A friend from Sweden said this to me once: "When something happens anywhere in the world, it's the Americans who are first to help. Who shows up when something happens to America? Criticism, and that's truly sad."
We all have something to put on the table when we approach each other with a thankful attitude. When America was attacked 9/11 via airplanes other countries helped through prayer and encouraging words.
@@alvingallegos6367 to be fair, other countries did follow America into wars after the fact. Was that a good decision? I don't think so, but that's another discussion entirely.
Twitter is pretty awful with this and it usually goes like: Brit: Makes a joke about the US US: Makes a joke about Britain Brit: "well at least we don't have school shootings/shut up you don't even have healthcare!" It's this bizarre and immediate escalation from making fun of tea and talking too loud, to making fun of dead kids and sick people. It's the weirdest thing I've seen.
I saw a post somewhere, a couple days ago, about how big Canada is. People from other countries were commenting about where they live and how long it takes them to get to other places in their country and the Canadians were talking very friendly with them about the size comparisons. Then, an American got in saying something about the size of the U.S. and everyone was attacking them and saying things about the U.S. being small in comparison and how dare they compare the U.S. to Canada. There was such a ridiculously, insane attack on this person and honestly all I could do was laugh at them getting so angry.
We make a joke about the UK and thats the go to retort! Ridiculous when see the crime in the UK , the poverty ( we have it too, relax) , the horrible NHS, the 20% VAT ( everything is taxed over their , they even have tax to watch their state run BBC!). Their ‘petrol’ prices! Wow. More Tax. Due to our woke and cancel culture disease they even had to cover up Winston Churchill statue in London due to vandalism! America has plenty of problems but so does the UK.
@@danniellesmith1000 This is pretty weird considering the U.S. is 3rd on the list of countries by geographic size, and canada is 2nd.. Sooo of course they would be compared? Isnt that like the point of the list in the first place?
Millie actually considering the Kardashians an American accomplishment is in itself bashing us indirectly. The majority of Americans are far from proud of them frankly they encapsulate pretty much everything that's wrong in our country. Still love you in the command chair it suits you 😁💚
Couldn’t agree more about the Kards. Never wanted to watch them or hear about them. Same with all my family and friends. We simply eyeroll at the superficial.
I was thinking the same thing, not offended but my God if that is the worst part of this country...lol if you like them you will love pretty much anything else here!
I saw something once about the “happiness index” and comparing America to countries like Sweden or Norway. One of the commentators said yes, but when there’s trouble in the world it isn’t the Norwegians that are called upon and expected to help. Many other countries are able to spend a lot of their money on social programs because America foots most of the bill for their defense and security. Sometimes it seems like everybody hates the Americans but when they need us it’s “ What took you so long?”
One of the best Reddit threads ever was “European visitors to America, what surprised you?” And most answered that Americans were so nice! Story after story of random people helping them find what they were looking for, even leading them on foot for blocks to their destination, having their meals paid for by people who sat near them and paid both bills without telling them, etc…
We are a rather shockingly polite people, when you think about it. Americans these days are so busy being "offended" by each other, that we tend to forget that, as bad as we think our own country is, foreigners still kind of look upon us as "unusually nice people." It warms the soul when you think about it that way.
I think, like many things, it comes down to geography. Most of the country is kinda rural and spread out. The more concentrated people are, the less friendly they tend to become. You get more crime and therefore more distrust. People are generally friendlier in small towns. If your car breaks down in a small town, somebody is going to stop to check on you and offer assistance. I don't think that sort of thing happens much in downtown Chicago. This is probably true worldwide, the difference is, most places don't have many rural areas left.
@@fluffylittlebear I live in Minneapolis and was involved in 2 car accidents last summer. Neither was my fault as people ran stop signs and hit me. I wasn’t hurt but was so encouraged by the high number of people who came to help. Offered me water, waited with me until the police showed up, etc. even though this was in my neighborhood, I didn’t know any of them.
Reminds me of the great Gomez Addams actor Raul Julia, when he was the villain in "Street Fighter"... "For you, the day Bison graced your village was the most important day of your life. For me, it was Tuesday"
Exactly. We support NATO 1000 fold. If we were to withdraw and support the US soley our allies will suffer and we would prosper. We give A LOT for the purpose of trade alone. The US protects the global trade alone because we are the only capable nation to do so.
I don't know if it is a factor, but I find that most people from Europe (and other places) don't know much about the US or Americans. But they THINK they do because the US is shown so often in movies or TV or on the news. So there is this sense of familiarity, but it is based mostly on generalizations, and superficial ideas of what the US is like. Much of it is off the mark, because the US is huge and regionally very diverse. To understand the US, you have to study it region by region, while most people outside the US make the mistake of thinking you can generalize about the whole country. As far as American attitudes toward Britain, I'd say Americans have a very positive view of Britain. You don't hear bashing of British people. I don't think Americans know as much about Britain as they should, but what they know doesn't seem to be negative.
I completely agree and sometimes you even have to look at each state by the regions within it, New York is a great example of this. NY city is such a tiny part of our state but it crams sooo many people into it. Then there is Long Island which house the suburbs (and we say we live ON Long Island not IN Long Island - like you'd say "in the town") and has beaches everywhere and farms and Vineyards. It's less crowded the further east you travel with the best wineries on the north fork of the ear end of the island. North of "the city" (NYC), are mountains and more mountains and tons of trees and when you get further away from the city the sky lights up with all the stars you can see without the light pollution. It's simply gorgeous up there.
@@ilandgrl Yep, I agree. New York State is the perfect example. When you say "New York," most people think of New York City, and know very little about the huge state of New York, which is nothing like New York City.
@@ilandgrl Totally get this. As a Californian the stereotypes i hear constantly travelling in U.S and abroad shows we r terribly misunderstood lol. Most of the U.S. thinks of CA as Berkeley and Hollywood attitudes and that SF and LA reign supreme. Politically their is some truth to that but CA is so large with over 40 million ppl and massively large, its not just 2 cities and its regions.
@@PerthTowne Washington state has a similar problem. It was originally going to be named "Columbia" - but there was concern we'd be confused with DC . .. so, they went with Washington and we're constantly confused with the nation's capital by people outside the region.
@@seanspuffy Absolutely agree. I live on the east coast, but I've visited California several times, and it is so diverse that it's impossible to generalize about it.
I am a US Army Vet and I love my country but we are not perfect by any measure and some criticism is well deserved. We've done some things we're not proud throughout our history and we've done some great things too. At the end of the day I'm not going to lose any sleep what anyone says...
We got it right more than most. Screw them!!! America First!!!!! Our History is bloody so you and the rest of us can be safe. Be proud of who we are now. Those other folks are all dead.. They can stick their criticsm where the sun don't shine until they can do better. Biden is a complete failure. I am very proud of who we are as a people. Our present government is a counterfeit mess.
Years ago I saw a video of a Bosnian woman talking trash about America and Americans and talking about how she hates the US, then they showed that same woman about two years later when the Bosnian war happened in the early 90's and she was crying and saying "Where is America, we need America, please come help us!" We hear people from other countries talking trash about us all the time, but at the same time they're wearing our fashion, watching our movies and tv shows, listening to our music, using our slang and all that.
The British were part of Five Eye that tried to frame Trump with the RussiaX3 bullshit. They are not my favorite people on the Planet. They aren't innocent!!!!
Key words: "Not in a serious manner." Some of us like to make fun of soccer or tea or whatnot, but it's a sibling rivalry kind of thing, like what US states do with each other or the way we tease Canadians. No one actually hates or dislikes the British people. The French on the other hand...that's something we can agree on. 😁 Just kidding.
@@andrewbarrett42 , 1. Yeah...200+ years ago. There's a bit of a difference between contemporary Britain and "the Redcoats." 2. We don't celebrate the 4th every year because we hate the Brits so much. We celebrate it because it's our birthday. Most countries (especially one's that used to be ruled by someone else) have a day they came into being that they celebrate. Mexicans don't generally hate Spaniards for example. Maybe you're just being a bit defensive.
@@andrewbarrett42 Yeah, man. You'd be surprised how much British culture is on a pedestal here in the U.S, especially with young people. There's definitely a fair amount teasing but it isn't malicious. Ever heard the saying, "we wouldn't tease you if we didn't like you." ??
One of the reasons I watch y’all over many other reaction UA-camrs is because you’re so wholesome, kind, and I love the banter between you two. :D I am American and it’s nice to know there are people who enjoy our culture and who think kindly of us. I personally don’t understand hating on other countries. I know there are definitely some Americans who are too mean to the British and I don’t understand it. I’ve always thought you were all so cool (:
Everyone bashes us so we're used to it and don't care. I think the British/American thing is like a sibling rivalry. We mess with eachother but if someone else does, what retaliate
Sure, an embarrassingly one sided one. The older sibling continuously bashes it's younger more successful one while the latter pays zero attention to it.
*I didn't know about the British/American rivalry until I saw Oxford Blues with Rob Lowe, Amanda Pays, and Ally Sheedy. Though, it didn't stop me from watching British shows on the local public TV station.*
@@fartzr.schmelli3351 We (America) might be the "younger" brother, but size-wise, we definitely outgrew our elder sibling by quite a few inches! So who is the "little" brother, truly? lol
Many of us are fed up with it, and have become quite resentful of it. Especially many of us who travel a lot, and come in contact with a lot of different nationalities. They hate us, but at the same time, they want our 'approval', somehow, our 'respect' and that we should treat them as our equals. The best way to get to them (those who insult us) is to laugh at them, belittle them. That really, really gets to them. Just dismissing them as irrelevant, is probably the best way to deal with them. As for the british hatred of America and Americans, it originates from America defeating the brits in our War of Independence, and kicking them out of our country. Then there was The War of 1812... Relations were quite frosty up until WWI. America didn't enter that war, to help britain, America entered WWI to repay France for assisting us in our War of Independence.
