I saw an article a few weeks ago telling how Russell Crowe had been receiving elocution lessons to enable him to speak with a regional drawl in his new Robin Hood film. As I was born and bred in the area around Sherwood Forest I thought that it would only be fair that I share with you,dear readers, an insight into what Mr Crowe may have been being taught.....Ahh hm (clears throat!).
Phrase: ...............................Translation:
"Gerroff ya daft apeth"...............Leave me alone please
"Eyup me duck"...........................Hello, how are you?
"Mams gon daan rowd fo sum ale".......Mother has gone to the public house for a drink.
"Am fed up wi alt moanin"...................Please stop complaining
"Pop daan tut shop and gerrus a packer fags"......Fetch me some cigarettes please.
"Say owt and yer gunna gerra clout".........Please don't tell anyone or I will have to strike you.
"Av yer gorenee tuffies?"....do you have any sweets?
"Eyup ear cumms plodds"....The police have arrived
So there you go...just a small selection of Nottinghamshire drawl as is now spoken by Mr Crowe!.
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