the Prismatic Dragon
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heh-heh.. he said “g’day!”

Thursday, July 22, 2004

My job requires I sometimes talk with folks in other countries, some working for my company, others not.  We have a “partner” company in Sydney, Australia, so at least a few of those folks have, well, Australian accents.

I just got off of the phone with one of them.. He said “G’day, Niki!”, when I called.  Australians just seem so cheery when they say that.  😊

I also talk with Brits often during my work week.  Not so much anymore that I’m no longer on the graveyard shift, but still do on occassion.  The Brits often end their calls with “Cheers for that!”, or just “Cheers!”.  I’ve come to the conclusion that “Cheers” is probably another way to say “Thanks”... I think?

I like most other accents, in general.  Some can be annoying, but that often depends on the person with the accent and how that person uses it, the inflection of their voice, etc.

I think my most favorite accent, however, is Scottish.
We recently watched “Down With Love”, and Ewan’s own Scot accent leaked through on occassion (even though I’ve read he doesn’t feel comfortable acting while speaking with his own accent).

And now, on the new Stargate: Atlantis, there is a Scot-accented actor there, too. Whether his is genuine or not, I dunno, but real or not… I luvs it.

I don’t know what it is about that accent, but I love hearing it.

Except for Willie on the Simpsons.  His “Scot” accent just doesn’t go over well for me I suppose.

How about you?  What accents are just like music to your ears?


Posted by Niki on 07/22 at 11:20 PM
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