Once more, I feel inclined to remind the world that I love accents of all kinds.
I’ve compiled a list of my top ten favorite people with British/Scottish/etc. accents. They are (in no particular order):
1. Craig Ferguson.
Craig Ferguson is a comedian and host of The Late Late Show on CBS. He was born in Glasgow, Scotland and has lived in the US for 12 years. I think he’s hilarious.
Craig Ferguson is a comedian and host of The Late Late Show on CBS. He was born in Glasgow, Scotland and has lived in the US for 12 years. I think he’s hilarious.
2. The Proclaimers
I’ve mentioned them before, I believe. They’re a Scottish duo from the 80s.
I’ve mentioned them before, I believe. They’re a Scottish duo from the 80s.
3. Queen Elizabeth II
The Queen of England, of course. I think that she’s great. She’s the Queen, and what’s better than that?!
The Queen of England, of course. I think that she’s great. She’s the Queen, and what’s better than that?!
4. Tony Blair
Another very cool Englishman...the Prime Minister of England.
Another very cool Englishman...the Prime Minister of England.
5. J.K. Rowling
The author of the Harry Potter series. She’s from Scotland and has written 6 books about Harry Potter, with a seventh on the way. And let’s face it - the books are the best.
The author of the Harry Potter series. She’s from Scotland and has written 6 books about Harry Potter, with a seventh on the way. And let’s face it - the books are the best.
6. Franz Ferdinand
The band...not the guy they got their name from. They sing stuff that never fails to cheer you up or make you generally cheery. They’re Scottish, once again.
The band...not the guy they got their name from. They sing stuff that never fails to cheer you up or make you generally cheery. They’re Scottish, once again.
7. The Beatles
Felt that they needed to be included...for Sarah...
Felt that they needed to be included...for Sarah...
8. Audrey Hepburn
She plays Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady, my favorite movie EVER. She actually even sang most of the songs in the movie, except for "Without You" as it was madly out of her vocal range and likewise dubbed.
She plays Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady, my favorite movie EVER. She actually even sang most of the songs in the movie, except for "Without You" as it was madly out of her vocal range and likewise dubbed.
9. Rex Harrison
Also in My Fair Lady, as my favorite fictional character, Henry Higgins. Henry Higgins is a professor of phonetics, and teaches Eliza how to speak proper English. I’ve posted about My Fair Lady before, too. More information there.
Also in My Fair Lady, as my favorite fictional character, Henry Higgins. Henry Higgins is a professor of phonetics, and teaches Eliza how to speak proper English. I’ve posted about My Fair Lady before, too. More information there.
10. Rik Mayall
Drop Dead Fred in the movie Drop Dead Fred. It’s one of the stupidest movies ever, but comedy nonetheless. It’s one of those movies that you find yourself going around quoting all the time.
Drop Dead Fred in the movie Drop Dead Fred. It’s one of the stupidest movies ever, but comedy nonetheless. It’s one of those movies that you find yourself going around quoting all the time.
HONORARY MENTION 1:
Helen Baxendale. She's the girl who plays Emily in Season 4 of FRIENDS. Emily is engaged to Ross and is from England. They are in the marriage ceremony when Ross says "I take thee Rachel" rather than "I take thee Emily." (Rachel is Ross’s ex-girlfriend)
Helen Baxendale. She's the girl who plays Emily in Season 4 of FRIENDS. Emily is engaged to Ross and is from England. They are in the marriage ceremony when Ross says "I take thee Rachel" rather than "I take thee Emily." (Rachel is Ross’s ex-girlfriend)
HONORARY MENTION 2:
Sarah Ferguson. The Duchess of York. She's in the same episode of FRIENDS.
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I realize that I’m way too bored and have way too much of a fascination with accents. Just think, we sound funny to them too...
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LINKS:
Craig Ferguson: http://www.cbs.com/latenight/latelate/
The Proclaimers: http://www.proclaimers.co.uk/2003/
Queen Elizabeth II: http://www.royal.gov.uk/output/Page412.asp
Tony Blair: http://www.pm.gov.uk/output/Page4.asp
JK Rowling: www.jkrowling.com
Franz Ferdinand: http://www.franzferdinand.co.uk/
The Beatles: www.beatles.com
Audrey Hepburn: www.audreyhepburn.com
Rex Harrison: www.imdb.com/name/nm0001322
Rik Mayall: www.imdb.com/name/nm0562201
Helen Baxendale: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0062636/
Sarah Ferguson: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0272601/
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At some point, I'm going to add pictures for all of these lovely people, but my computer's not letting me upload any right now, so I'll try later.
You can get most of the good pics at the above links, though.
7 comments:
nifty idea... perhaps I should create my own such list. honorable mention 3: dick van dyke.
sarah, sarah...
you should.
but really, how different would it be?
we like the same people.
because we like the same brits and scots.
we're cheeky like that.
Honorable Mention #4: Benny Hill.
most definitely.
I might add him.
"...and he swooped, and he pooped...and i thought 'well, that was bloody rude'"
I love it...
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