International view of the English?

[Xyliss]

I consider everyone a douche until proven otherwise, but Britain does have much better comedy, so I give you guys props for that.

Yea we do! All the best comedians are British and Irish =D

 

[dekkarax]

In England:
-Food sucks
-Cars drive on wrong side of the road
-There is rain
-There is fog
-Inches, foots, miles and other weird metric units.

-some of it does, some of it doesn't
-actually, I think more countries drive our side of the road than yours.
-yes
-yes
-all three of those are imperial units, not metric, and it's feet.

 

[Jackalb]

Well I think we are well and truly fucking awesome.
Fancy some Tiffin?

 

[ultrachicken]

You mean stereotypes, right? If someone is biased against the British, they say "tea-drinking, tophat wearing, moustache twirling, stuck up bastards"
Generally the opinion towards England is apathetic where I live

 

[JanatUrlich]

But we get so much from the EU! So much money, so much power, so much culturally. I just can't understand why everyone hates it so much. But maybe that's also because I'm an English person who hates England and our shitty culture haha

I don't really like arguing with people that basically are not my friends but i'm sorry what? Our culture consists of quite a bit of Europe and other parts of the world. Our culture now derives from the saxons, the romans, the vikings, and the Normans invading followed by massive amounts of trade from other countries due to us being an Island. So your hating a culture that has developed from European invasions and trade from other continents and countries? Not to mention the mass immigration of Jews during World War II to England as well as god knows who else.

Second of all why do you think we want to be like the USA. Considering Britain was the major country in which America was colonised by the whites, i dont see why we would be reverting to their culture, and even if we were, it's not such a big deal.

Also, This is what i hate about some people in England. Why so down on this country. If it wasn't for the empire, which i know were not now, we wouldn't have the stuff we have to day and we wouldn't be as advanced if it wasn't for the industrial revolution, something by the way we did without the help of Europe. You say you hate this country, well why don't you do something about it then? people in England are very good at complaning about everything without doing anything.

Also by the way, i don't hate the EU, i like the fact that about half of Europe can be united, it does help. However it's also good that we can set our own rules. Now i may be going off track here but never EVER forget British people died in world wars to protect the freedom of this country and give you the freedom of what you have today. And don't say this country is bad, It's an MEDC where you can elect a government, there are worse places in this world.

As for politics i'm not going to argue that, because i can't, not to mention the fact i hate politicians.

I'm sorry if this sounds offensive to anyone, but it's just my opinion.

Rawr!

Your whole argument pretty sums up what it is that I don't like about England. I'm not gonna go into too much detail because this thread is pretty much dead to me but everything you mentioned is in the past!

We have nothing to be proud of in the present! Nothing! You can't just refer to the Empire and say "WE WERE GREAT ONCE AND WE ARE THEREFORE STILL GREAT BY DEFAULT"

No, no we are not. Our time has been and gone. We will become less and less relevant as LEDC's and NIC's evolve and I can honestly say that I am fine with that. We obviously won't fade altogether as we can still rely on that whole 'mighty empire' thing to keep us famous to some extent, but we'll definitely lose power.

Haha and I am doing something man! I'm getting money together to leave this place ;D

 

[KaiRai]

The English are all wankers!

Being English, I can say this Just from my point of view, it largely seems like my country is made up of half law breakers, and half idiots that allow the law breakers to run amock. Damn themmmm.

 

[TAGM]

Well, I look at england like this - Really good at comerdy and pulling victories out of our arses, Sort of good at just about everything else, and not really that good at sport.
(not THAT good, mind you. Note the "that". But then again, what nationality was Eddie "The Eagle" Edwards, hmm?)

P.S. This is from someone in england, in case the "Arses" didn't tip you off, So... Yeah.

 

[JanatUrlich]

I'm English and I hate the fact that a ridiculous amount of us seem to believe that we're still the leaders of a big fuck off Empire. What the fuck?? We're a small, pretty insignificant island! We have nowhere near that amount of power anymore and we need to come to terms with that fact, pronto. I'm sick of being America's lapdog and thinking we're cool because of it.

