Tale 43 - My American Girl

 The Dancing Queen is not happy with the Sassy Princess.

It would seem the Sassy Princess is using an American accent in conversations with her, and this is winding the Dancing Queen up!

The Sassy Princess claims she does not know when she is doing it. This has gone down badly with the Dancing Queen who has now banned her from watching YouTube during weekdays! The Dancing Queen believes a diet of US shows is feeding this new habit!

The Sassy Princess, in my opinion, does know she is doing it. 

That’s why she is the Sassy Princess.

As chief peace maker, I decided I would have a dad to daughter chat on the way to school. From the chat, I have discovered that;

• Both my children have no idea about Geography
• I am clueless regarding current TV viewing for a Sassy ten year old.

So here is how that chat went. Remember, although not directed at him, the Prince of Tales was there, and he had always got an opinion!

“So Niamh, why are you putting on an American accent when talking to your mum” I asked.

“I’m not dad, it’s all by accident.” She exclaimed.

“Mmmm. Are you watching a lot of US TV?” I replied.

“Not loads. Just Young Sheldon, The Simpsons, Fuller House, Alexa and Katie, Sam and Cat etc etc” 

She obviously was, and sadly, mostly programmes I have never heard of! 

“Well we need a solution then!” I diplomatically replied.

At this stage, the Prince of Tales decided he needed to contribute.

“She should watch programmes from Wales, Scotland and Ireland. This will help get rid of the American accent!”

I was bemused.

“Surely that means she would speak with a Welsh, Irish or Scottish accent” I asked.

“Yes, but they are all in England so she would blend in more!”

I pointed out to him that they were outside England, and having a child who switched from a Welsh to Scottish to Irish accent maybe even freakier than just the American accent!

“Ok then” said the Prince. “Let’s stick to Australian programmes as they are also English!” 

Just as I was about to correct the Prince, or shout ‘Magpie’, the Sassy Princess piped up.

“I like Norris nuts!”

This initially filled me with fear!

• Was this a disclosure?
• Have my children come across a ‘naughty channel’ on their devices!
• Did I have to discuss this with the Prince of Tales listening?
• Who the hell was Norris. Is he real? I think there is a Year 6 at the school called Norris!

The matter was made worse when the Prince of Tales then added “I like Norris Nuts too!”

At this stage I could feel my palms sweating. Where was this conversation taking me!

Fortunately the Sassy Princess saved the day. “They are Australian YouTubers. They are brilliant. Would an Australian accent be better?” She asked.

I thought for a moment. I imagined going to see the Dancing Queen.

“Hi Dancing Queen. We had a father-daughter (plus half wit son) chat today. Don’t worry about our daughter’s American accent. I’ve convinced her to alternate between a Welsh, Scottish, Irish and Australian  accent so it does not annoy you as much. After all, they are all in England!”

I turned to the Sassy Princess. 

“Your banned from any YouTube during weekdays!”

“That’s just the same as what mum said!” She argued.

“And so are you!” I added, pointing at the Prince of Tales.

The Prince of Tales looked at me

“I play Roblox. I don’t need Norris’s Nuts”

I was glad to hear it!

Have you ever been peacemaker and made the situation worse? I do it frequently! Let me know