As an Australian, I don't think being associated with a BBQ or barby is a problem, its more the 'put another 'shrimp' on the barby' association because we never call them shrimp, they are prawns
It was an Australian tourism TV commercial that Paul Hogan did in the 80s. It was for US audiences. It really made an impact. Cheech Marin did like a reverse Crocodile Dundee movie where he goes to Australia. It was called The Shrimp On The Barbie.
@@LlyleHunter You may have noticed that the lazy/low road is always taken in U.S. discourse. You must "Get" the innate goodwill or flippancy on your own.
They really are the Texans of the Commonwealth nations. (Except no firearms). I only cannot stand the Oz blokes in infomercials. Even the 2 minute ones.
@@joistevens4454 I have found that to be true in every country I have lived in or just visited. I always try to tell myself that they are just being humorous. I have known American young people to teach gullible foreigners "dirty words" but give them a different meaning! 😱🤣
@@johnbowers6258 Most farmers and graziers have guns,the rules were dramatically tightened . It was semi auto's that were banned .quite a few of my mates have guns and regularly go pig shooting. You have to be a primary producer or have a nominated property to shoot on or belong to a gun club to get a licence.
I’ve always been a fan of saying the phrase “Good Eye Might” that forces you to use an Australian accent. Also, “Whale Oil Beef Hooked” is another fun one for cheating an Irish accent.
When I was in the Navy, I was aboard a ship that made a port call in Australia. I don't know if it was the uniform, but, none of us had to buy a drink the entire time we were there. I ended up spending a night drying out in the brig! Of all the places I got to visit, Australia was definitely my favorite!
@@mrsnatural2368 Wow, I appreciate your response to my old post! Your answer sent me down an internet rabbit hole. I'm so grossed out now. Lol. Anyway, it seems the general consensus is that Australian waters do indeed have prawns AND shrimp (such as freshwater shrimp, and tiger and king prawns) but, like you said, Australians call them all prawns. Again thanks for answering, I forgot all about this and learned a few new things.
I think that a lot of people forget that Australian English accents were fairly significantly influenced by Scottish/Northern English/Irish accents, especially in some areas. This can be seen in some pronunciations of the word "forehead", which can be pronounced like "forrhed" in some parts of the country, or our more melodic way of speaking (the question inflection is a prime example of this, and probably a remnant of other accents). Foreigners hear our accents and say "oh, you sound like the southern English!" but there are so many other influences that differentiate our accents from Southern English ones
It is marginally better than the No Problem, and No Problema, down south of you. Of course it's No Problem. It's your bloody job, bludger. I'm so with you. After a Thank you, it's You're Welcome ( or My Pleasure, if old Deep South. ) x
I'm an Australian living in the US. I'd give both of you a 9 out of 10 for the Aussie accent. I heard a couple of inconsistencies, but overall pretty accurate
@@grgryl Joel and Lia were attempting a broad Aussie accent (maybe they heard this on "Neighbours"?)...which is actually only spoken by people living in the rural or farming areas of Australia. The majority of Australians (70%) speak with a General Australian accent...this is less nasal and can be heard in the cosmopolitan cities of Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide.
Just Legends doing what they do best. Giving us great videos. I had the opportunity to train with the Australian Army many years ago and found them to be very fun. I really don't remember any of the words or phrases that they used but it was definitely a great experience. Keep doing what you do best by posting these videos and keeping us informed as well as amused. Stay safe and have a great day.
Being from the United States and of British heritage. I think all of the accents are great The British, Scottish, Irish, Australian, New Zealand, South African
G’Day! Great clip and you both are a “dag”. Being a “dag” is better than being a “nong”. Good to hear that you’re enjoying your stay in Melbourne (my home town). 🇦🇺
As you were stuck in Melbin there are different accents in each state. South Australians have an unusual accent. It is a mix of different accents which has been smoothed out to sound Australian. South Aussies speak very fast to.
Don't spit the dummy is one of my favorites. It says so much about the nature of the hissy fit. :D A dummy is Aussie for a pacifier, so a baby spits the dummy before winding up for a real humdinger. :D But the expression is for adults which makes it classic.
