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[Doctor_Faustus]

Excellent auditory illusion: "Bart Simpson bouncing" or "lactating piracy?"

But Britain seems to be have more accents than most other countries. Two towns just a few miles away can sound different, like with Geordies and Makems.

@anon73430903

But Britain seems to be have more accents than most other countries. Two towns just a few miles away can sound different, like with Geordies and Makems.

I’m sorry, but that is an incredibly anglocentric view. It’s exactly the same in Germany (I could even tell if someone in my class was catholic or protestant by their accent). It’s also the same in Norway. I am sure it’s the same in France, Italy, Spain and many other countries I have no direct experience of. Probably also on other continents but I can really only speak for Europe with any confidence.