Gen Z adopts phony English accents in bizarre 'defense mechanism'

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Gen Z has used the accent as a defense mechanism, to cope with anxiety and due to a seeming love of British television shows that have gained popularity in the U.S.

A recent report from The Guardian included a number of anecdotal stories about Americans in their early to mid-20s, now the upper limit of Gen Z, who discuss the reasons why they sometimes use a British accent.

Green, who appeared on"Love Island," professed a love of the U.K. original series, saying the accent"really took over" when she started watching. "Bridgerton": Florence Hunt as Hyacinth Bridgerton, Luke Newton as Colin Bridgerton, Ruth Gemmell as Lady Violet Bridgerton, Phoebe Dynevor as Daphne Bridgerton, Claudia Jessie as Eloise Bridgerton, Jonathan Bailey as Anthony Bridgerton, Will Tilston as Gregory Bridgerton and Luke Thompson as Benedict Bridgerton

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