Yes her voice was tough to take but once you realized what she went through.well fuck. ago Agree, I have shuddered more than once when she consistently uses mildly incorrect grammar. The So at the beginning of every answer to a question, the Vocal Fry, the Upspeak all irritate me beyond all measure. A proper use example is: Parenting is an awesome responsibility. My spine is more aligned?. Its almost excusable (almost) to hear uptalk from an entry level early 20-something, however, Im really not sure how a middle aged VP becomes an uptalker. I came to this thread as I am driven mad by Nicola Walker, the terrific British actress (who I like very much) has this annoying habit of pausing momentarily in the middle of delivering her line in a script. Its interesting to see how the pureness of the English language can be corrupted in some ways, by modern speech patterns, mostly by native English speakers. Profeasionally, it comes down to efficiency and economy not to waste talk time with meaningless utterances or distractions. Anywho.. Maybe it is that when I hear those tones I think Im about to be bitten. Now I hear that everywhere. It seems to me it takes more effort to speak a word without its T sound in the middle than to speak the word properly! Amen!!! Our and Hour is pronounced and sounds the same. New to me and I have grandchildren ranging from preschoolers to early 20s are the following: Ending a sentence with soyeah. Which is quite frankly one of the more annoying habits. I am also a teacher and am perplexed by the lack of vocabulary and sloppy use of language that I hear every day, everywhere, and by many! I couldnt agree more, this has been the bane of my existencetil now. Oh brother, Frankie! Not sure. Yep, that's right. Like yourself, Im thinking its a trend. Its just a dialect difference. If it is so obvious, why is it news? But when used in television, radio, or print, I boil uncontrollably. Why? I meant in first person plural. [sheepish grin], Lets not forget the verbal infestation known as seriously. Clearly, it morphed perhaps by laziness from Are you serious [about]?, 1) I call it the shopping list speech pattern: I went to the store and bought some EGGS.. got some MILK and some BACON I believe it to be the key to longevity. And, like a highly contagious virus, it is possible that by simply reading this post, you too will become afflicted! Part One: Into the Digital Era, Voice Over Trends 2022: Hottest Marketing Trends You Dont Want to Miss, Emotional Branding: The Power of Emotional Video Narratives, The Brand Anthem: What It Is, Why You Need One, An embarrassment in front of mom, dad or the general public, Unfit for any position that pays more than minimum wage. As an american transplant living in Germany, the phrase I noticed most from my European colleagues is quite some. Any insight into where the hard G at the end of -ing is coming from? Finally, the other habit that seems to be spreading is the use of the schwamostly women but not exclusivelyperhaps the thought is that it makes them seem more cultured. Its bazaar. Others, over exaggerated, more perfect, funner and many more. Its a lisp and something that should have been fixed in grade school. 3) HGTV shows are the worst for this offensive language. THAT new vaccine, THAT plane crash, THAT police shooting its really getting annoying. As in: Reporter: Do you favor wearing masks in public to help slow the spread of SARS-CoV-2? Hahaha Russell you are SPOT on! For example, a word with almost any vowel (most commonly an a) is pronounced, instead of with the actual long or short vowel sound for that letter, with a somewhat nasal awww ie the schwa. Is it hormones in food? I seem to see/hear it all the time nowadays, normally just after someone has clearly explained the facts around something, but the person reading/hearing it feels the need to demand the person giving out the information to Wait! so they can then ask them What?, as though what theyve just heard is complete nonsense, simply because they havent, (or so it comes across), been able to comprehend it the first time around. "I thought it felt strange to have a voice that did not sound like me reporting on the most powerful people in the world. I dont claim to speak perfect English but these are things every child learns in grade school. OMG! Drives me crazy every time. It makes me terribly sad. I was about to write a comment concerning the misuse of me and I when I read yours. However, Ive noticed a horrible trend, especially on Parcast, to have females doing commercials who sound like babies. But any word beginning with ST is impossible for this woman to pronounce correctly. I have tried to adjust. Then there is the over use of the word Like & So You should receive an employer of the year award. to gain your insight on this phenomenon. It may be a form of ageism, but there is truth to every stereotype. As to use of words, and at least on the radio and applying to both male and female, using ta for to Ive heard world-renowned physicists do this. we had a surprise english test? The shtraight