Alannah, I have watched all of your videos and I'm really impressed by the way that you speak to the camera and give an honest point of view, I am so sorry that you had to go back to Canada and it is obvious that you miss England I do hope that you can come back soon and would like to ask what happened to your English boyfriend?
@@AdventuresAndNaps Such an engaging and beautiful personality. You are splendiferous, spiffing and resplendent in this channel. We should make you an Honorary Brit. And god bless Canada.
Loved this Alanna! I spent the first 17 years of my life living in a pub, well, above it! My mum & dad ran the pub and it was a real hub of life & full of fascinating characters. It was during the late 70’s & throughout the 80’s. Pubs were essential in working class communities, aside from the obvious drinking, they were often the beating heart of the community. Pubs were the social media of the time back then. A vital social exchange, a place to not only commune but to find your next job, find a tradesman, pass on important messages (some of my friend’s families didn’t even have a landline in the 80’s!) They were also vital hubs for help and support during the major strikes. Pubs were a vital resource and imho, they still are! Such a shame we’ve lost so many since I was little. You absolutely picked the best Alanna! 💗
Was gonna say exactly that. Roundabouts: One of humanities absolute best inventions. ASTONISHINGLY reduce auto collisions/ injuries/ fatalities. Require no power & less signage. Much better looking. The fact that they haven't overtaken every intersection on the planet is a further indictment of us all.
Tea, I couldn't live without it. Closely followed by (in no particular order): The English seaside (Victorian piers, wooden groynes and all). The National Art gallery. Walking in the English countryside. The Peak District in Derbyshire. Canal towpaths in London. Bacon butties. The British sense of humour. English cheese. Driving in narrow country roads. The lovely, ever-changing British weather. Umbrellas in the rain. Walking in English woods when the bluebells are out. Red squirrels. Taking holidays in Scotland. Reading P.G. Wodehouse lying on a hill on a sunny day. London Parks. The National Trust.
Five times in the past week I’ve seen other you tubers say “so without further ado, let’s go” but without the gesture. I felt so cheated I wanted to make them go back and do it again properly.
There's something special how you're able to come up with so many ideas to come up with cool educational things to teach me. You've got a very pleasant voice to listen to aswell.
I'm a Canadian who has never crossed to the other side of The Atlantic Ocean. The most relatable thing in this video for me was "I love carbs." But I definitely can see why Pubs should win this bracket. It's before noon for me, but I'll pour a shot of Crown Royal and raise a toast to you, Alanna.
@@fernandoecamp4462 There are a few in California. I am Scottish and love roundabouts. No problem in either country. More efficient, cheaper and much safer.
Back in the day fish and chips used to be wrapped in newspaper and we used to eat them whilst walking down the street. And that's still the best way to eat them.
Barman: Hello Miss, welcome to The Coach and Horses, there's your glass of cider, would you like to order food? Alanna: *slurp* Fish and chips please. Barman: Sorry Miss, sold out of fish, how about a pickled onion?
We have pubs older than USA itself. And I dont mean the land I mean the founding by "Columbus". When you have to stoop into a pub that's 4/500years old and the floor us all over he place. Ic you ever want quirky old pub try "The Crooked House" in Himley. Very old pub but you will have trouble with your mind, your vision and perspective of walks and floors thrown out the window.
ive just been sat giggling to myself about saying right before you leave lol , i didnt even realise it was a thing i did but i do and i cant explain why
My goddaughter married an American and when they were dating he wanted a Thanksgiving dinner. She overcame her distaste of cooking turkey in November but apparently spoiled it at the part where you say what you are thankful for. He said stuff about how he was thankful she was in his life. She apparently didn't get into the spirit of it by saying she was thankful for the M&S £10 meal deal.
Oh dear, I should have seen it coming - Alanna, in a pub garden drinking cider, eating fish and chips and dreaming of an early morning sausage roll washed down with prosecco.
I feel you gave roundabouts a raw deal. You can alleviate your anxiety by bearing in mind as you approach a roundabout that every turnoff you choose leads to a pub at some point.
