Tom Hanks' Son Chet Is Using a Caribbean Accent and It's Confusing

The 29-year-old went viral after he posted a video to Instagram, rocking a Caribbean accent at the 2020 Golden Globes.

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[jacquelinebowen]

Most tourists leave Jamaica saying the things they learned while on vacation. Our language is unique and i love that hes having fun and a big up our country. 😊🇯🇲

[Wrdsmiff]

I think Chet nailed that. Frankly, I find the reporter's use of "I'm shook" and "Who's mad impressed?" far more uncomfortable, bizarre, and unnatural than Chet's patois. No offense to her, just some perspective.

[jamestheradioman]

Cringy ET reporter moments in this video:

00:19 "Hella confused..."
01:27 "... I am shook!"

[empressivealways]

As a proud Jamaican this is funny as hell! I luv it!

[mefman]

In his defense, his dad was on a island. - Rory (JBP POD)

[janhilliman]

At least he nailed it! I can’t stand to hear actors portrayal of the accent not sounding authentic. Btw it is a Jamaican accent not a general Caribbean accent.

[WhiteRhino.]

My wife's Jamaican and she loves to seeing people accepting her culture and embracing it.

[_chappie_]

It wasn't confusing at all. Understood every bit. Surprised he nailed it so well.

[AKingJohnR]

I'd rather hear him speak like that everyday than hear her say "hella confused" ever again. Yuck.

[closehomeresidents]

I’m Jamaican and I love it. It’s nice that he learned the language and is showing off his new skills. All you haters need to back the heck off. You would have no problem if he had learned Spanish or French and recognize the country by speaking their language. What’s wrong with our language... not good enough for the elite or famous. Yes... that speaker was disrespectful with her comments and she should be ashamed... yeah.. like who’s mad??!!

[miralabualjadail]

Its funny. He’s just having fun. People need to chill.

[rawusnews]

Everyone does accents. If you say you don’t, you’re lying

[bce]

I know this can be confusing for many. So here you go: he’s just joking.

[armaniharris]

I showed the video to my Jamaican friend and he just laughed and said “what the hell is he talking about?” Lmao

[robbiehill]

If he chilled out and slowed it down, I'd buy it as a legit Patois accent.

[matthewkosakowski]

I’m not sure the “entire internet is baffled.” He’s just being a silly goose.

[emztings]

Cringe? 🤣 y’all acting like you haven’t done a British, Indian or Chinese accent 🤥

[theleftbollock]

Don’t think anyone actually got offended by it. Just the media think it will and cause loads of controversy

[Angelz]

He hailed the "youths of Kingston" by saying "he'll soon forward [return] dung ah yaad [home]." Love it!!!👍

[simonebeverly]

I am flattered that he is trying to talk like us. At least he's not a snobbish rich kid. Big up Chet👍🏾🇯🇲