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New Yorkers competed for 'da best' accent, and the videos are brilliant

Alec Badlwin, Sienna Jayde, and Debi Mazar all compete for the best New York accent.@newyorknico Instagram
  • While New Yorkers ride out the pandemic in their homes, one thing remains clear: Their accents are far from being silenced.
  • Over the last two weeks, New Yorkers have proudly competed for the best accent in a wildly popular Instagram contest.
  • Even celebrities like Alec Baldwin, Debi Mazar, Princess Nokia, and Vinny Guadagnino submitted their accents for consideration. Here are some of our favorites, as well as the winners.
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While the coronavirus pandemic has quieted the noise of traffic, bars, and late-night rendezvous in the "city that never sleeps", nothing can put an end to the bold sound of a New Yorker tawkin'.

Nicolas Heller, a film director and the "unofficial talent scout of New York City," called on New Yorkers from every borough to submit a video of the best local accent in a wildly popular Instagram contest over the last few weeks.

Do you or someone you know have a great New York accent? WE WANNA HEAR IT! Record video (in feed) of why you have the best NY accent and use the hashtag #BestNYAccent before April 10th for a chance to win. (If you are a brand and interested in donating prizes pls DM me. Even though being crowned with the greatest accent in NY is the best prize of all, it would be great to give out some goodies.) art by @naomiotsu

A post shared by Nicolas Heller (@newyorknico) on Apr 4, 2020 at 7:49am PDTApr 4, 2020 at 7:49am PDT

Celebrities, rappers, children, and local legends all heeded the call and made a plea for why theirs should be considered "da best" in the city. The videos got so big that even Alec Baldwin threw in a submission.

So, you wanna know how to tawk like a New Yawker? Learn from these experts.

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