All of a sudden the WASP reporters have a hispanic speech defect.
2007-07-23 09:58:41 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
It is a bit amusing to hear some guy attempt to roll their Rs and stuff like that and bungle it all up.
2007-07-23 10:13:10 · answer #1 · answered by sociald 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Actually I notice Hispanic-American reporters who speak perfect english, enunciating and exagerating their spanish names. There was a sketch on this in Saturday Night Live a while back that was quite funny.
I don't notice WASP's doing this unless they are trying to be funny or kiss up to the Hispanic crowd.
2007-07-23 11:03:12 · answer #2 · answered by J Woody 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
So they sound like they're Hispanic names. Not everyone in the world has to speak Spanish, dialect and all, maybe they're so insecure about not pronouncing it properly that they exaggerate it a bit.
2007-07-23 10:05:33 · answer #3 · answered by Ms.L.A. 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
For the amusement factor. If you think YOU think it sounds funny, you should be standing with someone Hispanic when they try it.
2007-07-23 10:10:35 · answer #4 · answered by DAR 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
It is a sign of respect to learn how to properly pronounce a persons name.
Unfortunately, most Americans don't care and don't bother.
2007-07-23 11:00:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I think what they are trying to do is pronounce the name to the best of their ability. It it not easy to pronounce words from a different language. Give them merit
2007-07-23 10:11:02 · answer #6 · answered by lm050254 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I've never noticed that.
2007-07-23 10:06:32 · answer #7 · answered by boss bee - YANKEES FOREVER!!!! 5 · 3⤊ 3⤋