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Irish accent beats French as world's sexiest.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/ireland/6490202/Irish-accent-beats-French-as-worlds ^ | 03 Nov 2009

Posted on 11/03/2009 6:03:41 PM PST by GSP.FAN

Men with an Emerald Isle brogue came top in a poll of 5,000 women worldwide, while the French accent only came fourth, just ahead of Australian.

(Excerpt) Read more at telegraph.co.uk ...


TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Humor; Society
KEYWORDS: eire; ireland
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1 posted on 11/03/2009 6:03:42 PM PST by GSP.FAN
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To: GSP.FAN
there is something sexy about that lilt. if you can handle all the angst that comes with it. And the male members of her family, as well.

Oh, bother. It's not worth it.

2 posted on 11/03/2009 6:05:31 PM PST by the invisib1e hand (Fight for it or lose it.)
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To: GSP.FAN

Totally depends on the mouth it’s coming out of.


3 posted on 11/03/2009 6:06:45 PM PST by Lizavetta (In Communism, everything is free. But there isn't any of it.)
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To: GSP.FAN

My wife tells me that when i talk to goodlooking women i thicken up the brogue.
DUH!!


4 posted on 11/03/2009 6:07:30 PM PST by GSP.FAN (These are the times that try men's souls.)
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To: GSP.FAN

My wife tells me that when i talk to goodlooking women i thicken up the brogue.
DUH!!


5 posted on 11/03/2009 6:07:39 PM PST by GSP.FAN (These are the times that try men's souls.)
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To: GSP.FAN

I very, very strongly approve.


6 posted on 11/03/2009 6:07:48 PM PST by Julia H. (Freedom of speech and freedom from criticism are mutually exclusive.)
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To: GSP.FAN

I woulda guessed:

1. italian
2. australian
3. scotish


7 posted on 11/03/2009 6:08:50 PM PST by mamelukesabre (Si Vis Pacem Para Bellum (If you want peace prepare for war))
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To: GSP.FAN

I’m guessing a southern US accent wins on girls hands down.


8 posted on 11/03/2009 6:11:02 PM PST by Mr. Blonde (You ever thought about being weird for a living?)
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To: GSP.FAN

One good thing about that list...

lotsa anglo speakers on it!


9 posted on 11/03/2009 6:11:11 PM PST by mamelukesabre (Si Vis Pacem Para Bellum (If you want peace prepare for war))
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To: GSP.FAN

French is too wimpy.


10 posted on 11/03/2009 6:11:11 PM PST by Swede Girl
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To: GSP.FAN

Definitely Irish first, then Scots. *sigh*


11 posted on 11/03/2009 6:12:09 PM PST by ReneeLynn (Socialism is SO yesterday. Fascism, it*s the new black. Mmm Mmm Mmm.)
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To: GSP.FAN

I would have thought MONEY would have been the #1 accent...


12 posted on 11/03/2009 6:14:32 PM PST by irishtenor (Beer. God's way of making sure the Irish don't take over the world.)
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To: Lizavetta
Totally depends on the mouth it’s coming out of.

Most definitely!

13 posted on 11/03/2009 6:16:44 PM PST by workerbee (If you vote for Democrats, you are engaging in UnAmerican Activity.)
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To: GSP.FAN

Australian
Irish
Scottish
Texan
Danish


14 posted on 11/03/2009 6:17:06 PM PST by VanDeKoik (Iran doesnt have a 2nd admendment. Ya see how that turned out?)
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To: mamelukesabre

Uh-uh. Italian would definitely be #3.


15 posted on 11/03/2009 6:17:24 PM PST by workerbee (If you vote for Democrats, you are engaging in UnAmerican Activity.)
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Maureen O’Hara...Quiet Man....nuff’ said....


16 posted on 11/03/2009 6:17:50 PM PST by Maverick68 (w)
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To: Mr. Blonde

I’m sorry to disillusion you, but a Southern US accent is regarded by most English-speaking people outside the South as the definitive sign of an ignorant hick.


17 posted on 11/03/2009 6:18:00 PM PST by B-Chan (Catholic. Monarchist. Texan. Any questions?)
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To: GSP.FAN

How did they get so many Oirish to set down their drinks and vote in this poll?


18 posted on 11/03/2009 6:18:29 PM PST by Tainan (Cogito, ergo conservatus)
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To: GSP.FAN

LEAST sexy accents: Russian, southern Californian, northern California.


19 posted on 11/03/2009 6:18:31 PM PST by Clemenza (Remember our Korean War Veterans)
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To: ReneeLynn

The Scots are kindred brothers.


20 posted on 11/03/2009 6:19:37 PM PST by GSP.FAN (These are the times that try men's souls.)
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