Thanks for the ping.
I still marvel at the whole concept of the Stanley Cup in North Cackalacky.
I marvel with you!
Psst, Wolfpat: I had to look up "Cackalacky".
Cacalacy (or Cackalacka, Cackalack) is a slang or nickname form of Carolina, used in reference to North Carolina or South Carolina (e.g. North Cackalacky, South Cackalack), found in the Southern United States. Commonly used by long-haul truckers, military, rappers and tourists, this nickname is considered derogatory by some natives.
Cackalackie derives from cack·le Pronunciation: 'ka-k&l Function: intransitive verb Inflected Form(s): cack·led; cack·ling /-k(&-)li[ng]/ Etymology: Middle English cakelen, of imitative origin 1 : to make the sharp broken noise or cry characteristic of a hen especially after laying 2 : to laugh especially in a harsh or sharp manner 3 : CHATTER
Cackalackie developed as a nickname because natives of the region tend to be very talkative and engage in idle talk for long periods of time. It is seen as derogatory because the base term cackle has negative connotations.***
John Edwards is a Cackalackie.