Demonyms: Why People from North Carolina Are Called Tar Heels. 'Healthy' Versus 'Healthful.' Sussies 3!

<p>Are people from Liverpool really called "Liverpudlians"? Where does the name "Tar Heel" come from? We have the answers to some of the most interesting questions about demonyms: the names for people from specific places. Also, has anyone ever criticized you for using the word "healthy" instead of "healthful"? We explain why that happens. And finally, we've solved the mystery of "sussies."</p><p><strong>Transcript:  </strong>https://grammar-girl.simplecast.com/episodes/demonyms-why-people-from-north-carolina-are-called-tar-heels-healthy-versus-healthful-sussies-3</p><p>| <a href="https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe">Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates</a>.</p><p>| <a href="https://j.mp/3oooKmK">Watch my LinkedIn Learning writing course.</a></p><p>| <a href="https://www.thegamecrafter.com/games/grammar-girl-s-peeve-wars">Peeve Wars card game</a>. </p><p>| <a href="https://bit.ly/GrammarPopBooks">Grammar Girl books</a>. </p><p>| <a href="https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/nutrition-diva">Nutrition Diva podcast</a>.</p><p>| HOST: Mignon Fogarty</p><p>| VOICEMAIL: 833-214-GIRL (833-214-4475)</p><p>| Grammar Girl is part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network.</p><p>| Theme music by Catherine Rannus at <a href="http://beautifulmusic.co.uk/">beautifulmusic.co.uk</a>.</p><p>| <strong>Sources for the Demonyms Segment by Susan K. Herman:</strong></p><p>| Academic Dictionaries and Encyclopedias: <a href="https://en-academic.com/dic.nsf/enwiki/168427">https://en-academic.com/dic.nsf/enwiki/168427</a></p><p>| CIA World Factbook/Country Profiles/Explore all Countries: <a href="https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/">https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/</a></p><p>| East Liverpool, Ohio Mayor’s Office: <a href="https://eastliverpool.com/city-department/mayors-office/">https://eastliverpool.com/city-department/mayors-office/</a></p><p>| Everything2/Demonyms of the United States: <a href="https://everything2.com/title/Demonyms+of+the+United+States">https://everything2.com/title/Dem