hi! I am a 21 years old Chilean native (i speak Spanish) I am learning English, and I always wanted to speak the British accent and Australian accent but at school they teach us only the grammar from the US, a few years ago I sign up to become an Aupair and take care of kids around the world, and right before the pandemic started I was going to Melbourne Australia for my next work and live there for a year or so, I just found your channel for this tutorial because i am afraid to make mistakes while speaking with my host family, and yes, i agree that Australian accent is enjoyable and positive, i think when i get there, i will get use to it, I dream of being there as soon they open the frontiers at least here chile open theirs, hopefully, got a job of Aupair in the UK or Ireland too. i already subscribed to your channel hugs from Chile :D
You both "pegged it"...Joel, I'm Australian-British...so, I'm glad to know you're interested in Australians 😉 I want that candy but not sure about the post-7pm situation ❤️
Your accent is very good. When you get your head around "yeah nah" you can pass for locals. You haven't quite understood drongo or bludger. Also we don't ever say candy. Say lollies instead. Two words you can look up that I have never heard people do in these sort of things is "dag" and "ratbag". If you like "Neighbours" try and find "Kath & Kim". It's on Netflix in Australia so it might be on Netflix in UK. I think you should do more of your pieces using The Australian accent and not tell anyone you are doing it. I apologise in advance if you end up bingewatching Kath & Kim.
What a beauty vid, eh? LOL. Funny, my daughter and I were discussing accents and she wished she lived in in the UK so she could have a UK accent and be all unique. I told her that if she wants to live in the UK, keep the Canadian accent because a UK accent in the UK isn't really unique. Or, stay here and practice an accent to be unique here. :)
Aussie slang is easily the nuttiest of global English slang archetypes. "Ute" as slang for a utility truck is insane as it has the same number of syllables as truck.
You guys have the vowels pretty good! Only thing was you pronounced your Ts sometimes, Aussies rarely pronounce their Ts (at least where I'm from) - if it's a T following an N (eg. twenty), it's replaced by an N (twenny), and in most other cases the T is replaced by a D sound (eg. in water). With the barbecue issue, I don't think many people are bothered to be honest, although of course I can't speak for absolutely everyone. In terms of phrases/slang, Aussies also greet each other with "how ya goin?" which always made me laugh when I first moved here. Some of my favourite slang I've heard since living here: Grouse - brilliant/fantastic, I've been told this is specific to Melbourne Accadacca - AC/DC (yes, people actually use this) Avo - avocado (not to be confused with arvo, which is afternoon) Deadset - "for real" or "seriously" Manchester - sheets/linen (kinda weirded me out when I first moved here since I came from Manchester) Servo - service station
There is version of the Australian accent called the Cultured Australian Accent. It's basically the Australian accent with a British twang to it. You could both do that one. Your Aussie accent wasn't too bad though Australia being associated with BBQ's isn't the problem. It's that bloody phrase "throw another shrimp on the barbie". We don't call them shrimp, they're prawns.
Love you guys so much you crack me up 😂 (Aussie here) oh my goodness I use too easy no worries at work all the time haha I wish most of these were used more often in the city
Guys, loved this video. LMAO all the way through. As an Aussie, living in London now for over 10 years, I realise I’ve lost most of these sayings from my vernacular. A little nostalgic trip down memory lane. You did great job. Bloody Ripper! ❤️
I was asked the other day by a cashier if Australian and I immediately said yes. I'm actually a Valley Girl from So Cal. People always think I have a foreign accent and I love it.
When I first moved to Oz and heard my colleague saying “too easy” after fixing my locker I thought he meant I shouldn’t have bother him with such a small thing. But he said it so happily so I was quite confused. (Yes Australians are very positive!)
Beaut was common in Australia in the 60s, when I was growing up. Hardly used now. I think it depends on where you're from, or maybe more amongst tradies etc.
Im from America and remember callings things/friends “beaut” a lot in high school (2004-07) but never after that. Saying “what a beauty” isn’t uncommon though. I feel I’ve heard that my whole life. Didn’t know it started in Australia tho- that’s cool🤗
I was playing around with accents one time and tried to cross an American Southern accent with a British accent. Lo and behold it sounded Australian. I agree.
With a bit of Boston thrown in the way they pronounce words with "ar" in them, as in: "It's wicked smaaht to know that it's illegal to paahk th' caahrin Haahvid Yaahd!" 🤣
Hey guys, just catching up on some of your earlier vlogs & saw this one. Being originally from South Australia l was interested to hear what you both thought of the ‘Aussie’ accent. You maybe surprised that each state has a different accent. And Adelaide ( where I hail from) has a distinctly different way of pronouncing certain words. The upward inflection originated in the eastern states. But now is slowly spreading west (unfortunately). Adelaidians often get mistaken for ‘Poms’ when visiting or living in the eastern states. Even when I lived & worked in London , the locals couldn’t place my accent ( l have an English mother so my accent is a bit more British).
The Australian accent is strongly influenced by the London Cockney and Irish accents. I believe the Boston accent is heavily influenced by the Irish accent which is probably why they sound similar!