I hate that people think we're too good for the EU too. Like we wouldn't immediately go into collapse if we left it. Fucking morons.

We're hardly insignificant, we're in the G8 so we are still a major world power. Also don't criticise those who hate the EU when you clearly don't have any information about it. Most aren't opposed to the idea, what annoys people is that a bunch of foreigners are making laws that we cannot change, without them ever having been to Britain or knowing how these laws will affect the population. In no way would we collapse if we left the EU since our strongest ally is the US and not any European nation. No offence but if you don't know anything about politics, don't comment.

Dude, you think he US knows more about us than the EU? America doesn't give a fuck about us! We're just a little country that wants to be them! As our own country, we have a tiny amount of say on the world stage and the sooner people like you come to terms with that, the better.

Our strongest ally is the EU because we actually have a say in what the EU does. We get so much out of the EU that people like you who talk politics out of your arse have no idea about. Politics isn't all about wars and who's the strongest, it's about negotiating the best deals. Do you honestly think that the US will consider our views? The EU will because it has to as a democracy. How dare you bust in and make ridiculously shitty comments and then accuse me of knowing nothing about politics!

At least you've given me some practice for my fucking politics exam on Monday, thanks man.

Well the Queen is the most powerful head of state in the world still, and she is Head of the Commonwealth and also is hugely respected by leaders the world over. We still kinda are leading an unofficial gang of countries ^_^

Haha sorry to ruin your little parade, but we no longer have need for the Head of State. They're just there for convention and tourism ;D The Commonwealth? We don't actually have any say over them as an organisation you know??

You know what pisses me off? How stupid we are about sports. Take the world cup - I've had so many people telling me I'm an idiot or a pessimist because I insist that England will not win. This is just how things are. We are not very good, we only just squeaked through the group stage. We won last night by the skin of our teeth, yet everyone I was at the pub with kept telling me it was a brilliant game, and that we were really on form. No. Just...no. If we can barely pull off a 1-0 win against bloody Slovenia then we are not at the top of our game. You can apply the same stupid optimism to anything; cricket, tennis, whatever. People are always totally convinced that we're going to win, and surprised when we don't.

I'm no fan of the EU though. I don't like the fact that I'd have to obey laws that were passed in Brussels.

But we get so much from the EU! So much money, so much power, so much culturally. I just can't understand why everyone hates it so much. But maybe that's also because I'm an English person who hates England and our shitty culture haha

Fuck I wanna live anywhere but here!

Did you get a pineapple caught in your vagina? You seem really miserable. (You are franking ruining the happy vibe I've been working on during my mornnig nap) Britain is one of the better places in the world to live. I'll stay here thanks, and look sympathetically on people who don't live here.

Also, I'm very pro EU, I enjoy the protection it gives me, my favourite being the use of any EU member's Embassy in a country where Great Britain has none, as they are sworn to protect me.

By god woman, you know nothing about politics. With the type of constitution the UK has, it's like a scrap book, when new law is made, it gets sellotaped in. When precedent is set in a court, more sellotape is used to stick that in. We need a Head of State. The government manages the country on behalf of the Monarch, without her, Parliament could not function, thus the government would be broken. You know it's illegal for parliamentarins to try and make law in the Houses of Parliament until the Queen opens it? Hehe...

Also, she's Commander in Chief of each of our armed services, they all swear an oath of loyalty to her, as do the police and civil servants. She's quite important. She's not just a figurehead, she has very real power, quite a bit of it too. What she does however is remains politically neutral, so she does not voice an opinion in public.

Just coming back to your love for the EU. It's brilliant, in theory, but we have the balance just right. We are not a member of the Eurozone, so we don't have to use that horrible currency. The pound is one of the strongest currencies on the planet, so it's a brilliant idea to get rid of it and use the Euro, right? Wrong.

