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[besleybean]

It's called acting. 

[sittything]

It's called acting. 

 

I'm still amazed by it cause I certainly can't do it.  My British accent just comes out like a deranged Mary Poppins... lol

[SherlockedCAMPer]

My sister was asked if she was from a particular part of England several years back when a Brit came into the gas station she worked at 10 min from our parents' house as she slipped into the British accent without trying. Certain words she always pronounces like a Brit.

[sittything]

I recently used some expression, and it wasn't in how I said it, but just the expression itself.  And our friend looked at me and was "Uh, where did you grow up again?"  And it's b/c I guess it's an often used British expression or something per what our friend said.  And I was like, "Well, I watch A LOT of BBC." 

[SherlockedCAMPer]

I recently used some expression, and it wasn't in how I said it, but just the expression itself. And our friend looked at me and was "Uh, where did you grow up again?" And it's b/c I guess it's an often used British expression or something per what our friend said. And I was like, "Well, I watch A LOT of BBC."

My sister has been obsessed with the UK longer than I've been alive. I think it dates back to a certain Brit named Davy who sang in a band called the Monkees that she saw for the first time at the age of 3. Thanks to Sherlock (& related interviews) & my sister, I've picked up on some expressions and the occasional accent but one is more likely to accuse me of being from the southern US even though I was born, raised, & live in the upper Midwest with a strong Norwegian undertone to my speech.

[sittything]

 

I recently used some expression, and it wasn't in how I said it, but just the expression itself. And our friend looked at me and was "Uh, where did you grow up again?" And it's b/c I guess it's an often used British expression or something per what our friend said. And I was like, "Well, I watch A LOT of BBC."

My sister has been obsessed with the UK longer than I've been alive. I think it dates back to a certain Brit named Davy who sang in a band called the Monkees that she saw for the first time at the age of 3. Thanks to Sherlock (& related interviews) & my sister, I've picked up on some expressions and the occasional accent but one is more likely to accuse me of being from the southern US even though I was born, raised, & live in the upper Midwest with a strong Norwegian undertone to my speech.

 

 

That's interesting.  The south?!  I'm from Ohio originally, and my H (from Eastern PA) says I have things that I say that sound southern/country/whatever.  Like in words like measure, treasure, pleasure I apparently emphasize the "a" more than the "e" sound so it comes out more like "tray-sure" than "treh-sure."   What do you say that sounds southern?

 

I really wish I could remember what the expression was that I used.  It wasn't anything super obviously like "Bloody hell" or saying I'd like to go for some chips or anything.  I think it had something to do with getting ready or being ready to go somewhere shortly... along those lines... but I dunno.  But I know it's not something that strikes me as obviously British, clearly.

[SherlockedCAMPer]

I pick up on the southern drawl as if I was raised down there (been doing that since Dec 1999 when I was overseas hosted by a couple from Texas) and I use y'all especially on social media.

[joanneta1]

How lovely SherlockedCamper! A real Texas drawl is a pleasure to listen to, and my favourite spy is Matt Helm, a character created by Donald Hamilton, who comes from Santa Fe, like our invaluable sfmpco, but whose antecedents are Norwegian, (his second name is Eric), and the novels are absolutely hilarious, especially when he goes up against his Russian counterpart, Vadya, who reminds me so much of the fake Mrs Watson that I start wondering if they lifted bits and pieces from that character, as well. Sorry for not being able to provide a link to the AoO story, read it, but did not bookmark it. Is there a face palm emotion at hand?

[SherlockedCAMPer]

Yes there is a face palm I think it's : facepalm : (without spaces) to get :facepalm: (I'm on my phone or I'd know for sure).

[Carol the Dabbler]

Yup, and there's also colon-picard-colon for

 

[Arcadia]

I'm from California originally, live in the South, vacation in New England. People in the North think I have a southern accent, people in the South know I don't but are not sure what I have. I've had people ask me what country I'm from originally. I always tell them California.

[Inge l-w]

All things being equal, California was always a different country, even in early 17th century maps, so you are absolutely right!

[sfmpco]

We are indeed a different "country" here in California.  Quite lovely, actually.

[SherlockedCAMPer]

I know someone from California who lives in Nashville.  My southern drawl issue was reconfirmed with her a few years back.  Last year was when I found out she wasn't from the south.  SoCal is not the same as the south.  And I only need to be around her for 5 minutes to lose my upper Midwest/Norwegian blend.

[Arcadia]

Yes, I find I tend to shed any "southernisms" when I get around non-southerners for long.

[sittything]

This is not fair b/c I can't get rid of any of my Ohio-isms, no matter how long I live on the east coast, other than I now say soda instead of pop.  lol   I am apparently a creature of habit.

[sfmpco]

Californians don't have accents - unless they originate from somewhere else!  Same is true of Arizona... well, basically anything north and west of Oklahoma and Texas.  

[sfmpco]

Where to find a theater showing HAMLET on Oct. 15.

 

https://twitter.com/Anythingbatch/status/582661726711209984

 

http://www.fathomevents.com/event/nt-live-hamlet-2015

[J.P.]

Not really news, but I stumbled upon THIS. Nice and funny pics.

[Inge l-w]

Seriously, J.P., you need to go to that flipping convention, vent like a normal human being and return to the forum and hopefully to the ACD stories with a refreshed point of view, not to mention humdrum day job. Do take care, in the interim!

Sherlock has his skull friend already, who needs a barmy Danish prince holding up another one and going "Alas, poor Yorick, I knew him well..." even in that lovely baritone voice?

[J.P.]

You mean I spend too much time browsing for stupid themes?
Well I have two days off and yesterday I came back from a very frustrating shopping trip, totally  - and just needed a little fun. 

Plus this page I linked gives a hint where Sherlock's Sock Index might come from. ;)

[Carol the Dabbler]

We are indeed a different "country" here in California.  Quite lovely, actually.

California is a different planet! And yes, it's lovely. 

 

This is not fair b/c I can't get rid of any of my Ohio-isms, no matter how long I live on the east coast, other than I now say soda instead of pop.  lol   I am apparently a creature of habit.

Try living in Boston, where they say "tonic." 

 

Californians don't have accents - unless they originate from somewhere else!  Same is true of Arizona... well, basically anything north and west of Oklahoma and Texas.

Admittedly, folks from the Southwest don't have a Southern accent. But everybody has an accent, and y'all clearly do have an American accent, with certain sub-regional variations such as the infamous "Valley accent."

[Inge l-w]

You mean I spend too much time browsing for stupid themes?

Well I have two days off and yesterday I came back from a very frustrating shopping trip, totally - and just needed a little fun.

Plus this page I linked gives a hint where Sherlock's Sock Index might come from. ;)

Dear J.P. , I find the choice of your themes whimsical, not stupid!

If you remember the commentary for Scandal, BC admits that one of the reasons blokes get socks as Christmas presents is because they can't be bothered to get some for themselves, so he does not seem very bothered about the issue. Maybe the polka dot ones were a gift from someone close, so they are evocative of other memories.

[sfmpco]

Wanda, Timothy and Sophie are all at the Letters Live event tonight to hear Ben read.  Rumor has it that Sophie's family is there too.

[besleybean]

Nice for them all.