Yinzer

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A yinzer is a stereotypical blue-collar Pittsburgh native, named for his or her heavy Pittsburgh English accent that features frequent use of the word yinz, or "you ones". While not a flattering description, yinzer is often a term of endearment and self-deprecation among Pittsburghers and those from the surrounding areas.

Perhaps the most notable fictional yinzer is "Stanley P. Kachowski", a character on the WDVE morning show voiced by Jim Krenn.

The yinzer stereotype often includes the following facets:

• European ethnic heritage, such as Irish-American, Italian-American, or Eastern European (particularly Polish)
• Heavy Pittsburgh accent
• Working-class employment, particularly in the steel industry
• Mullet haircut or gelled hair
• Women: big hair and overdone makeup
• Rabid support of the Pittsburgh Steelers via mass amounts of Steeler paraphernalia
• Diet: pierogies, kielbasa, cabbage, pizza
• Drink: Iron City Beer, I.C. Light, "pop"