I remember telling a co-worker, newly arrived from London, beautiful Cockney accent and all, that she didn't get the Fourth Of July off as a holiday. "There's no possible way!", as I said. We both had a great laugh, after she'd found out at lunchtime that I was telling her a fib. She eventually married a Texan, moved South and became a cowgirl!
I am a American and anyone who would bash you guys should have their heads examined. Simply love ya'll and can't stand anyone who would say anything bad towards you. Watch your channel all the time. Love your accent. We are what people call red neck and have a southern accent.
I can absolutely, 100% positively say that it doesn't bother me what other countries say/think about Americans. Honestly, it doesn't matter to me. I think it's amusing.
I think a big reason why so many Brits bash Americans is because they know we don't really care. We have a tendency to not care what others think of us, and for many, in this instance, Brits, that is bothersome. It's the not caring that really gets under their skin.
Yes and I think the mass spread of American culture. It wasn't too long ago when official English policy was to "make the world England" which ment in large part expanding thier culture and influence around the globe. This philosophy came from the perspective of British superiority. I think you are correct that part of it is Americans couldn't care less about what they think about them, and since the British think on some level their opinions are superior, it gets under the skin. I have seen this, particular example from Britishwho don't like Americans. It is hilarious 😂
@@rwg5167 Agree completely. It hasn't been without a touch of arrogance on our part, but we're ok with arrogance too. More than once, I've heard an American say, and I've said a couple times myself, we haven't cared about a British opinion since 1776. 😁
@@timhefty504 The only part of the bashing that annoys me is the tired accusation that we entered WWII "too late". Whenever I hear a Brit say that, I ask him "What entitles you to American blood and treasure? We didn't start the war, the war was on your continent." Silence. That kind of entitled attitude pisses me off. Who the hell do they think they are, expecting us to save their butts for a war that had nothing to do with us? Plus, it reveals their ignorance of history, because in the 1930's, after the disillusionment of WWI, Congress passed a series of Neutrality Acts prohibiting American involvement in foreign wars.
I'm a reasonably well-traveled American who loves British culture. In my experience, few Americans bash British culture, but my friends who are British expats sometimes do.
On my only trip to Britain, once (Portsmouth, in England), I remember hitting on a couple of local girls at a Subway, and remember one of them really looking at me, then turning to her best friend and whispering in her ear. Me, being "Mister Curious," asked what they were whispering about. The girl who whispered acted all bashful, suddenly, that I put her on the spot, while her friend just smiled at me, shook her head, and bluntly said: "We both think you look like Harry Potter." I remember looking at myself in the mirror that night, and being horrified: "Oh my God, I really DO look like Harry Potter!" I spent the entire rest of my time in Portsmouth walking around with my eyes to the ground, because I was so embarrassed by that! lol
Interesting, living in the Los Angeles area I have worked with a good number on ex-Brits. They were much more critical of the UK than Americans. I'm not aware of any anti-European sentiment here. As far as music Japan has Band Maid and Finland has Nightwish so they beat both of us!
You don't know enough Americans then. I worked with Brits, Canadians, and Aussies. If you listened to us and didn't understand sarcasm you would think we hated each other. We were awful, but we always knew it was in good fun.
I remember reading a story from a man who went to England with his family and an older British lady offered them help because they were lost. Once she found out they were Americans she eagerly talked to them and wished them a happy 4th of July. Pretty interesting and sweet story if you ask me.
I know! For the ones that just judge AMERICANS in general. We (americans) are working for a living, raising a family, taking care of family. Working to SURVIVE! Robbing Peter to pay Paul! Where the people of America work hard, overcome hardships, persevere! persevere! preserve!! THAT'S the AMERICAN PEOPLE.
Unfortunately, as a whole, Americans let their leaders do that to them for decades and most Americans won't vote or protest to change it. The rest of the first world doesn't have it that hard in life!
We would love to have both of you to come live in America and become Americans. Being an American is a state of mind and an attitude of the heart. I can honestly say that I see both that state of mind and attitude of the heart in both of you!!!
I don't know if you've noticed but Americans don't generally care enough about any other culture or country to do comparisons or anything like that. I find it's always other countries that are way too worried about Americans. What we eat, how we talk, our public rest rooms, patriotism, lack of public transportation etc. There are many foreign UA-cam channels devoted strictly to America and Americans and comparing us to yourselves from New Zealand to Ireland to the UK to Japan and beyond. We find the comparisons amusing and a bit freaky but not seriously important enough to reciprocate. It just seems that people in other countries spend an awful lot of time and energy on Americans.
@@MarySpain1958 True. But seriously what do they find so bizarrely fascinating about America and the people in it that they are devoting all this energy into either laughing at us or criticizing everything about us. We're just people. And we're no more or less weird than people anywhere else in the world. I guess pointing out our "faults" gets clicks and so some people make a living off of making fun or putting us down but I'd rather watch someone doing something worthwhile like demonstrating a good recipe or a how to on changing an oil filter or maybe learning a new language. Or maybe I could start doing reaction vids on all the things Americans find weird about the Brits. Oh that's right. I forgot. We don't care.
They do it because Americans are more likely to watch and views equal money. I'm Canadian and I'm not really into those videos. I have lived in the US and Canada is a better place to live in my opinion.
A very long time ago, I spent 3 months vacationing in Great Britain and found extremes in how they viewed Americans. Most often it centered around “Why are you all so happy all the time?” “Why do Americans always say ‘Have a great day’. Don’t tell me what to do or how to feel!” But others would tell me they loved that Americans were so positive. But occasionally it would get pretty deep. One lady berated me on our treatment of Native Americans without any concern for Britain’s own issues with colonization. At a party, a man asked me a question and before I could answer he said, “Never mind, all Americans lie.” and turned his back to me. But then I’d be in a pub and word would spread that there were “Yanks” about and they’d want to discuss American sports or our highway systems or shopping malls and pints would be bought and shared along with laughter and smiles.
Did that lady not realize that it was mostly the British who colonized America way back when and the bad treatment of the Native Americans started with them? Do Europeans not understand that 90% of Americans born here are descended from the European Colonizers - mostly English, Irish, Scottish, French. But we as a separate country now are supposed to take the hit for what the European ancestors did to the native population? That cousin needs to study some history before feeling so smug about how great she is.
Hi Guys! Love your channel. I am an American of English descent, on both my maternal and paternal sides. It was my experience spending 9 days driving throughout England on holiday back in 2018, visiting many small towns and large cities, that my brother and I were treated with the utmost respect and acceptance. It may be that we were travelling on our own, by car, and not part of a group of tourists. We avoided eating at any American restaurant chain and instead visited many local family-owned restaurants and pubs. Many of the English people that we met along the way were quite accepting of the fact that we had traveled that far to visit places (churches, towns, etc.) that were a part of our past relatives lives. Several times, were asked how long we had lived in England, not realizing that we were there on Holiday. Overall, The English people that we met were very welcoming and respectful. Not a bit of American bashing. I can't wait for the next trip (we had a trip planned for September 2020, but Covid got in the way). Cheers!
We will gladly give you the Kardashians and you kan keep Adel too! 🤣 In my journeys to the UK and England in particular, during my first marriage, I found the elderly more welcoming than the later generations. I was assuming it was due to our close ties during WW2. I had one run in while in Guilford, Surrey back in 1992 that almost ended in me being pummeled. But I still love my Brit former inlaws.... Just not their daughter so much. 😂
England is like the parent of a rebellious adult that moved out and became successful. They taught the US how to do things a certain way and would often try to do so and the US is like, "Nah. I'll do my own thing." The parent cares about tradition and how they do things and finds themselves superior because of it. No one way is superior, just different. (American here)
The UK is not the parent of the US. The UK conspired against the US during our Civil War. A lot of us would prefer the US distance itself from the UK, militarily and in every other way.
🇺🇸 They hate us cuz they ain't us 🇺🇸 When you're the top dog its easy for others to look at everything you do under a microscope and judge/hate on you. We will gladly give you the Kardashian's😂😂😂 Personally I've never heard anyone bash our family across the pond... Well maybe a few "tea in the harbor" jokes on the 4th of July but its all in good fun.
@@jwb52z9 we lead the world in everything that comes to prosperity and for nearly 75+ years have been the worlds only super power. No other nation in mankind has led such length by force since the Romans, USA reign of power will forever be in the history books thousands years from now
Winston Churchill endured criticism early in his career for being half American. Referred to once in the press as a “brash American”. But he was proud of his American roots and expressed that in his writings. Then became one of the greatest British leaders of all time.
The American/British Relationship is Very Much like The Relationship between Brothers and Sisters. We Make fun of, Ridicule and Abuse each other, but we don't Allow others to do it, because they "Aren't Family" and even though we pick on each other, there's ALWAYS a fundamental Love and Respect for each Other.
yeah but it's not really equal. The US is much more powerful and influential and the British criticize us much more than the other way around, it's just Americans don't really pay much attention to it
I find it amusing that Brits like to watch american tvshows, cause I like British tvshows :P Dr Who, Robin Hood, Spooks [MI-5], and of course MR. BEAN!!!
11:37 Millie he got arrested for abusing emergency services, you can't just keep calling with non emergencies. You'd be wasting time of the dispatchers, hence tax payers dollars.
