The Reasons Canadians and Britons Hate America and Americans So Much

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savoirfaire said:

interesting read.....and i find myself agreeing with most of it

i'm American and living in Japan for a minute.....but my family thinks I am in Korea because they do not know much about geography

go figure and they also think i am the crazy one for wanting to live abroad

Bit puzzled that religion doesn't top the discussion. The bible basher culture (denying evolution etc) is right up there with the stereotypes on being dumb, gun loving, obese, materialist, greedy etc.

Like the one about "the consitootion". Why so much import is put on what some men from history books wrote down is beyond me. Evolve.

Same story for the bible. Way too stuck on these dusty old texts for guidance.

It's a bummer for me to know Canadians and Britons hate Americans.

I don't hate Canadians and Britons.

I don't hate any culture.

deadmansbones said:

It's a bummer for me to know Canadians and Britons hate Americans.

I don't hate Canadians and Britons.

I don't hate any culture.

deadmansbones said:

It's a bummer for me to know Canadians and Britons hate Americans.

I don't hate Canadians and Britons.

I don't hate any culture.

japanrocks said:

deadmansbones said:

It's a bummer for me to know Canadians and Britons hate Americans.

I don't hate Canadians and Britons.

I don't hate any culture.

it is not a hate thread, but funny you should turn it into one

deadmansbones said:

It's a bummer for me to know Canadians and Britons hate Americans.

I don't hate Canadians and Britons.

I don't hate any culture.

Dsoul said:

deadmansbones said:

It's a bummer for me to know Canadians and Britons hate Americans.

I don't hate Canadians and Britons.

I don't hate any culture.

Its just a thread that criticises aspects of American culture. If you don't see yourself in the criticisms then good for you.

if they hate is so much then why their punk asses keep coming over here. Cali is overrun with canadians and brits.

" LOVE YOU 4EVA GRANDMA LOLA, WATCH OVER US TILL WE MEET AGAIN. PRINCE: WH3N U L3T TH3 RAIN FALL DOWN, TH3Y ALL GONNA G3T W3T!

If other countries hate our culture, why do they keep emulating it?

God DAMN there are a lot of dumb motherfuckers walking around! - George Carlin
Stalkerwomen of the world unite in delusion!!!!!

Speaking on behalf of Great Britain, we hate Canadians too. I mean, they're practically Americans, aren't they!

But don't tell them I said that!

Dsoul said:

deadmansbones said:

It's a bummer for me to know Canadians and Britons hate Americans.

I don't hate Canadians and Britons.

I don't hate any culture.

Its just a thread that criticises aspects of American culture. If you don't see yourself in the criticisms then good for you.

I think it's jealousy. I mean come on....we are a higly sustainable nation. We grow all our own stuff. We have an abundance of food, oil (which we seem to not want to touch), even when our economy sucks it's still better than the economies of most countries. Our land is diverse. We literally import and export with ourselves. We have freedom of speech (you are not likely to get killed for disagreeing with the Prez), freedom of religion (worship a cow, we don't care), freedom of political affiliation (your vote really does matter). Is our governemnt corrupt? Sure, as most governments are. Do we still have discrimination? Yes, but it's not as bad as some places.
Doesn't make sense to hate America anymore unless you just want to hate us for starting that damn war in Iraq. If that's your beef. I am totally with you!

" LOVE YOU 4EVA GRANDMA LOLA, WATCH OVER US TILL WE MEET AGAIN. PRINCE: WH3N U L3T TH3 RAIN FALL DOWN, TH3Y ALL GONNA G3T W3T!

DesireeNevermind said:

Vendetta1 said:

DesireeNevermind said:

I think it's jealousy. I mean come on....we are a higly sustainable nation. We grow all our own stuff. We have an abundance of food, oil (which we seem to not want to touch), even when our economy sucks it's still better than the economies of most countries. Our land is diverse. We literally import and export with ourselves. We have freedom of speech (you are not likely to get killed for disagreeing with the Prez), freedom of religion (worship a cow, we don't care), freedom of political affiliation (your vote really does matter). Is our governemnt corrupt? Sure, as most governments are. Do we still have discrimination? Yes, but it's not as bad as some places.
Doesn't make sense to hate America anymore unless you just want to hate us for starting that damn war in Iraq. If that's your beef. I am totally with you!

Don't a lot of Americans post on this site?

So yeah, even though this was written as satire, it does sting a little bit. A component of satire is that there is truth to it. And the truth hurts sometimes. So considering a lot of Americans post here, it's difficult not to get a little defensive.

I mean I think a lot of cultures would get a little defensive.

Are there any lists about why the British hate the French, for example? I've always read that the British and French don't get along very well. I would imagine people from those cultures would get a little defensive, too, when confronted with their worst traits.

deadmansbones said:

Don't a lot of Americans post on this site?

So yeah, even though this was written as satire, it does sting a little bit. A component of satire is that there is truth to it. And the truth hurts sometimes. So considering a lot of Americans post here, it's difficult not to get a little defensive.

