[Smithy]

I really don’t get the fuss it says Foreign (aka non British Isles)

It says Northen Irish and Irish accents, if there was just one Irish option I might understand

But Ireland is part of the British isles, period.

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Smithy

I really don’t get the fuss it says Foreign (aka non British Isles)

It says Northen Irish and Irish accents, if there was just one Irish option I might understand

But Ireland is part of the British isles, period.

British Isles is a debatable term and one Irish and UK Politicians don't even use much because of the political implications attached to it. And no offence Smithy it's easy for you to not be annoyed by it......

[Twosugars]

Originally Posted by Smithy

I really don’t get the fuss it says Foreign (aka non British Isles)

It says Northen Irish and Irish accents, if there was just one Irish option I might understand

But Ireland is part of the British isles, period.

Since Ireland is a foreign country and is located in British Isles it is wrong.
It should say Foreign (aka not Great Britain) bc that's how the big island in this archipelago is called.
And agree with Niamh that the term British Isles is problematic considering England conquered Wales and Ireland and since then Ireland regained its independence.

[Redway]

Originally Posted by Twosugars

Since Ireland is a foreign country and is located in British Isles it is wrong.
It should say Foreign (aka not Great Britain) bc that's how the big island in this archipelago is called.
And agree with Niamh that the term British Isles is problematic considering England conquered Wales and Ireland and since then Ireland regained its independence.

But in the grand scheme does it really matter that much, hm?

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Redway

But in the grand scheme does it really matter that much, hm?

Probably not if you're British ........

[Twosugars]

Originally Posted by Redway

But in the grand scheme does it really matter that much, hm?

It does very much. Claiming ownership of an independent country, even if it's done unwittingly or by clumsiness, smacks of an imperialist attitude. Something Britain should be avoiding bc its wrong and false. Especially now when it needs friends more than ever.

[Crimson Dynamo]

Originally Posted by Twosugars

It does very much. Claiming ownership of an independent country, even if it's done unwittingly or by clumsiness, smacks of an imperialist attitude. Something Britain should be avoiding bc its wrong and false. Especially now when it needs friends more than ever.

why do we need friends more than ever now?

and who is we and what do you mean by friends?

[Redway]

Originally Posted by Smithy

I really don’t get the fuss it says Foreign (aka non British Isles)

It says Northen Irish and Irish accents, if there was just one Irish option I might understand

But Ireland is part of the British isles, period.

She’s got it in for Scousers our Niamh, so she does.

[Smithy]

Also shocked to find out Dezzy speaks like a brummy, don’t think I’ll ever be able to read his posts the same way again

[Crimson Dynamo]

Originally Posted by Smithy

Also shocked to find out Dezzy speaks like a brummy, don’t think I’ll ever be able to read his posts the same way again

Yes that was a shock to me that he is a full time brummie and speaks exactly like Noddy Holder

[Tom4784]

Originally Posted by Smithy

Also shocked to find out Dezzy speaks like a brummy, don’t think I’ll ever be able to read his posts the same way again

I will end you for such slander.

[Smithy]

Originally Posted by Dezzy

I will end you for such slander.

I wull end yaouw fer such slander.

[Tom4784]

Originally Posted by Smithy

I wull end yaouw fer such slander.

I will not be dragged by someone that actively CHOSE to move to Guernsey.

[Smithy]

Originally Posted by Dezzy

I will not be dragged by someone that actively CHOSE to move to Guernsey.

I mean, I’d say drag away, but like, at least I don’t have a brummie accent

[Redway]

Sure you’re not from Rainhill/Prescott instead of actual St Helens Marsh?

[Ramsay]

Tiocfaidh ár lá

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Ramsay

Tiocfaidh ár lá

[Crimson Dynamo]

my accent is posh scottish

[Redway]

I don’t think political implications are all that relevant on a poll about accents Niamh. Somehow.

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Redway

I don’t think political implications are all that relevant on a poll about accents Niamh. Somehow.

The stench of condescension in that post.

[Redway]

Don’t you think you’re blowing the issue of a poll on regional accents out of proportion just the tiniest bit?

[SherzyK]

I like to think I have a scouse accent

[bots]

I can see Neem's point. Many times Scotland is referred to as England by foreigners, it doesnt go down at all well

[Fetch The Bolt Cutters]

Originally Posted by SherzyK

I like to think I have a scouse accent

[Cherie]

PS I thought this thread would be boring...who knew


for the record Redway lumping the Republic in with the rest of the UK is liking insulting slavery....yes it is that deep