The European View on all things American

[A.I. Sigma]

I prefer British comedy (being English myself), find drawling American accents amusing, think Brits are a hell of a lot politer than Americans, and have a better health care system.

Americans take a lot of u's out of words (colour/color), as well as replacing 'ph' with 'f' (Sulphur/sulfur), y with i (tyres/tires), s with z (realise/realize), and then start telling me I'm spelling things wrong (the English invented the damn language you speak; if you're going to change it for your own benefit, quit berating everyone else who couldn't be arsed doing the same).

I also think some Americans are overly patriotic to the point of blatant arrogance, I get pissed off when they attempt to immitate our accents for films, games, etc. and fail badly at it (and also stereotype us a crumpets, top hats, and tea, what-ho), and get irritated by the fact games come out of there earlier than the rest of the world.

However, I have a few American friends and I love them to pieces, many good games come out of the USA, and some American comedy is highly entertaining.

But most of all, Red vs. Blue was made by Americans.

God bless Rooster Teeth and Texas.

 

[Soigieoto]

One thing about america is that we don't have many countries very close to us.

In Europe you can go to a lot of different countries which would seem like more fun to me.

 

[Bulletinmybrain]

I prefer British comedy (being English myself), find drawling American accents amusing, think Brits are a hell of a lot politer than Americans, and have a better health care system.

Americans take a lot of u's out of words (colour/color), as well as replacing 'ph' with 'f' (Sulphur/sulfur), y with i (tyres/tires), s with z (realise/realize), and then start telling me I'm spelling things wrong (the English invented the damn language you speak; if you're going to change it for your own benefit, quit berating everyone else who couldn't be arsed doing the same).

I also think some Americans are overly patriotic to the point of blatant arrogance, I get pissed off when they attempt to immitate our accents for films, games, etc. and fail badly at it (and also stereotype us a crumpets, top hats, and tea, what-ho), and get irritated by the fact games come out of there earlier than the rest of the world.

However, I have a few American friends and I love them to pieces, many good games come out of the USA, and some American comedy is highly entertaining.

But most of all, Red vs. Blue was made by Americans.

God bless Rooster Teeth and Texas.

Actually, you didn't create your language, you did the exact same thing that we did to yours.


You stole most parts from german, and filled in some things with your own during the middle ages.

 

[A.I. Sigma]

I prefer British comedy (being English myself), find drawling American accents amusing, think Brits are a hell of a lot politer than Americans, and have a better health care system.

Americans take a lot of u's out of words (colour/color), as well as replacing 'ph' with 'f' (Sulphur/sulfur), y with i (tyres/tires), s with z (realise/realize), and then start telling me I'm spelling things wrong (the English invented the damn language you speak; if you're going to change it for your own benefit, quit berating everyone else who couldn't be arsed doing the same).

I also think some Americans are overly patriotic to the point of blatant arrogance, I get pissed off when they attempt to immitate our accents for films, games, etc. and fail badly at it (and also stereotype us a crumpets, top hats, and tea, what-ho), and get irritated by the fact games come out of there earlier than the rest of the world.

However, I have a few American friends and I love them to pieces, many good games come out of the USA, and some American comedy is highly entertaining.

But most of all, Red vs. Blue was made by Americans.

God bless Rooster Teeth and Texas.

Actually, you didn't create your language, you did the exact same thing that we did to yours.


You stole most parts from german, and filled in some things with your own during the middle ages.

*shrug*

Yes, I'm quite aware of that. What I meant was the 'modern' English. Also, considering how some of the first settlers to American were English, I don't really think Americans 'stole' anything; more like they already spoke it and spellings just changed over the years. I have no problem with the difference in the words, just when people say I'm wrong in my spelling, when I'm actually not.

 

[Tekrae]

You can keep you jelly beans and jolly ranchers Jack, if that all you got on us apart from grits waffles and taco bell then I know I'm onto a winner. You also can't brew beer and the fact that you don't get 'ale' illustrates that point.

This is going to devolve into nationalism, isn't it? Keep your beer, we do whiskey way better.

You have obviously never tasted a west highland single malt or an Irish single malt. You do not do better whisky, not by a long shot! and all the experts of the whole world agree with me on this!

I love Westie single malt, but for some reason I prefer straight Vodka over any other alcoholic drink. >_>

I'm British, and I think that both Europe and America have something to offer. I hold nothing against the US, quite the opposite, although since my main experience of Americans is Xbox LIVE, naturally my opinion is slightly negative.

 

[ShameSpear]

I've been reading all the British quotes in ridiculous English accents. It is incredibly entertaining. I've been to more than a few places in Europe and all over the U.S. and I see basically no difference. The world is full of giant dickheads, and mostly giant dickheads.

