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Getting Down in Louisiana
October 4, 2008 8:51 am
(@grantbarrett)
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Do you want to get down? Ask that in parts of Louisiana, and people know you're not inquiring whether they care to dance, you're asking if they want to get out of a car. A former Louisianan who grew up using the expression that way wonders if it's French-inspired. The hosts proceed to use the phrase "get down" so much they end up with a dreadful K.C. and the Sunshine Band earworm. This is part of a complete episode.
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