I’m lost, … are we saying it’s wrong to discuss the fact that Conor’s broad Irish accent makes him really hard to u/stand at times?
Most Aussies with heavy Okker accents are difficult to u/stand abroad too.
Also,… why we can have a stir & a laugh at each other over it is because we are all supposed to be speaking the same language, that’s why it’s humorous, … whereas Asians (as someone mentioned), etc, … are trying to use a whole new one, which is hard, and they are doing their best with it.
Just my 2 cents,… but I’d think that’s why one might be considered racist,… and one not.
Having a laugh at an entire populace’s accent in their first language if it differs from yours in using the same language = ok.
Having a laugh at an individual’s accent who is using a language that is not their native tongue, no matter how familiar with or surrounded by it they may be = hey now, you better be sure that person is cool with the mocking.
MrJez, beat me to it. Agreed English is a second language for the Irish, so it is rude to criticise him for not having perfect English pronunciation.
Anyway, we Australians actually speak Strine, Australians do not speak R.P. which is the official non regional English language pronunciation, which originated in England.
I am 50% Irish genetically, but I dont give a fark about Ireland tbh. I have some Irish friends who emigrated and felt homesick, so they went back after a few years and then re-emigrated and have lived here ever since ( like 40 years ) when they realised the homesickness was an emotional issue that defied logic. Its a common pattern with immigrants , I believe. But theres no doubt if Conor feels homesick, thats real, and its something he will deal with one way or another.