> It was only recently that I noticed one alarming thing - Hollywood thinks that English actors make excellent enemies! It's true! I point to "Gone in 60 Seconds," the "Star Wars" series, even "The Lion King" - Scar was voiced by Jeremy Irons. Why is this? I have come to a couple of conclusions...
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> 1. Coincidence
> 2. The accent seems to go with enemies
> 3. An international conspiracy that aims to undermine British culture and values exists and has been attacking us for years.
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> OK, number 3 is either stupid, or paranoid, or both. But what is it that makes the accent so evil? Any views would be appreciated.
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> Phil "conspiracy theories are my speciality as well as stupidly long nicknames" bee

This is one of those questions that comes up here a lot. I think I conclusively answered it in a previous thread. Well, OK, it wasn't considered conclusive by anybody except me, but maybe this time everyone will read it and say, "Wow! That's RIGHT!"

Brunnen-"and if you don't, re-read it with an English accent and see how much more authoritative it sounds"G