So, uh, stupid question, but I’m not from the US.

Do Saul Goodman (Bob Odenkirk) and Michael Scott (Steve Carell) share a specific accent? If so, what is it?

They both get that same distinctive tone in their voice when excited; is that a thing from somewhere, or do they just kind of sound alike as humans?

  • palebluethought@lemmy.world
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    3 months ago

    I don’t think of either of them as having any specific regional accent at all. I think they just have somewhat similar voices and mannerisms

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    3 months ago

    Steve is from Massachusetts, and Bob is from Illinois.

    I’m curious if Steve used to sound more New England, and possibly trained himself to speak in a more “neutral” Midwestern accent.

    Although, they are the same age, so maybe it was a trend they picked up in the 70s?

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    3 months ago

    Yeah, I can understand the relation you’re making there. They both have that upward inflection. Higher pitch. I don’t know if their accents would be considered the same because of these qualities though.