When a pub is 200-300yrs old, the smell of alcohol is ingrained into every fibre of the building... that cannot be duplicated in a few short years.. it quite literally takes centuries. That is what makes them so special. I fully agree that this should be the top of your list ☺x
Tbf pub was always going to win. The atmosphere in every pub is so unique, every thing from pure city violence to countryside tranquility. I love pubs.
15:02 Massive curveball as you inadvertently reveal you're talking about restaurant or pub style fish and chips (the shock lemon wedge and garden peas bombshell!), and not what any good Northener assumed you were talking about! Have you had fish and chips from a good northern seaside chippy? Best in the world.
I mean "garden peas" rather than mushy peas with lots of vinegar. She has been softened up by the southerners. When she returns she needs to be rescued from Kent.
Fish and chips from a proper traditional chippie. With either mushy peas, gravy or curry sauce. What about scollops or battered sausages. Has she tried those. We have here in the Midlands lightly battered chips. Orange chips.
The real question when it comes to mushy peas is "vinegar or not?" Marco Pierre White, the award winning chef born and bred in Yorkshire, has suggested that one should taste the peas as they come, then add the vinegar to take them to another dimension. He also likes to assemble a chip butty with any bread and butter that comes on the side, though he admits that this always feels like a mistake afterwards, because you end up feeling so full that you cannot manage all the fish.
I was about to type how I've been watching these videos for too long as I can guess the correct answer instantly aftering hearing the two 'teams'... But then Iron Bru just won a round & I'm sat in shock!
Best pub I (a londoner) ever went to was a pub in Widdicombe Devon. It was a real licensed pub, but it was literally someone's front room. We followed this hulking guy who had obviously just come from plowing a field or something, and drank cider in front of a fire, listening to a small bunch of locals talking with deep Devonshire accents we could barely understand a single word of. It could not possibly have been any more authentic; it felt like we were back in the 13th century or something.
The best way to look at roundabouts is as a one way road, which it is. So you're either trying to join or leaving a busy one way road. One of the reasons they are not popular state side is because when they had them in the 1920, but they put traffic lights on them, which caused a lot of accidents and that is where the distrust of them comes from.
The British pub is an.... i almost want to say a religion but i'll settle for institution. You chose well but its made me want to go and get fish and chips for tea . even corona virus couldn't stop those being sold :)
Roundabouts decrease fatalities at intersections by 90% compared with 4-way stops and traffic throughput increases by 20%! I appreciate that they're scary if you never learned to drive with them, but roundabouts are fab. Pubs feel like a worthy winner here. Looking forward to them being open again here and sitting down to a nice pub lunch. Hope you're be back soon to enjoy them too
As one who falls into the "Old man drinking on his own in the corner" demographic, please could you all keep the noise down, there's some serious forgetting going on.
I knew at the existential crisis you had about pubs at about 15:30 that pub was going to win.. you are indeed one of us. Hurry back ! And come visit the midlands !!
Roundabouts are genius traffic calming mechanisms. They are scary, I failed my first driving test bc of a roundabout lol. But they keep traffic flowing much better.
Everybody fails because of roundabouts thats why america don't use them cause their afraid that once they get on they will never ever leave might as well just call them californian roundabouts in america.
@@shadowheart8279 America has a few, in some cases they have used British road signs because they don't have a sign of their own! I also failed my first driving test because of a roundabout that I didn't slow down for. EVEN THOUGH THERE WAS NOTHING COMING! Chief examiner, you're an idiot...
Great video, but I can't believe you didn't have the NHS in there somewhere. I was reminded as I've just been reading about many Americans who've survived Covid-19 after a hospital stay; But they're are now being slapped with bills of over $1 Million as their insurance didn't fully cover Covid-19 treatment and care.
An entertaining and heart warming video as always. We always knew the pub would win in the end, I'm in the pub camp too, as cool as the other things are, it's hard to beat a cosy old British pub with a dog snoozing in front of the log fire 😉
I absolutely loved the video's bracket format. It was fun to guess which one Alanna was going to choose before she chose one. I guessed her choices correctly almost every time, which must mean I am a true Adventures and Naps fan :)
As a British person who emigrated to Canada 30 years ago and drink a lot of coffee, I just have to say that Tea MUST win against queuing even though we Brits love a Queue)
Once again you've brought a big smile to my face. Regardless of however you rank these British things, the good news is that they are all here waiting for you to come back and enjoy them. Good luck with getting your visa renewed and come back soon. Right, I must be off, cheerio.
