You have competition for the worst attempt at a Brit accent!
Scarlett Johannson (yes, I would) sounds as british as a Yankee Kangaroo in The Prestige
Don't get me wrong, some actors aren't exactly phonetically versatile (Sean Connery, Michael Caine)
But Johnny Depp and Renee Zellweger have both managed convincing London accents, and the Spinal Tap boys (especially Harry Shearer who's managed to sound like a hippy brit and now become Ned Flanders/Mr Burns/Apoo etc.) had me convinced they were English.
Brian Cox, Catherine Zeta Jones and Bob Hoskins have done OK the other way (I've spoken to yanquis who thought they were really American actors)
So come on Scarlett. Make a fUckin' effort!
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"I started out with nothin' and I still got most of it left" - Seasick Steve
She can say whatever she wants however she likes in whatever accent pleases her, just as long as she is takin' it off.
I thought The Prestige was excellent, but I don't remember a single line that SJ said.
Excellent thread, since I've often wondered how Brits judge American actors' attempts at an accent. I've always been impressed with Johnny Depp, and I suspected that Zellweger did a decent job, but I'm hopelessly biased. Good call on Hoskins, btw, I was floored to find out he wasn't born in the States.
Hank Azaria does Apu and comic book guy and such. Harry Shearer does Lenny and Smithers. Though I suppose the Blue Raja from "Mystery Men" may have been a nice English-esque thing.
For the longest time I thought Minnie Driver was American.
I've had several different views on this, but currently applaud Kevin Costner on not even bothering attempt any kind of accent in Robin Hood.
I've had several different views on this, but currently applaud Kevin Costner on not even bothering attempt any kind of accent in Robin Hood.
publiusvarus wrote:
we all know liberals are well adjusted american citizens who only want what's best for society. While conservatives are evil money grubbing scum who only want to sh*t on the little man and rob the world of its resources.
Debalic wrote:
For the longest time I thought Minnie Driver was American.
I've heard rumors of whole movie roles being dubbed because one actor or another just couldn't handle the accent. Must be pretty frustrating for a director to have an unusually incompetent actor thrust upon him/her.
Isn't that what acting IS? Playing a role outside of one's own experience, including accents, attitudes and idiosyncracies?
Silly question re: Hollywood, I suppose. The main requirement there seems to be having the current designation "hot property", or some such.
Isn't that what acting IS? Playing a role outside of one's own experience, including accents, attitudes and idiosyncracies?
Silly question re: Hollywood, I suppose. The main requirement there seems to be having the current designation "hot property", or some such.
In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act.
I just know I sound more and more like a redneck everyday that I live around the people I do. I hear it and can do nothing about it.
Kelvyquayo the Irrelevant wrote:
I just know I sound more and more like a redneck everyday that I live around the people I do. I hear it and can do nothing about it.
I don't want to sound like Ditka....
Atomicflea wrote:
Kelvyquayo the Irrelevant wrote:
I just know I sound more and more like a redneck everyday that I live around the people I do. I hear it and can do nothing about it.
I don't want to sound like Eric Cartman....
Fixed.
That would be so funny! You have to come on voice chat some time!
Atomicflea wrote:
Kelvyquayo the Irrelevant wrote:
I just know I sound more and more like a redneck everyday that I live around the people I do. I hear it and can do nothing about it.
I don't want to sound like Ditka....
waht's really funny is that people who read that are going to pronounce those in different ways and it will STILL make sense hehehe
Kelvyquayo the Irrelevant wrote:
waht's really funny is that people who read that are going to pronounce those in different ways and it will STILL make sense hehehe
Atomicflea wrote:
Kelvyquayo the Irrelevant wrote:
waht's really funny is that people who read that are going to pronounce those in different ways and it will STILL make sense hehehe
I'd have expected him to sound more gringo.You guys need to hear DF trying to say "Water" in England 
Seriously, that word seems to be the litmus test of our transatlantic babel issues.
In Oklahoma I was understood all the time except when I asked for water.
Nobby: Water please?
Waitress: ?
Nobby: Water please?
Waitress: The fUck j00 say?
Nobby: Water?
Waitress: ?
Nobby: Waader?
Waitress: Why didn' j00 say in de furs playees?
DF: He did ask for Wawt-tah!
Nobby:
Seriously, that word seems to be the litmus test of our transatlantic babel issues.
In Oklahoma I was understood all the time except when I asked for water.
Nobby: Water please?
Waitress: ?
Nobby: Water please?
Waitress: The fUck j00 say?
Nobby: Water?
Waitress: ?
Nobby: Waader?
Waitress: Why didn' j00 say in de furs playees?
DF: He did ask for Wawt-tah!
Nobby:
"I started out with nothin' and I still got most of it left" - Seasick Steve
King Nobby wrote:
You guys need to hear DF trying to say "Water" in England
Seriously, that word seems to be the litmus test of our transatlantic babel issues.
In Oklahoma I was understood all the time except when I asked for water.
Nobby: Water please?
Waitress: ?
Nobby: Water please?
Waitress: The fUck j00 say?
Nobby: Water?
Waitress: ?
Nobby: Waader?
Waitress: Why didn' j00 say in de furs playees?
DF: He did ask for Wawt-tah!
Nobby:
Seriously, that word seems to be the litmus test of our transatlantic babel issues.
In Oklahoma I was understood all the time except when I asked for water.
Nobby: Water please?
Waitress: ?
Nobby: Water please?
Waitress: The fUck j00 say?
Nobby: Water?
Waitress: ?
Nobby: Waader?
Waitress: Why didn' j00 say in de furs playees?
DF: He did ask for Wawt-tah!
Nobby:
I was on the phone with my friend the other day and when I said "Joph's Mom" she let out a squeal of laughter. Apparently I pronounced it "Mam".
That would be the Northern Illinois Mahm of which you speak, I believe. As opposed to "yes Maym"
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Smasharoo wrote:
That would be the Northern Illinois Mahm of which you speak, I believe. As opposed to "yes Maym"
Thank God I haven't degenerated into "Pahp" territory--yet.
Atomicflea wrote:
Smasharoo wrote:
That would be the Northern Illinois Mahm of which you speak, I believe. As opposed to "yes Maym"
Thank God I haven't degenerated into "Pahp" territory--yet.
On the bright side, you'll have many, many fewer vowels to keep up with.
In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inland_Northern_American_English
Haha.
They should really have a recording of Joph talking for 5 minutes there.
Haha.
They should really have a recording of Joph talking for 5 minutes there.
Disclaimer:
To make a long story short, I don't take any responsibility for anything I post here. It's not news, it's not truth, it's not serious. It's parody. It's satire. It's bitter. It's angsty. Your mother's a *****. You like to jack off dogs. That's right, you heard me. You like to grab that dog by the bone and rub it like a ski pole. Your dad? Gay. Your priest? Straight. **** off and let me post. It's not true, it's all in good fun. Now go away.
To make a long story short, I don't take any responsibility for anything I post here. It's not news, it's not truth, it's not serious. It's parody. It's satire. It's bitter. It's angsty. Your mother's a *****. You like to jack off dogs. That's right, you heard me. You like to grab that dog by the bone and rub it like a ski pole. Your dad? Gay. Your priest? Straight. **** off and let me post. It's not true, it's all in good fun. Now go away.
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