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Rockstar · 09-19-23, 08:02 PM

The accent that people associate with pirates is modeled after actor Robert Newton's portrayal of Long John Silver in TREASURE ISLAND. Newton (a Royal Navy vet) grew up in Cornwall and used an exaggerated West Country accent for the role.

09-19-23, 08:02 PM	#6
Rockstar In the Brig Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Zendia Bar & Grill Posts: 12,614 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	The accent that people associate with pirates is modeled after actor Robert Newton's portrayal of Long John Silver in TREASURE ISLAND. Newton (a Royal Navy vet) grew up in Cornwall and used an exaggerated West Country accent for the role.