I have lived in Saginaw, Michigan US for 16 years (Aussie born and bred). Anyone I have met here who is English people think are Australian and Australians people think are English. I substitute teach here and I have students think I am Russian, French, Mexican, English, Chinese, and African. When students try to imitate my accent it always sounds so English to me. Accents can vary a little in Aus depending as to where you are from i.e Adelaidians have (generally speaking) rounder vowel sounds than (again speaking generally) Melbournians. I say the capital cities of South Australia and Victoria is because in those states accents rurally can be different than in the cities.
I live in America but my family is from Australia and I’ve visited a few times. Let me tell you having the last name Keane (pronounced keen). Having my family say “they’re keen” all the time is so weird. It’s just not said so much in America as it is in Australia.
Joel and Lia ... saying as an Australian ( expat now living in usa) . i and those i know, tend to say “what a BEWDY “ or BEWDY for approval ..just my observation .. you guys are bloody little rippers lolol
I love Australian accent and culture. I'm obcessed with Australia since I watched PLEASE LIKE ME for the first time 3 years ago. One of my favorite TV series of all time. I am watching it for the 10th time now.
In the US, I first started hearing "No worries" gain popularity 10ish years ago. It struck me as snooty and rude. I'm used to it now but I still can't bring myself to use it lol
Drongo, named after the type of bird, was a racehorse in the 1920s infamous for losing. That's the origin of the slang, probably originally meaning a loser, now also meaning a fool or an idiot.
A British girl here in America told me it is always funny for her to hear an Australian in a suit and tie speak. So I asked her if it sounded like a working class accent to her and she said that was it exactly.
If your name has more than one syllable. Shorten it to the first syllable and add an Oh. If you have one syllable simply add an oh. Ie. david becomes dav oh. John becomes johnno
I like the way Aussies use the term 'dickhead' almost as a term of endearment for our mates - especially when they've done something dopey. It can also be used with absolute derision intended. Sucks to be stuck in Melbourne right now though ... our universe ends at 5km.
Love accents of all kinds. Don't get the "to Americans it's all foreign" thing. This was stellar, getting to hear Brits do generic aussie as character. Doesn't have to be perfect. Just super fun to hear both from same people. As I'm Midwest USA raised which feels really basic and non descript. And friends who can do this on the reg even on camera in character talking about personal stuff. Love it. Do more.
My great grandmother’s family immigrated from Australia to USA. I do Australian and British accents and it is so much fun. So, a reason to get a dog is that you can blame them for passing gas!
I moved to Berlin in 1987 and was there until 1990. One of the first things I did was buy a tv that would pick up German and British channels, the Army channel sucked. I started watching Neighbors while I was there. When we moved back to the states I was so mad that I wouldn't be able to watch it anymore. My son was mad that he wouldn't be able see Fireman Sam, Postman Pat or the lady that hosted a kids block of shows.
Yes. It can be annoying. Sometimes I'll start answering the "questions", which invariably confuses them. "Oh, I'm sorry, it sounded like you were asking a question. Go on.... "
I know it seems natural to say "America," to refer to the USA, but people in Canada and Mexico are Americans too. People South of the US border are particularly offended and will remind one that America encompasses two continents (North & South).
People immediately south of the border live in the United States of Mexico. They get called Mexico. We're the United States of America. We get called America. Seriously, no one is actually confused about this.
America actually has three continents: *North America *Central America *South America It is quite common for Brits and Aussies to say "America" when they are referring to the USA. They don't tend to distinguish between the US, Canada, Mexico...
@@jessica3548 The United States of Mexico...? Mexico is a completely separate country from the USA....although it is part of North America (the continent).
@@jessica3548 Confusion is not an issue. People in the Western Hemisphere, who are not from US are, in fact irked to hear it called America. They call people from the US "Estadunidenses," which has no direct English translation, but means "people of the US.
'No worries' has developed into 'No wuckas' as well 😁 No one says 'ridgey didge' much anymore but there used to be a TV show with that name ages ago. Your accents are not bad guys! I hope you've dropped some of our lingo into your every day language!! 😁
Omg that’s amazing but why I feel that a bit like the stereotypical aucci accent 😂😂😂the all Australians I’ve watched made like an o sound “loife (life)” “”noight (night)” “roight (right)” etc
The British vs. Aussie vs. SA vs. NZ accents are about as tricky for the American ear to differentiate as the New York vs. Boston accent is to the British ear.
Great video Joel and Lia!!! 👏 I'm Australian and I find your Australian accents are, alright but Christie's Aussie accent is better!!! 'Shrimp on the barbie' is a phase used by Paul Hogan in a tourism ad encouraging Americans to visit Australia. Shrimp is an American term we use 'prawns', we typically cook sausages and steak on barbies!
As an Aussie I would say “NOICE “ not “NICE “...elongate our vowels ...in USA when I say “I“ they think I’m saying “ “A “...and when I say “E “hey think I’m saying “ I “ !! ... have to say “I” as in internet “E “ as in elephant , A as in Apple etc !!
