How I Outsmarted a Fake Book Club—And What I Discovered Will Shock You
Now, you should know that I’m a classic film buff. I’ve watched The Untouchables, The Sting, Mobsters, Little Ceasar, and all the old gangster movies, many of which were set in Chicago. While I don’t expect everyone from Chicago to talk like Edward G. Robinson, still, my affection for classic movies did give me exposure to that unique regional accent.
And I happen to have a college friend in Lagos, Nigeria. We Zoom often, and get together when he visits, so I recognize those speech mannerisms as well. The individuals whose voices I heard on the Zoom didn’t seem to be speaking from Chicago. They all sounded like my friend in Nigeria. And while they could see me on video, I was given only tiny photos of four pale faces, ostensibly members of the Chicago LGBTQ Book Club. There was my BFF “Shawn,” and Debbie, and Michael, and David.
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