American parents say their children are developing British accents after watching 'Peppa Pig'
Patrick Grafton-Green,
Evening Standard
American parents say their children are developing British accents after watching 'Peppa Pig'
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Dozens of parents have taken to Twitter over the phenomenon, which has been dubbed the "Peppa effect."
Entertainment One
American parents say their children have started speaking with British accents because of cartoon Peppa Pig.
The children's TV show, which follows Peppa's life in a fictional UK town as she spends time with her family and animal friends, has achieved global success in recent years.
And in the US, young viewers appear to be adopting her southern British accent and vocabulary after watching the show.
Dozens of parents have taken to Twitter over the phenomenon, which has been dubbed the "Peppa effect."
Dad Sylvester Kabajani said: "My four year baby girl loves watching Peppa Pig and I have noticed her accent and grammar is extraordinary.
"Last night I tucked her to sleep and she looks at me and says 'daddy, can you snuggle me' I was like what did you just say baby girl? I don't remember the last time I used that word."
US mother and writer Janet Manley dubbed it the "Peppa effect" in a recent article for Romper, saying her daughter had started "calling me 'Mummy' and finishing her sentences with Peppa's trademark snort".
"Two years later, she still oinks in conversation. Call it the Peppa effect," she said.
Patrick Grafton-Green,
Evening Standard
American parents say their children are developing British accents after watching 'Peppa Pig'
31m
Dozens of parents have taken to Twitter over the phenomenon, which has been dubbed the "Peppa effect."
Entertainment One
- American parents say their children have started speaking with British accents because of "Peppa Pig."
- Parents have taken to social media to share stories of their toddlers developing British accents.
- The phenomenon has been dubbed the "Peppa effect."
American parents say their children have started speaking with British accents because of cartoon Peppa Pig.
The children's TV show, which follows Peppa's life in a fictional UK town as she spends time with her family and animal friends, has achieved global success in recent years.
And in the US, young viewers appear to be adopting her southern British accent and vocabulary after watching the show.
Dozens of parents have taken to Twitter over the phenomenon, which has been dubbed the "Peppa effect."
Dad Sylvester Kabajani said: "My four year baby girl loves watching Peppa Pig and I have noticed her accent and grammar is extraordinary.
"Last night I tucked her to sleep and she looks at me and says 'daddy, can you snuggle me' I was like what did you just say baby girl? I don't remember the last time I used that word."
US mother and writer Janet Manley dubbed it the "Peppa effect" in a recent article for Romper, saying her daughter had started "calling me 'Mummy' and finishing her sentences with Peppa's trademark snort".
"Two years later, she still oinks in conversation. Call it the Peppa effect," she said.
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