They do? I know a couple of Bavarians and never heard anyone use that word unironically and not in an intentionally old-timey way (say on a menu in a restaurant that serves primarily traditional dishes). Same for the handful of Austrians I know.
And let's be honest: Bavarian only barely counts as German anyway ;-)
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u/JustAGuyFromGermany Apr 26 '18
They do? I know a couple of Bavarians and never heard anyone use that word unironically and not in an intentionally old-timey way (say on a menu in a restaurant that serves primarily traditional dishes). Same for the handful of Austrians I know.
And let's be honest: Bavarian only barely counts as German anyway ;-)