22 Things Only Australians Living In London Will Understand
12. Anyone Impersonating Your Accent Sounds Kiwi
After telling you that you don't sound Australian, every British person you meet will attempt to mimic your accent. It's a weird English impulse, like apologising for the weather or offering you tea or denying the violent realities of their colonial past. They can't help themselves. The thing is, despite being exposed to a decent amount of Australian pop culture and despite having you right there in front of them speaking in an Australian accent, whatever they try will sound pure New Zealander.
Brydie is an Australian writer and performer living in London and she complains exactly the same amount about the weather as every other Australian living in London. Yes, that is her natural lip colour, no, she will not be taking any further questions at this time.
