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Why does Barbara Walters have such a weird accent?
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Barbara Walters, a journalist and longtime host of TV news programs and specials, has been associated with a distinct accent for most of her career. Some believe this "weird accent" is from growing up as an Army brat and moving frequently during childhood, resulting in an amalgamation of various regional accents. Others suggest that the odd accent is simply an example of hypercorrection, where Barbara Walters is purposely changing her pronunciation to emphasize her point or to stand out while she's speaking.