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Time Out
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Long Island made the list of most attractive American accents and we're calling bull
Move over, Southern charm and Midwestern warmth. According to a new study, one of the most "attractive" accents in America hails from none other than Long Island. Yes, that Long Island. The place where 'coffee' sounds like 'caw-fee,' 'dog' is basically a two-syllable word and R's have been going missing since the dawn of Billy Joel. The findings come courtesy of VegasSlotsOnline, which conducted a sentiment analysis of more than 1,000 social media mentions across Reddit, X (formerly Twitter), forums and blogs. Their goal was to figure out which U.S. regional accents people actually find appealing. Long Island landed second place on the list, with 27.8% of mentions skewing positive, just behind Louisiana's Cajun accent, which took the crown with 32.7-percent. Third on the list? The soft drawl of Mississippi. And rounding out the top 10: everything from Maine and the Pacific Northwest to Boston and even Staten Island. Now, we're not here to knock regional pride. Every accent tells a story, and some, like Cajun or Mississippi, just happen to tell it with a little more sugar and drawl. But Long Island's second-place finish feels… unexpected. This is an accent that's often more infamous than flirtatious, long associated with loud vowels, strong opinions and punchlines on late-night TV. That said, there's no denying its cultural staying power. The Long Island accent is unapologetically brash and that confidence can be magnetic. It's a voice that cuts through the noise, whether it's selling real estate, starring in reality TV or defending the sanctity of a proper New York bagel. Still, calling it attractive might be a stretch. Endearing? Sure. Distinctive? Absolutely. But let's not pretend the same accent that can turn 'mirror' into 'mirrah' is out here seducing the masses. Maybe it's time we give Long Island its flowers. After all, accents are a form of cultural identity—and if confidence is sexy, then Long Island's never had a problem. Just don't expect us to say it's hotter than a New Orleans drawl or smoother than Morgan Freeman. Because... come awn.
Time Out
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time Out
This Southern drawl was just named America's most attractive accent
You're in Ireland and you sink into rapture at the lilt of the person telling you where to find the best traditional Irish music. Or you're in India enjoying the melodic tones of someone talking to you about Apollo Bunder. Then you come stateside and "pahk your cah" in Boston, MA or indulge in some classic Californian vocal fry, and you wonder how American accent could possibly sound sexy to people outside the country. But apparently some people do find our Yankee talk attractive, as evidenced by a recent survey from VegasSlotsOnline, which explores the regional accents that people find most appealing in celebrities and how that applies to how we feel about our accents in general. The researchers listened to audio clips of 50 celebrities talking and compared that to what scientists say is the most attractive pitch (96 Hz for men and 260-280 Hz for women, levels at which we "hear" warmth, depth and openness to being approached). Additionally, they surveyed people about their personal level of liking or disliking how an accent sounds. The report revealed that Americans in general prefer a British accent but when it comes to home territory, we prefer a Cajun accent from the South first, followed closely by a Long Island accent. The Cajun accent is what we often hear in Louisiana, an accent influenced by both French and Spanish speakers (think of New Orleans history), and if you're having trouble imagining what it sounds like, put on The Princess and the Frog movie and enjoy this smooth linguistic pattern. For a Long Island accent, you'll want to put on The Sopranos and channel suburban New Yorkers arguing about jewelry and leopard print leggings. It's an unmistakeable accent that draws attention to itself and is inarguably New Yorkian. The third most popular American accent is one from Mississippi. If you can create an auditory memory of the smooth, calm, deep tones of Morgan Freeman, you'll relax into the warmth of a Mississippi accent that feels like you can trust the person spinning the yarn. As the report points out, there is even an element of nostalgia for people listening to this accent. These are the most attractive American accents: 1. Cajun accent 2. Long Island accent 3. Mississippi accent 4. Florida accent and Pacific Northwest accent, tie 5. Maine accent 6. Appalachian accent 7. Boston accent and High Tider (Outer Banks of North Carolina) accent, tie 8. Louisiana accent and New England accent, tie 9. Staten Island accent 10. Philadelphia accent
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bury venue featured on TV named as UK's top arcade
Europe's biggest free play arcade, nested away in a converted Bury mill, has been named as the UK's best ahead of the bank holiday weekend. New research has revealed the best arcades and Arcade Club on Cork Street has been ranked as number one. The retro club began as a passion project by owner Andy Palmer, who started off with just 30 machines, and soon expanded to open up other venues across the North West. The Arcade Club Leeds and Blackpool locations, also owned by Andy, came in the top five too, making it a clean sweep for the business. Leeds ranked second while Blackpool came in fifth. VegasSlotsOnline combined Google reviews, the average time people spent at each venue, online search volume and other factors to rate arcades across the UK. Get the latest news delivered straight to your inbox by signing up to the Bury Times morning newsletter as well as our breaking news alerts. It found that people spend an average of four hours at Arcade Club Bury, which has an impressive Google review score of 4.8 out of 5. One review said: 'Amazing experience. Spent 7 hours in here and it didn't feel like a long time. Food very reasonably priced. 'Bars limited selection but everything you need again just normal pub prices. You can leave and enter as many times as you need within your timed hours. 'The cloakroom is free to use just ask as you arrive. Floors themed with types of games. Toilets on every floor. Something for everyone and suitable for all ages.' Another shared: 'An amazing nerd haven, I was awestruck by the options. One time fee entry and all games are free to play it has a bar with decent food. 'We were in our element playing loads of games. I managed to complete the entirety of house of the dead. 'Great night out. Definitely going again.' READ MORE: Bury Comic Con set to return with special guests lined up READ MORE: Teenager at centre of Bury murder investigation named The Bury arcade celebrated its 10th anniversary last year and has gone from has gone from strength to strength ever since, expanding from one to four floors of popular modern and retro gaming, alongside rare imports and cult classics. Visitors pay a one-off entry fee of £10 per child or £18 per adult and all games are free to play. The family-friendly venue featured in the Netflix thriller, Fool Me Once, and has supplied props to major productions such as Ready Player One, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire and Black Mirror. A spokesperson for Arcade Club said: 'We were thrilled to be named the best arcade in the UK. 'With Leeds ranked number two and Blackpool also in the top five, we're incredibly proud of what the whole team has built. 'We go the extra mile because it's the right thing to do. No shortcuts, just a relentless focus on creating something genuinely special. 'From day one, it's always been about giving visitors an unparalleled experience and real value for money. 'In tough times for hospitality, we never take it for granted when people choose to spend their time with us.'
