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![]() | This article was nominated for deletion on June 2008. The result of the discussion was no consensus. |
This is a copy of what I just posted on the relevant Articles for Deletion page:
Strongly oppose
1. This article has been a long standing section of the New York Dialect article (several years?), and no one has ever proposed deletion of the section before.
2. Hence, I was surprised when first the section was precipitously deleted and then when it was cut and moved to a new article -- without any discussion on the Talk page, as WP:CIVIL would suggest.
3. I continue to believe that it makes sense as part of New York Dialect, because it provides exemplars of notable people (in the public eye) who speak New York Dialect -- giving indications of pronunciation, rhythm and other subtleties. However, perhaps a cross-link to a separate article is ok.
4. There is a major factual mistake in Ecoleetage's account. The user thinks that Bronx speaks differently than Brooklyn. However, a good deal of scholarship by Prof William Labov and others that there is a single New York dialect, predominantly spoken by white New Yorkers. This is extensively discussed in the main New York Dialect article. I am surprised that User Ecoleetage did not read it, and I am surprised as a non-native speaker of English (from his User page), that he is so ready to make pronouncements about such matters. I would hesitate to do so about Spanish pronunciation. The fact that the User did make this mistake shows the need for the main article and the exemplifying list of notable speakers.
Bellagio99 ( talk) 14:04, 25 June 2008 (UTC)
Merge: Now that WP:AfD is over, we have the situation of either letting Notable Speakers stand by itself or be merged back into New York Dialect. I suggest the latter, as the list and the main text cross-reference each other. Now that the list is more pruned and more supported by documentation (actually, I think audio links would be more appropriate here as a learning tool), I suggest it be Merged back into the spot which it occupied a week ago. I'd do it myself, but I think it is WP:Civil to wait a few days for other opinions, and in any event, I am taking my New York Dialect (and accent) on the road for a week's holiday. Bellagio99 ( talk) 02:51, 2 July 2008 (UTC)
Anyone who had ever heard Bella Abzug, knew that she spoke exemplary NY dialect. That's why it would be great if audio/visual clips would be linked to this article. Cheers, Bellagio99 ( talk) 12:10, 2 July 2008 (UTC)
Mrblond,
About your edits today, Belle Barth would be a great exemplar of an earlier generation. There are recordings of her speaking and telling jokes -- I heard them when I was a kid. I will try and find them.
Judith Merril was a good friend, and more notably the most famous science-fiction editor of her generation (she died at 75 10 years ago). She also appeared as "The Undoctor" on Canadian (and perhaps) American showings of Dr Who. There is a documentary about her life, What If..." in the public domain. I will supply the reference.
Thanks for all your work and your well-deserved Barnstar.
PS: By coincidence, the Marx Brothers' A Night at the Opera played on Turner Movie Classics last nite.
Bellagio99 ( talk) 13:01, 15 July 2008 (UTC)
Are acting roles, in case of works of fiction (i.e., On the Waterfront, My Cousin Vinnie), appropriate for Notable speakers? The actor should be known for their line of work - not their impression of a New York accent. And besides, if it were but one part, is it "notable"? -- Soetermans | is listening | what he'd do now? 22:50, 15 July 2008 (UTC)
Yeah, that was me alright. IMPO, the way it was, it was rather poor. Unsourced, unreferenced and randomized. If you compare the list - how it was and how it is right now I think you'll agree with me that huge improvements have been made. Anway, back to discussion: I guess you're right! Acting roles are great examples for any accent or dialect. -- Soetermans | is listening | what he'd do now? 18:18, 17 July 2008 (UTC)
The record establishes her accent. The (deleted) book establishes her NY upbringing. I'll leave it to your discretion whether to revert. I can't help remembering the line that she and Sophie Tucker each used (and later by Bette Middler). "Shut your hole, honey; mine's making money." Bellagio99 ( talk) 02:06, 17 July 2008 (UTC)
I've merged this article back into a last section of New York dialect from whence it has come. The merge has been posted for comment for a week, and there were no negatives. This list and the NY dialect article fit well together, with the list providing concrete exemplification. The list is now shorter and much better documented. Bellagio99 ( talk) 20:52, 19 July 2008 (UTC)