An Old Definition of Apple Pie and a Yankee
To foreigners, a Yankee is an American.
To someone living in the U.S,.a Yankee is a New Englander
To a New Englander, a Yankee is one that lives in Vermont
To one that moved to Vermont, a Yankee is one that eats Apple Pie
To a native Vermonter, a Yankee is one that eats Apple Pie with Maple Syrup.
Notable Definitions:
During the Civil War, Northerners were called Yankees
During WW2 the Brits called Americans Yanks.
An Old Definition of Apple Pie and a Yankee
To foreigners, a Yankee is an American.
To someone living in the U.S,.a Yankee is a New Englander
To a New Englander, a Yankee is one that lives in Vermont
To one that moved to Vermont, a Yankee is one that eats Apple Pie
To a native Vermonter, a Yankee is one that eats Apple Pie with Maple Syrup.
Notable Definitions:
During the Civil War, Northerners were called Yankees
During WW2 the Brits called Americans Yanks.