The Tesco meal deal saved my life in London. I'm a Yorkshireman so I'm incapable of paying London prices so I went about 14 hours without food until I stumbled across a Tesco with universal prices.
Fried bread! ‘Right’ was a surprise v. the meal deal, knowing how you are with food 🤣 Back on form with the sausage roll, though (v. Right). Great final round!💕 Yeah, our pubs are good. You need to get to know real ale... and yes, a pub is like a room from home... but not at home.
That worked brilliantly! I loved the "going with your gut" pun between Fish and Chips and Roast Dinner. 🤣. I continue to marvel at you appreciation of British Pubs I have never seen someone who isn't an alcoholic love them so much!
I'm in Australia. Some of our country pubs are pretty good, but for consistent great welcoming atmosphere, good food, and beer that's at least ok, you can't beat a British pub. Almost any one of them would rate high on my scale.
Okay, Tea being knocked out made me scowl. Roast Dinners being knocked out by Fish and Chips made me shake with rage but Football being knocked out by an M&S Foodhall?! Thanks Alanna, my laptop is now in a million pieces on the floor! M&S is for Toffs! The average working class British person isn't even aware they exist! I need a cup of tea to calm down.
Oh Alanna🤓, you always make me laugh and usually make me hungry. 🍟 😋. That look 😊, as you visualised a huge English breakfast 🍳, was the look of longing! Your observations gave me a good ol giggle too 😉👍
Roast dinner is every week, Fish and chips is a treat, so it must win. But Your logic is wonderful with the pub. Lets hope we don't lose any good ones from the lockdown.
Another terrific video Alanna...... Roundabouts are an essential for safety, to keep the traffic flowing, and with no mandatory stop lines. If you ever see an overhead video of one, and with heavy traffic, it's really impressive to see the movement, and almost like it's been choreographed! If you want to practice with roundabouts, there are one hundred an thirty of them in Milton Keynes....lol Any chance of a hint as to your favourite pub?
You and I are about 20 years apart, but you love all the same things about Britain that I do (moved here 2 years ago). I hope your paperwork goes through soon. My husband is stuck in the states waiting on his 😢. Thank you for the Killing Eve recommendation. I've been reluctant to watch, fearing disappointment, but you're spot on.
I'll raise a glass to you at the pub tomorrow. All our pubs restaurants shops and everything else are/is open here in the isle of man where we have had no covid for well over a month and feeling very lucky. Hope you make it back to a kent beer garden soon.
What a brilliant idea this was. Except for the Underground I agreed with you on everything right till the end. I waited with bated breath. Between Fish and Chips and the Pub. It has to be Fish and Chips at the Pub with a pint of Cider.
Hi, Alanna, that was brilliant and so much fun, only you could compare Irn Bru with a Roundabout, I'm going to score this video 8 out of 8 unusual battles. Pubs have been given the go ahead to reopen, with certain safety measures, on 4th July. I think I would pick fish and chips as the winner because we have a great local shop. After watching this I'm starving and for some reason am thinking of scrambled eggs on toast. When you get back here all of your subscribers will treat you to a pint of cider in a local pub and a fish and chip lunch. So glad it is garden peas over mushy peas even though that wasn't an official battle. Looking forward to your next video soon.
Pubs was definitely my winner but have to say before you got to the final 2, I thought you were gonna pick fish & chips 😂 Great video Alanna, I hope you get to a real pub garden soon 😄
I'm about to nap. I'm in that blissful pre-nap period where you know the nap is about to start. There is no risk of the nap not taking place, it's a certainty. The sun is waning in the sky, its last shafts of light are kissing the ground nearby, I'm sure of it. Every subtle movement I make as I I lay here sends cuddlesome vibes pulsing through my synapses. I'm seconds away from closing the lid on my laptop..
You need to make a t-shirt available on your merch page saying "Roundabouts make me clammy..." Great video, BTW!!
