A Youtube video about the Manx accent is racking up tens of thousands of hits within days of being uploaded.
Ben Watterson, Juan McGuinness and Stephen Goodspeed put the short film A Study of the Manx Dialect together as a joke.
But they’re now suddenly finding themselves recognised after the clip went viral on social media sites such as Twitter and Facebook.
Here’s a small example of their translations:
Clip 1
Any potential disruptions to bus services 'will be communicated in a timely manner'
Unite the Union has confirmed Bus Vannin drivers have voted in favour of industrial action
Unite the Union confirms Bus Vannin drivers have voted for industrial action
It says it's been given a 'clear and decisive mandate'
Promenade parking to close this afternoon
It's due to high winds forecast
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Dr. Michelle Haywood says they've not been formally notified of ballot result or strike action