Northern accent Vs. Southern accent (best, state, life, people)

[lammius]

The "trashy" example sounds like my old landlord in VA, rhetoric and all.

A "classy" example from VA would sound very different than what Smtchll posted. Try this, the Tidewater accent (but good luck finding younger speakers anymore). It's pretty commonly heard among older people in the Norfolk, VA area. Although I'm younger and among a generation which doesn't speak this way anymore, I do have some of the characteristics (dropped Rs, pronouncing "about" almost like "a boat")

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RzVKCWXrRA

And for something completely different, Tangier Island, VA. Fascinating and unique, although you can hear a similar accent on Ocracoke Island in NC:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIZgw09CG9E

[love.doll]

i have a southern accent but my boyfriend is from detroit & his his sexy & weird to me. i like northern accents & west coast accents are just terrible.

i love the way new jersey guys say "shorty"

[Rachael84]

Kelly Pickler's accent is a classic example of an annoying southern accent.

[machiavelli1]

Rosie O'Donnell is a classic example of an annoying Northern accent

[Rachael84]

Originally Posted by machiavelli1

Rosie O'Donnell is a classic example of an annoying Northern accent

lol you don't see people making fun of Rosie's accent. You see people making fun of Kelly Pickler all the time.

[Smtchll]

Originally Posted by Rachael84

lol you don't see people making fun of Rosie's accent. You see people making fun of Kelly Pickler all the time.

People make fun of Kellie Pickler because she's a dumb blonde. Her accent is very cute though. If she talked like Rosie, it wouldn't be attractive.

[Rachael84]

Originally Posted by Smtchll

People make fun of Kellie Pickler because she's a dumb blonde. Her accent is very cute though. If she talked like Rosie, it wouldn't be attractive.

Right, but her annoying accent makes her sound like an even dumber blond

[Smtchll]

Originally Posted by Rachael84

Right, but her annoying accent makes her sound like an even dumber blond

Well even with the South's many dumb, annoying, and trashy people. The poll indicates that people still prefer our accent...

[machiavelli1]

Originally Posted by Rachael84

lol you don't see people making fun of Rosie's accent. You see people making fun of Kelly Pickler all the time.

Yeah right, Rosie is the epitome of the annoying NY'er and is mocked everywhere in the country. There is a country outside of NYC you know

[Rachael84]

Originally Posted by machiavelli1

Yeah right, Rosie is the epitome of the annoying NY'er and is mocked everywhere in the country. There is a country outside of NYC you know

lol nope, everyone I met where I've traveled liked my accent How would you know, if you don't have the accent and don't get comments on it? If I had a penny for each time I've heard someone say they wish they had my accent, I'd be pretty rich. And also, I don't take CD polls that seriously.