LeeVanTeeth Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 When I came back to Scotland I listened to Sportsound Open Mics, which demonstrated that many Scots can't pronounce foreign names. Not that that's a big deal. I've noticed many Africans pronounce my name as Jammy and no matter how hard they try can't seem to say Jamie. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 8 minutes ago, LeeVanTeeth said: When I came back to Scotland I listened to Sportsound Open Mics, which demonstrated that many Scots can't pronounce foreign names. Not that that's a big deal. I've noticed many Africans pronounce my name as Jammy and no matter how hard they try can't seem to say Jamie. I thought it was Lee. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.A.F.C Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 5 hours ago, Hedgecutter said: They're probably doing it with the good intention of showing just how widely respected he was across the board and suggesting that petty grievances shouldn't get in the way of appreciation. That and you can't help admire a local guy lifting the European Cup when your own club of a similar size across the city has only ever lifted a Challenge Cup with a group of worldwide-sourced mercenaries. However, all that this highlights is an underlying mentality that there should be some form of background animosity at a personal level, this being based around nothing other than association with a very similar neighbouring club in Judean People's Front fashion. It's therefore no surprise that many of these folk also do the same with different branches of the same religion. Morons. If you really want to join the PFJ, you'd need to really hate the Romans. I do. Oh yeah, how much? A lot. Right, you're in. Rangers died and Celtic laughed at them. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgecutter Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, LeeVanTeeth said: When I came back to Scotland I listened to Sportsound Open Mics, which demonstrated that many Scots can't pronounce foreign names. Not that that's a big deal. I've noticed many Africans pronounce my name as Jammy and no matter how hard they try can't seem to say Jamie. The ones that jump straight to mind: Rogitch vs Rodge-ick Taver-neer (BBC Scotland) vs Tav-ern-ee-ay (BBC England) ... and worst of all, because you can't get less foreign: Mickenna vs Mackenna Edited April 23, 2019 by Hedgecutter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clockwork Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 A picture of the Queen as your avatar.Wid 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanius Mullarkey Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 21 minutes ago, Hedgecutter said: The ones that jump straight to mind: Rogitch vs Rodge-ic Pat Bonner thread for this pish. Hes literally the only c**t I’ve heard saying Rodge-ick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The OP Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 What I’m not sure about is whether it’s pronounced with an invisible D before the G, as in the name Roger. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flybhoy Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 1 hour ago, LeeVanTeeth said: When I came back to Scotland I listened to Sportsound Open Mics, which demonstrated that many Scots can't pronounce foreign names. Just because Alan Preston and Derek Ferguson are thick as fucking shit doesn't mean we should all be bracketed in that manner 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highland Capital Posted April 23, 2019 Author Share Posted April 23, 2019 A slightly more niche one is you still hear people refer to Owain Tudur Jones as 'Owen Tudor Jones'. The real pronunciation isn't even close. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Sanchez Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 People who drive vehicles that still have tax discs in the window. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathematics Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 I lived in Wales for four years, obviously moving there is a calling card of a moron, but I was definitely in the moron category when I tried to pronounce some of their names. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The OP Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Tbh some place names are moronic and if anyone wants to pronounce the likes of Strathaven “incorrectly” I take no issue with it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCelt67 Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 10 hours ago, 19QOS19 said: People who work in the Health and Social Care sector, (specifically Mental Health) who when out with a patient/client/service user don't put their badge away. Always annoys me. We're instructed by the Care Inspectorate to always wear our ID badge. Not something I personally agree with and despite a previous warning, I very seldom wear my badge but understand why others do. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hampden Diehard Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 A slightly more niche one is you still hear people refer to Owain Tudur Jones as 'Owen Tudor Jones'. The real pronunciation isn't even close.If people are going to bowl up with names like that, they can't be surprised if the rest of the world can't pronounce them. Having Jones as the surname is taking the piss as well. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Archer (Raconteur) Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 2 hours ago, Highland Capital said: A slightly more niche one is you still hear people refer to Owain Tudur Jones as 'Owen Tudor Jones'. The real pronunciation isn't even close. What is Welsh for a not very good football player? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highland Capital Posted April 23, 2019 Author Share Posted April 23, 2019 What is Welsh for a not very good football player?He was decent for us when he was fit (which wasn’t that often). The correct pronunciation by the way is “Oh-Ine Ti-Dear”. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 6 hours ago, Highland Capital said: He was decent for us when he was fit (which wasn’t that often). The correct pronunciation by the way is “Oh-Ine Ti-Dear”. Let's not pander to the Welsh. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 That Tavernier boy can’t even pronounce his own name properly. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONKMAN Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 26 minutes ago, Shandon Par said: That Tavernier boy can’t even pronounce his own name properly. Add that to the list along with defend, of things he's unable to do. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 9 hours ago, Shandon Par said: That Tavernier boy can’t even pronounce his own name properly. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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