The EU is in a hole, a hole they are trying to plug with money. Money nobody has. Each country is throwning money at Greece, stupid money and we don't have to because we are not using the Euro. Awesome. That saved us a few billion there *cheer*.

Back to your hatred of England, calling us insignificant and what not. We had the biggest empire in earth history, we still maintain the longest running peace treaty in history (with Portugal *waves to the allies*), we still today have the second largest and most powerful navy, we have MI6 (James Bond - Woo!!! How cool are we?) the UK are founding members of the UN, NATO, the EU and pretty much every other organisation on the planet. We are permanent members of the UN Security Council and one of the 5 recognised nuclear states. 3 or the 5 largest banks on the planet are British and London is one of the biggest financial centres on the planet. That's why this recession was a big kick in the daddy bags.

You know countries like Cyrpus would not be here without us? We really do a lot on the world stage, calling us insignificant is just plain rude. You should be taken out and shot, or if I were Prime Minister, I'd have you flung in to the sea and told to bugger off and live in Europe.

P.S

Back to the Queen. I sleep wonderfully in my bed at night knowing a little old grandmother is in charge of our army. Can you imagine her out in a tank with some generals? A big flowery tank with a picture of a corgi on it? ^_^

P.P.S

Back to the EU now I thought of something else as I was walking away. You can't blame people for hating it. They do make some pretty stupid laws, such as until it was recently destroyed, supermarkets were banned from selling deformed vegatables and fruit, even though I always buy the deformed ones because I feel bad for them. They cost us quite a bit of money too. But don't kid yourself love, if we left the EU, we would not really change at all, the only thing that might change would be cheap flights to Euro countries and immigration would go down.

Also, another one of their creations. We can't buy normal lightbulbs anymore, we all have to use those silly environmental ones, even through they flicker like mad and give me a massive headache. . That's just stupid considering they are just as bad for the environment as normal lightbulbs.

'The type of constitution that the UK has'??? OK first of all it has a name, it's called uncodified and it has happened because Britain has never suffered from a major crisis or war that has called for the constitution to be written, so it has remained unwritten. That is all. Our constitution is still collected together. It's not as if politicians are running around like "shit where the fuck are all the amendments??!"

We. Do. Not. Need. A. Head. Of. State. And you accuse me of knowing nothing about politics? The Queen does not create legislation, she is not needed to pass it and her only role in any law making process is purely by convention. Royalty realises that to stop the actions of Parliament would be stopping the democratic process because Parliament is always sovereign. The Monarchy is so scared of falling out of favour with the public, they realise how close they are to becoming completely irrelevant.How can the Queen be of any relevance when it is the Parliament that is Sovereign.

You say the Queen is so important? Then why has her spending been cut in the recent emergency budget?? Because the government told her that that was going to happen, that's fucking why. She can't overrule them because she doesn't have legitimate power. The key word being legitimate.

Your stupidity astounds me. I honestly cannot believe that you have the balls to tell me that I know nothing about politics. You can't just sit there typing bullshit and then tell me that I'm wrong! That's not how knowledge works you absolute knobjockey.

People like you are never going to learn about a complicated thing like politics so I'm just going to stop trying because you're making me unnecessarily angry.

And of course I'm angry. You're fucking retarded and you're ruining the country I was born in! I may not like it, but fuck it doesn't need to be ruined any more than it already is!

 

[JanatUrlich]

You seem to be basing your view on a political alliance (us and America) on a few idiot's youtube comments. The US isn't in the habit of airing it's discussions with us and nor is David Cameron so unless you're part of either government, you don't know how it's working.
Almost nobody likes the EU, I know French, Germans, Spanish, Italians, and Austrians, all of them hate it. Lets not forget that Ireland voted against it, as would we if we were given the choice.
And our say in it is minimal. An example, recently they passed a law saying member countries could not ban the burkha. Whatever your feelings on the matter this is wrong. Everyone knows France are discussing it, the Swiss like the idea, the Belgians have (I think) and in Italy a woman was fined for wearing one in a public place. So despite 2 of the most powerful countries in the EU supporting a ban, they have decided to ignore their views completely, with no debate, no 'well if we look it at from their point of view...' don't tell me this is anything other than a failed attempt at uniting a continent that has been at war with each other since recorded history.

