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Jessie
why do americans say "mississippi" when they are counting numbers?
like 1mississippi 2mississippi 3mississippi etc..
2012년 7월 14일 오전 8:49
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They are counting seconds to time something. It is thought it takes about one second to say 'one Mississippi'. Simply saying the number is to fast.
2012년 7월 14일
Yes, it's about timing. Other variations include "1thousand1, 2thousand2, 3thousand3..." (this was in a driving safety manual) or my Aussie favourite, "one-kangaroo, two-kangaroo, three-kangaroo..." :)
2012년 7월 14일
funny , cultural question ...I'm wondering it too...!!! :)
2012년 7월 14일
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