Arts & Entertainment

Comedy Central Gives Props to Pennsylvania

A new sketch, "Pawnsylvania," pokes fun at Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.

Suddenly, people can’t get enough of the Philly accent.

The New York Times last week called the Philadelphia accent β€œarguably the most distinctive, and least imitable, accent in North America,” while also lamenting its slow demise.

Now, the Comedy Central β€œKroll Show” has done a sketch, β€œPawnsylvania,” poking fun at both Philadelphia and Pittsburgh accents and lifestyles.Β 

Find out what's happening in Hellertown-Lower Sauconfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Do you think the Philly accent is disappearing? Do the accents on β€œPawnsylvania” sound right to you?

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

More from Hellertown-Lower Saucon