Scots stand proud in accents poll

[Fenris]

The majority of Scots are proud of their accents, according to a BBC poll of 5,000 people.

The online survey also found that Sir Sean Connery was the "most pleasant speaker" followed closely by Ewan McGregor and Billy Connolly.

In the UK as a whole, 54% said they were happy with the way they spoke, while 73% of respondents from Scotland said they were proud of their accent.

The poll is part of a BBC project into the English language.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/4175605.stm

[auntAgonist]

1. When my family moved from Scotland

to Canada, I was 10 years old. I fought hard to lose my accent. It was a thing of ridicule. Kids teased me without mercy. I now wish I still had it. Some say that if you listen closely when I speak, it's still there.

[Aiptasia]

2. Hoot mon!

Play some Bay City Rollers, and kiss your mother or i'll kick your teeth in..

Head! Pants! Now!

[sasquatch]

3. Let's not forget the Scottish martial arts of "Fuk U"

Witch includes lots of headbutting and shots to the balls
:evilgrin:

[tjwmason]

4. Some Scots accents are gorgeous

others are horrible.

The highland ones, especially Inverness, are frequently reckoned to be the easiest to understand. I personally cannot abide the thick Lanarkshire and Glasgwegian accents, though love nearly all of those from the east coast.

[Red State Rebel]

5. Mike Meyers :)

If it isn't Scottish, it's CRAP!