Oh god your argument is so fucking stupid I can't stand it.

Wait, so I can't possibly understand political discussions because I'm not there, but you can understand the mood of a whole country when you're not there? Loving that logic right now.

Don't put words in the mouths of others and don't insult my intelligence. Of course discussions between nations are aired. The discussions themselves may not be broadcast, but politically minded members of the public can read up on any Parliament meeting that they choose to online. Just because you've never bothered, doesn't mean that I haven't.

Open government is becoming more of a reality, hell a friend of mine even went to the Chilcott Enquiry, but hey, I wouldn't expect someone like you to notice that; someone who makes up facts and then uses them as if they're relevant.

Come back and talk to me when you know what the fuck you're on about.

 

[JanatUrlich]

I'm no fan of the EU though. I don't like the fact that I'd have to obey laws that were passed in Brussels.

But we get so much from the EU! So much money, so much power, so much culturally. I just can't understand why everyone hates it so much. But maybe that's also because I'm an English person who hates England and our shitty culture haha

Fuck I wanna live anywhere but here!

You are aware that we get all that from the Commonwealth. People that I know have run the numbers and even they're most conservative estimates predict a £6bn per anum saving if we were to leave the EU.

This is how we once were.

Spoiler

And for anyone who says that dispite our apparent power during world war two we couldn't hold back the armies of the thrid reich I have a short list.
Africa, India, Burma. These are some the places that we held for the years it took the US Goverment to admit that Hitler's Germany was a threat. My uncle Joe was in Burma for the retreat and the advance.

I just want to draw your attention to your own statement:

"This is how we once were."

Thanks man, you said it yourself.

 

[Jackalb]

The English are all wankers!

Being English, I can say this Just from my point of view, it largely seems like my country is made up of half law breakers, and half idiots that allow the law breakers to run amock. Damn themmmm.

Sounds like you're from the North.
Although to be fair it's rather scum-ridden here too.

 

[The_root_of_all_evil]

Plus you guys have an amazing countryside, really, really amazing.

It's this thing we have called rain. We must send you some, sometime.

Funny thing, I've been to the UK a couple of times now, mostly for a week or so, and I've experienced only one English brash. So bring it on!

Man, we're DESPERATE for it at the moment. It's 24C everywhere, and although that's peanuts to some countries, we're melting.

 

[Dags90]

Man, we're DESPERATE for it at the moment. It's 24C everywhere, and although that's peanuts to some countries, we're melting.

As Europeans, the English don't satisfactorily bathe and sanitize.

 

[GrinningManiac]

'The type of constitution that the UK has'??? OK first of all it has a name, it's called uncodified and it has happened because Britain has never suffered from a major crisis or war that has called for the constitution to be written, so it has remained unwritten. That is all. Our constitution is still collected together. It's not as if politicians are running around like "shit where the fuck are all the amendments??!"

We. Do. Not. Need. A. Head. Of. State. And you accuse me of knowing nothing about politics? The Queen does not create legislation, she is not needed to pass it and her only role in any law making process is purely by convention. Royalty realises that to stop the actions of Parliament would be stopping the democratic process because Parliament is always sovereign. The Monarchy is so scared of falling out of favour with the public, they realise how close they are to becoming completely irrelevant.How can the Queen be of any relevance when it is the Parliament that is Sovereign.

You say the Queen is so important? Then why has her spending been cut in the recent emergency budget?? Because the government told her that that was going to happen, that's fucking why. She can't overrule them because she doesn't have legitimate power. The key word being legitimate.

Your stupidity astounds me. I honestly cannot believe that you have the balls to tell me that I know nothing about politics. You can't just sit there typing bullshit and then tell me that I'm wrong! That's not how knowledge works you absolute knobjockey.

People like you are never going to learn about a complicated thing like politics so I'm just going to stop trying because you're making me unnecessarily angry.

