Egluntyne Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 I am always fascinated by the varied accents whenever there is an Omlet meet. Even though I know that we are all from different parts of the country, the accents always come as a very pleasant and intriguing surprise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 I HATE my Essex accent and want to get shot of it! Can;t afford the Elocution lessons at the moment but I will one day. Ironically My Dad used to threaten me with them if I didn't start "talking properly" - shame he never followed through! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A chickychickychick-ENN!! Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Oh no Pengy! I love Estuary/Essex/Cockney accents. I grew up a cockney but sort of lost my accent at uni which I berate myself for. It comes out when I'm very cross or hanging around uber-s"Ooops, word censored!"s, but I can't get it back for love nor money otherwise. It sounds fake in other situations. I love Essex/Cockney accents because for me, growing up on a cockney market, it denotes go-get, quick wit, sharp minds, warmth and humour - the characteristics of the traders with their big wide East End accents. It really annoys me that the accent is seen as 'common'. I think this is mainly because of class attitudes - that it's a working class accent, and therefore ridicule from the middle classes 'keeps the commoners in their place'. They'd not dare say the same about a Manc. Most of the cockneys I know and knew are and were entrepreneurs with a hardcore work ethic, running their own successful businesses. The accent for me is part and parcel of that and it's not to be messed with by s"Ooops, word censored!"bery, innit my gel?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
