Re: Why do Pinoys make fun of some Pinoy accents

Lot of Pinoys poke fun at Pinoy accents on YouTube and elsewhere. Someone asks why? I believe there are two main reasons:

1. Coping with the fear of being misunderstood
2. An expression of the extension of the social hierarchy from back in the Philippines

Personally, I'd that Pinoys laugh at some Pinoy accents because of the first reason because I find it less malicious. Appreciating it this way is no different than appreciating puns and double entendres. The second reason is just mean, and I have had the misfortune of seeing those I love suffer prejudice just because they had different accents.

Nevertheless, I believe it isn't a purely Pinoy phenomenon. I have Greek friends make fun of the Greek accent. I've watched "Goodness Gracious Me" with Indians poking fun and openly mocking their fellow Indians. *cough*Sarah Palin impressions as "proof" of stupidity*cough*

I just want to make clear that I DO NOT MIND when Pinoy accents are used in an actual comedic context (i.e. HappySlip videos and Rex Navarrete). What I DO MIND is when people assume things based on accent.

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