drekwithoutpolitics t1_j68jj32 wrote
Reply to comment by Ailyssa in TIL about foreign accent syndrome. This is a very rare (~100 cases worldwide) but real medical condition where people abruptly begin speaking in a foreign accent following head trauma like a bad migraine, accident, or stroke. by veety
It might be subconscious. People frequently mirror body language and speech patterns of people they like (or maybe want to be liked by).
Ailyssa t1_j68mvmk wrote
That's interesting and also a little bit funny :) to everyone else the aussie accent sounds quite fake :D hehe! I'll look into mirroring
drekwithoutpolitics t1_j68n07g wrote
He’s doing the best he can, mate! Lol
Ailyssa t1_j68pq09 wrote
Oh I know, not trying to make fun of him :D it's just interesting :D an aussie accent is a special thing on its own! Beautiful in its own right.
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