It turns out “the voice of a generation” isn’t just a metaphor. Different generations have different ways of speaking, and nowhere is it more obvious than in our television, commercials, and other pop culture.

Even more interestingly, the way people talk in these cultural artifacts sometimes says more about culture in general than the way real people actually speak. For example, the classic “old-timey” accent you hear in films and radio from the early 1900s, called Good American Speech or the Transatlantic accent, wasn’t exactly a reflection of how real people talked. It was adopted by actors to sound more refined and elite, but it’s how many of us often remember the period sounding.

So, too, do modern Millennials have their own distinct voice. And one voice artist says it’s all Jim Halpert’s fault.

The origins of Millennial speak

Voice artist Tawny Platis has lent her vocal talents to Hulu, Warner Brothers, Disney , and many more. She also creates content on YouTube and recently took to the platform to share a fascinating bit of history from her unique industry.

“Jim from The Office is responsible for the Millennial voice,” she........

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