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The origins of Pittsburghese, the ‘Pittsburgh Left,’ and fish fry season

The origins of Pittsburghese, the ‘Pittsburgh Left,’ and fish fry season

Update: 2022-03-23
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Who doesn’t love quintessentially Pittsburgh experiences? Our Pittsburghese story looks at where “yinz” came from, and has a little test to see if you have a Pittsburgh accent; drivers will be familiar with the “Pittsburgh left,” an opportunity to cheat the light and turn left before oncoming traffic moves; and as this is Fish Fry season in the city, we explore what made the seasonal tradition such a sensation. (The Good Question! Podcast is sponsored by the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra.)
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The origins of Pittsburghese, the ‘Pittsburgh Left,’ and fish fry season

The origins of Pittsburghese, the ‘Pittsburgh Left,’ and fish fry season

Katie Blackley