Did anyone else guess pubs had it in the bag before she'd even started 😂😜👍
Too predictable!!
@@AdventuresAndNaps you, never
@@michw3755 Oh yes we did!
@@AdventuresAndNaps Yep
Ah spoilers...na we all knew that one 😁
Hey Alannah, hope you're well. Thank for continuing to entertain us on a weekly basis. Very much appreciated
You are so welcome!
Alannah, I have watched all of your videos and I'm really impressed by the way that you speak to the camera and give an honest point of view, I am so sorry that you had to go back to Canada and it is obvious that you miss England I do hope that you can come back soon and would like to ask what happened to your English boyfriend?
Arnold Arnold Whoah there mate. First al all, comment hijacking ain’t cool. And second of all that seems like a personal thing
You can always have an English breakfast or fish and chips in a pub.
Basically the pub always wins. :D
Adventures and Naps channel Ranked number 1 in the list of best canadian things
You're too kind!!
@@AdventuresAndNaps Such an engaging and beautiful personality. You are splendiferous, spiffing and resplendent in this channel. We should make you an Honorary Brit. And god bless Canada.
Loved this Alanna! I spent the first 17 years of my life living in a pub, well, above it! My mum & dad ran the pub and it was a real hub of life & full of fascinating characters. It was during the late 70’s & throughout the 80’s. Pubs were essential in working class communities, aside from the obvious drinking, they were often the beating heart of the community. Pubs were the social media of the time back then. A vital social exchange, a place to not only commune but to find your next job, find a tradesman, pass on important messages (some of my friend’s families didn’t even have a landline in the 80’s!) They were also vital hubs for help and support during the major strikes. Pubs were a vital resource and imho, they still are! Such a shame we’ve lost so many since I was little. You absolutely picked the best Alanna! 💗
I think that a certain young lady is getting home sick for the 🇬🇧
Roundabouts are one of the best inventions ever, they have saved many many lives!!
Peed off many people that come out, when one's already going around 😂
K Brodini let them call them rotary then 🤣🤣😂
*roundabouts
Was gonna say exactly that.
Roundabouts: One of humanities absolute best inventions. ASTONISHINGLY reduce auto collisions/ injuries/ fatalities. Require no power & less signage. Much better looking.
The fact that they haven't overtaken every intersection on the planet is a further indictment of us all.
Tea, I couldn't live without it. Closely followed by (in no particular order): The English seaside (Victorian piers, wooden groynes and all). The National Art gallery. Walking in the English countryside. The Peak District in Derbyshire. Canal towpaths in London. Bacon butties. The British sense of humour. English cheese. Driving in narrow country roads. The lovely, ever-changing British weather. Umbrellas in the rain. Walking in English woods when the bluebells are out. Red squirrels. Taking holidays in Scotland. Reading P.G. Wodehouse lying on a hill on a sunny day. London Parks. The National Trust.
Five times in the past week I’ve seen other you tubers say “so without further ado, let’s go” but without the gesture. I felt so cheated I wanted to make them go back and do it again properly.
Mark K : Yep, seen the same thing! Can't remember the same, say, 6 months ago!
I need to get it trademarked sooner rather than later!! lol
@@AdventuresAndNaps Imitation is the best form of flattery. We all know where the original is.
The opening wave is equally important. The hand first goes one way, then off we go to the other side.
I've seen so many different youtubers say 'without further ado....' over the years I thought it is a contractual obligation on YT.
There's something special how you're able to come up with so many ideas to come up with cool educational things to teach me. You've got a very pleasant voice to listen to aswell.
I always read the comments, they are an integral part of your channel. Most enjoyable.
I'm a Canadian who has never crossed to the other side of The Atlantic Ocean. The most relatable thing in this video for me was "I love carbs."
But I definitely can see why Pubs should win this bracket.
It's before noon for me, but I'll pour a shot of Crown Royal and raise a toast to you, Alanna.
Roundabouts are more efficient, which is why they are being adopted near you.
I cannot imagine myself (drove all my life in the right side) entering a roundabout from the left side...
@@fernandoecamp4462 There are a few in California. I am Scottish and love roundabouts. No problem in either country. More efficient, cheaper and much safer.
