Québécois, according to the Fishman theory, might not be a bad choice of cover accent, because French-Canadians are sometimes known for sounding funny — more nasal and flat than the Parisian accent that Americans are familiar with.
Or, I don't know, maybe it's just funny, hearing Kurt Cobain holler a nasal "Haaay!" apropos of no apparent impetus.
'Why did Coltrane do this instead of that?' " Onstage, Salvant projects confidence and subtle theatricality; offstage, she's warm, smart, and funny, but also reserved and nervous, her voice more nasal than smoky.
Employing a pinched, nasal French accent of stage stereotype, Mr. Kayden is very funny in her sniffing acceptance of the absurd behavior of her employers.
In a review in The New York Times, Charles Isherwood wrote, "Employing a pinched, nasal French accent of stage stereotype, Ms. Kayden is very funny in her sniffing acceptance of the absurd behavior of her employers".
And to counter titters over his nasal speech, another video notes that Ben-Gurion, too, had a funny voice.The alliance with Ms Livni, he says, is giving him momentum.
Québécois, according to the Fishman theory, might not be a bad choice of cover accent, because French-Canadians are sometimes known for sounding funny more nasal and flat than the Parisian accent that Americans are familiar with.