 

[smokeybearsb]

I love how our drinking age is so high but we have so much problems with drinking..whereas germany's drinking age is like 16 and they have very little problems.
Although they have rigorous driving tests though

 

[kaiZie]

I love how our drinking age is so high but we have so much problems with drinking..whereas germany's drinking age is like 16 and they have very little problems.
Although they have rigorous driving tests though

Well its kinda the same as places like Amsterdam. As we all know drugs are legal there, but only a small percentage of teens in amsterdam actually use the drugs, its a far higher percentage in places where its illegal. it's a basic fact that people, especially teenagers, will do anything that they shouldn't just to get attention, I know I did. When I was younger I was drinking most nights, smoking all the pot I could get my hands on and what not. In italy, I believe the drinking age, or at least when people start being introduced to Alcohol, is around 5? but this is mostly wine and because of the Italian wine heritage, however this may be inaccurate.

And another thing, the driving age is effected because of drinking ages. In the USA (as far as i know) the driving age is 14/15?? or at least you can start to learn from that age. in the UK it's gone up to 18, which is also the drinking age. Rumour has it thought that the British age may be going up, but this will only cause an uproar and an endless string of yet more under age drinking issues

 

[sarahvait]

And what the hell are Grits?

Huh, surprised no one's answered this. I'm just going to paste this from wiki, since I feel lazy.

"Grits is a Native American corn-based food common in the Southern United States, consisting of coarsely ground corn.

Grits are similar to other thick maize-based porridges from around the world such as polenta. It also has a resemblance to farina, a thinner porridge. Grits can be served hot or cold and as a base for a multitude of dishes from breakfast to dessert, depending on the additives. Additives can range from salt and butter, meats, vegetables, and sugar.

Hominy grits is grits made from nixtamalized corn, or hominy. It is sometimes called sofkee or sofkey from the Creek word."

As far as I understand, you just pour the coarsely ground corn into boiling water, reduce heat, and keep stirring until it's done. I've never made or had it for breakfast while growing up. The one time I did eat it was on a kendo trip for college in Detroit and we stopped at a Denny's (or maybe it was a Bob Evans). Anyhow, one of our Japanese guys ordered it for the sake of the experience and I tried some. I thought it tasted like mushy rice. All I needed was some soy sauce for it and I wouldn't probably mind eating grits at all.

 

[RufusMcLaser]

And what the hell are Grits?

As far as I understand, you just pour the coarsely ground corn into boiling water, reduce heat, and keep stirring until it's done. I've never made or had it for breakfast while growing up. The one time I did eat it was on a kendo trip for college in Detroit and we stopped at a Denny's (or maybe it was a Bob Evans). Anyhow, one of our Japanese guys ordered it for the sake of the experience and I tried some. I thought it tasted like mushy rice. All I needed was some soy sauce for it and I wouldn't probably mind eating grits at all.

They're incredibly bland on their own. I live, and partly grew up, in the American Southeast where grits are part of breakfast culture. Opinions vary on the "right" way to eat your grits, but usually involve adding something salty (or, occasionally, sweet) to them. Salted butter, for instance, or jam. They'd probably be alright with soy sauce now that you mention it...

 

[EchetusXe]

I study Americans at University, they are quite an interesting peoples.

To sum up:

+Guns
+Grid iron
+Music
+Nice enough folks
+Most cool things tend to come from America

-Patriotism, THE FLAG!!! THE CONSTITUTION!!! OMG WE LOVE THE CONSTITUTION. pfft, get a room.
-The political system is intentionally annoying: electoral college, state v federal, executive v legislative v judiciary. Jeez, can't we all just get along?
-Stupid Americans, every nation has stupid people and America doesn't particularly have a higher percentage of stupid people, just they elected one as their President TWICE in the last 10 years.
-Religion, there is no God, why do 90% of Americans seem to think there is?
-Health care. Heart attack and no insurance? Yeh, that'll be your life savings please. err what?

American is better than the UK in so many ways, but its flaws in comparison to the UK makes moving there not worth the bother. Unless your going to be financially better off by a significant amount.

 

[Irridium]

America has many flaws and stereotypes, but what country doesn't?

I could list every stereotype for every type of people and religion, but if all we did was judge each other on stereotypes, then the entire human race would be pretty fucked up.