Roundabouts are great lol
Tea is best
Roast dinner
Don't worry about Irn Bru not winning. We never get past the group stages of any football tournament, so we're used to it 🤣
I love the flavour, but I can't deal with the sugar content anymore. It's got one of the highest amounts of sugar in anything.
@@patrickholt2270 there is a zero sugar version....and although its basically heresy.....its not that bad.
David Cramb that’s funny!
Irn Bru is the work of the devil!
Iron Bru rocks, I am half Scottish thoug and do draw the line at deep fried Pizza.
Back in the day fish and chips used to be wrapped in newspaper and we used to eat them whilst walking down the street. And that's still the best way to eat them.
Indeed the only important question was fingers or wooden fork?
@@silvermane9370 Fingers! :D
fish and chips from any where but a fish and chip shop just arent the same
@@silvermane9370 Wooden fork - I'm not a complete savage! 😁
kingstumble, you obviously had money we would go into the fish and chip shop and ask if they had any batter scraps.
I’ll raise a glass for you Alanna, they’re allowing the pubs to be opened yippee! You didn’t ‘alf make the choices hard!
Barman: Hello Miss, welcome to The Coach and Horses, there's your glass of cider, would you like to order food?
Alanna: *slurp* Fish and chips please.
Barman: Sorry Miss, sold out of fish, how about a pickled onion?
Cruel
Good one 😁
Me too I can often be seen getting a sausage roll and a Greggs coffee. Then just sit somewhere quiet and watch the world go by. Perfect day for me.
Sounds wonderful!
I did this before going into screwfix 😂
@@zeeeboss5811 it's my favourite pastime, is very good for the soul.
@@trevorford8332 flat white?
Vegan sausage roll?
Unless you've been in a pub, it's really hard to explain what they are like and that they are not like bars.
We have pubs older than USA itself. And I dont mean the land I mean the founding by "Columbus". When you have to stoop into a pub that's 4/500years old and the floor us all over he place. Ic you ever want quirky old pub try "The Crooked House" in Himley. Very old pub but you will have trouble with your mind, your vision and perspective of walks and floors thrown out the window.
Great video as always Alanna. Thank you for keeping us entertained. 🙂
Thank you!!
ive just been sat giggling to myself about saying right before you leave lol , i didnt even realise it was a thing i did but i do and i cant explain why
We're all getting our own independence and can head to the pub on July the 4th! 🍻
This channel is so consistently good😀
Thanks! 😃
More intense than any sports tournament I've ever watched, some really difficult choices in there, ultimately the winner was well deserved.
The individual combat rounds were mad to start with! Love it!
Alanna! I am appauled! Football and tea knocked out without a thought! Outrageous!
Brilliant. Just had to say it is always nice to see your happy face pop up and say "let's go!" Puts a big smile on my face. Thanks for that.
😊 thank you
My goddaughter married an American and when they were dating he wanted a Thanksgiving dinner. She overcame her distaste of cooking turkey in November but apparently spoiled it at the part where you say what you are thankful for. He said stuff about how he was thankful she was in his life. She apparently didn't get into the spirit of it by saying she was thankful for the M&S £10 meal deal.
I'm at the 46 sec mark and I've paused the vid - lemme guess...PUBS!
It's Pubs at No1 right???
Updated 18:53 - Like it was ever in doubt!
😂
I wasn't thinking ahead but when pubs came up I thought 'Well it's pubs then, what could be better?'
Oh dear, I should have seen it coming - Alanna, in a pub garden drinking cider, eating fish and chips and dreaming of an early morning sausage roll washed down with prosecco.
I feel you gave roundabouts a raw deal. You can alleviate your anxiety by bearing in mind as you approach a roundabout that every turnoff you choose leads to a pub at some point.
When a pub is 200-300yrs old, the smell of alcohol is ingrained into every fibre of the building... that cannot be duplicated in a few short years.. it quite literally takes centuries. That is what makes them so special. I fully agree that this should be the top of your list ☺x
Run girl! ... I'll hold off the pitchfork-waving, torch-bearing mob of fellow Brits as long as I can. Run! Save yourself!
