There was some researcher getting publicity not too long ago who's studies showed that poor white and poor black accents derived not from some unique cultural phenomena particular to either demographic which should be preserved. But, instead came down from poor (and uneducated) British and Irish immigrants who were easier for the black slaves to identify with while they were learning English. The accent was as criticized in the UK way back when as much as it is now. I wish I could be more specific about how to find the study, but if you think about it for a second, it makes sense.

There are similarities between both accents. Hunker, sheriff, riding high on the horse, scurry, this is all stuff that sounds Southern country. Things like "gotta" instead of "got to", Southern. I'll drop more g's off of ing's next time.

When I read that post, I hear more up-beat rhythm than you'd get in a Southern accent. But, that's natural. I was mixing it up a little bit. Just out of school, some executive made the blunder of putting me in a highly customer facing position. Did so because he said everything I said sounded so believable, due to me having a rhythm to how I speak. I don't know how it comes out on the board, but I've heard that few times in real life. The position was a blunder because it really irritates me having to sugar coat things. The rhythm doesn't sound authentic Southern country at all.

I'll try harder for you next time. I'm sure you're just out of breath in anticipation.