Koolan Posted August 24, 2006 at 08:39 AM Posted August 24, 2006 at 08:39 AM Cows also have regional accents Cows moo with a regional twang Cow moo recordingsCows have regional accents like humans, language specialists have confirmed.They decided to examine the issue after dairy farmers noticed their cows had slightly different moos, depending on which herd they came from. John Wells, Professor of Phonetics at the University of London, said regional twangs had been seen before in birds. The farmers in Somerset who noticed the phenomenon said it may have been the result of the close bond between them and their animals. Farmer Lloyd Green, from Glastonbury, said: "I spend a lot of time with my ones and they definitely moo with a Somerset drawl. "I've spoken to the other farmers in the West Country group and they have noticed a similar development in their own herds. "It works the same as with dogs - the closer a farmer's bond is with his animals, the easier it is for them to pick up his accent." Peer pressure Prof Wells felt the accents could result from their contemporaries. He said: "This phenomenon is well attested in birds. You find distinct chirping accents in the same species around the country. "This could also be true of cows. "In small populations such as herds you would encounter identifiable dialectical variations which are most affected by the immediate peer group." Dr Jeanine Treffers-Daller, reader in linguistics at the University of the West of England in Bristol, agreed that the accent could be influenced by relatives. She said: "When we are learning to speak, we adopt a local variety of language spoken by our parents, so the same could be said about the variation in the West Country cow moo." http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/5277090.stm hilarious mooooo Quote Please support the forum by ordering through our Amazon.com referral link below. Click here to go to the Amazon homepage.
Alice Posted August 24, 2006 at 08:45 AM Posted August 24, 2006 at 08:45 AM Yes, they do! They also have feelings so don't you people eat them!!!!! Quote
celdia_5 Posted August 24, 2006 at 02:20 PM Posted August 24, 2006 at 02:20 PM Yes, they do! They also have feelings so don't you people eat them!!!!! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Quote
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kathyc25 Posted August 24, 2006 at 03:36 PM Posted August 24, 2006 at 03:36 PM Quote Music Is Life...Live ItYou are the music while the music lasts. ~T.S. Eliot"All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them." ~ Walt Disney
Alice Posted August 24, 2006 at 03:42 PM Posted August 24, 2006 at 03:42 PM Hey! that was not supposed to be a joke!!! http://k43.pbase.com/v3/64/556764/1/44749352.2GoVegetarian.jpg Quote
kathyc25 Posted August 24, 2006 at 03:54 PM Posted August 24, 2006 at 03:54 PM I`ve never seen such a strong vegetarian before... Quote Music Is Life...Live ItYou are the music while the music lasts. ~T.S. Eliot"All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them." ~ Walt Disney
Alice Posted August 24, 2006 at 04:00 PM Posted August 24, 2006 at 04:00 PM I'm not vegetarian. I'm vegan Quote
kathyc25 Posted August 24, 2006 at 04:12 PM Posted August 24, 2006 at 04:12 PM oh oops Quote Music Is Life...Live ItYou are the music while the music lasts. ~T.S. Eliot"All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them." ~ Walt Disney
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Clari Posted August 24, 2006 at 08:16 PM Posted August 24, 2006 at 08:16 PM Muuuuuuuuur! Cows amuse me Quote http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v226/CelineSmiles/hamster.gif CLARiSSA Xxx... "Music touches every sense. It can move you to tears, bring joy to your heart, stir sexual passion, evoke memories, and prompt physical responses of all kinds." -Benoît Jutras
Célinefull Posted August 25, 2006 at 03:12 AM Posted August 25, 2006 at 03:12 AM This just reinforces, that farmers have way to much time on their hands. Quote http://img695.imageshack.us/img695/7108/ziegfieldgirlbanner.jpg
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Macaronie Posted August 25, 2006 at 08:14 AM Posted August 25, 2006 at 08:14 AM Muuuuuuuuur! Cows amuse me <{POST_SNAPBACK}>http://wso.williams.edu/orgs/trivia/five/COWS.GIF Quote
catwomanrrr Posted August 25, 2006 at 08:26 AM Posted August 25, 2006 at 08:26 AM Cows also have regional accents Cows moo with a regional twang Cow moo recordingsCows have regional accents like humans, language specialists have confirmed.They decided to examine the issue after dairy farmers noticed their cows had slightly different moos, depending on which herd they came from. John Wells, Professor of Phonetics at the University of London, said regional twangs had been seen before in birds. The farmers in Somerset who noticed the phenomenon said it may have been the result of the close bond between them and their animals. Farmer Lloyd Green, from Glastonbury, said: "I spend a lot of time with my ones and they definitely moo with a Somerset drawl. "I've spoken to the other farmers in the West Country group and they have noticed a similar development in their own herds. "It works the same as with dogs - the closer a farmer's bond is with his animals, the easier it is for them to pick up his accent." Peer pressure Prof Wells felt the accents could result from their contemporaries. He said: "This phenomenon is well attested in birds. You find distinct chirping accents in the same species around the country. "This could also be true of cows. "In small populations such as herds you would encounter identifiable dialectical variations which are most affected by the immediate peer group." Dr Jeanine Treffers-Daller, reader in linguistics at the University of the West of England in Bristol, agreed that the accent could be influenced by relatives. She said: "When we are learning to speak, we adopt a local variety of language spoken by our parents, so the same could be said about the variation in the West Country cow moo." http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/5277090.stm hilarious mooooo <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I actually find that quite interesting.. HOWEVER, I know for sure COWS can TALK... (or do I??? ) Check out the CALIFORNIA COWS!!!! http://www.realcaliforniacheese.com/happyC...&page=2&start=1 The "photograph" commercial is hilarious! Quote http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n28/rhymereason/dreambig.jpg
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