Does Wisconsin Have Time Machines?
Reading Time: 1 minute TL;DR Summary: Discover the unique Wisconsin lingo with "Tyme" machines and "bubblers" that have been part of the local culture since the 1980s. Uncover the origins and meanings behind these familiar terms that add a touch of Wisconsin charm to everyday life. Explore more about these quirky linguistic traditions below.
Yes. We’ve had them since the 1980s.
The name “Tyme” was the brand of out ATMs (automated teller machines), so many people in Wisconsin still call an ATM a Tyme machine. The full brand name is: “tyme is money” and TYME means “take your money everywhere” – so yeah, Tyme machines.
We also have “bubblers” in some parts of the state (drinking fountains).
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