Talk Like Scousers

by PeterGrant (Author)

• Used

  Illustrated
  2008

  $4.12

  The Beatles, with their nasal twang and Scouse sense of humour, endeared the city to millions and they even sang in Scouse. So much so that Americans thought all people from the UK actually spoke like the Fab Four. The accent stands out on radio and on TV; in plays, films, musicals and at football matches and yes - even in print in novels and poetry - in fact, everywhere where this sing-along tone is heard and mentioned. Jokes even sound funnier in Scouse - listen to Stan Boardman and Tom O'Connor. It's 'our' voice. Vocally, verbally vibrant. What other city has such an identity reflected in us having an 'ology'- Scouseology; what other area bestows Scousehoods to its citizens and has issued Scouse passports.And, thanks to the Liverpool Echo, what other location has its own who's who dossier of Scousers called The Scouserati? Ricky Tomlinson, Phil Redmond, Billy Butler, Alexei Sayle, Cilla Black, Ringo and Sir Paul are just a few famous names who have never forgotten their roots and it shows. Just like each generation who pass on the Scouse legacy. Scousers never try to change their accent with visits to elocution coaches - why should we? The accent is our branding: we are proud of it, just ask Gerry Marsden, soccer manager Paul Jewell and comedienne Faith Brown. We say what we say with pride and we sing it out loud. But why is Scouse so special? Well, we will fill yer in. This is the guide book everyone born in the city should have. An A to Z of all things, Scouse from Arthur Askey to Z Cars. So calm down and now read all about it - yer' know it makes sense. It is the ultimate keepsake about the magical, mesmerising never-to-be-ignored sound of Scouse. Gear, indeed. Know worra mean, like.