Friday, October 28, 2005

Northern Ireland Celebrity Accent Syndrome (NICAS)

I'd like to start a new probe into a grave situation facing us all - I speak of course of Northern Ireland Celebrities with Accent Syndrome..... I may even expand the subject to it's own dedicated website.

The first and original Northern Ireland Celebrity Accent Syndrome sufferer was probably the legendary Gloria Hunniford. Her chirpy agreeable style and delivery was always a joy to listen to - that is for anyone outside the "province" (as these media types insist on calling it)

It's true to say that Gloria was already suffering badly before she even left our shores and the moment she got off the plane in blighty she was fully infected and talking like Camilla Parker Bowles.

Another notable sufferer is "Our Julian" from the UTV - Not a full blown sufferer - now he seems to have a temporary intermittent cure for NICAS and can actually switch from Celebrity (them) to Common (us) practically mid sentence. His legendary "Coronation Street" links are the epitomy of NICAS. The syndrome can be observed during these live broadcasts at it's very worst. It's horrific and disturbing to watch.

In the spirit of research on this subject, I would like any examples of NICAS which you think should be explored by our team. Have you any stories about our NI celebrities and their accents? Also perhaps you have ideas for fund raising activities?? It's time we took action. Lets make the hurting stop.....

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posted by Freddy @ Friday, October 28, 2005 Comments: 12

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