Can you imagine some big bloke from Newcastle going [dons Geordie accent] I've got the baby reet 'ere. He's Dad's only a few metres away, If 'e comes any closer, I'll fucking twat 'im!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker uses a Geordie accent to portray a threatening dad protecting his child.
- In plain terms
- A dad with a Geordie accent threatens someone getting close to his kid.
- What can you take from it?
- Accents help tell stories quickly in comedy.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do accents change perception?
- Is regional humor fair?
Another view
Relies on regional stereotypes for humor.
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