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Monday, April 09, 2012

Quick take - Fantasy characters are all from England

And the question is: Game of Thrones and The Lord of the Rings are set in fantasy worlds, so why does everybody speak with a British accent?
Posted by Grinwouts at Monday, April 09, 2012
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