In 1933, it could be that the New Hampshire legislature was hoping to encourage tourism into New Hampshire. By proclaiming "Winnipesaukee" to be the recognized pronounciation, the state legislature was removing a perjorative pronounciation. Many state legislators could have thought the name Winnipisseogee needed to have the 'piss' cleaned away and replaced with a more respectable name.
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Said one state rep from Londonderry:
" Replacing that Winnipisseogee name is just a solution that's look'n for a problem, and don't you tell me otherwise!"
Fortunately, more reasoned minds prevailed. Some things just never change.
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... down and out, liv'n that Walmart side of the lake!
Last edited by fatlazyless; 04-17-2014 at 03:16 AM.
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