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Old Apr 27th 2018, 12:04 pm
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Originally Posted by Oink
He's partially right but you do sound like you're from the north.
Where, realistically (and I don't mean the North Circular Road) does your definition of the 'North' begin.?
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Old Apr 27th 2018, 12:21 pm
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Originally Posted by Partially discharged
Where, realistically (and I don't mean the North Circular Road) does your definition of the 'North' begin.?
Which gives me leave to post this again....
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Old Apr 27th 2018, 12:27 pm
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Of course, living in Newfoundland accents, pronunciation and Newfoundlandism's (as opposed to iCanadiansms) are part and parcel of life. I find myself using Newfoundland colloquialisms quite frequently. Which does sound a bit odd in my perfect RP.

I do, however, commend to you "Newfie Word of the Day" available through the facebook page of the same name or via pintrest: https://www.pinterest.com/pandora56/...ds-of-the-day/

(Newfie is a generally pejorative term I know and provokes great debate as to whether it is offensive of not. As with most things, it's the context that is important. Newfie word of the day comes from a Newfoundlander so it's probably ok)
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Originally Posted by Atlantic Xpat
(Newfie is a generally pejorative term I know and provokes great debate as to whether it is offensive of not. As with most things, it's the context that is important. Newfie word of the day comes from a Newfoundlander so it's probably ok)
A Newfie of my long acquaintance recently shared a video captioned "when you spot a gull doing a Newfie jig" which featured a seagull hopping around as if it was a bit stoned and the floor had caught fire. I averted my eyes from this blatant stereotyping.
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Originally Posted by dbd33
A Newfie of my long acquaintance recently shared a video captioned "when you spot a gull doing a Newfie jig" which featured a seagull hopping around as if it was a bit stoned and the floor had caught fire. I averted my eyes from this blatant stereotyping.
I posted it here too, they're scratching for worms and I think it's great!
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Originally Posted by dbd33
A Newfie of my long acquaintance recently shared a video captioned "when you spot a gull doing a Newfie jig" which featured a seagull hopping around as if it was a bit stoned and the floor had caught fire. I averted my eyes from this blatant stereotyping.
Maybe the gull had been indulging in a Newfie sandwich?

A somewhat pejorative term that I learned from a guy who went on to be one of Canada's ambassadors.....
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Originally Posted by caretaker
I posted it here too, they're scratching for worms and I think it's great!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLjSauuYDw4
Ah, I can't see videos pasted on this site unless I cut and paste the url to another window. I don't usually bother as most of them are comedy sketches I've seen a hundred times that weren't very funny the first time. Monty Python, for example.
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In my circle "Paddy" is offensive and racist. I know a few "Patricks" who are happy with "Pat".
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comedy sketches I've seen a hundred times that weren't very funny the first time. Monty Python, for example.
Even this one. Probably my favourite.

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Originally Posted by scot47
In my circle "Paddy" is offensive and racist.
I can see how that could be if it was said to someone from Ireland whose name is not Patrick but if my late grandfather had introduced himself as Paddy in such circles, how could that have been offensive or racist?

What circles?
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Originally Posted by Oink
People from the south east of England don't have an accent. It's just how English words sound when they're pronounced correctly.
Absolutely agree!
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They don't get a leg over?
Snogging is another one, if you use snogging and legover in the same sentence then most Canadians are screwed, or not as the case may be.
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Default Re: Accents, pronunciation, Canadianisms

Originally Posted by Oink
People from the south east of England don't have an accent. It's just how English words sound when they're pronounced correctly.
For those of us who live north of Bow Bells can you please explain:
Barnaby Rudge
Bottle and Glass
Ravin Iron
Hampton Wick
Raspberry Tart
Trouble and Strife
Barclay Banker
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I have lived in Canada almost 11yrs and its not been until recently I have learned to speak "Tim Hortons talk". I still have a strong Scottish accent and trying to order a muffin or croissant with "butter" was always problematic! I would be met with funny looks and end up spelling out b-u-t-t-e-r or saying "little tub of butter" but again strange looks from the person behind counter but caught on to saying "butter on the side"! For this I never use the drive-thrus too much hassle.
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Originally Posted by Cheltonian
For those of us who live north of Bow Bells can you please explain:
Barnaby Rudge
Bottle and Glass
Ravin Iron
Hampton Wick
Raspberry Tart
Trouble and Strife
Barclay Banker
I got
Hampton Wick= Dick?
Raspberry Tart= Fart?
Trouble and Strife= Wife
Barclay Banker= Wanker
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