How to Talk Minnesotan
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How to Talk Minnesotan is a book by Howard Mohr, a former writer for A Prairie Home Companion. Published in 1987, the book provides examples of stereotypical Minnesotan speech and mannerisms. There was a musical version by Mohr and Drew Jansen (produced at Plymouth Playhouse by Troupe America, Inc.). The book was also adapted as a television special, which was produced by KTCA and first broadcast January 1, 1993.[1]
Some of the things the book covers:
- Useful phrases such as "You bet", "That's different", and "Whatever"
- Not accepting food until the third time it's offered
- The art of waving
- Hotdish
- Lutefisk
- Talking about cars and starting cars in the winter
- The Minnesotan "long goodbye"
Much of the material for the book was originally performed as sketches on A Prairie Home Companion. The book also includes fictional ads for improbable businesses such as "Raw Bits Cereal", "Polka Pants", and "Walleye Phone Company".
See also
References
- Mohr, Howard. How to Talk Minnesotan, ISBN 0-14-009284-6
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