In television, reporters are usually expected to speak without a regional accent, but when you grew up in Boston and work in the city, sometimes it just comes out. That’s what happened to Ellen Fleming, WWLP’s political reporter and former WCVB Chronicle team member, as she was taping a report in a hallway near the Massachusetts state House of Representatives. “Parts of this bill are similar to executive orders that have already been passed in New Hampshire,” he said, pausing mid-sentence. “New Hampstead,” he says, addressing himself. Fleming uploaded the video to him. Twitter account on Tuesday afternoon. In less than 24 hours, the video garnered 4.8 million views. “Sometimes that Boston accent comes out when you least expect it,” he wrote. It may have been a mistake, but it is officially recognized as an acceptable pronunciation. “New Hampshire is fine with us,” replied Gov. Chris Sununu.
In television, reporters are usually expected to speak without a regional accent, but when you grew up in Boston and work in the city, sometimes it just comes out.
That’s what happened to Ellen Fleming, WWLP’s political reporter and former WCVB Chronicle team member, as she was taping a report in a hallway near the Massachusetts state House of Representatives.
“Some parts of this bill are similar to the executive orders that have already been put in New Hampshahe said, pausing mid-sentence.
“New Hamp-Of course“, he says, addressing himself.
Fleming uploaded the video to his Twitter page Tuesday afternoon. In less than 24 hours, the video has garnered 4.8 million views.
“Sometimes that Boston accent comes out when you least expect it,” he wrote.
It may have been a mistake, but it is officially recognized as an acceptable pronunciation.
“New Hampshire is good to us,” responded Gov. Chris Sununu.
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