Yes, I meant Tony Abbott, but our posts have got a bit mixed up due to my editing mine a few times, as I didn't want to offend moderators by my post being too risqué.

I can't remember what accent is is but they cut the h off here and say ere.

There are plenty of people here who do that. They could be from NSW where some drop their "h"'s at 'Urstville and pick them up again at "Hashville". Apparently the Cockneys in London spoke a bit like this. My own speaking faults include "termorrer" instead of tomorrow, 'arvo' instead of afternoon, and pertayters for potatoes. Not to mention termarters for tomatoes.

So when I heard "bathing suits" in Midwestern US, I was a bit confused. Now I say swimming costumes or swimsuits.

Bathing suits, really? I'm from the Midwest and I have always said and heard swimming suits or sometimes swimsuits - usually the little kids are the ones who say swimsuits.

SnowAngel

Bathers, togs, cossies. Will this list never end?! Thanks for the answers, Warrior, King Erlian, Wagga, and ILF!

only we don't say "math", we say "maths".

I remember "maths" instead of "math," though that's not a specific detail I would recall well.

We generally call serviettes, table napkins, though as a child at boarding school I, too, had to call them serviettes. Americans, we know, call baby napkins, diapers, but we refer to them as nappies, in NSW, at any rate

Serviettes, yes, I called them that. We asked the lady at McDonald's for "serviettes" and then, upon receiving a perplexed look, had to quickly clarify. Nappies, yes; my parents used that term, too. Having heard both, I say "nappies" and "diapers" when referring to them.

Bathing suits, really? I'm from the Midwest and I have always said and heard swimming suits or sometimes swimsuits - usually the little kids are the ones who say swimsuits.

Huh, interesting. I suppose then it depends more on personal or restricted regional preference and isn't something that exactly varies from state to state. I've heard "bathing suits" for the most part, but occasionally did and do hear "swimming suits"/"swimsuits." "Swimming suits"/"swimsuits" is a lot like "swimming costumes" so that term didn't seem so different to me as "bathing suits" did, so that's maybe why it stuck out.

so many names for swimming wear seriously. I try to speak best I can with as little slang as possible. Though it is hard when talking to some people, I change my style depending on who I am around and what I am doing.

...I know [bubblers] can also be called drinking fountains.

They're usually called drinking fountains or water fountains here in the Upper Midwest. However, I understand they are called bubblers not that far from here, in a relatively small area of southeast Wisconsin (Milwaukee area and north of there, toward Sheboygan).

Swimwear is usually called swimsuits, swimming suits, or bathing suits around here. However, I think people are at least vaguely aware of UK expressions such as swimming costumes, maths, lifts, etc. due to BBC shows like Doctor Who and the internet.

We call them lifts here in Australia, sorry please tell me the other name? elevator is it? yes it is, some shops, hotel etc have signs saying lifts and other elevators here.

So when I heard "bathing suits" in Midwestern US, I was a bit confused. Now I say swimming costumes or swimsuits.

Bathing suits, really? I'm from the Midwest and I have always said and heard swimming suits or sometimes swimsuits - usually the little kids are the ones who say swimsuits.

SnowAngel

I say bathing suit, pretty sure everyone I know (at least family) does too, though swimsuit might also be common This is in Upstate NY by the way

So when I heard "bathing suits" in Midwestern US, I was a bit confused. Now I say swimming costumes or swimsuits.

Bathing suits, really? I'm from the Midwest and I have always said and heard swimming suits or sometimes swimsuits - usually the little kids are the ones who say swimsuits.

SnowAngel

I say bathing suit, pretty sure everyone I know (at least family) does too, though swimsuit might also be common This is in Upstate NY by the way

New York is not in the Midwest, so it doesn't count! As a matter a fact it's practicality the other end of the world from the Midwest.

SnowAngel

Hahah, wolf. I don't know, I suppose. I said Midwestern U.S. just in case was different on the East Coast, South, etc. As I didn't know those for sure, I thought I'd be on the safe side and specify where it was I heard that particular term.

On another forum, we had this accent challenge, we should do something similar here. And i will actually participate this time, well maybe.... who knows if i will.

I am going to quote it, to make it easier.

Pronounce the following words: Aunt, Roof, Route, Theater, Iron, Salmon, Caramel, Fire, Water, New Orleans, Pecan, Both, Again, Probably, Alabama, Lawyer, Coupon, Mayonnaise, Pajamas, Caught, Naturally, Aluminium, GIF, Tumblr, Crackerjack, Doorknob, Envelope, GPOY.

What is it called when you throw toilet paper on a house?

What is a bubbly carbonated drink called?

What’s the bug, that when you touch it, it curls into a ball?

What do you say to address a group of people?

What do you call the kind of spider that has an oval-shaped body and extremely long legs?