Who would have thought you would choose fish n chips and the pub !!!! I'm SO shocked 😁 fabulous video ♥️
Right?!
Well after that (not unexpected result) the only thing o say is "Cheers Alanna". Enjoy your cider and stay safe and happy.
Thank you, you too!
Highlight every Tuesday! True Adventures and Naps viewers knew it was going to be British pubs. Great to see an M and S Foodhall featured too
"Here take this you're going to need it" That's the best kind of friend.
My favourite fell at the first hurdle - 'A nice cup of tea' (yes, you have to use the complete phrase)
Tea out in the first round??!! I'm gonna have to get the kettle on to get over the shock.... 🍵
I get how you explain the ‘Tube’ in round one, but when you visit London over and over.....walking London is the thing 👍
I think we all knew how this was going to end
Tbf pub was always going to win. The atmosphere in every pub is so unique, every thing from pure city violence to countryside tranquility. I love pubs.
15:02 Massive curveball as you inadvertently reveal you're talking about restaurant or pub style fish and chips (the shock lemon wedge and garden peas bombshell!), and not what any good Northener assumed you were talking about! Have you had fish and chips from a good northern seaside chippy? Best in the world.
I mean "garden peas" rather than mushy peas with lots of vinegar. She has been softened up by the southerners. When she returns she needs to be rescued from Kent.
Fish and chips from a proper traditional chippie. With either mushy peas, gravy or curry sauce. What about scollops or battered sausages. Has she tried those.
We have here in the Midlands lightly battered chips. Orange chips.
The real question when it comes to mushy peas is "vinegar or not?" Marco Pierre White, the award winning chef born and bred in Yorkshire, has suggested that one should taste the peas as they come, then add the vinegar to take them to another dimension. He also likes to assemble a chip butty with any bread and butter that comes on the side, though he admits that this always feels like a mistake afterwards, because you end up feeling so full that you cannot manage all the fish.
I was about to type how I've been watching these videos for too long as I can guess the correct answer instantly aftering hearing the two 'teams'... But then Iron Bru just won a round & I'm sat in shock!
I agree with fish 'n' chips as roast dinner tends to be on a Sunday and you can have fish 'n' chips any day
Except Monday. A lot of chip shops close on Monday as no God fearing fishing boat would go out on Sunday.
Best pub I (a londoner) ever went to was a pub in Widdicombe Devon. It was a real licensed pub, but it was literally someone's front room. We followed this hulking guy who had obviously just come from plowing a field or something, and drank cider in front of a fire, listening to a small bunch of locals talking with deep Devonshire accents we could barely understand a single word of. It could not possibly have been any more authentic; it felt like we were back in the 13th century or something.
I first discovered purple cauliflower in an M&S Foodhall, my life hasn't been the same since.
The best way to look at roundabouts is as a one way road, which it is. So you're either trying to join or leaving a busy one way road.
One of the reasons they are not popular state side is because when they had them in the 1920, but they put traffic lights on them, which caused a lot of accidents and that is where the distrust of them comes from.
just had fish n chips on Worthing pier in the sun...pubs opening soon!!!! thanks for your weekly videos,, cheers to you..
So funny, so so random! “I’m no angel” you are just funny and obviously becoming slightly stir crazy. Stay safe you crazy mare! 😂
Finally got to go to my local pub last Friday, raised a glass to you! hope to see ya around the UK soon :)))))
Roundabouts are pretty terrifying, I‘m with you on that one. Roast dinner over fish and chips though!
i don't know why i kept watching this epi but i loved your body language, plus the game was good, cool work
I totally concur. The British pub garden in summer is heaven on Earth. A pint of cider to hand with f&s on order. All is well in the world
The British pub is an.... i almost want to say a religion but i'll settle for institution. You chose well but its made me want to go and get fish and chips for tea . even corona virus couldn't stop those being sold :)
Roundabouts decrease fatalities at intersections by 90% compared with 4-way stops and traffic throughput increases by 20%! I appreciate that they're scary if you never learned to drive with them, but roundabouts are fab.