Hops, used as a flavouring and preservative, became a vital ingredient as beer took over from ale as Britain's most popular tipple. For the past 10 days breweries have been taking part in a new beer festival in the hope of raising the profile of British hops and reinvigorating the industry.Oct 8, 2012
FWIW: "Herb" is a name (short for Herbert); "erb" (or "yarb") is the leafy plant frequently used in cooking or salads--parsley, basil, oregano, lemon grass, dandelion, etc.
There's a movie "Mad Mad Mad Mad World" were Milton Berle and Terry Thomas go off on each other🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 The whole movie is hilarious. Brits that I worked with had a warped sense of humor, which made it easier to hit it off with them!😁😁😁
Millie, I think that if were living here in the USA, I think that you would be a southern belle!!!! Really gentle and caring, thoughtful and generous!!!!!! Much love guys keep up the!!!!!!! Stay safe in whatever you do on a daily basis!!!!!! God bless you and your family!!!!!!!! Your friend Bob Compton from maryland, USA
I live in a mixed household - I'm American, she's English. We've been watching British TV together for literally decades, and that's where we see the most American-bashing. Especially panel shows and other comedy shows for a quick laugh (because bashing Americans is such a common comedic vehicle in Britain). We have a sense of humour, but often its more mean-spirited than just taking the mick. Conversely, we don't Brit-bash in America. We just don't.
The problem seems to be that Brits have lost any sense of wit in their humor. They tend to think that sarcasm passes as humor, like watching a video of Farage in the UK, or MTG or Gaetz in the US, blathering on about something, and responding "They seem nice."
Thanks for being so open to discuss these things. People in the US have a lot to be grateful for from England and all over the UK it starts with sharing your style and politeness.
My sister accompanied her daughter, son-in-law and their four children on a trip to the son-in-laws home town in England. My sister, being the oldest of three girls, is somewhat bossy and speaks louder than most Americans. She didn't know the English think Americans are loud until I mentioned it after she returned. She was somewhat abashed at what they must think when they played cards and she kiddingly, and loudly, accused a younger relative of the son-in-law of cheating. What fun!
Sorry, I am American and I guess. i’ve been ‘going along’ oblivious to this tendency by British people to ‘Bash’ Americans - I didn’t know anyone was bashing me (or why)... which is good because when others are ‘obviously’ bashing me, I have a pronounced tendency to ‘bash right back’...So, if you’re gonna ‘bash me’, kindly tell me what I’ve done that pisses you off... Who knows, I might be inclined to apologize if... IF! I know what I have done to anger or antagonize you?!?
She pronounces her T’s, but has the common English custom of dropping the R when it comes after a vowel. Back in the 1600’s and through the mid 1700’s, the English always pronounced the R sound whenever it appeared in a word. Americans and Canadians never changed. We continue to pronounce all of the r sound like it was pronounced during the Elizabethan age. The English changed. We didn’t.
Hi!!👋👋👋 Lifelong American here with my 2 cents. I'm in agreement with the notion that it may be an envy/home pride kind of thing. But don't we all get this way some time or another about certain things? You hear about another group receiving accolades about something (big or small) and we sometimes feel slighted or under-appreciated for what we do or have done. I know it's not everyone. But I also know that when anti-somebody sentiments start flying, some people join as a symbol of solidarity or patriotism (they want to feel a part of something bigger, even if it is kind of not nice). All around, I don't put any stock in it and ignore it. You two are absolutely lovely and I'm so happy I subscribed!! Thank you for the great content!!🙂💛
I find it funny how people try to insult us with our past and we correct them making the statement much worse and we are just sitting like "If your going to threaten me, do it properly!"
Millie, you have been made an honorary American citizen many months ago. We love you!! James, on the other hand, is still a probationary American citizen, meaning he is only let in accompanied by Millie!!!
I lived in Germany for 12 years. I lived in Korea for one year. I have visited dozens of countries. I always felt very welcome everywhere I went in Europe. I did feel some hostility when I lived Korea. I have to say that all over UA-cam reaction channels, people always are surprised at how nice Americans are when they visit. I know Europeans bash America for being young and having no real history. But they completely forget about the pre-European immigration period. People have lived in America for thousands of years. America is a diverse country with many sub-cultures. I don’t think Europeans really understand America as well as they think they do.
And despite supposedly not having as long of a history of the form that some foreigners believe we lack, America is so incredibly rich and diverse in culture even just from state to state.
As an American with family and friends who have traveled internationally quite a bit, I can say, it really does happen. The "stupid American tourist" stereotype is one of the strongest stereotypes out there, it seems like.
I find it amusing that we Americans are interesting enough to be talked about. Bashed or otherwise. Americans rarely bash the British in my experience. We generally find the British “cultured” and “posh.” We don’t usually say posh, classy would be the word I think.
I agree with Lawrence about "the big dog" thing. For me, my ancestry is English(father) and French(mother) so I love most things British. I watch a lot of Acorn TV and such and I love watching you guys. It used to bother me when people bashed Americans but then I realized that those people are not worth the aggravation..
The prom comes from the extremely English and French idea of promenade which can have several meanings such as to dress up and walk hard in hand in a certain place (like the boardwalks in British coastal towns) in order to show off their fancy clothes or the fact that they're wealthy. It can also refer to wide sidewalks in many cities that were built just for this purpose. So in modern times the American Highschool Prom is that fancy dance where you dress up to show off. Sounds rather Victorian.....
I am first generation Welsh American and have relatives in Wales & England. I’m a proud American but also love my Welsh heritage…..& big thank you for Led Zeppelin I have been huge fan since 1969 !!! 🇺🇸❤️🇬🇧🏴
& we are THRILLED to have you here WELCOME HOME to America btw we grew up with Tom Jones, Englebert Humperdink and also I am a massive fan of: BBC, Monty Python, "Keeping Up Appearance" and also Adam & the Ants, plus later Adam Ant and of course DAVID BOWIE, Elton John and the classic..."Red Dwarf" so yeah smegging hell go BRITTANIA :)
I can assure you of one thing, as an American; everyone I know has nothing but positive views of Britain. I have never heard serious British-bashing here. If anything, we envy your rich culture and very long history. You have pubs over there that are older than our nation.
Count me among that number. I don't hate Britain, or love Britain, I... NOTHING Britain. I hardly think about them unless I'm actually interacting with them, or watching one of these videos on UA-cam. America, on the other hand... Yeah, it's kinda hard to ignore us. lol
I think the mistake we all make, whether a Brit, American, Asian, Latino, Middle Eastern etc, is we take in some stories or social media meme of a particular incident & make the mistake of it representing much more of a group than it actually does.
I was in Canada a few years ago and encountered the same thing. 2 men in front of us on a bus were talking about American Politics for several minutes and how stupid we were and I finally leaned forward and told them we were from the US and that they don't seem to complain when I spend my US dollars in their country (Canadian Dollar was about 85 cents to the US dollar). I also reminded them that the US protects their sorry butts with our military since they only spend a tiny bit of their own money to protect themselves.
Canadians unashamedly brag to Americans about their free health care while they're delinquent on their NATO dues. Because they are geographically blessed, they know the US will protect them no matter how much they resent us. I'm an American through and through. Independent. Not looking for government to take care of me. Just stay out of my way and I will take care of myself and lots of others too. Used to be called "American Spirit."
Small country breeds people with small minds. As far as America is concerned, “great countries great bashing will endure”. Yes, America will go running to their aid if they’re ever in trouble.
Ur country protects every alliance America bulit to have with others look at statistics u never won a war and just because they don’t complain about u using ur currency in their country doesn’t mean there not complaining on the inside I think it’s quite rude to enter a another country and assume they’ll take urs just because there north from u guys doesn’t mean they except it but doesn’t make it ok the exchange rate is different tho
@@irenegaruba48 umm actually they won’t it took them a day later to help the country that’s burning while other countries responded within a day ur country has never won a war but has the money shut up ur talking about small minds in other words u mean the American education system builds narrow minds there doesn’t it north is more smarter than u
It's not just Brits but Europeans in general , many Yanks tell Europeans they are Canadian , everyone it seems loves Canadians and our accents are pretty much the same unless we're from the deep South . Reminds me of that old WW II ( reportedly British ) saying that Americans are over paid, over dressed , over sexed AND over here although some say that bash originated in Australia. ;)
as an american I can say I personally love you two, and your culture. governments aside, i think people are generally great and the more cultural experience one can get the better! i want to have a beer with the world 🌎
10:29. Dell was founded in Round Rock, TX and is still headquartered there today. I'm sure they've a sizable footprint in the UK, but they're an American company.
Like seeing Millie in the drivers seat with her Man supporting her and helping.....I see many reaction channel's that do this seating.....NEVER hurts to have a cute adorable person in the drivers seat !!...good teamwork guys
My father who is 72 recently visited Chester. He traveled alone. He is a Marine Corp veteran and wore his Marine Corp hat. So many drinks were bought for him by ex-Royal Marines that the Royal Marines had to find him a ride to his hotel. Cheers to the UK
I always felt like brits gave up the words like soccer and aluminum the moment americans started calling it soccer or etc...and also it seems like some people think americas are the only people in the world that call it soccer. I guess it is like anywhere else people fear change and "outsiders"
To answer Millie's question on how the Florida Man was arrested for calling 911 over missing Beer....the Man was arrested for the Misuse of 911 (Emergency Number).
To be fair to that guy 911 is usually the only police number people know so when someone steals their stuff or something else along those lines they will typically call 911 instead of calling the non-emergency line as they don't actually know it or don't know it even exists.
@@unitedstatian There are 2 other numbers that people in the U.S. can use to get the Non-Emergency Numbers (if they aren't Drunk) and that is "0" for the Operator and "411" for Information.