Be a wizard or a vampire?

How old are you?

Is it cold where you are?

What is your favorite color?

What color are your eyes?

Do you have freckles?

When is your birthday?

What was the last thing you drank?

Would you rather: Have a million dollars or a million friends?

Eat a taco or a quesadilla?

Be a shark or an elephant?

Do you speak a second language? Say something in it.

What do you call gym shoes?

What do you call your grandparents?

What do you call the wheeled contraption in which you carry groceries at the supermarket?

What is the thing you change the TV channel with?

Choose a book and read a passage from it.

Do you think you have an accent?

Do you know anyone on Tumblr in real life?

End audio post by saying any THREE words you want.

Lol indeed Maybe the person why said it was secretly a New Yorker Or knew someone from NY

@IlF I'll answer a few:

What is a bubbly carbonated drink called? You mean, soda?

What’s the bug, that when you touch it, it curls into a ball? Rolly polly? (sp fail I think though ) (Though I default to Pillbug, if I don't know if they're actually rolly pollies or not... rolly pollies curl up in the ball, pillbugs do not, at least this is what I was told )

What do you say to address a group of people? This depends on how well they are listening, how well I know them, and what age they are

What do you call the kind of spider that has an oval-shaped body and extremely long legs? Um a spider? Even a zoo major as species she needs to work on (Unless you mean the Daddy long leg, which may or maynot be a spider depending on the species... sounds like you mean the Harvestman though, not a spider But yes I call those Daddy-long-legs)

How old are you? 20 (and a half )

Is it cold where you are? Currently I believe so, this can vary daily

Do you speak a second language? Say something in it. Spanish (I'm rusty) and German (not much though)

Hola como estas? (comp doesn't make accents) Guten Morgen

What do you call gym shoes? Um, gym shoes?

What do you call your grandparents? Grandma, Grandpa, Grammy and Grampy... recently though I also call both Grandma's Gram

What do you call the wheeled contraption in which you carry groceries at the supermarket? That would be a cart or grocery cart

What is the thing you change the TV channel with? The remote, remote controller, controller... I tend to use the former and the latter- been yelled at for the latter, told that's the thing you play video games with

Do you think you have an accent? Well everyone has an accent... Mine should sound Upstate NYish, though sometimes I wonder given the number of times I have to repeat myself (especially around Dad) I think I've picked up a few influences from who knows where... I can say however I'm fairly certain I don't sound like I'm from Manhattan or Long Island- and yes there is a difference (which mind you I think is awesome I like accents )

we call carts trolley's here and soda fizzy drink and gym shoes sand shoes(I have no idea why), i call them runners however but i never wear them.

What is it called when you throw toilet paper on a house?
Irresponsible

What is a bubbly carbonated drink called?
Soft drink

What’s the bug, that when you touch it, it curls into a ball?
Slater

What do you say to address a group of people?
Excuse me, hi everyone, or welcome

What do you call the kind of spider that has an oval-shaped body and extremely long legs?
Daddy long-legs

Be a wizard or a vampire?
Wizard

How old are you?
29

Is it cold where you are?
No, it's rather warm

What is your favorite color?
Crimson

What color are your eyes?
Blue

Do you have freckles?
Yes, mostly on my arms

When is your birthday?
29th July

What was the last thing you drank?
A glass of water

Would you rather: Have a million dollars or a million friends?
Neither.

Eat a taco or a quesadilla?
I don't know what the latter is but I love tacos

Be a shark or an elephant?
Elephant

Do you speak a second language? Say something in it.
No, I don't

What do you call gym shoes?
Sneakers

What do you call your grandparents?
Grandpa and grandma

What do you call the wheeled contraption in which you carry groceries at the supermarket?
A trolley

What is the thing you change the TV channel with?
The remote

Choose a book and read a passage from it.

FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST manga (volume 16)
Lieutenant Hawkeye: "...That's everything I know about Ishbal."
Edward Elric: "I know Colonel Mustang intends to be the next president but even if he succeeds, as long as the country remains a military dictatorship, it's only a matter of time before there's another civil war or more conflict with rival nations. Maybe he'll do a better job of protecting this country, but in the end, we'll still end up killing countless people from other countries!"
Lieutenant Hawkeye: "That's true. Our first priority should be to restore power to the parliament - which is just the military's puppet right now - and move this country towards true democracy. Then we can negotiate with other nations to reduce our armaments and search for a way that we can all survive. Maybe that's the only way. Arms reductions means abolishing the state alchemist system as well."
Edward Elric: "I see..."

Do you think you have an accent?
Yes. Don't we all. I've been told it's slightly British

Do you know anyone on Tumblr in real life?
No

What is it called when you throw toilet paper on a house?
I always called it "Rolling" a house, but locally they call it tee-peeing.