Last year I serving beer at a college football game. It was really loud, but I still hear accents. One of my customers came up and after I was giving him his change I said "So you're Australian?" And he says "Yes. How did you know?" "I heard your accent." Guy: "Wow! Nobody ever guesses right. They say South African or New Zealand. You've got good ears." Me: "Thanks" Guy: "I'd like to eat those ears"? 😯 um... I just made sure he saw my wedding ring.
guh DIE, mites! I heard recently that the Aussie accent originated with the preponderance of the Cockney accent among the prisoners of Botany Bay. The Kiwi accent is a whole different ball game. One term I thought was different when I was there in New Zealand was on a road sign--'metal surface' for 'gravel road'. There's not a speck of metal in gravel. LOL
The one reason I love british accents over australian is because of the higher pitch at the end of the statement that australians do. Lol. The british accent is supposedly the sexiest and as an american, I concur. Lol
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As an Australian, I don't think being associated with a BBQ or barby is a problem, its more the 'put another 'shrimp' on the barby' association because we never call them shrimp, they are prawns
It was an Australian tourism TV commercial that Paul Hogan did in the 80s. It was for US audiences. It really made an impact. Cheech Marin did like a reverse Crocodile Dundee movie where he goes to Australia. It was called The Shrimp On The Barbie.
@@themoviedealers I remember that add well. hated it then, still do lol
Dumb and Dumber had that line. Just classic. ua-cam.com/video/2hOLm_k6eCs/v-deo.html
The shrimp thing drives me nuts!!!
Shrimp and prawns are two different things. Are you saying you call both shrimp and prawns "prawns"?
"No worries" and "beauty"/"beaut" are fairly common in the US/Canada too.
Yeah but before the 1990s, nobody said "no worries". It's definitely a phrase imported from Australia.
When I say "no worries" being from Texas it just sounds stupid 🤣 although I 100% prefer it to "you're welcome" or "my pleasure"
Why? You’re welcome and My pleasure are proper responses.
No worries is dismissive and insulting.
@@LlyleHunter because I'm not proper then lol
@@LlyleHunter You may have noticed that the lazy/low road is always taken in U.S. discourse. You must "Get" the innate goodwill or flippancy on your own.
I have never met an Australian that I didn't like. What a wonderfully nice nationality. Best wishes to all of you! ❤🇦🇺
They really are the Texans of the Commonwealth nations. (Except no firearms). I only cannot stand the Oz blokes in infomercials. Even the 2 minute ones.
Thanks John.
John Symons I know they can even insult you and you don’t even know it LOL
@@joistevens4454 I have found that to be true in every country I have lived in or just visited. I always try to tell myself that they are just being humorous. I have known American young people to teach gullible foreigners "dirty words" but give them a different meaning! 😱🤣
@@johnbowers6258 Most farmers and graziers have guns,the rules were dramatically tightened .
It was semi auto's that were banned .quite a few of my mates have guns and regularly go pig shooting.
You have to be a primary producer or have a nominated property to shoot on or belong to a gun club to get a licence.
I’ve always been a fan of saying the phrase “Good Eye Might” that forces you to use an Australian accent. Also, “Whale Oil Beef Hooked” is another fun one for cheating an Irish accent.
hahaha XD nice
When I was in the Navy, I was aboard a ship that made a port call in Australia. I don't know if it was the uniform, but, none of us had to buy a drink the entire time we were there. I ended up spending a night drying out in the brig! Of all the places I got to visit, Australia was definitely my favorite!
They're prawns not shrimp
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Do you only have prawns in Australia and not shrimp? Or are you saying you call both shrimp and prawns "prawns"?
@@RH-tv9hk they're all prawns. We never call any food shrimp.
@@mrsnatural2368 Wow, I appreciate your response to my old post! Your answer sent me down an internet rabbit hole. I'm so grossed out now. Lol.
Anyway, it seems the general consensus is that Australian waters do indeed have prawns AND shrimp (such as freshwater shrimp, and tiger and king prawns) but, like you said, Australians call them all prawns.
Again thanks for answering, I forgot all about this and learned a few new things.
@@RH-tv9hk no problem :)
In California we say “no worries” and I’ve heard fishermen call fish a “beauty”. Love the Australian accent!
I think that a lot of people forget that Australian English accents were fairly significantly influenced by Scottish/Northern English/Irish accents, especially in some areas. This can be seen in some pronunciations of the word "forehead", which can be pronounced like "forrhed" in some parts of the country, or our more melodic way of speaking (the question inflection is a prime example of this, and probably a remnant of other accents). Foreigners hear our accents and say "oh, you sound like the southern English!" but there are so many other influences that differentiate our accents from Southern English ones
"No worries" has kind of made the leap to USA. I like it. Concise. Clear. Efficient.
