We may be a small country but we're a great one, too. The country of Shakespeare, Churchill, the Beatles, Sean Connery, Harry Potter.
A woman's soul can be born into a man’s body, or vice versa. I know this to be true because I saw it on Ugly Betty. And if men and women can get born into the wrong skin, I think it’s safe to say that I know where all my internal conflict comes from: I am a British person born inside an American person’s body.
Friday on a message board, someone PMed me with this:
[Secret Message Board Name], Now I really am impressed because I never would have guessed you were an American.
Never would have guessed I am an American? That’s like my favourite thing anyone has ever said to me.
Recently, Abigail and I had this conversation:
Me: i think if i practiced every day for two hours i could do a perfect British accent starting in January. everyone would believe me. i'm pretty good.
Abigail: WOW. DO IT. that is awesome. from now on, all our phone conversations, you have to be British.
Me: okay, but to start with maybe we could just speak in lines from love actually or bridget jones's diary.
Abigail: we already do.
Which, fair point.
And then there is Peefer.
I told Peefer last week about how I practice my accent, and he said, “Yeah… I figured.” But he also said, “Speaking British is more benign than selling drugs to 12 year olds.”
The good thing about that is when an American tells you you’re not crazy, it’s all… eh, what do you know? You’re an American.
But when a Canadian tells you you’re not crazy, you can believe him. (I realize he said I was ‘benign’ not ‘un-crazy.’ Same difference, though, right?)
Maybe you’re wondering why I am posting to my blog at 3:30 in the morning. Well, I’ll tell you why: my body is on London time. Because I was born an Englishwoman.
(Will someone cover for me around 1:00 at work? I’m going to need a nap.)
Comments
I'll cover for you, but only if we can go to Dinosaur World.
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Obviously that's where we're going.
Posted by: Jennie! | October 16, 2007 08:56 AM
I'll join you for tea, with that help?
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Um, yes. Absolutely.
Posted by: shari | October 16, 2007 09:07 AM
Nothing beats staying up late.
Except british accents.
The Beatles and Sean Connery all the way.
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British accents for the win!
Posted by: Scotty | October 16, 2007 09:16 AM
Makes sense to me, but that may be because I'm a saint trapped in the body of a sinner.
Or possibly the other way around.
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That. was. awesome.
Posted by: Mike | October 16, 2007 10:09 AM
"...David Beckham's left foot. David Beckham's right foot..."
Sometimes I find it hard to get past the title.
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Three things, Heather B:
1) You're awesome.
2) I saw you on Flickr, trying to steal my BFF. Don't make me fight you for Abigail M. Schilling, BECAUSE I WILL DO IT.
3) You take very lovely photos.
Posted by: Heather B. | October 16, 2007 10:13 AM
Heather B. stole my comment.
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Oh, how about that. You and Heather B: one mind. I'm not surprised after this and this and THIS!
There was a day when Heather! Anne! stole your comments.
Posted by: Abigail M. Schilling | October 16, 2007 11:08 AM
"Or if you're bored, you can just make up a name. Like one time, I said I was Bridget Jones, [in an English accent] and I talked like this for the whole conversation! I like ice cream! I need a boyfriend."
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Bridget Jones, with Sit Up Britain, looking for the tuna.
Posted by: srah | October 16, 2007 11:15 AM
it's like deja vu in here or something.
;)
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i want to eat your brains, and gain your knowledge.
Posted by: kat! | October 16, 2007 11:24 AM
It feels like magic.
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I can tell.
Posted by: Jennie! | October 16, 2007 11:37 AM
When my girls were younger - right about when the first Harry Potter movie came out - I had to declare a moratorium on bad English accents. I just couldn't take it anymore. If they had been GOOD English accents, like I'm sure yours is, it wouldn't have been any problem.
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But Chrulita, how were they going to get better without PRACTICE? I say you have a Potter movie marathon with your girls now, and let them say, "Stop, stop, stop, you're GOING to poke someone's eye out" as much as they like.
Posted by: churlita | October 16, 2007 12:53 PM
I would cover for you at 1:00 (I'm right down the road in Buckhead) but I'm so sorry. It seems I checked in late and it's already 3:15.
Posted by: Bevvy/Beverly | October 16, 2007 03:16 PM
Being British trapped in an American body could have all kinds of consequences. You seem to be tolerating your fate quite well.
Posted by: Jenn (the not-sister) | October 16, 2007 06:39 PM
But is Britain a country? I'm not so sure it is
But that is beside the point, which really is, what British accent are you practising?
Posted by: Fence | October 17, 2007 06:33 AM
I laughed aloud at "favourite." You are so great.
Posted by: kerrianne | October 17, 2007 10:17 PM
Some say I type with me english accent, I cant see it meself..... and some say me blog needs a translator LOL
Popped over via Scots blob....
x
Posted by: marmitetoasty | October 18, 2007 08:44 AM