Question for Expatbrit, or any other bloke

Adam

*This question is posted on my errantly titled "German Only" post but it's now on page 3 and I'm realy interested in the answer.*

Expatbrit, I have a question about "proper" English spoken by your ilk over there across the pond. What the hell is up with the invisable "R" added to words that end with the letter "A"? For example:
Written: We are in America.
Brit speak: We are in America.
*compared with*
Written: America is at war.
Brit speak: AmericER is at war.
Another example from a UK band, Oasis:
Written: a champaign supernova
Brit speak: a champaign supernova
*compared with*
Written: a champaign supernova in the sky
Brit speak: a champaign supernovER in the sky
Why the ER dude?

avengers

At last somebody brought it up. I've wondered about the same for years, but never bothered to ask anyone.

Xander

Yeah, and what's with the whole accent thing, anyway?

I mean, by now, we all know you are faking it just to look more cultured! It's almost embarassing - I mean, look, our Southern states are trying to emulate you guys, and see what happens!!

Y'all just gotta knock if off now, ya hear?

A fanatic is one who, upon losing sight of his goals, redoubles his efforts.
--George Santayana

expatbrit

Verily, I posted a reply on ye "German only" thread. So you order go and read it there

Expadbrid

ThiChi

“Well, how about the French? They have a different word for everything!” -Steve Martin