@@Dragonstalon1001 The point is people will go with what they know rather than something they don't know. 911 is everywhere, the number to your local police station isn't.
I believe some bash Americans because we seem to untamed and slightly wild compared to other parts of the world. Plus who wouldn't talk bad about our politics. Lord knows I bash all of our politicians. Also the American culture seems to be catching on in the rest of the English speaking world. I understand why some would complain a bit. But the world is everyday changing. So embrace it
I've never gotten the "loud American" thing. Whenever I go somewhere & encounter a group of foreigners, they're always really loud! Of course, I'm a pretty quiet person, so maybe it's just perspective. I generally don't see a lot of Europe bashing in America, probably because Americans are so fascinated with the "mother land". I myself, have traced my family back to the UK & Ireland, Germany, & Bohenia (now Czech Republic). We romanticize our roots. I think Europeans bash us because we're such a young country that became very powerful very quickly.
We had two "One Direction" in the late 1990's, called Nsync and the Backstreet Boys. 😂😂 Man, those were torturous years, growing up with a sister who's 2 years older, and not having your own bedroom. Lol
Well, I think a lot of it isn't serious. Everyone I know from the UK are pretty nice; although we have our differences. IN my experience we tend to tease each other about them and at the end of the day the friendship bond is stronger than the differences.
As an American, it feels like foreigners, particularly Europeans, online will do anything and everything they can to demoralize me once I say that I am American.
Hops means beer. Hops are the main ingredient in beer. So, that sign says love American beer but hate Americans. As an American, I would never eat at that place and I would tell everyone I know to do the same.
Another great video, we are in agreement with you. We really try not to bash anyone, but sometimes certain people may need to be bash for thier behavior. But the world wide and people in general, we love your channel, you really bring forth good topics. Be proud where you are from, no one should be ashamed of that. Lawrence always have great Videos, please keep posting and sharing.
When Paul McCartney and John Lennon wrote She Loves You in Paul's parents' house, they went in and played it for Paul's father, who was sitting reading the paper. He listened, and when they were finished he said, "Lads that's good. But couldn't you change the 'yeah, yeah, yeas' to 'yes, yes, yes'? There are too many of these Americanisms going around these days." From Paul's mouth.
As an American, I've often noticed a condescending attitude towards Americans. Americans are often portrayed on British TV with mocking or parody. Jeremy Clarkson, for example.
I have some European in-laws. They don't hold back on their criticisms of the US. They fit into two groupings: "American's always play policeman and stick themselves where they aren't wanted" followed by "America should step in and stop what's going on in "insert Country Name here". Look at what is going on right now? One faction wants us to go in with guns blazing and the others are threatening us with Nuclear war if we do anything. I doubt anyone today actually thinks much of the US from 1776 or the War of 1812. Although I have to admit some idiot from somewhere in Britain did spend hours typing to me about how horrible and wrong American's were on every aspect of history, current and ancient. I guess all countries have their share of loonies.
There are really 3 big things that cause tension between the two countries/regions...1. Media oversaturation 2. Military 3. Different Education/ Perspective
Ive noticed that british people love to bring up attacks where many innocent people died like 9/11 or school shootings just because one American said something about how British people like tea.
I randomly found you two and admit I saw the title and had to watch. Not because it offended or upset me, but I wanted to know because we love the Brits and no one is more popular in America than someone with a British accent. But what I felt at first was sadness, it’s like overhearing a close friend telling someone they don’t like you. Maybe I’m naive and in my own world but I believe that not only did we come from you and are Allie’s but my impression was we were actual friends. Ok, I finished watching the video and it made more sense to me what he was saying, I get it now. The good thing about Americans is we can laugh at ourselves and we can take it when it’s dished out to us. A lot of us try to be honest with ourselves as for our faults. Watch Family Guy Roast America and you’ll see how we let our own have it. But anyways, thanks for the video, I subscribed because I love good honest, open conversation and you two are adorable… Remember that we Americans love our brothers and sisters in the UK!
Your right Millie & James, regarding the bit of "jealousy" factor with the older British Generation. 3 of my Uncles were with the RCAF, trained & flew out of Britain during WW2. The conditions for them & the British were brutal during that time. Britain was barely holding on, & they were broke. One of my Uncles referred to his Bomber as a "flying tin can". Their equipment, and a lot of other things, were either scarce, or not up to par etc. When America finally entered the WW2 in Europe, the Brits, Canadians were envious of the American Military. According to my Mom, she said that the Brits & Canadians were very jealous at first when the Americans came in. The Americans had beautiful uniforms, A LOT of money to spend, and they always got the local girls in Britian! Sounds petty, but that resentment was very real at the time...
@@norwolf4765 Thats exactly true. One of my Uncles flying missions out of Britain (RCAF) wrote in his testimony, how they had to make repairs with no parts. He also said the casualty rate was extreme for their bombers flying on their missions. He himself survived being shot down 3 times. The final one, over Amsterdam, only to end up in the infamous Stalag Luft 3, the real "great escape camp". Its amazing, he was only 20 yrs old...so young...
As Americans, we shouldn’t forget the WWII British saying, “The Americans are over-paid, over-sexed, and over here!” Don’t know if that was supposed to be an insult, or a compliment! 😂 😂 😂
You two really are just the most adorable couple. Thank you for being a beacon of kindness and light when so much of what one finds on the internet is bashing and meanness. Many years ago, I caught an interview of a British man who had written a book about America promoting the many good things our country has done. When asked why he had written it, he said he was saddened by how American children were being taught to hate our own country and he wanted to give them something to be proud of. I was so struck by that, that it was a British person telling American kids it was okay to love their country.
When many thousands of American Soldiers came to Britain to train and prepare for D-day. The expression made by British troops was, " The trouble with Americans is that they are over paid, over sexed, and over here" . Look up, "A Guide to Britain for Americans, 1943" a WWII training film. Look up " Our Fanny's Gone All Yankee" a George Formby Song. These will give you a little incite on the roots of the resentment.
There's an old Richard Gere movie "Yanks" about American troops in England in WW2. I'm a Yank myself & it was recommended to me by a British friend many years ago. I thought the film captured the spirit of those times very well from what I know of that era. 🙂
I am American of Italian heritage and I love the UK,I love your history , your culture, the Queen , your movirs, Tv, Dr Who, your country looks beautiful, would love to visit & never bash Britain
I've been to several "American Restaurants" in Europe. They were completely alien to me. The closest one ever came is that the burgers tasted exactly like school lunch burgers.
As an American of 61 years, I don’t care what any Brit or any citizen of any other country says of me. Yeah, we speak differently than you. Many words and phrases in American English were created specifically to be different from British English.
Its because American English is simplified due to many people who originally immigrated to the US didn't speak English as a first language. Its also a big reason why regional dialects has some non English slang.
I am a proud American. I have always loved our British BROTHERS and Sisters. We have been number one allies for over 100 years. You cant make old friends!
A friend from Sweden said this to me once: "When something happens anywhere in the world, it's the Americans who are first to help. Who shows up when something happens to America? Criticism, and that's truly sad."
The Kinks - Catch Me Now I´m Falling (1979). The song says it all.
We all have something to put on the table when we approach each other with a thankful attitude. When America was attacked 9/11 via airplanes other countries helped through prayer and encouraging words.
@@alvingallegos6367 we appreciate all that but that’s all indirect help we can’t prove those things.
@@alvingallegos6367 to be fair, other countries did follow America into wars after the fact. Was that a good decision? I don't think so, but that's another discussion entirely.
@@dandotvid Europe dragged the US into both World Wars they started
Twitter is pretty awful with this and it usually goes like:
Brit: Makes a joke about the US
US: Makes a joke about Britain
Brit: "well at least we don't have school shootings/shut up you don't even have healthcare!"
It's this bizarre and immediate escalation from making fun of tea and talking too loud, to making fun of dead kids and sick people. It's the weirdest thing I've seen.
I saw a post somewhere, a couple days ago, about how big Canada is. People from other countries were commenting about where they live and how long it takes them to get to other places in their country and the Canadians were talking very friendly with them about the size comparisons. Then, an American got in saying something about the size of the U.S. and everyone was attacking them and saying things about the U.S. being small in comparison and how dare they compare the U.S. to Canada. There was such a ridiculously, insane attack on this person and honestly all I could do was laugh at them getting so angry.
People in the South in the States actually drink a lot of tea Especially in Texas But also coffee
@@fukcensorship9395 I love tea.
We make a joke about the UK and thats the go to retort! Ridiculous when see the crime in the UK , the poverty ( we have it too, relax) , the horrible NHS, the 20% VAT ( everything is taxed over their , they even have tax to watch their state run BBC!). Their ‘petrol’ prices! Wow. More Tax. Due to our woke and cancel culture disease they even had to cover up Winston Churchill statue in London due to vandalism!
America has plenty of problems but so does the UK.
@@danniellesmith1000 This is pretty weird considering the U.S. is 3rd on the list of countries by geographic size, and canada is 2nd.. Sooo of course they would be compared? Isnt that like the point of the list in the first place?
Millie actually considering the Kardashians an American accomplishment is in itself bashing us indirectly. The majority of Americans are far from proud of them frankly they encapsulate pretty much everything that's wrong in our country. Still love you in the command chair it suits you 😁💚
Couldn’t agree more about the Kards. Never wanted to watch them or hear about them. Same with all my family and friends. We simply eyeroll at the superficial.
Yeah I don’t think I’ve ever met somebody that actually likes the Kardashians 😂😂
Agreed. I could care less about the Kardashians. Rich and spoiled.
