Monday 13 November 2017

Continuing the language theme, this could be magical...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-41944136


So what do you think of this one? Harry McPotter?



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  1. im Reading the full article 95% is written in Scots dialect. I’m wondering if this is a wind up ? If not they should have just left it alone I doubt many would buy it. Then again it could be a smash hit with tourists ! Not convinced it’s not a joke to be honest

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    1. Hi Ashleigh, this is definitely on the level! http://www.itchy-coo.com/ Whether it will be a good seller or just plain baffling remains to be seen.

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  2. Will it make any difference written in the Scots dialect most people have read these books anyway. I'm not a fan of the books anyway so won't be reading it. Better sticking to Rabbie Burns for the auld Scots language.

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    1. I won't be reading it either Andy! Is this an appropriate time to declare my dislike of the Bard, coming from somebody who was born and bred in Ayr? I fear that this dislike comes from always being picked, EVERY January to recite a poem and sing songs from Burns. I'm sure my mum will have some certificates somewhere 'back home' but I never really took to his work. I should hang my head in shame!

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