down the shtreet seems to be 40-45 and under. Your email address will not be published. thas instead of thats (which is the abbreviation for that is) Also umm, like, and ya know interspersed in many informal AND formal conversations. Like, what about the kids, like mostly girls, that like say the word like, like every other word. airlines. Imitating neanderthals? Jackie Fortir is a healthcare reporter for StateImpact Oklahoma and part of the NPR-Kaiser Health News partnership. Further, it seems that engaging in these practices seems to indicate a greater authenticity for Gen Z and Millennials. Receive a detailed quote, custom audition, and the ultimate in voice quality. But perhaps it is also a societal takeover of inferior standards that will continue to decline. I work for a large tech company in the SF Bay Area and I can attest that uptalk, unfortunately, is more pervasive than ever. It is hard to describe but Ive narrowed it down to when a woman has to tell a story or recount something that has a list of things in it. In addition, Ayesha is really the smartest and most inspiring reporter in Washington D.C. and speaks with an African-American Vernacular English accent while reporting. Do you experience this as an interviewer? ? I think theres a time and place, but certainly the workplace is not the place. You might hear the rich baritone of Bob Edwards. These are interior designers and contractors. Its not just insincere, its rude, as if theyre annoyed at having to say it. Misnomer is now used when what is really meant is misconception. These are two different words with different meanings. As leading lady in Synetic Family Theatre's "The Fisherman and the Golden Fish," she and the cast earned the Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Production of Theatre for Young Audiences. Its refreshing to hear someone else with similar tendencies, calling out the younger generation on so many of these types of habits, which, in effect, butcher the language and the beauty of its intended delivery. For me, the whole So thing is one of these pet peeves that makes me want to smash whatever device Im hearing the word played upon. Part Two: Here Comes AI, Is the Golden Age of Voice Over Gone? After living abroad for over a decade, I noticed in the mid-1990s that, in the workplace, every female in a supervisory position seemed compelled to preface nearly every declarative sentence with, At this time. It was quite ridiculous to hear something like, At this tiiiime, we do not have a vacancy, but wed like to talk to you, so At this tiiime, can you tell me if you could come in at 10:00 on Thursday? How can there or here not be ON the ground, if it is, ON the ground. Based on a 2010 NPR Music survey of its listeners * Missing: Mohammad-Reza Shajarian * Ahmad Zahir * Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan * Asha Bhosle * Esma Redzepova * Sezen Aksu * Dennis Brown * Radmilla Cody * Khaled * Twinkie Clark * Amalia Rodrigues * Concha Buika * Chavela Vargas * Camaron de la Isla Is it the c thats throwing them, or are they getting it confused with the word anxious? "You have an opportunity as a listener to expand your worldview by hearing all different types of voices," Sanders said. None of these up-and-coming phrases ever appear in scripts that I read for actual voice-over jobs or auditions. Reporters get these complaints directly, too. Quick, before you faint! I find it so distracting that I dont hear what theyre saying anymore, and thats not good. So, like, gag me with a spoon, you know? The Alexis character on Schitts Creek has raised this to a hilarious satire. That happened to Mike Cooper, a voice-over artist who recently stumbled upon his voice being used without his knowledge for AI. I can sense the pits of hell opening within my spirit and anger arising like smoke of an erupting volcano, ahhhhh! Please make it stop. I completely agree with the annoying no problem response from a server after saying Thank you. No. Amazing this, and amazing that PLEASE STOP NOW! Good English dictates brevity as a virtue; much, is redundant here. hide caption. Hansen has taught techniques including Shakespeare, musical theater, and microphone and audition skills to children and adults of all ages. Dont do that-ah! Its so annoying-gah!. Dont run into nobody! (a parent to a child) Then on the other extreme we have ABSOLUTELY. Its my second or third. Often theyll be a so tacked on to the start. If it tickles, don't back off, you're doing it right! It has an r in it (two , to be pendantic) and I am not a child. Listen out for it ; itll shock you just how common it is! No. The NPR Podcast. People use Right? as a complete sentence. He would call us out too. I found this sight because I searched to see if I was the only one annoyed by sentences starting with So , which I find very annoying. The word than demands a comparison of degrees, e.g., something is hotter/louder/more annoying than something else. i agree, it drives me insane , they sound like 4 year olds. Also, ahhhhh, ahhhhhhh when they see a puppy or baby or receive a