“No worries” has become common in Canada in recent years in the service sector as a response to “thank you”. Not sure why, and I can’t say I like it.
It is marginally better than the No Problem, and No Problema, down south of you. Of course it's No Problem. It's your bloody job, bludger. I'm so with you. After a Thank you, it's You're Welcome ( or My Pleasure, if old Deep South. ) x
I could not agree more
@@johnbowers6258 "My pleasure" is shortened to "Pleasure" in South Africa - it's quite charming.
"No worries" has definitely infiltrated Canadian English. When I was a kid in 1980s, no one said it. Now it's very common.
canadians or aussies living in canada theres alot of them
I'm an Australian living in the US. I'd give both of you a 9 out of 10 for the Aussie accent. I heard a couple of inconsistencies, but overall pretty accurate
I'm sorry but I disagree...and yes I am Australian...
@@rebeccasimantov5476 As in not an accurate accent?
@@grgryl Joel and Lia were attempting a broad Aussie accent (maybe they heard this on "Neighbours"?)...which is actually only spoken by people living in the rural or farming areas of Australia.
The majority of Australians (70%) speak with a General Australian accent...this is less nasal and can be heard in the cosmopolitan cities of Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide.
@@grgryl So to answer your question...no, I don't think it was accurate...
@@rebeccasimantov5476 but compared to some shockers you hear from others, they did pretty well (even if it was a broad accent)
Just Legends doing what they do best. Giving us great videos. I had the opportunity to train with the Australian Army many years ago and found them to be very fun. I really don't remember any of the words or phrases that they used but it was definitely a great experience. Keep doing what you do best by posting these videos and keeping us informed as well as amused. Stay safe and have a great day.
My cousins are Aussies. I love their accent.
Being from the United States and of British heritage. I think all of the accents are great The British, Scottish, Irish, Australian, New Zealand, South African
Agree!
G’Day! Great clip and you both are a “dag”. Being a “dag” is better than being a “nong”. Good to hear that you’re enjoying your stay in Melbourne (my home town). 🇦🇺
Haha, that's funny considering they were joking. Neither Joel or Lia are in Australia
I still love a “Saith Efrikan” accent the best! Would love to have Joel’s friend back on to teach us how to do that awesome accent!
Michael McIntyre is definitely the best tutor😂😂
that sounds New Zealand way of saying it
As you were stuck in Melbin there are different accents in each state. South Australians have an unusual accent. It is a mix of different accents which has been smoothed out to sound Australian. South Aussies speak very fast to.
there not in Melbourne is was only for them to prove they can do it and saying that word that most people say the way its spelt then aussies
Don't spit the dummy is one of my favorites. It says so much about the nature of the hissy fit. :D A dummy is Aussie for a pacifier, so a baby spits the dummy before winding up for a real humdinger. :D But the expression is for adults which makes it classic.
hi! I am a 21 years old Chilean native (i speak Spanish) I am learning English, and I always wanted to speak the British accent and Australian accent but at school they teach us only the grammar from the US, a few years ago I sign up to become an Aupair and take care of kids around the world, and right before the pandemic started I was going to Melbourne Australia for my next work and live there for a year or so, I just found your channel for this tutorial because i am afraid to make mistakes while speaking with my host family, and yes, i agree that Australian accent is enjoyable and positive, i think when i get there, i will get use to it, I dream of being there as soon they open the frontiers at least here chile open theirs, hopefully, got a job of Aupair in the UK or Ireland too.
i already subscribed to your channel hugs from Chile :D
Any 5 Seconds Of Summer fans? They're from Australia. I also love the Duncaster accent!
You both "pegged it"...Joel, I'm Australian-British...so, I'm glad to know you're interested in Australians 😉 I want that candy but not sure about the post-7pm situation ❤️
Your accent is very good. When you get your head around "yeah nah" you can pass for locals. You haven't quite understood drongo or bludger. Also we don't ever say candy. Say lollies instead. Two words you can look up that I have never heard people do in these sort of things is "dag" and "ratbag". If you like "Neighbours" try and find "Kath & Kim". It's on Netflix in Australia so it might be on Netflix in UK. I think you should do more of your pieces using The Australian accent and not tell anyone you are doing it. I apologise in advance if you end up bingewatching Kath & Kim.
What a beauty vid, eh? LOL. Funny, my daughter and I were discussing accents and she wished she lived in in the UK so she could have a UK accent and be all unique. I told her that if she wants to live in the UK, keep the Canadian accent because a UK accent in the UK isn't really unique. Or, stay here and practice an accent to be unique here. :)
Who's who?! You switched sides and now I have no idea which one is Joel and which is Lia. VERY confusing!