Pubs feel like a worthy winner here. Looking forward to them being open again here and sitting down to a nice pub lunch. Hope you're be back soon to enjoy them too
As one who falls into the "Old man drinking on his own in the corner" demographic, please could you all keep the noise down, there's some serious forgetting going on.
I was going to post a witty reply to this immediately , but I forgot. Now I can't remember what I was going to say.
Mines a pint.
@@Doug791 I honestly don't remember writing that. 🤔
@@Doug791 You didn't forget that
Sausage Rolls and Prosecco...you have got us nailed!
I knew at the existential crisis you had about pubs at about 15:30 that pub was going to win.. you are indeed one of us. Hurry back !
And come visit the midlands !!
Roundabouts are genius traffic calming mechanisms. They are scary, I failed my first driving test bc of a roundabout lol. But they keep traffic flowing much better.
Everybody fails because of roundabouts thats why america don't use them cause their afraid that once they get on they will never ever leave might as well just call them californian roundabouts in america.
@@shadowheart8279 America has a few, in some cases they have used British road signs because they don't have a sign of their own! I also failed my first driving test because of a roundabout that I didn't slow down for. EVEN THOUGH THERE WAS NOTHING COMING! Chief examiner, you're an idiot...
They’re called traffic circles in NYC area. NJ used to have a lot, but they are getting replaced.
Perhaps she should visit Swindon when she returns to Blighty and she can have a go on the Magic Roundabout.
Dave F ooohhh that’s cruel!
Great video, but I can't believe you didn't have the NHS in there somewhere.
I was reminded as I've just been reading about many Americans who've survived Covid-19 after a hospital stay; But they're are now being slapped with bills of over $1 Million as their insurance didn't fully cover Covid-19 treatment and care.
An entertaining and heart warming video as always. We always knew the pub would win in the end, I'm in the pub camp too, as cool as the other things are, it's hard to beat a cosy old British pub with a dog snoozing in front of the log fire 😉
Round 1: Well, you've got that wrong obviously... :-D Absolutely right about M&S over football.
How about football *IN* a M & S Foodhall?
She really didnt
I absolutely loved the video's bracket format. It was fun to guess which one Alanna was going to choose before she chose one. I guessed her choices correctly almost every time, which must mean I am a true Adventures and Naps fan :)
This is like watching someone play a board game against themself.
As a British person who emigrated to Canada 30 years ago and drink a lot of coffee, I just have to say that Tea MUST win against queuing even though we Brits love a Queue)
She's very charming and beautiful and funny in a kind of easy going way
Once again you've brought a big smile to my face. Regardless of however you rank these British things, the good news is that they are all here waiting for you to come back and enjoy them. Good luck with getting your visa renewed and come back soon. Right, I must be off, cheerio.
Thank you so much!!
The Tesco meal deal saved my life in London. I'm a Yorkshireman so I'm incapable of paying London prices so I went about 14 hours without food until I stumbled across a Tesco with universal prices.
Fried bread! ‘Right’ was a surprise v. the meal deal, knowing how you are with food 🤣 Back on form with the sausage roll, though (v. Right). Great final round!💕 Yeah, our pubs are good. You need to get to know real ale... and yes, a pub is like a room from home... but not at home.
Hi'ya, I've done mine, 1st place is a pub (I could be the person sat in the corner drinking cider!), coming in 2nd place, Fish & Chips :-)
Sounds great!
I like how you had a football/foodhall one.
Oh, and the best British thing is, of course...me! :-D
I never even noticed we say right before leaving... but we do!
That worked brilliantly! I loved the "going with your gut" pun between Fish and Chips and Roast Dinner. 🤣. I continue to marvel at you appreciation of British Pubs I have never seen someone who isn't an alcoholic love them so much!
I'm in Australia. Some of our country pubs are pretty good, but for consistent great welcoming atmosphere, good food, and beer that's at least ok, you can't beat a British pub. Almost any one of them would rate high on my scale.
Okay, Tea being knocked out made me scowl. Roast Dinners being knocked out by Fish and Chips made me shake with rage but Football being knocked out by an M&S Foodhall?! Thanks Alanna, my laptop is now in a million pieces on the floor! M&S is for Toffs! The average working class British person isn't even aware they exist! I need a cup of tea to calm down.
some pubs also have water wells outside or even inside them, which is pretty cool
It made me so happy you said Autumn instead of fall.
