Have you ever heard of Foreign Accent Syndrome (FAS)? It’s a rare condition that has affected 100 people since its discovery in 1907.
TikTok user @angie.mcyen (spelled An Gie on Instagram) developed the condition after having a tonsillectomy.
An Gie woke up with a full-blown Irish accent despite her Australian roots.
FAS is a very real and mysterious neurological response to some surgeries.
An Gie is documenting her recovery on TikTok and trying out her new accent in various scenarios, and in her latest update said she's having trouble finding a neurologist who can help her.
Foreign Accent Syndrome doesn't actually make someone speak in a foreign accent, it just sounds that way to us. This is a great video that explains what's going on.