It's actually quite annoying for me, especially since they came out with a cup that explained the pronunciation.
Other pet peeves:
I want to "aks/axe" you a question. Seriously. Open your mouth and speak clearly!
Other random cultural things I've heard from living in Richmond, Virginia:
"I need to go put something in the freezerator." O_o
"We'll go out for dinner after he's been funeralized." O_O
Seriously. Maybe, if you checked on the freezerator, you wouldn't need to be funeralized.
Oh, and for the record, Kanye West is an idiot. The man should never been given the chance to open his mouth. Ever.