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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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4 comments:
Sounds like fun even though it's French. Do you miss all the lake front festivals? Festa is coming up.
Hey...no French-bashing! =)
I sort of miss the festivals, but I have to say I was gone already when the "modern-era" of festivals began. About a year after I left is when they really started to market the festivals as something of a "brand". Things weren't always so hyped up. I remember going to the first Circus Parade...that was cool.
I've been to a few fests throughout the years and they are always fun. I went to Festa a few years ago....to see Dick Contino...my mom really liked him.
DIck Contino, lol, so Milwaukee. I think Irishfest has them all beat, my God, the music!
Why don't u click on my facebook page or send me ur info. U might be right about that being the only way to take the test.
One of these years I have to get to Irish Fest. My BF is Irish, so he would have a blast.
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