It’s Illinoy. Not Illinoise.
If there’s one thing I just completely do not understand, it’s why people insist on mispronouncing the word Illinois. I know there’s an S on the end. I know. I also eat a lot of RasP-erries and see my P-sychiatrist weekly. Just so we’re all clear on this, some words have letters that aren’t pronounced. This would usually be referred to as a “silent letter.”
The only reason I bring this up is because I just heard it happen on national television, said by someone who’s entire career is based on making fun of other people. Oh yeah? Well you can’t even pronounce the name of a state correctly. Yes, Chelsea Handler, Host of Chelsea Lately and author of Are You There, Vodka? It’s Me, Chelsea, I’m talking to YOU. If you’re going to spend 5 minutes ragging on our ex-governor, you can at least show the state a little respect and not pronounce it like a 5-year-old.
For all of you who have the IllinoiS syndrome, I’m sorry. But being a native, I can’t help but be annoyed. I’ll try my best to show the same respects next time I go to Arkansauce.
About me
I'm 22 years old and I'm an aspiring writer. Some of my favorite reading materials include Cosmopolitan, Venus Magazine, and anything Brett Easton Ellis.If I don't make it as a writer, that's okay. My fall back plan is to become Britney's manager and bff.
I like food. A lot. Especially burritos. My favorite thing to do with food is photograph it...after eating it of course.
Some of my favorite past times include reading, playing soccer, hanging out with Boomer (my cat), indulging in enough pop corn to make me sick while watching any season of Futurama, and dominating at Mario Kart 64.
I write short stories, fiction and non fiction, and some articles too.