And of course I'm angry. You're fucking retarded and you're ruining the country I was born in! I may not like it, but fuck it doesn't need to be ruined any more than it already is!

I think I love you

But I fear for your continuation on this site. Calling people stupid seems to get them banned, even if they're completley correct

...

[small]Please don't ban her[/small]

 

[J4D3N]

You know the classic accent everyone thinks we have? I've only ever met 3 people who speak like that.

wow, ive never even met 3

 

[Continuity]

You know the classic accent everyone thinks we have? I've only ever met 3 people who speak like that.

wow, ive never even met 3

Really, I know loads (probably myself included). Do you guys live in the south?

 

[Foxbat Flyer]

*Snip*

Also, I feel this is appropriate.

Spoiler

The English are feeling the pinch in relation to recent terrorist threats and have raised
their security level from "Miffed" to "Peeved."
Soon, though, security levels may be raised yet again to
"Irritated" or even "A Bit Cross."

The English have not been "A Bit Cross" since the blitz in 1940 when tea supplies all but ran out. Terrorists have been re-categorised from "Tiresome" to a "Bloody Nuisance." The
last time the British issued a "Bloody Nuisance" warning level was during the great fire of 1666.

The Scots raised their threat level from "Pissed Off" to "Let's get the Bastards" They don't have any other levels. This is the reason they have been used on the frontline in the British army for the last 300 years.

The French government announced yesterday that it has raised its terror alert level from "Run" to "Hide." The only two higher levels in France are "Collaborate" and "Surrender." The rise was precipitated by a recent fire that destroyed France's white flag factory, effectively paralyzing the country's military capability.

It's not only the French who are on a heightened level of alert. Italy has increased the alert level from "Shout loudly and excitedly" to "Elaborate Military Posturing." Two more levels
remain: "Ineffective Combat Operations" and "Change Sides."

The Germans also increased their alert state from "Disdainful Arrogance" to "Dress in Uniform and Sing Marching Songs." They also have two higher levels: "Invade a Neighbour" and "Lose".

Belgians, on the other hand, are all on holiday as usual, and the only threat they are worried about is NATO pulling out of Brussels .

The Spanish are all excited to see their new submarines ready to deploy.
These beautifully designed subs have glass bottoms so the new Spanish navy
can get a really good look at the old Spanish navy.

Americans meanwhile are carrying out pre-emptive strikes on all of their allies, just in case.

New Zealand has also raised its security levels - from "baaa" to "BAAAA!".
Due to continuing defense cutbacks (the air force being a squadron of spotty teenagers flying paper aeroplanes and the navy some toy boats in the Prime Minister's bath), New Zealand only has one more level of escalation, which is "Shit, I hope Australia will come
and rescue us".

Australia, meanwhile, has raised its security level from "No worries" to "She'll be alright, mate". Three more escalation levels remain, "Crikey!," "I think we'll need to cancel
the barbie this weekend," and "The barbie is cancelled." So far no situation has
ever warranted use of the final escalation level.

That is bloody awesome, and so very true (Atleast about us Aussies)

OT: I feel the english as Posh people, but then i think, this is the modern world, they are now just as obnoxious as the rest of us...

 

[oppp7]

I view Europeans as exactly the same as Americans except with an accent.

 

[Quaxar]

Plus you guys have an amazing countryside, really, really amazing.

It's this thing we have called rain. We must send you some, sometime.

Funny thing, I've been to the UK a couple of times now, mostly for a week or so, and I've experienced only one English brash. So bring it on!

Man, we're DESPERATE for it at the moment. It's 24C everywhere, and although that's peanuts to some countries, we're melting.

No wonder when you are sending it to everyone for free!
But I see, 24 is a *****, I prefer 20, tops. We already had one week of 30-35°, terrible week and of course my oral exams had to be during these few days...

Oh btw, give me a call if you're about to go extinct, I was actually planning on going to the UK as my summer trip. I don't want to arrive and everybody's dead.