Related fun fact: the North Atlantic lobster is most common known as the "Boston lobster" to CN consumers, which for decades has been a huge point of frustration for Canadian exporters. They're the exact same crustacean. Only difference is the nationality of the lobsterman.
But one thing Maine lobstermen have that Canadians don't is the amazing Downeast accent.
If you've never heard a Downeast accent from central/coastal Maine, this will a surprise for you. Most people think it sounds like it comes from somewhere in the UK:
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If you've never heard a Downeast accent from central/coastal Maine, this will a surprise for you. Most people think it sounds like it comes from somewhere in the UK:
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Here's an even better one. My god that's a thick Downeast accent.
This accent is disappearing now, but my mother grew up around it and can turn it on and off as she pleases.
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This accent is disappearing now, but my mother grew up around it and can turn it on and off as she pleases.
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The Canadian chamber of commerce in China has a dedicated slide in their presentations about how Canadian lobsters are the same as Boston lobsters which is pretty funny to me.
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