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echlectica

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So where I live in North Texas, I go to a lot of underground parties and and we have a small scene of regular attendies and one of these people happens to a guy who claims to be from Scotland. I'm sure the dude is really Scottish but thats not what bugs me about him. what bugs me and a lot of other people is how he walks around talking at everyone with this really thick, seemingly forced accent that seems a bit contrived it especially thickens when he's talking to chics, ok fair enough I suppose I might pull the same shit in Scotland but what really grinds everyones gears, both dude and chics alike is that he walks around saying,"Aye lad" or "Aye lass" to everyone in this thick gravely voice that seems completely fake. Now dude is a fixture arund here exept for the fact that he's been kicked out of some places for being weird with chics but whatever.
:?:So my question is do you folks actually walk around talking like that or is this guy just milkin the accent thing for all its worth?
 
chrishydro

chrishydro

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echlectica said:
So where I live in North Texas, I go to a lot of underground parties and and we have a small scene of regular attendies and one of these people happens to a guy who claims to be from Scotland. I'm sure the dude is really Scottish but thats not what bugs me about him. what bugs me and a lot of other people is how he walks around talking at everyone with this really thick, seemingly forced accent that seems a bit contrived it especially thickens when he's talking to chics, ok fair enough I suppose I might pull the same shit in Scotland but what really grinds everyones gears, both dude and chics alike is that he walks around saying,"Aye lad" or "Aye lass" to everyone in this thick gravely voice that seems completely fake. Now dude is a fixture arund here exept for the fact that he's been kicked out of some places for being weird with chics but whatever.
:?:So my question is do you folks actually walk around talking like that or is this guy just milkin the accent thing for all its worth?
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North Texas, oh yes! Me too
 
MrFrance

MrFrance

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echlectica said:
So where I live in North Texas, I go to a lot of underground parties and and we have a small scene of regular attendies and one of these people happens to a guy who claims to be from Scotland. I'm sure the dude is really Scottish but thats not what bugs me about him. what bugs me and a lot of other people is how he walks around talking at everyone with this really thick, seemingly forced accent that seems a bit contrived it especially thickens when he's talking to chics, ok fair enough I suppose I might pull the same shit in Scotland but what really grinds everyones gears, both dude and chics alike is that he walks around saying,"Aye lad" or "Aye lass" to everyone in this thick gravely voice that seems completely fake. Now dude is a fixture arund here exept for the fact that he's been kicked out of some places for being weird with chics but whatever.
:?:So my question is do you folks actually walk around talking like that or is this guy just milkin the accent thing for all its worth?
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from I am where from .... if We see someone walking around in Kilt and sporran. that tourist's third sister on next side was scottish. Why. Guys walkin around town in a kilt makes you worse. Not Scottish.
 
halfloaf

halfloaf

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Op Next time you see him ask where in Scotland he is from but aye lad and aye lass sounds if it could come from Aberdeen area or northeast Scotland if he is Scottish ask him if he is

going his mesages whitch most Scots call there shopping.

I am Scotish but don't go around like a stereotypical Scot he sounds as if he is maybe milking it to get some.

As for wearing the kilt its only cool when you have a pair of convers on and naeh drars on [underwear]
 
cannabineer

cannabineer

Ursus marijanus
Old but nice joke:

Tourist lady:
What is worn under the kilt?
Scotsman:
Nary a thing, Ma'am! It's all in parrfect warrking orrder!

cn
 
lokie

lokie

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[video=youtube;2wWz_7qdrPs]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wWz_7qdrPs[/video]
allways thought this was a catchy tune.
 
dannyboy602

dannyboy602

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in the mid 80's i visited edinborough. i fell in love. and i wish i never left. i didn't play up the american thing at all. i didn't have to. my looks did all the talking for me.
 
charface

charface

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Aye Lad, we speak like that!

I knew an austrailian who played the accent card also and
its not fair as far as the bitch pulling goes.
 
MrFrance

MrFrance

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it is cute mind you, though sometimes inappropriate. I've seen scottish descendants wear Campbell tartan to a MacDonald gathering. The full garb and white socks with nike logo [just do it]. down at the local caleigh people dressed in lowland dress and after a few whisky's apparently they're descendants of Highland Lords ... all good for the craic
 
Oscar Zeta Acosta

Oscar Zeta Acosta

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I can't understand the scots. I've tried and worked with many, but honestly find it harder than other languages I've never heard of. I usually just nod my head and say yes and hope for the best.
 
resinousflowers

resinousflowers

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it depends on where abouts in scotland he's from,the glaswegian accent is very strong.
[video=youtube;570QvecjsQo]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=570QvecjsQo&feature=related[/video]
 
MrFrance

MrFrance

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A Highland Welcome

When Death's dark stream I ferry o'er
(A time that surely shall come),
In Heaven itself I'll ask no more
Than just a Highland welcome.
 
MysticMorris

MysticMorris

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'The Broons' (classic scottish comic)

Scottish accents are broad, even the well spoken ones. Saying laddie is very old hat though, he's laying it on thick. Even my Granny doesnt often say laddie.

Lass on the other hand is often used by the broader Glaswegian dialects (and very possibly others) to mean girls. Alot of people say it, none that I'm really friendly with though.
 
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