Boston Accent Named ‘Most Annoying’ in the World

You can say a lot about the Boston accent, but “annoying?" Now that’s a wicked bold claim.

According to Highland Titles, where Americans recently weighed in on their favorite global accents, the Boston accent came in "real hahd" as “the most annoying.”

Excuse me, but what in the audacity?

Now, look, I’m about an hour south of Boston, so my accent isn’t quite as thick as a Fenway Frank, but still. This feels like a slap in the face to all of New England. You mean to tell me the same voice that brought us “pahk the cah in Hahvahd Yahd” and “wicked smaht” is annoying? That’s not annoying. That’s iconic.

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It’s Not Annoying, It’s Assertive

To be fair, the survey didn’t stop there. It also found that while the Boston accent topped the list for “most annoying,” it was also ranked as the most assertive and confident.

READ MORE: Conan O’Brien Says "Worst Accent in the World" Is in Rhode Island

See? People from the North Shore aren't loud, they're leaders. There’s a big difference between “in your face” and “owning the room.” When a Bostonian talks, you listen. Maybe it’s not everyone’s cup of Dunkin’, but that’s kind of the point.

Wicked Proud, Wicked Real

Let’s be honest: the Boston accent is a strong flavor. It’s "chowdah" with extra salt, it’s attitude with authenticity. You can’t fake it, and you sure can’t ignore it.

If “most annoying” really means most passionate, most confident, and most memorable – then I say wear that title with pride. Hey, it could be worse. Boston could’ve been voted least attractive, like New York.

Now there’s a title worth losing.