 

[Berethond]

-Patriotism, THE FLAG!!! THE CONSTITUTION!!! OMG WE LOVE THE CONSTITUTION. pfft, get a room.
-The political system is intentionally annoying: electoral college, state v federal, executive v legislative v judiciary. Jeez, can't we all just get along?
-Stupid Americans, every nation has stupid people and America doesn't particularly have a higher percentage of stupid people, just they elected one as their President TWICE in the last 10 years.
-Religion, there is no God, why do 90% of Americans seem to think there is?
-Health care. Heart attack and no insurance? Yeh, that'll be your life savings please. err what?

Patriotism-how can anyone not love the Constitution? Except all those times when it doesn't work. (Martin Van Buren can go to ___)
The political system-Balance of powers, man, balance of powers. We gotta keep those guys from taking control, dude!
Stupid Americans(read that with a thick Mexican accent, it's hilarious) and I would say, hmm, stupid president for the last 32 years.
Religion-Of course there is a God, it proves 90% of Americans are more awesome than you
health Care-Yeah. Woo Socialism.

 

[KeyMaster45]

Mostly I just look at america and think "What on earth are they doing", and "How exactly is that a good Idea" and various phrases like this!

Really!! US TO! I recently got rather attached to the programming they run on BBCA, which by the way is like stupidly behind on their doctor who seasons considering even SciFi channel ran last seasons final episode only a week after it aired in britan. I had to bootleg the xmas special though... We also had a few exchange students from europe while I was in high school, and they were more civil than some fellow americans I know. I'm not sure if its the accent (which btw is absolutly hypnotic) or just the fact that its the intrigue of another culture.

I have patriotism for my country, but after awhile I can't help but feel that we pride ourselves on saying "SCREW YOU!" to the international community. Europe though has alot to be proud for, the rich history over there is just amazing, as a matter of fact it seems you can go anywhere without tripping over some small chunk of history. One day I hope to travel outside the states, maybe catch a Who episode when it actually airs, and see Europe. By then I hope we haven't blown each other to kingdom come.

Oh and unlike some people I know, I won't torment the poor guards outside the palace. Has one every just like given someone a quick smak, better yet learn to throw their voice and mess with the tourists.

Oh and the thing with the sports. To me its just same game different name, where the hell did we get the name "Soccer" anyway?

Ouch on the no god comment above me, that's crossing the line there, we don't make fun of you keeping pet monarchs around.

 

[SeaCalMaster]

-Patriotism, THE FLAG!!! THE CONSTITUTION!!! OMG WE LOVE THE CONSTITUTION. pfft, get a room.
-The political system is intentionally annoying: electoral college, state v federal, executive v legislative v judiciary. Jeez, can't we all just get along?
-Stupid Americans, every nation has stupid people and America doesn't particularly have a higher percentage of stupid people, just they elected one as their President TWICE in the last 10 years.
-Religion, there is no God, why do 90% of Americans seem to think there is?
-Health care. Heart attack and no insurance? Yeh, that'll be your life savings please. err what?

Patriotism-how can anyone not love the Constitution? Except all those times when it doesn't work. (Martin Van Buren can go to ___)
The political system-Balance of powers, man, balance of powers. We gotta keep those guys from taking control, dude!
Stupid Americans(read that with a thick Mexican accent, it's hilarious) and I would say, hmm, stupid president for the last 32 years.
Religion-Of course there is a God, it proves 90% of Americans are more awesome than you
health Care-Yeah. Woo Socialism.

I think you want Andrew Jackson instead of Martin Van Buren. Jackson implemented the Trail of Tears against the Supreme Court's decision, Van Buren just continued it because he lacked any ideas of his own.

Also, you seem to think that the last intelligent President was Gerald Ford. Please tell me I am mistaken.

As for the health care thing, I think it would be great if the Government could provide health care for those who can't get it otherwise. However, the Government can't effectively provide health care without resorting to a single-payer system, and I definitely don't trust the Government enough to have them in charge of the entire system.

 

[Kevvers]

dno how americans think of us... but when i see americans strolling around its a insta facepalm... they all just seem so big and loud its anoying!

No only the rich ones are loud and annoying and fat.

While a lot of Americans ARE obese, saying they all seems big and loud is extreme generalization. I don't say all Brits sit around sipping tea and eating crumpets and scones.

We DO all sit around sipping tea, I'm doing so right now in fact, and personally I love a bit of crumpet!

 

[BubbleGumSnareDrum]

3. Guns N' Roses.

LOL right.

American music is disgraceful.

 

[Kevvers]

I'm from America and the one thing I usually wonder is why a lot of countries have royal families if they have no political power at all. I know they're suppoesed to be symmbolic, but for what?

Listen, both us English and also the French tried cutting their heads off once... it didn't work out OK?

Also, the Russians completely eradicated theirs, and now they wish they hadn't.