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[Kim & Rima McKinzey]

>This thread reminded me of something I saw on TV a long time ago, I have no
>idea where. Some town in Montana, Wyoming, or Idaho (or thereabouts) where a
>local slang or jargon was used for communication. I believe the program
>interviewed people at a diner, but I'm not talking about your typical
>short-order slang, this was something unusual.

Well, there's Boontling in Booneville, CA.

And thanks to Lynn & Doug for remembering Suzette Haden Elgin.

Rima