Mouthing Off (S01E10)
S01E10
Despite sharing the same nation, our accents vary widely. This variation is largely influenced by geography. For instance, why did the southern drawl emerge only post-Civil War? How did athletes from California contribute to the creation of new vocabulary? We also grapple with numerous terms for identical items—like pop versus soda. Could a distinctive accent lead to New York seceding and forming a 51st state? These questions explore the fascinating complexities of regional dialects and their evolution throughout history.
Show
How the States Got Their Shapes
Episode
S01E10
Air Date
Jul 12, 2011
Season 1 Episodes
S01E01
Episode 1
S01E01
A River Runs Through It
S01E02
Episode 2
S01E02
The Great Plains, Trains, and Automobiles
S01E03
Episode 3
S01E03
Force of Nature
S01E04
Episode 4
S01E04
State of Rebellion
S01E05
Episode 5
S01E05
Living on the Edge
S01E06
Episode 6
S01E06
Use it or Lose it
S01E07
Episode 7
S01E07
Church and States
S01E08
Episode 8
S01E08
A Boom with a View
S01E09
Episode 9
S01E09
Culture Clash
S01E10
Episode 10
S01E10
Mouthing Off