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Let me explain.
The term bubbler is a quintessential Milwaukee thing. A bubbler is what the rest of the world (except Rhode Island, parts of Connecticut and the Boston area) would call a drinking fountain. The Yoopers also use it, but we all know they are just Wisconsin wannabees anyway.
When I first moved to California, I would use the term and get blank stares in response. The world was a much smaller place then and I had no clue that bubbler was just a regional colloquialism.
I use it as the title of my blog as a way to connect with those that know what it means and hopefully interest those that don't.
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What's a Bubbler?
Let me explain.
The term bubbler is a quintessential Milwaukee thing. A bubbler is what the rest of the world (except Rhode Island, parts of Connecticut and the Boston area) would call a drinking fountain. The Yoopers also use it, but we all know they are just Wisconsin wannabees anyway.
When I first moved to California, I would use the term and get blank stares in response. The world was a much smaller place then and I had no clue that bubbler was just a regional colloquialism.
I use it as the title of my blog as a way to connect with those that know what it means and hopefully interest those that don't.
About Me
- MaryRuth
- Born in Milwaukee, I moved to Southern California in 1980, with a five-year hiatus in Maui. I now live in Torrance, California with my SO. I design circuit boards, a job I totally love. If I wasn't doing that, I would love to have a small restaurant. Things that make me happy: cooking, eating, music, and vegetating in my backyard.
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5 comments:
I second that, Yay! And thank you for putting up a pic with the old logo instead of that crappy M.
GR--you're welcome! I just got this candybar wrapper a few weeks ago when I was going through my mom's things (she never threw anything away!).
Yeah, I like the old one too...did you know it was designed by an MATC Commercial Art student? When I went through that program, the teachers always brought it up as an example of student success.
Boo! :)
Go Cubbies! *smiles*
MHP--they'll probably flame-out in the first round anyway. =(
OK, now we have the White Sox, Cubs, and Brewers in the playoffs...what a year for the Midwest!! :)
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