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[Orian Tabris]

Seriously?  That's just insane given how cool the accents down under are.  I cannot imagine anyone wanting to copy an American accent unless it was a southern one for the ladies, and even that's very regional.  North Carolina?  Dear Maker, no.  Georgia, oh hell yeah.

 

F**k no! You clearly cannot comprehend the awfulness that is the Australian accent! It's so bad, it's only ALMOST as bad as the standard American accent (that most non-Americans think of, when they think "American accent"). I hate it so much, I'd probably turn down even an incredibly attractive woman that had it.

 

You non-Australians just don't understand how bad it is. Although, to be fair, most Australians don't know how bad it is, etiher.

[Orian Tabris]

The "young" generation, try to talk like Americans... it's so irritating. Hell, I'm 24 and even people my age, through to 30's... talk like this. I don't have anything against Yanks.. don't get me wrong. I just have an issue with the fact that most people in Aus, quite frankly, diss Americans, then at the same time, imitate the culture.

 

Oh no... What month were you born in, Bigot?

[ravenesse]

 I just have an issue with the fact that most people in Aus, quite frankly, diss Americans, then at the same time, imitate the culture.

 

*Drinks*

This seems to be some kind of world wide issue.

What really bothers me is the change of language here. Job descriptions are 90% english now. Single 'new' words aren't translated anymore, just adopted. There are so many english words in a language... and the younger ones are always worse. No more german cursing. That's the saddest part about it... and that I do it, too

But, point is: Americans are dissed while everything they give us is worshipped.

[Orian Tabris]

You're just jealous. A lot of overseas people wet their breeches over this accent...

 

Seriously... I. Hate. The. Strong. Australian. Accent.

 

I fortunately have a very faint accent. Unfortunately, my voice is usually nasally/high-pitched.

[ravenesse]

*Strokes hair lovingly*

 

There, there... sleep tight, don't let the fennecs bite...

 

Wait. No toothbrush, got it?

Don't worry, I'm even too lazy to keep the toothbrush in place

[Orian Tabris]

This seems to be some kind of world wide issue.

What really bothers me is the change of language here. Job descriptions are 90% english now. Single 'new' words aren't translated anymore, just adopted. There are so many english words in a language... and the younger ones are always worse. No more german cursing. That's the saddest part about it... and that I do it, too

But, point is: Americans are dissed while everything they give us is worshipped.

 

I can't quite speak for the Germans, but the whole worship Americans thing is true. I would say that it's worst in Australia, since we're more affected by other countries in terms of culture and stuff, than any other... well, except for maybe New Zealand.

 

In Australia, we're a primarily English speaking country, yet soooo many of us use American English, unwittingly. I can understand non-English speakers to think that EVERY version of English is the same as it is in America, but those that do speak it, shouldn't.

[ravenesse]

Awww, Steve Irwin! Even I understood him. With subtitles

 

Well, people are people. I stick with my beloved 'I'm not a racist. I hate everyone' attitude. Makes you be surprised, when some people actually are not that stupid

 

And out of likes again. Is OOL aready slang-captured?

*keeps cuddling*

[Orian Tabris]

I'm a Capricorn if that's what you're getting at... and why?

 

It's just that, I'm 24 too. Had you been born in May, I'd be... I don't know... disappointed.

 

Why? I don't know. Something about my unique identity, or some crap.

 

Like you, my mind is almost literally crazy.

[Orian Tabris]

 

Damn, just broke that 15 minute record...  

 

I'm surprised she didn't know that stuff about the US ahead of time.

[Orian Tabris]

Really?

 

I was under the impression you were much older. You seem too mature to be 24.

 

We are both loonies... but on opposite sides of the spectrum, I believe. Like Yin and Yang.

 

Yes, but we both like wimminz. Not quite the opposite spectrum.

 

Also...

 

[ravenesse]

No, I mean OOL 'out of likes'. If it has no other meaning, we should use that and sound... supreme

 

I always try to have a good reason. But sometimes it's just down to 'I can't smell you'. Don't know if that's translatable, sorry.

[Orian Tabris]

You mean, say, Steve Irwin, for example?

Cause I agree with you there... that's just going overboard.

 

No, not really. More like... I don't know how familiar you are with "famous" people (in Australia), but more like Chaz Licciardello, but with less of an accent.

 

Spoiler

[Orian Tabris]

Ha!

 

Well... maybe we like opposite "types" of women.. which would then, make us opposite.

 

Actually, my type is pretty broad. Broad and... random. You couldn't identify my type, but maybe some super smart neuroscientist or something could.