They have, for the better, quit touching their faces. Coronabollocks has done that. Flipping the tresses doesn't count, Lia.
I love this! Accents are so much fun!
Aussie slang is easily the nuttiest of global English slang archetypes. "Ute" as slang for a utility truck is insane as it has the same number of syllables as truck.
My favorite Australian word is Hemsworth. ;-)
You guys have the vowels pretty good! Only thing was you pronounced your Ts sometimes, Aussies rarely pronounce their Ts (at least where I'm from) - if it's a T following an N (eg. twenty), it's replaced by an N (twenny), and in most other cases the T is replaced by a D sound (eg. in water).
With the barbecue issue, I don't think many people are bothered to be honest, although of course I can't speak for absolutely everyone.
In terms of phrases/slang, Aussies also greet each other with "how ya goin?" which always made me laugh when I first moved here. Some of my favourite slang I've heard since living here:
Grouse - brilliant/fantastic, I've been told this is specific to Melbourne
Accadacca - AC/DC (yes, people actually use this)
Avo - avocado (not to be confused with arvo, which is afternoon)
Deadset - "for real" or "seriously"
Manchester - sheets/linen (kinda weirded me out when I first moved here since I came from Manchester)
Servo - service station
Same in Canada. Twenny Toronno
There is version of the Australian accent called the Cultured Australian Accent. It's basically the Australian accent with a British twang to it. You could both do that one. Your Aussie accent wasn't too bad though
Australia being associated with BBQ's isn't the problem. It's that bloody phrase "throw another shrimp on the barbie". We don't call them shrimp, they're prawns.
You bloody beauties! Chuffed to bits to see you two having a chin wag.
Love you guys so much you crack me up 😂 (Aussie here) oh my goodness I use too easy no worries at work all the time haha I wish most of these were used more often in the city
Guys, loved this video. LMAO all the way through. As an Aussie, living in London now for over 10 years, I realise I’ve lost most of these sayings from my vernacular. A little nostalgic trip down memory lane. You did great job. Bloody Ripper! ❤️
Oh thank heavens they’re roasting someone else’s accent other than Americans
I was asked the other day by a cashier if Australian and I immediately said yes. I'm actually a Valley Girl from So Cal. People always think I have a foreign accent and I love it.
thats too funny. I would love that too haha!
There used to be this Aussie comedy series here in the UK called “Kath and Kim”. Didn’t watch that many episodes but I remember them being hilarious.
When I first moved to Oz and heard my colleague saying “too easy” after fixing my locker I thought he meant I shouldn’t have bother him with such a small thing. But he said it so happily so I was quite confused. (Yes Australians are very positive!)
I say “that’s a beaut” in America too. I had no idea that that was popular in Australia too
Lol it's not 😅😅😅
We say what a “BEWDY “ In Australia actually ! Lía and Joel
Beaut was common in Australia in the 60s, when I was growing up. Hardly used now. I think it depends on where you're from, or maybe more amongst tradies etc.
It's not lol
Im from America and remember callings things/friends “beaut” a lot in high school (2004-07) but never after that. Saying “what a beauty” isn’t uncommon though. I feel I’ve heard that my whole life. Didn’t know it started in Australia tho- that’s cool🤗
I watched Lunatics after Joel suggested it a while back, and I *love* all the characters’ accents.
It’s as if a Brit and a person from the south in America combined accents. You have Australian accent! 😀
I was playing around with accents one time and tried to cross an American Southern accent with a British accent. Lo and behold it sounded Australian. I agree.
With a bit of Boston thrown in the way they pronounce words with "ar" in them, as in: "It's wicked smaaht to know that it's illegal to paahk th' caahrin Haahvid Yaahd!" 🤣
We have used “Beaut” in the USA at least through the entirety of the 20th century. I remember hearing it in movies from the 1930-1940’s.
Hey guys, just catching up on some of your earlier vlogs & saw this one. Being originally from South Australia l was interested to hear what you both thought of the ‘Aussie’ accent. You maybe surprised that each state has a different accent. And Adelaide ( where I hail from) has a distinctly different way of pronouncing certain words. The upward inflection originated in the eastern states. But now is slowly spreading west (unfortunately). Adelaidians often get mistaken for ‘Poms’ when visiting or living in the eastern states. Even when I lived & worked in London , the locals couldn’t place my accent ( l have an English mother so my accent is a bit more British).
I think the Australian accent is a cross between British and Boston, it sounds like that to me, what do you two think?
The Australian accent is strongly influenced by the London Cockney and Irish accents. I believe the Boston accent is heavily influenced by the Irish accent which is probably why they sound similar!