Oh Alanna🤓, you always make me laugh and usually make me hungry. 🍟 😋. That look 😊, as you visualised a huge English breakfast 🍳, was the look of longing! Your observations gave me a good ol giggle too 😉👍
Home Office ! fastrack this lovely Canadian girl please.
OMG, Alanna: writing in your brackets out in real time, and in INK?! There’s no going back...you’re living on the edge.
My husband has allowed me to write this ... agree with you on the pub with lovely fish and chips, salt and vinegar and homemade tartar sauce! Yum!
I wanted to wish you a happy Canada Day! From England.
Roast dinner is every week, Fish and chips is a treat, so it must win. But Your logic is wonderful with the pub. Lets hope we don't lose any good ones from the lockdown.
15:20 - 15:33 I think we nearly lost you there. The realm of waking dreams was calling.
Spot on. Can’t wait to get back for a pub lunch. Ooooh yes please. P.s. love your glasses. X
Alanna's new dictionary definition. Roundabouts - a novelty situation. Love it. ;-)
Brilliant video and great idea from your "crew"
I don't drink much either but it's Pubs Pubs Pubs every time ! 😃
Another terrific video Alanna......
Roundabouts are an essential for safety, to keep the traffic flowing, and with no mandatory stop lines.
If you ever see an overhead video of one, and with heavy traffic, it's really impressive to see the movement, and almost like it's been choreographed!
If you want to practice with roundabouts, there are one hundred an thirty of them in Milton Keynes....lol
Any chance of a hint as to your favourite pub?
You and I are about 20 years apart, but you love all the same things about Britain that I do (moved here 2 years ago). I hope your paperwork goes through soon. My husband is stuck in the states waiting on his 😢. Thank you for the Killing Eve recommendation. I've been reluctant to watch, fearing disappointment, but you're spot on.
So funny and proof of integration lol , it really seems harsh to call you a foreigner Alanna 🏴😉👍
I'll raise a glass to you at the pub tomorrow. All our pubs restaurants shops and everything else are/is open here in the isle of man where we have had no covid for well over a month and feeling very lucky. Hope you make it back to a kent beer garden soon.
Pub. I have lived overseas since 1991 and the first thing I do on any visit back to the UK is go to the pub. Bars just don't compete.
What a brilliant idea this was. Except for the Underground I agreed with you on everything right till the end. I waited with bated breath. Between Fish and Chips and the Pub. It has to be Fish and Chips at the Pub with a pint of Cider.
Hi, Alanna, that was brilliant and so much fun, only you could compare Irn Bru with a Roundabout, I'm going to score this video 8 out of 8 unusual battles. Pubs have been given the go ahead to reopen, with certain safety measures, on 4th July. I think I would pick fish and chips as the winner because we have a great local shop. After watching this I'm starving and for some reason am thinking of scrambled eggs on toast. When you get back here all of your subscribers will treat you to a pint of cider in a local pub and a fish and chip lunch. So glad it is garden peas over mushy peas even though that wasn't an official battle. Looking forward to your next video soon.
You started off with two heavyweights up against each other, in tea and queuing... that’s like Brazil versus Germany in football (soccer)!
I think you really miss living in Kent. Miss the U.K, miss the weather and miss the cider. Bet you can’t wait to get back
It was nearly 700° degrees today in the factory 😀
Oh, the weather. It’s been peeing it down for the last week or so - who doesn’t love our ‘summer’!?
Pubs was definitely my winner but have to say before you got to the final 2, I thought you were gonna pick fish & chips 😂 Great video Alanna, I hope you get to a real pub garden soon 😄
Can't go wrong with either!
Thank you!!!! 😊
Rocking the glasses
I'm about to nap. I'm in that blissful pre-nap period where you know the nap is about to start. There is no risk of the nap not taking place, it's a certainty. The sun is waning in the sky, its last shafts of light are kissing the ground nearby, I'm sure of it. Every subtle movement I make as I I lay here sends cuddlesome vibes pulsing through my synapses. I'm seconds away from closing the lid on my laptop..