American TikTok star visits Black Country Living Museum for the first time - but there was one small problem

When it comes to accents, the UK has a lot of them - plenty more than the US, despite the country being a mere fraction of the size.

And one of the most famous accents of them all is the Black Country accent - though some seem to find it difficult to understand at times.

Which is exactly what happened when a famous American TikToker, who is recognised for his travels across the UK, stopped off in Dudley to visit the Black Country Living Museum.

In a video, which has gained more than 20,000 likes, Kalani Ghost Hunter dubbed the Black Country accent - also known as ‘Yam Yam’ - as the ‘toughest accent to understand yet.’

Standing on a canal boat, he said: “We’re in Dudley and the folks here are very lovely but I don’t really know what many people are saying.

“It’s a very tough accent for me to understand. We’re on the canal boat here at the Black Country Living Museum - it’s beautiful here. It’s a really cool place but I don’t know what anyone’s saying.”

Black Country-based fans of the influencer took to the comments laughing about the confusion, with one user writing: “Ar, owamya Bab? The Black Country dialect is one of the oldest in the country. We missed the Great vowel shift, so we spake different dow we?” Another added: “ The closest to old English that's why mush .”

The museum themselves even responded with: “What yow mean yow cor understand us? “

However, it he didn’t let the small problem get in the way of having a good time.

In a separate clip from his visit, he was seen trying old school fish and chips, made with beef dripping - he said he would ‘definitely recommend it’ for the flavour and a back drop that is like ‘stepping back in time.’

He also tried the traditional ‘belly filler’ bread pudding, which he described as ‘very dense’ and brick-like, though he loved the flavour and would prefer to pair it with a cup of tea. “I like the flavour. I like the texture. It’s just huge,” he concluded.

At the end of his ‘incredible’ day at the heritage site, the influencer wrote: “The Black Country Living Museum was well worth the stop. It’s such a wonderful way to learn about life from years past and to appreciate how much this area contributed to the Industrial Revolution — innovations that helped shape the modern world.

“History like this is so important to preserve. It’s also why I think so many people take pride in coming from this area. It’s something to be proud of!”

Fans were delighted he enjoyed his day at the museum. One user wrote: “I'm so glad you spent time in the Black Country at our wonderful living museum if you came from England as a native you'd understand our part of the country is somewhat maligned and overlooked at times but we are the heart of the industrial revolution and have a History few parts of England can match.”

Another added: “Hope yowm tawkin proppa now! Glad you enjoyed the trip. Told you it was good! Bostin, ay it.”