Sean Desmond yes
Sean Desmond they say the a sound similarly, pak the ca and such
Susan Pappalardo
Most people in northern England say it the same
Lots of us northerners who go to the states
Are mistaken for aussies
Correct and the Boston accent is heavily influenced by the Irish accent as well
I have lived in Saginaw, Michigan US for 16 years (Aussie born and bred). Anyone I have met here who is English people think are Australian and Australians people think are English. I substitute teach here and I have students think I am Russian, French, Mexican, English, Chinese, and African. When students try to imitate my accent it always sounds so English to me. Accents can vary a little in Aus depending as to where you are from i.e Adelaidians have (generally speaking) rounder vowel sounds than (again speaking generally) Melbournians. I say the capital cities of South Australia and Victoria is because in those states accents rurally can be different than in the cities.
I live in America but my family is from Australia and I’ve visited a few times. Let me tell you having the last name Keane (pronounced keen). Having my family say “they’re keen” all the time is so weird. It’s just not said so much in America as it is in Australia.
Joel and Lia ... saying as an Australian ( expat now living in usa) . i and those i know, tend to say “what a BEWDY “ or BEWDY for approval ..just my observation .. you guys are bloody little rippers lolol
I love Australian accent and culture. I'm obcessed with Australia since I watched PLEASE LIKE ME for the first time 3 years ago. One of my favorite TV series of all time. I am watching it for the 10th time now.
@Stuxnet Cabal hahaha I don't want to! Life is a celebration of itself!
You two. That was fantastic. U r really good at the Australian accent!
Reading the comment section with an Australian accent is proof that this video already made a huge impact
I learned all about Australian accent watching the Complete 1-692 Prisoner: Cell Block H series. I love Australia, and the Australians.
You two are fantastic! Can you tell a difference between Australian & New Zealand accents or are they too similar
There are differences in the way vowels are pronounced...in fact, sometimes I feel a kiwi accent sounds very similar to a South African accent...
Me just thinking to be like Felix and Chris with powerful Aussie accent
Also - "Oi Felix , come here brou"
In the US, I first started hearing "No worries" gain popularity 10ish years ago. It struck me as snooty and rude. I'm used to it now but I still can't bring myself to use it lol
Joel and Lia are now Aussies!
Joel that green looks REALLY good on you.
Where is your Kiwi accent video?
Loved this video!! Love learning about accents. Maybe Irish or welsh for the next vid?
Drongo, named after the type of bird, was a racehorse in the 1920s infamous for losing. That's the origin of the slang, probably originally meaning a loser, now also meaning a fool or an idiot.
A British girl here in America told me it is always funny for her to hear an Australian in a suit and tie speak. So I asked her if it sounded like a working class accent to her and she said that was it exactly.
If your name has more than one syllable. Shorten it to the first syllable and add an Oh. If you have one syllable simply add an oh. Ie. david becomes dav oh. John becomes johnno
I’ve been doing an Australian accent most days since the beginning of summer and I’ve gotten so much better 🇦🇺
Half of my family lives in Australia 🇦🇺 one day I’ll make it out there!
I like the way Aussies use the term 'dickhead' almost as a term of endearment for our mates - especially when they've done something dopey. It can also be used with absolute derision intended.
Sucks to be stuck in Melbourne right now though ... our universe ends at 5km.
I think it'd be funny for them to try a Canadian accent next
Love accents of all kinds. Don't get the "to Americans it's all foreign" thing. This was stellar, getting to hear Brits do generic aussie as character. Doesn't have to be perfect. Just super fun to hear both from same people. As I'm Midwest USA raised which feels really basic and non descript. And friends who can do this on the reg even on camera in character talking about personal stuff. Love it. Do more.
My great grandmother’s family immigrated from Australia to USA. I do Australian and British accents and it is so much fun. So, a reason to get a dog is that you can blame them for passing gas!
I moved to Berlin in 1987 and was there until 1990. One of the first things I did was buy a tv that would pick up German and British channels, the Army channel sucked. I started watching Neighbors while I was there. When we moved back to the states I was so mad that I wouldn't be able to watch it anymore. My son was mad that he wouldn't be able see Fireman Sam, Postman Pat or the lady that hosted a kids block of shows.
Up talking is very common with American women in their mid 50s and younger. Gained popularity in the mid 80s with the “Valley Girl” phenomenon...
Yes. It can be annoying. Sometimes I'll start answering the "questions", which invariably confuses them. "Oh, I'm sorry, it sounded like you were asking a question. Go on....
"
I know it seems natural to say "America," to refer to the USA, but people in Canada and Mexico are Americans too. People South of the US border are particularly offended and will remind one that America encompasses two continents (North & South).
People immediately south of the border live in the United States of Mexico. They get called Mexico. We're the United States of America. We get called America. Seriously, no one is actually confused about this.
