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THE REAL

CALIFORNIANS

Despite what you see on SNL, there’s more to

talking like a legit Californian than freeway names

and “dude”—although don’t get us wrong, those are

essential. But California-speak is so much richer.

If you’re going to live in LA, for instance, you’re

going to hear Hollywood slang, even if you never

set foot on a studio lot. If you’ll be spending any

time in Silicon Valley, Silicon Beach, or the Mission,

you’ll want a basic knowledge of tech talk. And surf

speak is so pervasive that it’s influenced how peo-

ple talk nationwide.

Then, of course, there’s the popular slang that

has its roots in either Northern or Southern Cal-

ifornia, from hella and grippa to fresh and no

bueno. And then there are all the places and things

to know about! What’s the difference between the

Delta breeze and June gloom? Who plays at the

Stick or the Roaracle? Where are OB, PV, DP, and

SC? And, perhaps most importantly, how do you

pronounce Jamacha, Sepulveda, and San Rafael?

All this knowledge is found within this little

book. Please explore and enjoy. Yee!

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