I was thinking the same thing, not offended but my God if that is the worst part of this country...lol if you like them you will love pretty much anything else here!
Totally agree!
I saw something once about the “happiness index” and comparing America to countries like Sweden or Norway. One of the commentators said yes, but when there’s trouble in the world it isn’t the Norwegians that are called upon and expected to help. Many other countries are able to spend a lot of their money on social programs because America foots most of the bill for their defense and security. Sometimes it seems like everybody hates the Americans but when they need us it’s “ What took you so long?”
America footd the bill for a lot of things. We are taken advantage of for sure.
Exactly true
I say this all the time. So true
100% true!
Yup most hate us till they need us
One of the best Reddit threads ever was “European visitors to America, what surprised you?” And most answered that Americans were so nice! Story after story of random people helping them find what they were looking for, even leading them on foot for blocks to their destination, having their meals paid for by people who sat near them and paid both bills without telling them, etc…
We are a rather shockingly polite people, when you think about it. Americans these days are so busy being "offended" by each other, that we tend to forget that, as bad as we think our own country is, foreigners still kind of look upon us as "unusually nice people." It warms the soul when you think about it that way.
Not all Americans are nice that's for sure, it depends where you go
I think, like many things, it comes down to geography. Most of the country is kinda rural and spread out. The more concentrated people are, the less friendly they tend to become. You get more crime and therefore more distrust. People are generally friendlier in small towns. If your car breaks down in a small town, somebody is going to stop to check on you and offer assistance. I don't think that sort of thing happens much in downtown Chicago.
This is probably true worldwide, the difference is, most places don't have many rural areas left.
@@fluffylittlebear I live in Minneapolis and was involved in 2 car accidents last summer. Neither was my fault as people ran stop signs and hit me. I wasn’t hurt but was so encouraged by the high number of people who came to help. Offered me water, waited with me until the police showed up, etc. even though this was in my neighborhood, I didn’t know any of them.
Americans love everyone except each other
As an American I can honestly say we don't care how other countries view us
Reminds me of the great Gomez Addams actor Raul Julia, when he was the villain in "Street Fighter"... "For you, the day Bison graced your village was the most important day of your life. For me, it was Tuesday"
Exactly. We support NATO 1000 fold. If we were to withdraw and support the US soley our allies will suffer and we would prosper. We give A LOT for the purpose of trade alone. The US protects the global trade alone because we are the only capable nation to do so.
I don't know if it is a factor, but I find that most people from Europe (and other places) don't know much about the US or Americans. But they THINK they do because the US is shown so often in movies or TV or on the news. So there is this sense of familiarity, but it is based mostly on generalizations, and superficial ideas of what the US is like. Much of it is off the mark, because the US is huge and regionally very diverse. To understand the US, you have to study it region by region, while most people outside the US make the mistake of thinking you can generalize about the whole country.
As far as American attitudes toward Britain, I'd say Americans have a very positive view of Britain. You don't hear bashing of British people. I don't think Americans know as much about Britain as they should, but what they know doesn't seem to be negative.
I completely agree and sometimes you even have to look at each state by the regions within it, New York is a great example of this. NY city is such a tiny part of our state but it crams sooo many people into it. Then there is Long Island which house the suburbs (and we say we live ON Long Island not IN Long Island - like you'd say "in the town") and has beaches everywhere and farms and Vineyards. It's less crowded the further east you travel with the best wineries on the north fork of the ear end of the island. North of "the city" (NYC), are mountains and more mountains and tons of trees and when you get further away from the city the sky lights up with all the stars you can see without the light pollution. It's simply gorgeous up there.
@@ilandgrl Yep, I agree. New York State is the perfect example. When you say "New York," most people think of New York City, and know very little about the huge state of New York, which is nothing like New York City.
@@ilandgrl Totally get this. As a Californian the stereotypes i hear constantly travelling in U.S and abroad shows we r terribly misunderstood lol. Most of the U.S. thinks of CA as Berkeley and Hollywood attitudes and that SF and LA reign supreme. Politically their is some truth to that but CA is so large with over 40 million ppl and massively large, its not just 2 cities and its regions.
@@PerthTowne Washington state has a similar problem. It was originally going to be named "Columbia" - but there was concern we'd be confused with DC . .. so, they went with Washington and we're constantly confused with the nation's capital by people outside the region.
@@seanspuffy Absolutely agree. I live on the east coast, but I've visited California several times, and it is so diverse that it's impossible to generalize about it.
I am a US Army Vet and I love my country but we are not perfect by any measure and some criticism is well deserved. We've done some things we're not proud throughout our history and we've done some great things too. At the end of the day I'm not going to lose any sleep what anyone says...
We got it right more than most. Screw them!!! America First!!!!! Our History is bloody so you and the rest of us can be safe. Be proud of who we are now. Those other folks are all dead.. They can stick their criticsm where the sun don't shine until they can do better. Biden is a complete failure. I am very proud of who we are as a people. Our present government is a counterfeit mess.
Well said.
Years ago I saw a video of a Bosnian woman talking trash about America and Americans and talking about how she hates the US, then they showed that same woman about two years later when the Bosnian war happened in the early 90's and she was crying and saying "Where is America, we need America, please come help us!" We hear people from other countries talking trash about us all the time, but at the same time they're wearing our fashion, watching our movies and tv shows, listening to our music, using our slang and all that.
The world talks shit until they need help lmao
As an American, I don't think I've heard anyone speak poorly of the English in a serious manner. Definitely no hate.
The British were part of Five Eye that tried to frame Trump with the RussiaX3 bullshit. They are not my favorite people on the Planet. They aren't innocent!!!!
Key words: "Not in a serious manner."
Some of us like to make fun of soccer or tea or whatnot, but it's a sibling rivalry kind of thing, like what US states do with each other or the way we tease Canadians. No one actually hates or dislikes the British people. The French on the other hand...that's something we can agree on. 😁 Just kidding.
The opinion of Americans was clearly the context of my comment. I was saying that no one *in the US* hates the English.
@@andrewbarrett42 ,
1. Yeah...200+ years ago. There's a bit of a difference between contemporary Britain and "the Redcoats."
2. We don't celebrate the 4th every year because we hate the Brits so much. We celebrate it because it's our birthday. Most countries (especially one's that used to be ruled by someone else) have a day they came into being that they celebrate. Mexicans don't generally hate Spaniards for example.
Maybe you're just being a bit defensive.
@@andrewbarrett42 Yeah, man. You'd be surprised how much British culture is on a pedestal here in the U.S, especially with young people. There's definitely a fair amount teasing but it isn't malicious. Ever heard the saying, "we wouldn't tease you if we didn't like you." ??
One of the reasons I watch y’all over many other reaction UA-camrs is because you’re so wholesome, kind, and I love the banter between you two. :D I am American and it’s nice to know there are people who enjoy our culture and who think kindly of us. I personally don’t understand hating on other countries. I know there are definitely some Americans who are too mean to the British and I don’t understand it. I’ve always thought you were all so cool (:
American hops refers to an essential ingredient in beer (along with, typically wheat and/or barley.
Everyone bashes us so we're used to it and don't care. I think the British/American thing is like a sibling rivalry. We mess with eachother but if someone else does, what retaliate
Sure, an embarrassingly one sided one. The older sibling continuously bashes it's younger more successful one while the latter pays zero attention to it.
Only I'm allowed to smack Lil brother upside the head! Anyone else goes through me first...
*I didn't know about the British/American rivalry until I saw Oxford Blues with Rob Lowe, Amanda Pays, and Ally Sheedy. Though, it didn't stop me from watching British shows on the local public TV station.*
@@fartzr.schmelli3351 We (America) might be the "younger" brother, but size-wise, we definitely outgrew our elder sibling by quite a few inches! So who is the "little" brother, truly? lol
Many of us are fed up with it, and have become quite resentful of it. Especially many of us who travel a lot, and come in contact with a lot of different nationalities.
They hate us, but at the same time, they want our 'approval', somehow, our 'respect' and that we should treat them as our equals.
The best way to get to them (those who insult us) is to laugh at them, belittle them.
That really, really gets to them.
Just dismissing them as irrelevant, is probably the best way to deal with them.
As for the british hatred of America and Americans, it originates from America defeating the brits in our War of Independence, and kicking them out of our country.
Then there was The War of 1812...
Relations were quite frosty up until WWI.
America didn't enter that war, to help britain, America entered WWI to repay France for assisting us in our War of Independence.
I remember telling a co-worker, newly arrived from London, beautiful Cockney accent and all, that she didn't get the Fourth Of July off as a holiday. "There's no possible way!", as I said. We both had a great laugh, after she'd found out at lunchtime that I was telling her a fib. She eventually married a Texan, moved South and became a cowgirl!
I am a American and anyone who would bash you guys should have their heads examined. Simply love ya'll and can't stand anyone who would say anything bad towards you. Watch your channel all the time. Love your accent. We are what people call red neck and have a southern accent.
absolutelly....:)
I can absolutely, 100% positively say that it doesn't bother me what other countries say/think about Americans.
Honestly, it doesn't matter to me. I think it's amusing.
I think a big reason why so many Brits bash Americans is because they know we don't really care. We have a tendency to not care what others think of us, and for many, in this instance, Brits, that is bothersome. It's the not caring that really gets under their skin.
Yes and I think the mass spread of American culture. It wasn't too long ago when official English policy was to "make the world England" which ment in large part expanding thier culture and influence around the globe. This philosophy came from the perspective of British superiority. I think you are correct that part of it is Americans couldn't care less about what they think about them, and since the British think on some level their opinions are superior, it gets under the skin. I have seen this, particular example from Britishwho don't like Americans. It is hilarious 😂
@@rwg5167 Agree completely. It hasn't been without a touch of arrogance on our part, but we're ok with arrogance too. More than once, I've heard an American say, and I've said a couple times myself, we haven't cared about a British opinion since 1776. 😁
I care. Too much admittedly. I read all the shit we take and it's driven me to insanity.