America actually has three continents:
*North America
*Central America
*South America
It is quite common for Brits and Aussies to say "America" when they are referring to the USA.
They don't tend to distinguish between the US, Canada, Mexico...
@@jessica3548 The United States of Mexico...?
Mexico is a completely separate country from the USA....although it is part of North America (the continent).
@@jessica3548 Confusion is not an issue. People in the Western Hemisphere, who are not from US are, in fact irked to hear it called America. They call people from the US "Estadunidenses," which has no direct English translation, but means "people of the US.
@@rebeccasimantov5476 WIth respect, the formal name is The United Mexican States.
'No worries' has developed into 'No wuckas' as well 😁
No one says 'ridgey didge' much anymore but there used to be a TV show with that name ages ago. Your accents are not bad guys! I hope you've dropped some of our lingo into your every day language!! 😁
Please please come to Australia, in particular visit Melbourne!!
I wish you were in Melbourne too because that’s where I am!!
Omg that’s amazing but why I feel that a bit like the stereotypical aucci accent 😂😂😂the all Australians I’ve watched made like an o sound “loife (life)” “”noight (night)” “roight (right)” etc
Wish you two were on morning tv. You guys crack me up
The British vs. Aussie vs. SA vs. NZ accents are about as tricky for the American ear to differentiate as the New York vs. Boston accent is to the British ear.
I don't have any trouble differentiating them, but my mom genuinely can't.
"Good fun" that's what we need & that's why we love you👍💝
Joel and Lia are bloody rippin’ with their ridgy didge Aussie accents!! Crocodile Dundee would be proud!
Love Crocodile Dundee!
I don’t notice a huge difference between british and Australian accents, but I think that it sounds like a mix between american and british.
Hilarious... as an Australian...you were spot on
I love Michael mcintyres comedy on English accents!
I enjoyed very much this video!! Really funny!
Thank you
How often does Joel fish with Australians?
Listen to how Australians say 'tattoo' and 'fourteen,' for example. It sounds like taddoo and four-DEEN
Yup i sound like that so ive been told ! Great observation
@Pat Morac It's quite distinctive. I enjoy noticing these differences.
Great video Joel and Lia!!! 👏 I'm Australian and I find your Australian accents are, alright but Christie's Aussie accent is better!!! 'Shrimp on the barbie' is a phase used by Paul Hogan in a tourism ad encouraging Americans to visit Australia. Shrimp is an American term we use 'prawns', we typically cook sausages and steak on barbies!
like we would want americans here
As an Aussie I would say “NOICE “ not “NICE “...elongate our vowels ...in USA when I say “I“ they think I’m saying “ “A “...and when I say “E “hey think I’m saying “ I “ !! ... have to say “I” as in internet “E “ as in elephant , A as in Apple etc !!
I love Indian accents. ( when they are speaking English, I mean). My Siri has an Indian accent.
Last year I serving beer at a college football game. It was really loud, but I still hear accents. One of my customers came up and after I was giving him his change I said "So you're Australian?" And he says "Yes. How did you know?" "I heard your accent."
Guy: "Wow! Nobody ever guesses right. They say South African or New Zealand. You've got good ears."
Me: "Thanks"
Guy: "I'd like to eat those ears"?
😯 um... I just made sure he saw my wedding ring.
This video was great and fun. Joel, are the guys nicer there or back home? You both take care and be safe.
Your accents were great!!
As an Australian (Sydney), I have to disagree...
"They come out at night..." hahaha! Same.
Good aussie accents. Love from Brisbane Queensland
You two are adorable! You guys make me laugh and smile so big! Thank you. BTW I'm in Dallas, TX. Love you guys!
I can't even do an American accent, and I've lived here my whole life.
are you Aussie?
@@Sssssssslf No. I'm from Pennsylvania, in the USA. I have worked with several Aussie's however.
Is it true that Christie is moving away to Mexico? I know she has a channel, but I'm going to miss her as a guest-star on your program!
Lia should put up her Cyprus vlogs and Joel can comment on them. Go Lia!
guh DIE, mites! I heard recently that the Aussie accent originated with the preponderance of the Cockney accent among the prisoners of Botany Bay.
The Kiwi accent is a whole different ball game. One term I thought was different when I was there in New Zealand was on a road sign--'metal surface' for 'gravel road'. There's not a speck of metal in gravel. LOL
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The one reason I love british accents over australian is because of the higher pitch at the end of the statement that australians do. Lol. The british accent is supposedly the sexiest and as an american, I concur. Lol
When I'm hanging out with my sister we launch into either Brit accent (not sure if it's RP or other) or Southern USA accent. Hilarious.
Tell stories with a South African accent plssss, love you guys xxxxx