Word: accents
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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Finn's invited guests for the 6 p.m. table include North House residents Laureen A. Mulkern '87, Dickie M. McEvoy '86-'87, and Allen H. Bourbeau '87-'88, possessor of what Finn calls "a prototypical Boston accent...
Finn said that Jeffrey S. Hull '86, another invitee, declined to appear at the table because he simply isn't ready to come to grips with his accent...
...table's founder added that he sees its purpose as twofold. "A lot of people are afraid of the Boston accent. I'd like to expose more people to the phenomenon, as well as teach people how to aquire an accent--that is, if they want one," he said...
Finn also sees an educational purpose to the evening. "We'll discuss famous people who had Boston accents, like John Kennedy." The group also plans to explore the variations and nuances of the accent, examining the popular Falmouth, North Reading, and Brookline strains...
Despite the advanced level of some of the participants, Finn stressed that all levels of experience in Boston accent are welcome. In closing he added, "It'll be a wicked good time...