Stpehen Colbert did a good bit on this concerning European visitors ; "Come to America or don't. We don't give a darn." Tend to agree.
@@timhefty504 The only part of the bashing that annoys me is the tired accusation that we entered WWII "too late". Whenever I hear a Brit say that, I ask him "What entitles you to American blood and treasure? We didn't start the war, the war was on your continent." Silence. That kind of entitled attitude pisses me off. Who the hell do they think they are, expecting us to save their butts for a war that had nothing to do with us? Plus, it reveals their ignorance of history, because in the 1930's, after the disillusionment of WWI, Congress passed a series of Neutrality Acts prohibiting American involvement in foreign wars.
I'm a reasonably well-traveled American who loves British culture. In my experience, few Americans bash British culture, but my friends who are British expats sometimes do.
On my only trip to Britain, once (Portsmouth, in England), I remember hitting on a couple of local girls at a Subway, and remember one of them really looking at me, then turning to her best friend and whispering in her ear. Me, being "Mister Curious," asked what they were whispering about. The girl who whispered acted all bashful, suddenly, that I put her on the spot, while her friend just smiled at me, shook her head, and bluntly said: "We both think you look like Harry Potter."
I remember looking at myself in the mirror that night, and being horrified: "Oh my God, I really DO look like Harry Potter!" I spent the entire rest of my time in Portsmouth walking around with my eyes to the ground, because I was so embarrassed by that! lol
They are our brothers and sisters across the pond.
Interesting, living in the Los Angeles area I have worked with a good number on ex-Brits. They were much more critical of the UK than Americans. I'm not aware of any anti-European sentiment here. As far as music Japan has Band Maid and Finland has Nightwish so they beat both of us!
I've never bashed British and no one I've ever been around does. The majority, if Britain is mentioned outside of history, it is of the Royal Family.
You don't know enough Americans then. I worked with Brits, Canadians, and Aussies. If you listened to us and didn't understand sarcasm you would think we hated each other. We were awful, but we always knew it was in good fun.
I remember reading a story from a man who went to England with his family and an older British lady offered them help because they were lost. Once she found out they were Americans she eagerly talked to them and wished them a happy 4th of July. Pretty interesting and sweet story if you ask me.
There should be more people like you two. You both are so kind and funny.
I’m an American by choice, and I’ve lived in America for over 52 years. I love America. I think the UK and British people are awesome.
I know! For the ones that just judge AMERICANS in general. We (americans) are working for a living, raising a family, taking care of family. Working to SURVIVE! Robbing Peter to pay Paul! Where the people of America work hard, overcome hardships, persevere! persevere! preserve!! THAT'S the AMERICAN PEOPLE.
Unfortunately, as a whole, Americans let their leaders do that to them for decades and most Americans won't vote or protest to change it. The rest of the first world doesn't have it that hard in life!
We would love to have both of you to come live in America and become Americans. Being an American is a state of mind and an attitude of the heart. I can honestly say that I see both that state of mind and attitude of the heart in both of you!!!
I don't know if you've noticed but Americans don't generally care enough about any other culture or country to do comparisons or anything like that. I find it's always other countries that are way too worried about Americans. What we eat, how we talk, our public rest rooms, patriotism, lack of public transportation etc. There are many foreign UA-cam channels devoted strictly to America and Americans and comparing us to yourselves from New Zealand to Ireland to the UK to Japan and beyond. We find the comparisons amusing and a bit freaky but not seriously important enough to reciprocate. It just seems that people in other countries spend an awful lot of time and energy on Americans.
true. rent free.
Well UA-cam is an American platform must be more Americans viewing so target audience
@@MarySpain1958
True. But seriously what do they find so bizarrely fascinating about America and the people in it that they are devoting all this energy into either laughing at us or criticizing everything about us. We're just people. And we're no more or less weird than people anywhere else in the world. I guess pointing out our "faults" gets clicks and so some people make a living off of making fun or putting us down but I'd rather watch someone doing something worthwhile like demonstrating a good recipe or a how to on changing an oil filter or maybe learning a new language. Or maybe I could start doing reaction vids on all the things Americans find weird about the Brits. Oh that's right. I forgot. We don't care.
@@MarySpain1958 your replying on youtube.....duh lol
They do it because Americans are more likely to watch and views equal money. I'm Canadian and I'm not really into those videos. I have lived in the US and Canada is a better place to live in my opinion.
A very long time ago, I spent 3 months vacationing in Great Britain and found extremes in how they viewed Americans. Most often it centered around “Why are you all so happy all the time?” “Why do Americans always say ‘Have a great day’. Don’t tell me what to do or how to feel!” But others would tell me they loved that Americans were so positive. But occasionally it would get pretty deep. One lady berated me on our treatment of Native Americans without any concern for Britain’s own issues with colonization. At a party, a man asked me a question and before I could answer he said, “Never mind, all Americans lie.” and turned his back to me. But then I’d be in a pub and word would spread that there were “Yanks” about and they’d want to discuss American sports or our highway systems or shopping malls and pints would be bought and shared along with laughter and smiles.
British people whitewashing their history of genocide towards native populations in North America is such revisionism
Did that lady not realize that it was mostly the British who colonized America way back when and the bad treatment of the Native Americans started with them? Do Europeans not understand that 90% of Americans born here are descended from the European Colonizers - mostly English, Irish, Scottish, French. But we as a separate country now are supposed to take the hit for what the European ancestors did to the native population?
That cousin needs to study some history before feeling so smug about how great she is.
Hi Guys! Love your channel. I am an American of English descent, on both my maternal and paternal sides. It was my experience spending 9 days driving throughout England on holiday back in 2018, visiting many small towns and large cities, that my brother and I were treated with the utmost respect and acceptance. It may be that we were travelling on our own, by car, and not part of a group of tourists. We avoided eating at any American restaurant chain and instead visited many local family-owned restaurants and pubs. Many of the English people that we met along the way were quite accepting of the fact that we had traveled that far to visit places (churches, towns, etc.) that were a part of our past relatives lives. Several times, were asked how long we had lived in England, not realizing that we were there on Holiday. Overall, The English people that we met were very welcoming and respectful. Not a bit of American bashing. I can't wait for the next trip (we had a trip planned for September 2020, but Covid got in the way). Cheers!
"You little peasant!" You tell him, Millie!
Millie is just to cool and fun at taking the lead. She was on point in these videos, very cool.
We will gladly give you the Kardashians and you kan keep Adel too! 🤣 In my journeys to the UK and England in particular, during my first marriage, I found the elderly more welcoming than the later generations. I was assuming it was due to our close ties during WW2. I had one run in while in Guilford, Surrey back in 1992 that almost ended in me being pummeled.
But I still love my Brit former inlaws.... Just not their daughter so much. 😂
England is like the parent of a rebellious adult that moved out and became successful. They taught the US how to do things a certain way and would often try to do so and the US is like, "Nah. I'll do my own thing." The parent cares about tradition and how they do things and finds themselves superior because of it. No one way is superior, just different. (American here)
The UK is not the parent of the US. The UK conspired against the US during our Civil War. A lot of us would prefer the US distance itself from the UK, militarily and in every other way.
@@rayjames6096 It was a metaphor...
@@feraliono No, the British are nasty to Americans, I see it everyday on UA-cam.
🇺🇸 They hate us cuz they ain't us 🇺🇸
When you're the top dog its easy for others to look at everything you do under a microscope and judge/hate on you. We will gladly give you the Kardashian's😂😂😂 Personally I've never heard anyone bash our family across the pond... Well maybe a few "tea in the harbor" jokes on the 4th of July but its all in good fun.
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America is not "the top dog" in any way that matters in a properly modern civilized way.
@@jwb52z9 we lead the world in everything that comes to prosperity and for nearly 75+ years have been the worlds only super power. No other nation in mankind has led such length by force since the Romans, USA reign of power will forever be in the history books thousands years from now
@@jwb52z9 what country are you from?
I did hear from an Irish imigrant that all Englishmen tend to be rather light in their loafers
Winston Churchill endured criticism early in his career for being half American. Referred to once in the press as a “brash American”. But he was proud of his American roots and expressed that in his writings. Then became one of the greatest British leaders of all time.
The American/British Relationship is Very Much like The Relationship between Brothers and Sisters. We Make fun of, Ridicule and Abuse each other, but we don't Allow others to do it, because they "Aren't Family" and even though we pick on each other, there's ALWAYS a fundamental Love and Respect for each Other.
yeah but it's not really equal. The US is much more powerful and influential and the British criticize us much more than the other way around, it's just Americans don't really pay much attention to it
Lol delusional nonsense
I find it amusing that Brits like to watch american tvshows, cause I like British tvshows :P Dr Who, Robin Hood, Spooks [MI-5], and of course MR. BEAN!!!
11:37 Millie he got arrested for abusing emergency services, you can't just keep calling with non emergencies. You'd be wasting time of the dispatchers, hence tax payers dollars.
Hops, used as a flavouring and preservative, became a vital ingredient as beer took over from ale as Britain's most popular tipple. For the past 10 days breweries have been taking part in a new beer festival in the hope of raising the profile of British hops and reinvigorating the industry.Oct 8, 2012
Is that what they're talking about when it said "American hops"? I thought perhaps it was slang for "food", or "excitement".....?
My mama taught me that sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me. By the way her ancestral line was English.
