lala_lollies44 Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Yes I'd be really surprised if any American or Canadian thought this could be John or another American. I thought it was a decent Louisiana accent but the southerners assure me it sounds really fake. That was supposed to be a southern accent? Oh, Mika. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sariflor Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Yes I'd be really surprised if any American or Canadian thought this could be John or another American. I thought it was a decent Louisiana accent but the southerners assure me it sounds really fake. Well, I'm an ESL'er but I'm absolutely certain that this is Mika. Absolutely. Not jumping to any conclusions, coz it's so clear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovelovemika! Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Yeah; it is definitely, unequivocally, absolutely, for sure, 100% Mika. I wouldn't doubt that for a second! But I feel like this is a really stupid question, and I hate to ask this because I hate stupid questions so I'm really sorry for asking a stupid question, but I really want to know! Who is John?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 That was supposed to be a southern accent? Oh, Mika. I doubt it, but New Orleans was the closest thing I could come up with to any sort of real accent. I would be curious to know what he was going for there. I wonder if he's mocking someone he's met. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 I really want to know! Who is John?! John is his tour manager and he's from the northeastern US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lala_lollies44 Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 I doubt it, but New Orleans was the closest thing I could come up with to any sort of real accent. I would be curious to know what he was going for there. I wonder if he's mocking someone he's met. I guess that will have to go on our long list of questions for Mika. *sigh* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racinghorse83 Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 I knew the second I heard it. I've never bothered to investigate because I'm certain it's him. Same here. When I first listened to the song my brother and I were sitting at the computer and my brother bursts out laughing and says "OMG, MIKA SOUNDS LIKE ME TRYING TO PUT ON A ACCENT!!" even he didnt doubt it was mika and hes not much of a fan Gotta say, it sounds a lot like John to me. Agreed - doesn't sound like John to me. In fact, the way he says "bar" it totally sounds like someone with an English-y accent trying to sound American - a "real" American would have pronounced the "r" in "bar" more strongly, but instead it comes out as "bahhr. *gets flashback of John telling me that my wedges were unhealthy* no, deffo not his voice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lala_lollies44 Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 *gets flashback of John telling me that my wedges were unhealthy* no, deffo not his voice I thought that said wedgies when I first read it. Sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sofimica3212 Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 The first time I heard BIOTG I immediately thought it was Mika...I couldn't stop laughing at his idea of a "southern" accent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racinghorse83 Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 I thought that said wedgies when I first read it. Sorry OK that would be.. strange.. na we were waiting in line and he comes over and says 'whats for lunch?' and i had a plate of wedges so i was like 'oh, wedges' and he pulls a face and then sees OakieDokes veggie burger and goes 'Oh, THATS healthy.' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lala_lollies44 Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 OK that would be.. strange.. na we were waiting in line and he comes over and says 'whats for lunch?' and i had a plate of wedges so i was like 'oh, wedges' and he pulls a face and then sees OakieDokes veggie burger and goes 'Oh, THATS healthy.' I love him. He asked my sister if she was cold because she was wearing 2 jackets. When she said yes, he looked worried and said, "You aren't sick are you?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racinghorse83 Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 I love him. He asked my sister if she was cold because she was wearing 2 jackets. When she said yes, he looked worried and said, "You aren't sick are you?" I was amazed I could even manage to get some food down, I was so excited about Mika. Then his manager comes over and insults my food choice Haha John is nearly as amusing as Mika sometimes I wanted to get a photo with him, cos I'd heard so much about him.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lala_lollies44 Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 I was amazed I could even manage to get some food down, I was so excited about Mika. Then his manager comes over and insults my food choice Haha John is nearly as amusing as Mika sometimes I wanted to get a photo with him, cos I'd heard so much about him.. Did you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilStar Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Well, i have the excuse of speaking French, which is why i didnt know it was him... I donMt understand all the accents too well lol :blush-anim-cl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racinghorse83 Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Did you? I asked him at the M&G and he wouldnt let me he said, "na, you don't want a photo with me, I'm just the manager" and I started going "please" and he said "oh, ok" but then Mika turned around and dumped a huge load of gifts in his arms and John had to start following Mika around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Mika turned around and dumped a huge load of gifts in his arms and John had to start following Mika around Poor John Mika really needs a PA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racinghorse83 Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Poor John Mika really needs a PA. *volunteers* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seatown Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 *volunteers* *volunteers as well* Oh John I actually never been to a gig yet so... I have yet to see MIKA and John in person. Hope he does a summer tour of the US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lala_lollies44 Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 *volunteers as well* Oh John I actually never been to a gig yet so... I have yet to see MIKA and John in person. Hope he does a summer tour of the US. I hope so too. I must see Mika again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lollipop_monkey Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 OK that would be.. strange.. na we were waiting in line and he comes over and says 'whats for lunch?' and i had a plate of wedges so i was like 'oh, wedges' and he pulls a face and then sees OakieDokes veggie burger and goes 'Oh, THATS healthy.' John is such a crunchy-granola-hippie. Wedges? As in, potato wedges? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racinghorse83 Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 John is such a crunchy-granola-hippie. Wedges? As in, potato wedges? yeah, those. But with sour cream Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FREDDIESDOUBLE Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 I knew the second I heard it. I've never bothered to investigate because I'm certain it's him. Yeh you were the first to say to me I get it now , 100% .. but it took a while , at first I wouldnt have said it was him John no way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soaring Simpson Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Wedges are like sauteed potatoes only wedge shaped? The only wedges I ever heard of are shoes or used to keep the door open Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louiza Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 It's Mika, trust me. It's not John. I'd bet my life on it. Well, I'm an ESL'er but I'm absolutely certain that this is Mika. Absolutely. Not jumping to any conclusions, coz it's so clear I'm absolutely certain too that it's Mika. I'm not 100% sure about the accent though, i dont think it's southern but it's definitely american. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sariflor Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 I asked him at the M&G and he wouldnt let me he said, "na, you don't want a photo with me, I'm just the manager" and I started going "please" and he said "oh, ok" but then Mika turned around and dumped a huge load of gifts in his arms and John had to start following Mika around That's hilarious Poor John, he always ends up lugged with all of Mika's crap. He's such a sport . I still remember the early days where he seemed quite errm...shocked at the whole setup, and dare I say even grumpy, but he quickly got into the swing of things and I find him a total sweetie now . The first time I heard BIOTG I immediately thought it was Mika...I couldn't stop laughing at his idea of a "southern" accent. Yes, me too, I found his effort at a pretend accent hilarious . I'm absolutely certain too that it's Mika. I'm not 100% sure about the accent though, i dont think it's southern but it's definitely american. It sounds like he's trying to put on an american accent, yes, and I can hear the slight southern accent in it as well....or something similar to that in any case . The reason why it's easy to spot that it's him is that accents change, but the tone of the voice remains the same. I think that I can recognise his tone anywhere, no matter what language or accent he's using. But then again, due to moving around so much througout all my life and being in contact with people from so many different nationalities and areas, maybe I find it easier to hear and recognise all these things Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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