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KYsheeplover06 Posted 21 years ago
Culture

Southern Accent

0 Has anyone else ever noticed that if someone speaks with a Southern American accent, people automatically think they're not as intelligent as they'd normally think. I know it's true in some places, because I speak with a thick southern accent, and it's almost as if some people look down on you in a sense. I just think this is an interesting point and that it would be neat to discuss. Can't wait to hear from you! 02br
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00-Sarah[bah] 0-
  

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0Sarah, I think you're absolutely right - it's a stupid, baseless prejudice but I must admit it's one that I am subject to myself. I'm sorry! " from one of the Easterners) 010id9

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  • 0Sarah, I think you're absolutely right - it's a stupid, baseless prejudice but I must admit it's one that I am subject to myself.
  • I'm sorry!
  • " from one of the Easterners) 010id9
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0Sarah, I think you're absolutely right - it's a stupid, baseless prejudice but I must admit it's one that I am subject to myself. I'm sorry! 05002br
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00(I'm from Colorado, and once at Harvard I greeted a group of other students with "Howdy," which brought the response "I didn't know educated people ever used that expression!" from one of the Easterners) 010id9
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0 I know what you mean. 02br
00I speak with a very thick Cajun accent because I am from Southeastern Louisiana. Most people think of me as a dumb and ignorant person due to that accent. 0-
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0 I totally agree with you, khoff and kamirah. 02br
00For instance, I have some really good friends (who're not from around here) who tell me, "you have the weirdest accent." I know they don't really mean anything by it, but it still makes you think on the point. 02br
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0 Yes, I think this is a common prejudice as well. I have a friend from Kentucky, and he has to put up with a lot of teasing for his accent (okay, okay... from me included). I don't personally know of anyone who would seriously judge someone simply from accent, but the South and Southerners occupy an interesting place in the American psyche. Take a step back and you will realize that the Sout
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Hi Sarah, hi dear all!

I've never heard of that, to tell the truth.
Although I'm ignorant of your theme, I'd like to ask:

Do you know Holly Hunter?
Southern accent is prominent in her pronunciation??

I ask you because I like her so much!
Just out of curiosity. Thanks!
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Viognier, I've heard of Holly Hunter, but I'm not sure who she is Emotion: smile

-Sara
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I know Holly Hunter! She's a noted actress. I believe she won a Oscar for her role in The Piano, and recently she was the voice of Mrs. Incredible in The Incredibles. She is originally from Georgia, and she does have a southern accent, although I think it has been somewhat marred by many years away from the South and a minor lisp.
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Understandably, then, I didn't know who she was. I've seen so few movies it's not even funny.

-Sarah
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Hi dear all!

Although nobody asked me, I'd like to answer the question:

Who is your most favorite actress??

HOLLY HUNTER!

Yes, The Piano was class, wasn't it, YoungCalifornian.
She played a mute Aida, so I couldn't get the character of southern accent at all, though. Pity!
She is, seems, a little bit, weird. I like it.
Thank you for your comment,
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