yous guys
Youse
Yars
5
What is scrapple to a Philadelphian?
A misspelling of scrabble
A type of food
I have no idea
6
What does a Philadelphian call an Italian ice?
A slushee
Water ice
Cold ice
7
What is a beer distributor in Philly?
A truck that carries beer and delivers it
The only place you can buy a case of beer
A guy who hands out free beers before Phillie's games
8
What is a mummer?
A person who is excellent at planting mums
A group of actors and musicians
A mime that's not quite a mime
9
What does chop mean to a Philadelphian?
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Chopping wood
A guy with a beard that lives on South Street
10
What would a Philadelphian refer to as a 'Jawn?'
A guy who roots for New York sports teams
The toilet
Their mother in law
11
What are the badlands in Philadelphia?
A rocky cropping of boulders
An area of abundant drugs in Philadelphia in the 80s
A place where all of the bad guys go.
12
What are Jimmies in Philadelphia?
Sprinkles
Pajamas
A tomboyish girl
