McBeth 0 #1 June 13, 2007 This is the first test I found that figured me out correctly. Northeastern for me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shell666 0 #2 June 13, 2007 Midland Accent ("Midland" is not necessarily the same thing as "Midwest") The default, lowest-common-denominator American accent that newscasters try to imitate. Since it's a neutral accent, just because you have a Midland accent doesn't mean you're from the Midland. I think they mean "Canadian" ... 'Shell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lauraliscious 0 #3 June 13, 2007 Dayum, it pegged me right on the money as "midland". Which is neutral, no accent. The shaded area that showed the region of the country included Cincinnati, where I grew up. Although one of my friends from college recently insisted that I'm picking up a Southern accent. But what does she know, she's from the Northwest. Awesome quiz Beth! Enemiga Rodriguez, PMS #369, OrFun #25, Team Dirty Sanchez #116, Pelt Head #29, Muff #4091 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #4 June 13, 2007 Can someone explain this question for me? Quote15. If you say words like TIME, RIDE, MILE, I, etc., we all know that there`s a way people down South say those words. Don`t lie about it, how often do you ever say those kind of words like that? Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
apollard24 0 #5 June 13, 2007 I got Midland too.... Breathe out so I can breathe you in... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #6 June 13, 2007 I used to have a slight southern accent but now i don't have it unless i drink a little bit lol it thought i was Midland. I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy_Copland 0 #7 June 13, 2007 NorthEast. Doesn't work for Brits 1338 People aint made of nothin' but water and shit. Until morale improves, the beatings will continue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micduran 0 #8 June 13, 2007 I am Midland, too. Born in CA, pre-teen in NM, teen and young adult in MI. I guess all that moving and mixing took away any accent I might have had. I do find myself talking a little more "Southern" though. Be patient with the faults of others; they have to be patient with yours. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #9 June 13, 2007 If I wuz an American .... QuoteWhat American accent do you have? (Best version so far) Northeastern Most people don't know it but this is actually what dictionaries are based on. If you don't believe me, pick up any American dictionary and look up "source" and "sauce" and you'll see they are written with the same vowel pronunciation. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustChuteMeNow 0 #10 June 13, 2007 MidlandThink of how stupid the average person is and realize that statistically half of them are stupider than that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #11 June 13, 2007 Midland is where they put you if they can't figure it out. They said I was midland. I might be talking like I was from there - but that doesn't mean that I AM from there?Bolocks. I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lauraliscious 0 #12 June 13, 2007 Quote NorthEast. Doesn't work for Brits But Britain IS Northeast. Enemiga Rodriguez, PMS #369, OrFun #25, Team Dirty Sanchez #116, Pelt Head #29, Muff #4091 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McBeth 0 #14 June 13, 2007 Quote NorthEast. Doesn't work for Brits I guess I sound like a Brit then All my coworkers are Midland, haven't seen anything but those 2 yet actually. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keka 0 #15 June 13, 2007 ("Midland" is not necessarily the same thing as "Midwest") The default, lowest-common-denominator American accent that newscasters try to imitate. Since it's a neutral accent, just because you have a Midland accent doesn't mean you're from the Midland. of course I'm not from the Midland I'm "carioca" http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org PMS#551 I love my life :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IanHarrop 37 #16 June 13, 2007 Stupid test said I have a Midland accent.... everyone knows Canadians don't have accents.... sheesh!"Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steveorino 7 #17 June 13, 2007 Considering this test rated me as "midland" and everywhere I have lived, NC, CA, WA, AK & OK EVERYONE knew the minute I opened my mouth I was born and raised in Texas, I'd say the test is bogus as in Bo, my friend's name, and Gus, my dad's friend's name. steveOrino Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheBachelor 4 #18 June 13, 2007 North Central What people call the "Minnesota accent." Sounds almost Canadian. You may have even been asked if you were from Canada before. Right on since I'm originally from Minnesota!There are battered women? I've been eating 'em plain all of these years... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #19 June 13, 2007 You peeps can only have a Midlands accent if you cum from Dudley (Lenny Henry) or Birmingham (Ozzy Osbourne)...... like. TaRah a bit (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
denete 2 #20 June 13, 2007 It says Midland. I've lived in Georgia all of my life. When I was a kid, I went to Massachusetts to stay with family each summer. I figured out that I didn't want to sound like I was from the South (being a little kid is tough when thrown into a crowd full of kids from Mass.). So, I lost any Southern accent quickly and it never returned. - DavidSCR #14809 "our attitude is the thing most capable of keeping us safe" (look, grab, look, grab, peel, punch, punch, arch) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindercles 0 #21 June 13, 2007 QuoteCan someone explain this question for me? Quote15. If you say words like TIME, RIDE, MILE, I, etc., we all know that there`s a way people down South say those words. Don`t lie about it, how often do you ever say those kind of words like that? I've been known to make fun of a few Georgians for making the word "mile" sound like "mall". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick 67 #22 June 13, 2007 It pegged me right on with Northern even mentioned Detroit where I am from originally even though I have lived in the south for 23 years ...well I guess Florida is not really the south You can't be drunk all day if you don't start early! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
woodpecker 0 #23 June 13, 2007 midland here.....guess thats why I dont understand the brits.SONIC WOODY #146 There is a fine line between cockiness and confidence -- which side of the line are you on? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jewels 0 #24 June 13, 2007 Midland . . . same as everybody else. It might be true, though. My dad once had a client who lived out of state and said it was strange to call Colorado because we all have "tv voices."TPM Sister #102 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #25 June 13, 2007 Quote Stupid test said I have a Midland accent.... everyone knows Canadians don't have accents.... sheesh! ________________________________ Ay?! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
