That America seems to have more arrogant people in it than other countries. I dared to criticise America and I was told I was jealous, which is a very typical response on here (and other sites) from Americans when anyone criticises anything about America.
Who told you you were jealous? Not me - that is not something I believe.
You recognised the British stereotypes - the plucky Brits - but not the American one. The President visiting Hugh Grant was the great evil American, trounced by the plucky little Brits, causing great celebration all round.
I don't consider that I have a chip on my shoulder. I just don't see it as harmless fun - I live here, and it actually affects my life.
I was doing the self-deprecating thing, which I suspect you're missing, which is perhaps why you feel so bad about us. You saw a dig at the US, but in fact the salt remark referred to the recent panic buying in the UK.
You recognised the British stereotypes - the plucky Brits - but not the American one. The President visiting Hugh Grant was the great evil American, trounced by the plucky little Brits, causing great celebration all round.
Were they not just poking fun at George Bush with that character rather than bringing in a random person who happens to be American and stereotyping them to the hilt so everyone can laugh at them? You know the way The Simpsons constantly does?
I was doing the self-deprecating thing, which I suspect you're missing, which is perhaps why you feel so bad about us. You saw a dig at the US, but in fact the salt remark referred to the recent panic buying in the UK.
Oh. I'm pretty sure you were suggesting that I have a chip on my shoulder. I didn't think you were having a dig at the US, but at me .
Were they not just poking fun at George Bush with that character rather than bringing in a random person who happens to be American and stereotyping them to the hilt so everyone can laugh at them? You know the way The Simpsons constantly does?
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George Bush? No - if anyone the character was based on Clinton.
The Simpsons? You think the Simpsons is laughing at other nationalities? The Simpsons is laughing at Americans.
Oh. I'm pretty sure you were suggesting that I have a chip on my shoulder. I didn't think you were having a dig at the US, but at me .
Well, to be fair, I was teasing. I'm being honest and not nasty though. Would you consider the possibility that it's not malice, but mutual incompetence* in understanding the other party that causes problems?
George Bush? No - if anyone the character was based on Clinton.
The Simpsons? You think the Simpsons is laughing at other nationalities? The Simpsons is laughing at Americans.
Silly me, I thought when they went to England and all the characters had bad teeth, the men were weak wimps, and we all drank tea from china cups they were making fun of us. I suppose I must be wrong.
Well, to be fair, I was teasing. I'm being honest and not nasty though. Would you consider the possibility that it's not malice, but mutual incompetence* in understanding the other party that causes problems?
* Napoleon!
Yes, of course. I don't mind teasing - I just don't want to have missed something in my incompetence .
I strongly disagree with this statement, you only have to compare the news coverage in America to that in the UK to see that isn't true. As well as the frequent ridiculing other nations get in American sit coms and films, you don't see that kind of thing over here.
Been trying to think of an American sitcom that ridicules other nations...
Silly me, I thought when they went to England and all the characters had bad teeth, the men were weak wimps, and we all drank tea from china cups they were making fun of us. I suppose I must be wrong.
Er - the Simpsons laughs at American stereotypes of others. Its target is to poke Americans, not the British (or whoever).
More than anything, the Simpsons is a huge parody of the All American Family, living the American Dream.
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Who told you you were jealous? Not me - that is not something I believe.
Eleanor Rigby? She's British.
They don't need to impress other countries, or pander to a Commonwealth, or look up to a Monarchy, they are their own boss.
We, and the rest of the world should be a bit more grateful to America.
OK, their gun laws are crazy and their complete reliance on unfeasibly cheap petrol is indefensible but hey, nobody's perfect.
So you're not going to explain then....
They don't need to impress other countries, or pander to a Commonwealth, or look up to a Monarchy, they are their own boss.
We, and the rest of the world should be a bit more grateful to France.
OK, their pop music radio stations are crazy and their complete reliance on unfeasibly affordable wine is indefensible but hey, nobody's perfect.
She's British?! Even more stupid than I thought then.
You recognised the British stereotypes - the plucky Brits - but not the American one. The President visiting Hugh Grant was the great evil American, trounced by the plucky little Brits, causing great celebration all round.
Do you have anything to add?
I don't consider that I have a chip on my shoulder. I just don't see it as harmless fun - I live here, and it actually affects my life.
I was doing the self-deprecating thing, which I suspect you're missing, which is perhaps why you feel so bad about us. You saw a dig at the US, but in fact the salt remark referred to the recent panic buying in the UK.
Were they not just poking fun at George Bush with that character rather than bringing in a random person who happens to be American and stereotyping them to the hilt so everyone can laugh at them? You know the way The Simpsons constantly does?
Edit- Added something
Oh. I'm pretty sure you were suggesting that I have a chip on my shoulder. I didn't think you were having a dig at the US, but at me
George Bush? No - if anyone the character was based on Clinton.
The Simpsons? You think the Simpsons is laughing at other nationalities? The Simpsons is laughing at Americans.
Well, to be fair, I was teasing. I'm being honest and not nasty though. Would you consider the possibility that it's not malice, but mutual incompetence* in understanding the other party that causes problems?
* Napoleon!
Silly me, I thought when they went to England and all the characters had bad teeth, the men were weak wimps, and we all drank tea from china cups they were making fun of us. I suppose I must be wrong.
Yes, of course. I don't mind teasing - I just don't want to have missed something in my incompetence
Been trying to think of an American sitcom that ridicules other nations...
Could you point me in the direction, please?
Wow! A fresh insight never ever voiced before on the interwebs. I must away awhile to ponder this.
Er - the Simpsons laughs at American stereotypes of others. Its target is to poke Americans, not the British (or whoever).
More than anything, the Simpsons is a huge parody of the All American Family, living the American Dream.
Look back a few posts.
What does that say about Americans then?
You both might want to Google "whoooooooooosh!" ...
It says that they have silly stereotypes of other people. That they can laugh at themselves over it.
What do you think it says about Americans?
I actually lol'd then