gift, etc. Right!? Ive NO idea where it came from or why. Different than makes no sense. At one point in the history of the English language, you was the *plural* second-person pronoun, and thou was singular. If we could get the Australians to leave home we could return the island to its original (European) use. Unfortunately these offensive speech trends have been happening for many decades. Is this the new trend? If I hear this on TV I change the channel. Someone. Required fields are marked *. Spot on! Dont know if this is quite in the same league, but watching YouTube videos, there is a channel called Triggernometry I like that does interesting interviews/chats on sometimes contentious topics. Aural homogeneity discourages listeners and future radio-makers who don't fit the mold. The sound of 2020 America is a chirpy vocal fry. Very annoying habit for a smart lady!! fer instead of for (are they hillbillies?!) But if there was a single origin, the West Coast USA seems more likely to me considering the larger population and the amount of film and TV produced there thats consumed internationally. Simstrom ascribes those criticisms to gender: "I have long had a theory that part of what people take issue with about our show is women speaking authoritatively about science.". A question mark has a specific purpose in the English language. Thanks for reading and commenting with such a detailed response, Adrianne. I think females tend to do this more often and more dramatically. I abhor this glottal stop. These kids are expected to go out in the real world and magically transform into people they were once never expected to be. Stripping is not music. Yes, I have an accent, but I use proper English as my model to imitate. At the end of a sentence? thing (and, as illustrated, often prematurely ending a sentence that actually wasnt? Many people confuse further and farther or say me and you instead of you and I. I wonder if they realize they are doing this? e.g. I dont know nothing about that. I first heard this on a Dove commercial. Thank gawd to learn Im not the only one who bitches about these assaults on English. Fly them in and leave them in the outback. They even create elaborate spoofs, like this send-up of the "annoying" podcast voice. Thank you for your comment! Im curious if this is a West Coast thing with the under 40 set. As in change the sheets or change a lightbulb. 2% comes from Federal grants from the commerce department otherwise there is no direct federal funding. What is the affectation where the speaker draws out the end of every sentence as if theyve just ran out of breath, but still want to get that last word out. The interior is super soft leather!. It is not good representation of the general population; especially the show where it is only women who have the speech impediments. I am particularly by the long, drawn out letter r at the end of a word: culturrrrr. Epic, etc. The bulk of revenues coming from programming fees, grants from foundations or business entities, contributions and sponsor-ships. This had to have started with someonemaybe a Kardashian? ", He added, "There's a difference between sounding clear and having great journalism behind that sound and creating a sound that is pleasing to every listener in the audience. National faves: Jack Speer, Megna Chakhrabarti, Terry Gross National do-not-calls: Kai Ryssdal, Charlie Pierce sunnymentoaddict 6 yr. ago If I were grading you, your report would get, at best, a C-," the listener from Missouri concluded. Together with NPR's Training Team, she created a 10-minute voice coaching video, which offers tips to solve common vocal problems. Just like everyone else, sometimes reporters need a moment to collect their thoughts. Listeners have concerns about grammar, and filler words such as "um," "like" and "so." And the speech pattern that led me to your page is the one Ive observed in the voice overs on virtually all home improvement shows. Many of these language offenses are just figures of speech and situational patois. Then I went to the gyyyyyym. However, the habit of young womens talk that no one has mentioned is the tendency to cluster words together in extremely fast phrases within sentences, a habit which once I notice, becomes increasingly irritating. This sounds immature (like a 5 year old), lazy and uneducated. ) I can deal with that but having to stand there and not be able to express a thought is just too much. Does anyone say FebRuary without sounding ridiculous? I even contacted a renowned acting school. They also cannot read digital clocks. Most examples have been covered here. ***Follow @JoshVoorhees and the rest of the . As a naturalized American citizen I am paying attention to my execution of sentences and the intonation. Given NPR's millions of listeners, pleasing each one all the time would be an impossible goal. You know, the best way to find out the answers is to just Google it.. Or I mean, Im not lyin when I say A lazy speech habit that grates on my nerves is the use of Also too. 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