My ancestral line is BRITISH also..we are from Herefordshire near Wales the Mattox or Mattoc family :)
FWIW: "Herb" is a name (short for Herbert); "erb" (or "yarb") is the leafy plant frequently used in cooking or salads--parsley, basil, oregano, lemon grass, dandelion, etc.
There's a movie "Mad Mad Mad Mad World" were Milton Berle and Terry Thomas go off on each other🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
The whole movie is hilarious.
Brits that I worked with had a warped sense of humor, which made it easier to hit it off with them!😁😁😁
British artist are not seen sucessfull until they have made it to America. Thats all i have to say about Adelle and One direction.
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That's why most of them went to Broadway first. (Actors)
Millie, I think that if were living here in the USA, I think that you would be a southern belle!!!! Really gentle and caring, thoughtful and generous!!!!!! Much love guys keep up the!!!!!!! Stay safe in whatever you do on a daily basis!!!!!! God bless you and your family!!!!!!!! Your friend Bob Compton from maryland, USA
I live in a mixed household - I'm American, she's English. We've been watching British TV together for literally decades, and that's where we see the most American-bashing. Especially panel shows and other comedy shows for a quick laugh (because bashing Americans is such a common comedic vehicle in Britain). We have a sense of humour, but often its more mean-spirited than just taking the mick.
Conversely, we don't Brit-bash in America. We just don't.
The Eagle is unconcerned with what the sheep thinks.
The problem seems to be that Brits have lost any sense of wit in their humor. They tend to think that sarcasm passes as humor, like watching a video of Farage in the UK, or MTG or Gaetz in the US, blathering on about something, and responding "They seem nice."
Thanks for being so open to discuss these things. People in the US have a lot to be grateful for from England and all over the UK it starts with sharing your style and politeness.
I love when you do loss in the pond! I hope you guys are having wonderful day!
My sister accompanied her daughter, son-in-law and their four children on a trip to the son-in-laws home town in England. My sister, being the oldest of three girls, is somewhat bossy and speaks louder than most Americans. She didn't know the English think Americans are loud until I mentioned it after she returned. She was somewhat abashed at what they must think when they played cards and she kiddingly, and loudly, accused a younger relative of the son-in-law of cheating. What fun!
Sorry, I am American and I guess. i’ve been ‘going along’ oblivious to this tendency by British people to ‘Bash’ Americans - I didn’t know anyone was bashing me (or why)... which is good because when others are ‘obviously’ bashing me, I have a pronounced tendency to ‘bash right back’...So, if you’re gonna ‘bash me’, kindly tell me what I’ve done that pisses you off... Who knows, I might be inclined to apologize if... IF! I know what I have done to anger or antagonize you?!?
She pronounces her T’s, but has the common English custom of dropping the R when it comes after a vowel. Back in the 1600’s and through the mid 1700’s, the English always pronounced the R sound whenever it appeared in a word. Americans and Canadians never changed. We continue to pronounce all of the r sound like it was pronounced during the Elizabethan age. The English changed. We didn’t.
Hi!!👋👋👋 Lifelong American here with my 2 cents. I'm in agreement with the notion that it may be an envy/home pride kind of thing. But don't we all get this way some time or another about certain things? You hear about another group receiving accolades about something (big or small) and we sometimes feel slighted or under-appreciated for what we do or have done. I know it's not everyone. But I also know that when anti-somebody sentiments start flying, some people join as a symbol of solidarity or patriotism (they want to feel a part of something bigger, even if it is kind of not nice). All around, I don't put any stock in it and ignore it. You two are absolutely lovely and I'm so happy I subscribed!! Thank you for the great content!!🙂💛
Big Dogs are intimidating. Though they may be very gentle and generous.
I find it funny how people try to insult us with our past and we correct them making the statement much worse and we are just sitting like
"If your going to threaten me, do it properly!"
Someone once said, "When you truly learn not to care what other people think, then you are truly free!" I've found this to be true
Millie, you have been made an honorary American citizen many months ago. We love you!! James, on the other hand, is still a probationary American citizen, meaning he is only let in accompanied by Millie!!!
He has to marry her for citizenship lol 😆
@@luismauricio3264 My bad for missing that, Luis! You are absolutely correct. James must marry Millie, and buy her a new chair!!!!!!
Oh that's brilliant. :)
I lived in Germany for 12 years. I lived in Korea for one year. I have visited dozens of countries. I always felt very welcome everywhere I went in Europe. I did feel some hostility when I lived Korea. I have to say that all over UA-cam reaction channels, people always are surprised at how nice Americans are when they visit. I know Europeans bash America for being young and having no real history. But they completely forget about the pre-European immigration period. People have lived in America for thousands of years. America is a diverse country with many sub-cultures. I don’t think Europeans really understand America as well as they think they do.
And despite supposedly not having as long of a history of the form that some foreigners believe we lack, America is so incredibly rich and diverse in culture even just from state to state.
because all of their research of America comes from watching our reality tv shows, and then assuming they know what America is about XD
@@sleepythemis As someone whose sentences can be notoriously dense and difficult to parse, I salute you. 😂
As an American with family and friends who have traveled internationally quite a bit, I can say, it really does happen. The "stupid American tourist" stereotype is one of the strongest stereotypes out there, it seems like.
I find it amusing that we Americans are interesting enough to be talked about. Bashed or otherwise. Americans rarely bash the British in my experience. We generally find the British “cultured” and “posh.” We don’t usually say posh, classy would be the word I think.
the brits are taking a bashing on this thread from americans , what the fuck are you talking about !
Good point.
I agree with Lawrence about "the big dog" thing. For me, my ancestry is English(father) and French(mother) so I love most things British. I watch a lot of Acorn TV and such and I love watching you guys. It used to bother me when people bashed Americans but then I realized that those people are not worth the aggravation..
"I'm still in control ... "
"Two days in a row!"
Haha! Love it!
The prom comes from the extremely English and French idea of promenade which can have several meanings such as to dress up and walk hard in hand in a certain place (like the boardwalks in British coastal towns) in order to show off their fancy clothes or the fact that they're wealthy.
It can also refer to wide sidewalks in many cities that were built just for this purpose.
So in modern times the American Highschool Prom is that fancy dance where you dress up to show off.
Sounds rather Victorian.....
I am first generation Welsh American and have relatives in Wales & England. I’m a proud American but also love my Welsh heritage…..& big thank you for Led Zeppelin I have been huge fan since 1969 !!! 🇺🇸❤️🇬🇧🏴
& we are THRILLED to have you here WELCOME HOME to America btw we grew up with Tom Jones, Englebert Humperdink and also I am a massive fan of: BBC, Monty Python, "Keeping Up Appearance" and also Adam & the Ants, plus later Adam Ant and of course DAVID BOWIE, Elton John and the classic..."Red Dwarf" so yeah smegging hell go BRITTANIA :)
I can assure you of one thing, as an American; everyone I know has nothing but positive views of Britain. I have never heard serious British-bashing here. If anything, we envy your rich culture and very long history. You have pubs over there that are older than our nation.
@CLester Sucks to be you.
I will never bend the knee.
I will never bow to a fellow human.
I have very little respect for those who do.
@@XxxXxx-wq2kk So who’s asking you to?
Count me among that number. I don't hate Britain, or love Britain, I... NOTHING Britain. I hardly think about them unless I'm actually interacting with them, or watching one of these videos on UA-cam. America, on the other hand... Yeah, it's kinda hard to ignore us. lol
This is completely true. Americans LOVE the British, Scottish, Irish, and Welsh. And Aussies. heh heh
I think that's why we love you guys! We have nothing but love for you and its refreshingly reciprocated which is not often the case lol
I think the mistake we all make, whether a Brit, American, Asian, Latino, Middle Eastern etc, is we take in some stories or social media meme of a particular incident & make the mistake of it representing much more of a group than it actually does.
On the behalf of the entire American population...we love you too. Much respect from across the pond...keep the videos coming!!
yes yes yes totally we love ya'll...come on over to Dallas cheers again Monica xx
Millie frequently is my James' interpreter.
I'm American, and my bestie is British! I went to the UK last year, and I’m going again! I love it there!
I was in Canada a few years ago and encountered the same thing. 2 men in front of us on a bus were talking about American Politics for several minutes and how stupid we were and I finally leaned forward and told them we were from the US and that they don't seem to complain when I spend my US dollars in their country (Canadian Dollar was about 85 cents to the US dollar). I also reminded them that the US protects their sorry butts with our military since they only spend a tiny bit of their own money to protect themselves.
Canadians unashamedly brag to Americans about their free health care while they're delinquent on their NATO dues. Because they are geographically blessed, they know the US will protect them no matter how much they resent us. I'm an American through and through. Independent. Not looking for government to take care of me. Just stay out of my way and I will take care of myself and lots of others too. Used to be called "American Spirit."
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Small country breeds people with small minds. As far as America is concerned, “great countries great bashing will endure”. Yes, America will go running to their aid if they’re ever in trouble.
Ur country protects every alliance America bulit to have with others look at statistics u never won a war and just because they don’t complain about u using ur currency in their country doesn’t mean there not complaining on the inside I think it’s quite rude to enter a another country and assume they’ll take urs just because there north from u guys doesn’t mean they except it but doesn’t make it ok the exchange rate is different tho
@@irenegaruba48 umm actually they won’t it took them a day later to help the country that’s burning while other countries responded within a day ur country has never won a war but has the money shut up ur talking about small minds in other words u mean the American education system builds narrow minds there doesn’t it north is more smarter than u
Winston Churchill has said some great things about America.. I wish I could remember them off the top of my head.
