Well the corollary in the UK is Alex being challenged by Lord Digby because she spoils the Olympic coverage as far as he is concerned.
Alex is a former sportswoman, who moved into commentary.
Pronunciation and accents notwithstanding, she would be seen by some here as a very viable alternative to Stacy Ann.
Thats the point. You can criticise a level up every time. So I dont think the issue is the accent or pronunciation. Its deeper.
Cant someone give these people elocution lessons?
I fear that it may be aped by youngsters along the lines of the use of the moronic interrogative originally caused by Neighbours
Lord Digby Jones said Scott needs elocution lessons due to her London accent and that it spoils the coverage because of her inability to pronounce her gs.
Competitors are NOT taking part, Alex, in the fencin, rowin, boxin, kayakin, weightliftin & swimmin.
From The Independent
Her response
Im from a working class family in East London, Poplar, Tower Hamlets and I am PROUD, the 36-year-old said. Proud of the young girl who overcame obstacles, and proud of my accent! Its me, its my journey, my grit.
A quick one to any young kids who may not have a certain kind of privilege in life. Never allow judgments on your class, accent, or appearance hold you back. Use your history to write your story. Keep striving, keep shining and dont change for anyone.
In reply to Halliwell
V interesting. Digby is right but is a skunt. But post the link, wanker
In reply to sudden
You always sign you name at the end of your posts.
Thats interesting
There wouldn't be so much scrutiny if it wasn't, you guess.