Accy Accent flogs financial services

Tealeaf · 02-06-2011, 18:46

Like FIFA, Arab & African dictators and the Lib-Dems, we know that the British financial services industry is intrinsically corrupt. It is no surprise therefore, that in order to suggest otherwise one element has decided to employ an Accrington accent to convey a message of homely fidelity and honesty.

The advertisements currently being broadcast involve a variety of puppet animals and a voice over which sounds suspiciously like that of a well-known local cricketer - although, of course, it may not be him. The voice is used quite simply because of it's inherent trustworthiness.

But everyone knows the banks are dodgy! So do we really want our good name assocciated with this nonsense?

yours after a gallon

shillelagh · 02-06-2011, 22:55

havent seen the advert ...

cashman · 02-06-2011, 22:58

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havent seen the advert ...

me neither rarely see any, the mute button was a wonderful invention.

Mancie · 02-06-2011, 23:19

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Originally Posted by Tealeaf

The advertisements currently being broadcast involve a variety of puppet animals and a voice over which sounds suspiciously like that of a well-known local cricketer - although, of course, it may not be him. The voice is used quite simply because of it's inherent trustworthiness.

Eh up! can you name this famous bloke wi Accy accent or has he got t'thinjunction out?

jaysay · 03-06-2011, 08:46

Must be talking about Bubble then and his sloths

Benipete · 03-06-2011, 09:19

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Originally Posted by jaysay

Must be talking about Bubble then and his sloths

Or the donkey and the mole?

jaysay · 03-06-2011, 09:23

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Or the donkey and the mole?

You shut up and eat your carrots

lettie · 03-06-2011, 11:10

I have to agree that the accent sounds just like Bumble. Never knew that the Accy accent conveyed trustworthiness though.

jaysay · 03-06-2011, 17:32

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Originally Posted by lettie

I have to agree that the accent sounds just like Bumble. Never knew that the Accy accent conveyed trustworthiness though.

You've quite obviously never heard me speak then lettie

entwisi · 03-06-2011, 17:53

10 years ago I was told by my boss in leafy cheshire that my accent was one of my strengths as it conveyed honesty and integrity so I'm not surprised myself.

Bob Dobson · 03-06-2011, 20:05

I'm proud of my Accrington roots and accent - you can't BUY class.

Alan Varrechia · 03-06-2011, 20:18

If many more of our itinerant gypsy friends move into the area it might not seem like a friendly accent for much longer.

Retlaw · 03-06-2011, 20:37

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Originally Posted by jaysay

You've quite obviously never heard me speak then lettie

Aye, bud I ev, nuff sed.
Retlaw.

lindsay ormerod · 03-06-2011, 23:16

Yep, it's our very own David Lloyd, don't see what the problem is or why anyone should get their knickers in a twist, he's a lovely bloke, self made man and proud of his roots and heritage . ( verified by me having spent many a sunny day in Fleetwood with him and the family as a nipper) Way to go Bumble. ( By the way you owe me a pint....)

ps he hasn't made too many dodgy financial decisions to my knowledge and has certainly done alright for himself!

jaysay · 04-06-2011, 08:38

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Originally Posted by lindsay ormerod

Yep, it's our very own David Lloyd, don't see what the problem is or why anyone should get their knickers in a twist, he's a lovely bloke, self made man and proud of his roots and heritage . ( verified by me having spent many a sunny day in Fleetwood with him and the family as a nipper) Way to go Bumble. ( By the way you owe me a pint....)

pshe hasn't made too many dodgy financial decisions to my knowledge and has certainly done alright for himself!

I'm just listening to him on Cricket AM he's a scream, he could defo have made it as a stand up comic if he had made a career out of the willow and leather