Today, after two weeks visiting my boyfriend's family in rural Mississippi, we finally returned to civilization. Unfortunately, I pick up on accents really easily, and now I sound like a hick. My boyfriend thinks it's cute, but I hate it. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I found out that my boyfriend of 2 months has been faking his southern accent. FML
Today, I took my girlfriend home to meet my parents. They thought it'd be hilarious to put on ridiculous accents and act like country hicks, spewing obscenities and strongly hinting that we're into incest. She soon left in disgust. I haven't heard back from her since. FML
Today, I realized that I've watched so much Honey Boo Boo that I've developed a mild southern accent. FML
Today, my long-distance boyfriend was at my house for a 10-day visit. He told me that we'd never spent so much time together, so he didn't know me well and now, he'd finally met the "real me". He doesn't like it. FML
Today, I was talking online to this guy, and everything was great. He then sent a voice message and his accent was a deal breaker. FML
Today, a friend was over at my house. My dad walks over and talks to me; I respond. He then goes back in his room. My friend then says, "Don’t get self-conscious, but when you talk to your dad, your southern accent gets REALLY strong." Guess who's now self-conscious. FML
Today, I had my first interview. Everything was going well until I made him repeat his name numerous times, as I couldn't understand what he was saying due to his thick accent. FML
Today, I met my girlfriend's parents for the first time. Within minutes, they said I needed to leave. Their reason? Apparently, I was mocking her dad's speech impediment. I also have one but they wouldn't believe me. FML
Today, at work, I was helping someone who really sounded like she had a Boston accent. So, I asked her where she was from. She has never been out of state. Turns out she has a speech impediment. FML
Today, even though my mom’s only ever been to the south once, she’s completely obsessed with talking with a bad, overly exaggerated southern accent. Not to mention constantly prattling off random nonsensical country phrases. We’re from and still live in California, nowhere near any country. FML
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spinningrecords 14
As somebody that was born and raised in England, lived a few years in Italy and currently residing in Alabama… i will be the first to say that you are full of shit.
mike3775 39
Nice way of tossing everyone with an accent under the bus
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mike3775 39
Nice way of tossing everyone with an accent under the bus
spinningrecords 14
As somebody that was born and raised in England, lived a few years in Italy and currently residing in Alabama… i will be the first to say that you are full of shit.
Chazzster 32
Let’s see, I grew up in Mississippi and now live in Alabama - Yet I have a university engineering degree… But seriously, I understand about picking up accents having lived all over the country. Almost everyone has an accent of their region - That doesn’t automatically make them an ignorant hick… If you picked up a Southern accent quickly, it will pass quickly when you are back home.
core01 30
Such a lack of respect you have for your in-laws. Gross
Justkidding100 41
just stop being so impressionable. it IS that easy
ass 11
I was worried I was the only one that did this, so on the bright side you made an internet rando feel better about themselves!
AutisticPat 10
“A bunch of hicks?” “I have all my teeth?” There’s a word for this…it’s on the tip of my tongue. Oh, yeah! Bigot!