Poor ignorant Yankee. You have just not studied deeply enough into the multilayered complexities of that great language, Southahn. I will try to help, though it has taken me many years of intense work to earn my SoL.D.and I hardly think you can comprehend the nuances in one lesson.
It's a little known fact that there are different forms of the Rebel Yell and a very definite etiquette governing the correct employment of each. The more formal ululation, which gained prominence during that terrible War of Northern Aggression, was indeed, a trill-like falsetto. Some believe that it may have had its origins in the American Indian War Cry or "yi-yi-yi-yi-yi-yi", which you may know in its evolved, somewhat prostituted, musical form of Yippee-O-Ki-Yay, Git along, Little Dogies.
This form is only used in the most extreme emotional situations, and is a very difficult vocalise requiring years of training. THe more common Yee- HAWWWW, can be achieved by almost anyone, even non-Southanahs. It denotes a happier, lighter tone, more suitable to a sporting event. Although all of these Yells were originally restricted to the male of the species, since the 60s, some brave women have broken down the barriers and achieved success in the field of Rebel Yelling. MOdestly I admit to being one of the best.
Tonight I will be switching to the advanced yi-yi-yi-yi-yi.
BUt I wouldn't recommend it anyone who hasn't undergone the rigorous diaphragmatic training necessary to sustain the effort without damage to lungs and abdominals. |
