UK is 'second most popular country in the world'

[LetalisK]

Germany: Proof that you can be liked again

 

[SenseOfTumour]

InB4 the Mail or Express run this survey with the headline 'Britain now 2nd favourite destination for immigrants!'

Honestly, if a Romanian immigrant discovered the cure for cancer and donated it to the UK Government for nothing, the Mail would report it as 'Immigrant destroys UK's cancer treatment businesses'. If he saved our Queen from the traditional being tied to a railway track, it would be 'Terrorist disrupts UK rail network, costing british jobs', I can't decide if they'd bother to make him a muslim for bonus points, heh.

Really, tho, yes, it's a bit of a small and silly poll, but it's nice to do so well in any poll that isn't obesity or teenage pregnancy.

I honestly think most of us Brits like and get on with most Americans too, really it's just a case on both sides that we think both our and your leaders are awful. (Tho this time we figure at least Obama isn't Bush or Palin.)

 

[Calcium]

Well, that's surprising. Although I don't think I'd have had a negative view of any country in Europe, except perhaps France; those riots over the retirement age were a bit... surprising. Although it's good that the French people stand up for themselves; the British are almost masochistic in how much we let the government push us around.

Great Britain is a mix of emotions really, on one side its a beautiful country with a remarkable language and rich culture/history.

On the other side its full of idiots (some youth cultures), unnecessary violence, absolutely SHIT news and press.
Indeed many things hold them back, so its hit and miss for me.

I'll stick to my beautiful Norway.

The BBC are pretty good for news, but admitantly every other news source doesn't have a very balanced view of what's important... and there's an overly large emphasis on sports too. Urgh.

Norway's supposed to be the most developed nation in the world so I can't blame you. Although it's always Sweden that gets presented as more awesome than us for some reason.

 

[snave]

Is that the one about the translation of R and L?

Also. What did Top Gear say about Mexico. I must have missed that.

Nah, the Japan issue was to do with QI talking about the double hibakusha and using the term "unluckiest man in history" which ironically the same relatives filing the complaint had used publically on a regular basis in the Mainichi Shimbun regularly only a year or so prior because Japan wouldn't recognise his claim. Mere months before he died he actually finally got recognised (was all over the papers), and now the family are not letting anyone non-Japanese speak about him. The situation then got blown out of proportion by bloggers who focussed on a a reference to the bomb and the UK's infamous "wrong type of snow" mentioned waaaaay later in the piece that was taken on face (read: Google translate) value.

The Mexico comments were from Hammond and Clarkson about Mexican cars perfectly reflecting the work ethic of the Mexican people... and then a detailed description of said cars. You can probably see where that discussion headed, but if not, the quotes easy to dig up online if you Google the other part below. Followed up by a description of Mexican food as "refried sick with cheese" (to be fair, dissing food is just dissing food). It became an issue because as it happened, the Mexican Ambassador was watching at the time.

I mean, both examples to me go to show how a misstep on TV can spread quickly globally if the anger it causes (just or unjust) goes viral online. Strange new world in broadcasting as one ideally needs to ensure they not only don't try to offend, but watch that they don't accidentally offend.

 

[DanielBrown]

I love the UK since I can buy games cheap as hell from there.
Thank you!

What's with all the hate against the French though? I've never understood it really.

 

[Arkeetk]

even though the UK is 4 different countries

shhhhhh the popularity of the non England parts of the UK is dragging it up

 

[Ubermetalhed]

Tell that to the Eurovision Song contest.

Trust me we're not that popular.

 

[CG NUTS]

belguim has the best booze

 

[Mcface]

thanks USA, didnt know u cared

despite what your media says, we are actually pretty decent people.
you probably wouldn't find a very negative attitude towards any European country here in America.. except for France maybe.. and Russia if we want to count them.

France? You have more in common with France than you do us!

Yeah..well.. no one likes the french.
I'm kidding of course, well not really, but still.

 

[googleback]

Why does Mexico hate us?

Top Gear last week haha

 

[BritishWeather]

even though the UK is 4 different countries

geographically speaking maybe.

But 3 of them share the same laws, and tax system (darn welsh spending our money).
Its entirely understandable why those outside of our shores would lump us together.

that is true, it is strange though that we all share the same laws in the UK but in the USA laws can change from state to state.

well the seperate countries have some power (like the whole scottish free university thing) and are all vying for more (see wales new legal powers it recently acquired ) so it could change in the near future.

true,im not trying to make out like i no them all but there are slight differences, but i guess thats just each government trying to have a little bit of their own say on how their country is run

Actually the people currently in the place of power in Scotland are looking to seperate from the UK (not physically, of course, but that would be awesome). If we manage it I'm sure Wales will follow suit, but Northern Ireland for the most part really LOVES being "British".

Wales are far too lazy for independence; as less than 40% turned out to vote for devolution. While in Scotland you will need to get more SNP elected and a higher turnout for future referendums as not enough of you turn up, if of course you Scottish are REALLY desperate for independence.

 

[CardinalPiggles]

thanks USA, didnt know u cared

Well the UK and US have a lot of shared history, familiar cultures, and the UK is the United States most longstanding and close ally. Ignoring Obama's baseless pandering that states otherwise.

u mean the UK is the USA's primary source of ancestry.

sorry but the US seem to forget that it is only about 250 years old.

even so, i wish i could live their.

 

[Hookman]

I have found that polls mean nothing... take my homeland scotland apparently we have the best mental health in Europe possibly the world... scotland... yea sure

This may already have been said but...screw it. To quote Frankie Boyle 'Its because in Scotland you have to work harder to be judged mental. "Son we didn't realise you were a schizophrenic, we just thought you were a bit of a character!"'

 

[Jezzascmezza]

Well-done you fine English chaps!
Tea and scones for all!! (huff chuff chuff)

 

[Kuhkren]

thanks USA, didnt know u cared

Well the UK and US have a lot of shared history, familiar cultures, and the UK is the United States most longstanding and close ally. Ignoring Obama's baseless pandering that states otherwise.

u mean the UK is the USA's primary source of ancestry.

sorry but the US seem to forget that it is only about 250 years old.

even so, i wish i could live their.

English ancestry was the most common in early American history but became much more diluted in the 1800s with large scale immigration and an increase in slaves. I would be hesitant to say English is still the most prevalent. Data from proper sources would be appreciated if I'm misled in my assumption . If you are interested in living in the United States you would be wise to do research on the different regions and cultures within the country and visit a few times before making a decision. Moving to another country for the long term is a pretty serious commitment.