New York City and "oil" is pronounced "erl"; this leads to the caricature of New Yorkers saying things like "Joizey" (Jersey), "Toidy-Toid Street" (33rd St.) and "terlet" (toilet). The character Archie Bunker from the 1970s sitcom "All in the Family" (played by Carroll O'Connor) was an example of having used this pattern of speech. The classic version of the New York City dialect is generally centered on middle and working-class New Yorkers. The influx of non-European immigrants in recent decades has led to changes in this distinctive dialect, and the traditional form of this speech pattern is no longer as prevalent among general
Archie Alemania Archie Alemania Archie Alemania (born 6 March 1978) is a Filipino actor, host, comedian, and dancer. Alemania has appeared in several television commercials such as Chippy, San Miguel, Globe and Pop Cola. He is a talent of ABS-CBN and a member of Big Brother's Dance Group, Big Men Dance Group, and the Big Men Singers. At present, Archie is into sitcom, honing his talents as an actor. Alemania has also been a host from 2004-2007 for Studio 23's weekly info-tainment show and gag show "Wazzup Wazzup" with fellow hosts Toni Gonzaga and Vhong Navarro Alemania moved to GMA Network on