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Did anyone else think that Joss Stone at the Brits last night was a bit odd?
Last night, Joss stone presented an award at the Brits.
Was it just me or was she pretending to be American?
Was it just me or was she pretending to be American?
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.I didn't see the show, but to be fair, some people unconciously assume the speech patterns of those around them.
I am guilty of that - as a music freelance, I deal with a lot of Americans frequently, and I find myself subverting my accent, slowing my speech, and using Americanisms, simply because it makes communication easier, so I can fully sympathise with anyone's hybrid accent if they are British, but have lived in the US.
JS may not even be aware of the fact that her voicce has altered - how often do we listen to ourselves talking.
OK, that was the question, so i don't have to get into the fact that the 'novelty' of her 'soulful' voice v. her age is now long gone, and frankly she should just go away now ...
I am guilty of that - as a music freelance, I deal with a lot of Americans frequently, and I find myself subverting my accent, slowing my speech, and using Americanisms, simply because it makes communication easier, so I can fully sympathise with anyone's hybrid accent if they are British, but have lived in the US.
JS may not even be aware of the fact that her voicce has altered - how often do we listen to ourselves talking.
OK, that was the question, so i don't have to get into the fact that the 'novelty' of her 'soulful' voice v. her age is now long gone, and frankly she should just go away now ...
You must see this picture of her - the hair is forgivable but that outfit reminds me of my nan's peg bag!
http://www.virginmedia.com/music/pictures/awar ds/britawards2007.php?ssid=5
http://www.virginmedia.com/music/pictures/awar ds/britawards2007.php?ssid=5
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