Welsh Accent Considered More Trustworthy on BBC’s The Traitors
Charlotte’s fake Welsh accent raises eyebrows as players question its impact
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London: So, have you been watching The Traitors? This season has brought some Welsh flair to the show. We’ve got Elen and Leanne from north Wales, and they’re doing their thing as Faithfuls.
Then there’s Charlotte, a 32-year-old business director from London. She’s got a Welsh mum but grew up in England. In the first episode, she decided to put on a fake Abergavenny accent. Can you believe it?
Charlotte thinks that using this accent will make her seem more trustworthy to the other players. And guess what? It seems to be working! Neither Leanne nor Elen has caught on to her little act yet. But some fans are scratching their heads, calling it a “hilariously unnecessary lie.”
A psychologist weighed in on this whole accent thing. They explained that a Welsh accent is often seen as “warmer and more approachable.” It’s interesting how different accents can give off different vibes, right?
Dr. Lalitaa Suglani shared that accents like Welsh are perceived as friendly because of their gentle tone. In contrast, sharper accents might come off as more detached. It’s all about how we hear and feel about these sounds.
There’s also the whole cultural stereotype angle. Accents can carry a lot of baggage based on how they’re portrayed in media. People tend to trust what feels familiar, which is why Charlotte might think her fake accent will help her game.
It’s wild how our brains work! Friendly-sounding accents can trigger positive feelings, while harsher ones might make us a bit wary. So, what do you think? Is Charlotte’s strategy clever or just a bit over the top?
Catch The Traitors from Wednesday to Friday at 9pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.