I mean I think a lot of cultures would get a little defensive.

Are there any lists about why the British hate the French, for example? I've always read that the British and French don't get along very well. I would imagine people from those cultures would get a little defensive, too, when confronted with their worst traits.

razor said:

deadmansbones said:

Don't a lot of Americans post on this site?

So yeah, even though this was written as satire, it does sting a little bit. A component of satire is that there is truth to it. And the truth hurts sometimes. So considering a lot of Americans post here, it's difficult not to get a little defensive.

I mean I think a lot of cultures would get a little defensive.

Are there any lists about why the British hate the French, for example? I've always read that the British and French don't get along very well. I would imagine people from those cultures would get a little defensive, too, when confronted with their worst traits.

Actually, mostly no. The difference is we europeans mix almost constantly. We work together, live together, vist each other countries regularly. Mutual piss taking/criticism is hence a regular activity. As such, its more often a humorous affair, with maybe some serious points underlying it that can be discussed fairly openly and criticism taken without overt defensiveness.

Most major European countires have also had the experience of being a world leader/superpower (or attempteed to be so (read germany)), and have subsequently had our status reduced for a variety of reasons. Such an experience does wonders for providing a little humility and seeing ones own flaws.

Those are the core differences imo i.e. Americans have no sense of humour about themselves (speaking generally) and have yet to learn humility due to reduced status. Fear not though, since this century that will certainly change.

deadmansbones said:

razor said:

deadmansbones said:

razor said:

Sure you a have sense of humour; just not a self-depreciating one.

As for the rest, I think, even though there are mnay truths in the criticism, you are taking it all a little too seriously.

Thanks for the advice. I'll keep that in mind.

Maybe I just didn't find it rolling on the ground funny? I've never particularly been fond of British humor. You know... like that Benny Hill show. It's not for me. Monty Python has always been a little hit or miss for me personally.

Then there was that Canadian comedy show.. it's old. I can't recall the name of it. It was only OK.

But that doesn't mean other people don't find all of it funny. It's just a matter of taste.
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Europeans sure take their sports seriously. Soccer matches can be deadly events. The British are still hoping for a Wimby champion. What a letdown that Andy Murray was this year, right? All the hype,and no prize. That mean ol' American Andy Roddick beat him! Now that was funny!
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razor said:

deadmansbones said:

Thanks for the advice. I'll keep that in mind.

Maybe I just didn't find it rolling on the ground funny? I've never particularly been fond of British humor. You know... like that Benny Hill show. It's not for me. Monty Python has always been a little hit or miss for me personally.

Then there was that Canadian comedy show.. it's old. I can't recall the name of it. It was only OK.

But that doesn't mean other people don't find all of it funny. It's just a matter of taste.
[Edited 10/27/09 6:04am]

Europeans sure take their sports seriously. Soccer matches can be deadly events. The British are still hoping for a Wimby champion. What a letdown that Andy Murray was this year, right? All the hype,and no prize. That mean ol' American Andy Roddick beat him! Now that was funny!
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See post #17
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deadmansbones said:

razor said:

See post #17
[Edited 10/27/09 6:32am]

What about it?

Hold up now. You're telling me I'm taking this way to seriously. But you can't take a little ribbing about comedy shows and sporting events?

I didn't say I "hated" the British culture, for example. I just said I've never been fond of British humor in general. And you have to admit, it WAS pretty funny when Andy Roddick beat Andy Murray. The British press was hyping Andy Murray as the next Wimby champ, and then Andy Roddick steps-up to beat him! I loved it! Even Andy Roddick said the British media put too much pressure on Andy Murray to win.

You know.. ribbing works both way. I thought you said you all can handle ribbing? Honestly, I think you're taking my comments way too seriously!
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japanrocks said:

deadmansbones said:

It's a bummer for me to know Canadians and Britons hate Americans.

I don't hate Canadians and Britons.

I don't hate any culture.

it is not a hate thread, but funny you should turn it into one

razor said:

deadmansbones said:

What about it?

Hold up now. You're telling me I'm taking this way to seriously. But you can't take a little ribbing about comedy shows and sporting events?

I didn't say I "hated" the British culture, for example. I just said I've never been fond of British humor in general. And you have to admit, it WAS pretty funny when Andy Roddick beat Andy Murray. The British press was hyping Andy Murray as the next Wimby champ, and then Andy Roddick steps-up to beat him! I loved it! Even Andy Roddick said the British media put too much pressure on Andy Murray to win.

You know.. ribbing works both way. I thought you said you all can handle ribbing? Honestly, I think you're taking my comments way too seriously!
[Edited 10/27/09 6:38am]

sigh. Yes I realise that was the point you were trying to make with original post. It wasn't a tough one to see.
Yet by not dealing with actual points made (which I would have been interested to read), and instead simply trying to justify your defensive reaction (by attempting to make others defensive), you only serve to reinforce some of the stereotypes presented. (Not to mention, your knowledge of British comedy shows appears to be limited to the 1970's )