俚语表演I am from Missouri.ppt

I am from Missouri. Altria 1307002 Cheryl 1307013 Gillian 1307014 Angel 1307028 The History This most widely recognized nickname for Missouri was in use in the late 1890s. Its not known exactly where or how this nickname originated.There two stories about this slang. The most popular story regarding this nickname revolves around remarks made by United States Congressman Willard Duncan Vandiver . Mr. Vandiver, a scholar, writer and lecturer with a passing resemblance to Mark Twain, was speaking to Philadelphias Five OClock Club. Questioning the accuracy of an earlier speakers remarks he concluded I come from a state that raises corn and cotton and cockleburs and Democrats, and frothy eloquence neither convinces nor satisfies me. I am from Missouri. You have got to show me. Another story is that the nickname originated as a derogatory reference to Missouri miners working in Leadville, Colorado. During the Colorado miners strike, men from Joplin, Missouri were brought in to work the mines. It is said that the Missouri workers, unfamiliar with Colorado mining methods, required frequent instructions from the pit bosses. That man is from Missouri. Youll have to show him. Usages Sometimes “I need to be shown”or “You have got to show me” is added to the end of this sentence . It means that people are very stubborn in Missouri State , do not trust others, people must prove it (prove it to me), so Missouri is also known as The Show Me State. Later, when foreigners do not easily trust others,they use this sentence. (sometimes just half jokingly) Examples He is not easily convinced because he is from Missouri. As Mr. Smith is a tough guy; he must be from Missouri. We are all from Missouri; we need to be shown. Dont try to fool me; I am from Missouri.(You have got to show me.) SHOW TIME Altria：Hi~Cheryl,It’s a fine day. I just came back from professor Ma’s office,he said that he would like to talk with you. Cheryl：Professor Ma?My tutor?