It's not just Brits but Europeans in general , many Yanks tell Europeans they are Canadian , everyone it seems loves Canadians and our accents are pretty much the same unless we're from the deep South . Reminds me of that old WW II ( reportedly British ) saying that Americans are over paid, over dressed , over sexed AND over here although some say that bash originated in Australia. ;)
Millie is ALWAYS in control. She is nice enough to allow James to THINK he is!
as an american I can say I personally love you two, and your culture. governments aside, i think people are generally great and the more cultural experience one can get the better! i want to have a beer with the world 🌎
10:29. Dell was founded in Round Rock, TX and is still headquartered there today. I'm sure they've a sizable footprint in the UK, but they're an American company.
Like seeing Millie in the drivers seat with her Man supporting her and helping.....I see many reaction channel's that do this seating.....NEVER hurts to have a cute adorable person in the drivers seat !!...good teamwork guys
My father who is 72 recently visited Chester. He traveled alone. He is a Marine Corp veteran and wore his Marine Corp hat. So many drinks were bought for him by ex-Royal Marines that the Royal Marines had to find him a ride to his hotel. Cheers to the UK
I always felt like brits gave up the words like soccer and aluminum the moment americans started calling it soccer or etc...and also it seems like some people think americas are the only people in the world that call it soccer. I guess it is like anywhere else people fear change and "outsiders"
Its funny watching millie have a little fun at james' expense. So nice seeing more of her personality come out.
To answer Millie's question on how the Florida Man was arrested for calling 911 over missing Beer....the Man was arrested for the Misuse of 911 (Emergency Number).
To be fair to that guy 911 is usually the only police number people know so when someone steals their stuff or something else along those lines they will typically call 911 instead of calling the non-emergency line as they don't actually know it or don't know it even exists.
@@unitedstatian There are 2 other numbers that people in the U.S. can use to get the Non-Emergency Numbers (if they aren't Drunk) and that is "0" for the Operator and "411" for Information.
@@Dragonstalon1001 The point is people will go with what they know rather than something they don't know. 911 is everywhere, the number to your local police station isn't.
I believe some bash Americans because we seem to untamed and slightly wild compared to other parts of the world. Plus who wouldn't talk bad about our politics. Lord knows I bash all of our politicians. Also the American culture seems to be catching on in the rest of the English speaking world. I understand why some would complain a bit. But the world is everyday changing. So embrace it
I've never gotten the "loud American" thing. Whenever I go somewhere & encounter a group of foreigners, they're always really loud! Of course, I'm a pretty quiet person, so maybe it's just perspective. I generally don't see a lot of Europe bashing in America, probably because Americans are so fascinated with the "mother land". I myself, have traced my family back to the UK & Ireland, Germany, & Bohenia (now Czech Republic). We romanticize our roots. I think Europeans bash us because we're such a young country that became very powerful very quickly.
Spent over 3 years living in East Anglia...loved it...everyone I met was very courteous.
You both are so funny and so adorable together
We had two "One Direction" in the late 1990's, called Nsync and the Backstreet Boys. 😂😂
Man, those were torturous years, growing up with a sister who's 2 years older, and not having your own bedroom. Lol
Well, I think a lot of it isn't serious. Everyone I know from the UK are pretty nice; although we have our differences. IN my experience we tend to tease each other about them and at the end of the day the friendship bond is stronger than the differences.
As an American, it feels like foreigners, particularly Europeans, online will do anything and everything they can to demoralize me once I say that I am American.
Us Americans will always stand with the Brits!
Just a note: What eventually became the Oxford Dictionary was first published 50 years after the First Webster's Dictionary.
Hops means beer. Hops are the main ingredient in beer. So, that sign says love American beer but hate Americans. As an American, I would never eat at that place and I would tell everyone I know to do the same.
Another great video, we are in agreement with you. We really try not to bash anyone, but sometimes certain people may need to be bash for thier behavior. But the world wide and people in general, we love your channel, you really bring forth good topics. Be proud where you are from, no one should be ashamed of that. Lawrence always have great
Videos, please keep posting and sharing.
When Paul McCartney and John Lennon wrote She Loves You in Paul's parents' house, they went in and played it for Paul's father, who was sitting reading the paper. He listened, and when they were finished he said, "Lads that's good. But couldn't you change the 'yeah, yeah, yeas' to 'yes, yes, yes'? There are too many of these Americanisms going around these days." From Paul's mouth.
Fake. No
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Around the 8:30 minute
@@paulburrell7058 Eat it.
@@paulburrell7058 I paraphrased it, but eat it.
As an American, I've often noticed a condescending attitude towards Americans. Americans are often portrayed on British TV with mocking or parody. Jeremy Clarkson, for example.
I have some European in-laws. They don't hold back on their criticisms of the US. They fit into two groupings: "American's always play policeman and stick themselves where they aren't wanted" followed by "America should step in and stop what's going on in "insert Country Name here". Look at what is going on right now? One faction wants us to go in with guns blazing and the others are threatening us with Nuclear war if we do anything. I doubt anyone today actually thinks much of the US from 1776 or the War of 1812. Although I have to admit some idiot from somewhere in Britain did spend hours typing to me about how horrible and wrong American's were on every aspect of history, current and ancient. I guess all countries have their share of loonies.
There are really 3 big things that cause tension between the two countries/regions...1. Media oversaturation 2. Military 3. Different Education/ Perspective
Ive noticed that british people love to bring up attacks where many innocent people died like 9/11 or school shootings just because one American said something about how British people like tea.
Yeah, believe me, they celebrated when 9/11 happened.
I randomly found you two and admit I saw the title and had to watch. Not because it offended or upset me, but I wanted to know because we love the Brits and no one is more popular in America than someone with a British accent. But what I felt at first was sadness, it’s like overhearing a close friend telling someone they don’t like you. Maybe I’m naive and in my own world but I believe that not only did we come from you and are Allie’s but my impression was we were actual friends. Ok, I finished watching the video and it made more sense to me what he was saying, I get it now. The good thing about Americans is we can laugh at ourselves and we can take it when it’s dished out to us. A lot of us try to be honest with ourselves as for our faults. Watch Family Guy Roast America and you’ll see how we let our own have it. But anyways, thanks for the video, I subscribed because I love good honest, open conversation and you two are adorable… Remember that we Americans love our brothers and sisters in the UK!
yeah what MATTHEW said yes totally Monica..Dallas xx
Your right Millie & James, regarding the bit of "jealousy" factor with the older British Generation. 3 of my Uncles were with the RCAF, trained & flew out of Britain during WW2. The conditions for them & the British were brutal during that time. Britain was barely holding on, & they were broke. One of my Uncles referred to his Bomber as a "flying tin can". Their equipment, and a lot of other things, were either scarce, or not up to par etc. When America finally entered the WW2 in Europe, the Brits, Canadians were envious of the American Military. According to my Mom, she said that the Brits & Canadians were very jealous at first when the Americans came in. The Americans had beautiful uniforms, A LOT of money to spend, and they always got the local girls in Britian! Sounds petty, but that resentment was very real at the time...
Yeah I read this in a few books about WW2, lots of tension between the British and US troops
This is so true !!
@@JimboKern99 Yes indeed there was...
@@norwolf4765 Thats exactly true. One of my Uncles flying missions out of Britain (RCAF) wrote in his testimony, how they had to make repairs with no parts. He also said the casualty rate was extreme for their bombers flying on their missions. He himself survived being shot down 3 times. The final one, over Amsterdam, only to end up in the infamous Stalag Luft 3, the real "great escape camp". Its amazing, he was only 20 yrs old...so young...
As Americans, we shouldn’t forget the WWII British saying, “The Americans are over-paid, over-sexed, and over here!” Don’t know if that was supposed to be an insult, or a compliment! 😂 😂 😂
You two really are just the most adorable couple. Thank you for being a beacon of kindness and light when so much of what one finds on the internet is bashing and meanness.
Many years ago, I caught an interview of a British man who had written a book about America promoting the many good things our country has done. When asked why he had written it, he said he was saddened by how American children were being taught to hate our own country and he wanted to give them something to be proud of. I was so struck by that, that it was a British person telling American kids it was okay to love their country.
It's the liberals who are teaching our kids to hate America; conservatives are generally patriotic.
When many thousands of American Soldiers came to Britain to train and prepare for D-day. The expression made by British troops was, " The trouble with Americans is that they are over paid, over sexed, and over here" .
Look up, "A Guide to Britain for Americans, 1943" a WWII training film.
Look up " Our Fanny's Gone All Yankee" a George Formby Song.
These will give you a little incite on the roots of the resentment.
There's an old Richard Gere movie "Yanks" about American troops in England in WW2. I'm a Yank myself & it was recommended to me by a British friend many years ago. I thought the film captured the spirit of those times very well from what I know of that era. 🙂
I am American of Italian heritage and I love the UK,I love your history , your culture, the Queen , your movirs, Tv, Dr Who, your country looks beautiful, would love to visit & never bash Britain
I've been to several "American Restaurants" in Europe. They were completely alien to me. The closest one ever came is that the burgers tasted exactly like school lunch burgers.
I love Jeremy Clarksons bashing Americans. Too funny. Not offended at all!
As an American of 61 years, I don’t care what any Brit or any citizen of any other country says of me. Yeah, we speak differently than you. Many words and phrases in American English were created specifically to be different from British English.
Its because American English is simplified due to many people who originally immigrated to the US didn't speak English as a first language. Its also a big reason why regional dialects has some non English slang.
I am a proud American. I have always loved our British BROTHERS and Sisters.
We have been number one allies for over 100 years.
You cant make old friends!