What is a bubbly carbonated drink called?
Soda

What’s the bug, that when you touch it, it curls into a ball?
Rolly-Poley

What do you say to address a group of people?
"Friends, Romans, Countrymen...lend me your ears!"

What do you call the kind of spider that has an oval-shaped body and extremely long legs?
Daddy Long legs...I kinda wonder if there's a Mommy longlegs about someplace.

Be a wizard or a vampire?
Wizard

How old are you?
40

Is it cold where you are?
43F, which isn't too terribly bad for February.

What is your favorite color?
Blue

What color are your eyes?
Green

Do you have freckles?
Yes

When is your birthday?
Aug. 13th

What was the last thing you drank?
Coffee

Would you rather: Have a million dollars or a million friends?
Greedy though it may sound, the dollars. I'm happy with the friends I have.

Eat a taco or a quesadilla?
Hmm...a taco is usually gonna win here, but a good quesadilla definitely hits the spot. W4J, if you're familiar with tacos, you may have had a soft shell taco. If you've had that then imagine two very large soft taco shells, and one stuffs a lot of cheese in between (primarily cheddar, but also Jack, Colby, or Monterrey Jack cheeses), and sometimes a grilled meat like strips of chicken or beef, and then press the two sides together and dry fry each side. The cheese turns gooey and delicious and holds it together. Then cut into pizza-like wedges and serve with a side of pico de gallo (sort of like salsa) and/or sour cream. They are absolutely delicious.

Edit: I find my description lacks, so here's a picture to help explain. And yes, you can have it with a guacamole side too, but the stuff is gross, so I don't recommend it unless your taste buds are already on their way out the door as taste goes.

Be a shark or an elephant?
Elephant. My favorite animal.

Do you speak a second language? Say something in it.
I can speak BASIC programming language. Does that count?
10 PRINT "Shadowlander Rules";
20 GOTO 10
30 END

What do you call gym shoes?
Sneakers

What do you call your grandparents?
When they were alive Grandma and Grandpa

What do you call the wheeled contraption in which you carry groceries at the supermarket?
Shopping carts, and occasionally buggies

What is the thing you change the TV channel with?
Remote control.

Choose a book and read a passage from it.
"And Shadowlander saw the questionnaire and did fill it out, and did hit "Submit". And it was posted, and he was greatly pleased and celebrated by eating a quesadilla. And he did send W4J a copy of the recipe so he could make some for himself". The Book of Shadowlander, Chapter 40, verses 4-6.

Do you think you have an accent?
I don't think I do, but when I get angry my New York accent from my childhood comes out.

Do you know anyone on Tumblr in real life?
....what's Tumblr?

What is it called when you throw toilet paper on a house?
TP-ing.

What is a bubbly carbonated drink called?
Soda or pop.

What’s the bug, that when you touch it, it curls into a ball?
Roly-poly! Or pillbug.

What do you say to address a group of people?
"You," "you all," and sometimes "y'all" ... if I understood the question correctly.

What do you call the kind of spider that has an oval-shaped body and extremely long legs?
Daddy Long Legs.

Be a wizard or a vampire?
Neither.

Is it cold where you are?
It's in the 40's, which is pretty warm for this time of year.

What is your favorite color?
I have preferences for different things... so I can't list them all

What color are your eyes? Brown

Do you have freckles? Nope.

When is your birthday? 8/15

What was the last thing you drank? Water.

Would you rather: Have a million dollars or a million friends? Neither. Considering all possible aspects involved, none sound particularly attractive.

Eat a taco or a quesadilla?
Both.

Be a shark or an elephant?
Elephant.

Do you speak a second language? Say something in it.
Gujarati - મને નારનીયા ગમે છે. (Muhney Narnia guhmey chey. I like Narnia.)
Swahili - Mungu yu mwema. - God is good.
Spanish - Tengo sed. - I am hungry.
I can read, write, understand to some degree, and speak simple sentences in the first two. I can speak and understand a little bit of Spanish.

What do you call gym shoes?
Gym shoes. "Sneakers" reminds me of the bulky, squeaky kind...

What do you call your grandparents?
Dada (Grandfather) and Dadi (Grandmother)
("D" pronounced like hard "th" like the "th" in "the")

What do you call the wheeled contraption in which you carry groceries at the supermarket?
Shopping cart. Sometimes trolley.

What is the thing you change the TV channel with? Remote control.

Do you think you have an accent?
Depending on how you define "accent," everybody has an accent. I have an accent, yes - A mix of a general standard American accent, but I definitely say some things in a different way (stress and pronunciation). There's a bit of Kenyan and Indian in my accent.

Do you know anyone on Tumblr in real life?
I know a Narniawebber on Tumblr whom I met in real life... if that counts.