Why do people say and write "anyhoo" or "anywho" instead of "anyhow?

Question

I notice this is prominent among Americans, but not Canadians or Brits.

Answer 1

I know tons of Canadians who use this bastardization It is a slang term that has developed in the upper mid-west and central Canada - possibly Norwegian in origin..

Answer 2

why do u worry so much

Answer 3

I'm not quite sure that it's a common thing that people assume is the correct way to speak. I believe it's just a fashionable and silly slang phrase that will die out eventually like most do.

I say it when I'm trying not to be too serious.