itt: say something nice to British folk

[Tiger King]

Why? No one ever says anything nice about America. It's always imperialism this, and stop shooting my dog. We're just making the world safe for democracy one nation at a time.

Fine. I think your bloody good writers. Most of my favorite fiction comes from England or Japan. What is it about small imperialistic island nations that makes them so good at story telling? Is it the water? It's something in the water.

It's because we are stuck on islands. Think of it as being grounded in your room and you get bored so you start imagining stories and ideas to keep you entertained.
Some of us couldn't handle the claustrophobia though and ended up invading half the world. Mostly in places that are nice and hot.

 

[Tiger King]

Even though it's an American event, run by Americans, the drinking will definitely be British!

That's probably for the best. I mean, I don't even touch alcohol and I know that compared to most British drinks, American beer is pretty much pisswater.

Not true I have discovered many fine beers here on the west coast.
can't really think of any decent drinks from back home, I mean Carling? yeah wicked.....

 

[runlr]

TV-wise, there's Misfits and Peep Show. Those are both pretty excellent.

You make everywhere else's rainy seasons seem not as shitty in comparison.

 

[Thaluikhain]

Fine. I think your bloody good writers. Most of my favorite fiction comes from England or Japan. What is it about small imperialistic island nations that makes them so good at story telling? Is it the water? It's something in the water.

The Thatcher government sure gave the world some good dystopian literature, yeah.

 

[Zen Bard]

Great Britain and America broke up 240 years ago. I think they're over it by now,

Besides, we've both moved on to having multiple mutually abusive relationships with other countries.

But, what the hell.

Thanks for Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath and Deep Purple...the unofficial Godfathers of Heavy Metal.

Good show, Old Chaps. Jolly good show!

 

[Pikey Mikey]

If not for Cockney, WH40k Orks wouldn't be as awesome as they are =P

 

[Thaluikhain]

If not for Cockney, WH40k Orks wouldn't be as awesome as they are =P

Eh, American Rednecks or Australian/New Zealand Bogans would have worked much the same.

 

[Tiger King]

If not for Cockney, WH40k Orks wouldn't be as awesome as they are =P

Isn't games workshop a uk company too?

 

[Savryc]

I don't recall seeing any salt, to be honest most of the people I know have to be reminded that something actually happened on today's date. But I'll take the ego boost anyway! rulebritaniabritaniarulesthewaves etc.

 

[2012 Wont Happen]

Your tea is the absolute best... for dumping into harbors.

You founded the largest empire the world has ever seen... although it did get independence before it became quite so big

Your great enlightenment thinkers pioneered the idea of republicanism... while ours went ahead and made a republic.

Sorry Brits. I ain't even patriotic, always gotta take that 4th of July opportunity to joke at you though.

 

[Risingblade]

You have nice weather.

 

[Sassafrass]

The Brits? Salty?

Spoiler: Nah, we're not salty.

But seriously, happy 4th of July to the Yanks.

 

[Sigmund Av Volsung]

Your weather is consistently disappointing at least.

Tfw don't owe loyalties to 'Muricans or the English.

*ah it's good to be European*

 

[halisme]

As a Brit myself, we do not get salty. We get sarcastic. Anyway, nice to be complemented for a change. All I shall thanks america for allowing our actors to get so many roles as villains.

 

[ccggenius12]

If not for Cockney, WH40k Orks wouldn't be as awesome as they are =P

If I had the money and the talent, you better believe I'd be fielding 2000 points of Space Chavs.

Lend/lease is the only thing that allowed Britain to hang on, with out it, Germany would have had all of Western Europe. People seem to for get not so tiny details like that.

Without the Revolution, "lend/lease" would have been "own/own", and (if their treatment of other colonies was any indication), they'd have had a far sight more boots on the ground, much earlier in the war (conscription being what it is).

OT: Your lax (perceived) oral hygiene standards make us feel better about ourselves, you insistence on drinking tea (which contributes to the former) means there's more coffee for the rest of us, and you gave us the Benny Hill theme.

 

[Robert B. Marks]

Dear British people, at least you're not Canadians.

Yeah, we Canadians have this southern neighbour that can be really...well, let's just say that for all their faults, their elections and politics are incredibly entertaining...

 

[FPLOON]

Thank you for make me appreciate this guy...
http://media.giphy.com/media/RTAruDTMK9Pyw/giphy.gif
...and these fine gents...
http://38.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l5xjrnRaBE1qbqcys.gif

Other than that, thanks for all the fish...

 

[Thaluikhain]

Your great enlightenment thinkers pioneered the idea of republicanism... while ours went ahead and made a republic.

The English had a Republic, and they decided to go back to a monarchy. The US just hasn't gotten to that stage yet. OTOH, might get another Bush in the White House...

 

[Remus]

You can say the C word without inciting a riot. For that, I envy you. Also your parliament is far more interesting to watch than our congress.

 

[2012 Wont Happen]

Your great enlightenment thinkers pioneered the idea of republicanism... while ours went ahead and made a republic.

The English had a Republic, and they decided to go back to a monarchy. The US just hasn't gotten to that stage yet. OTOH, might get another Bush in the White House...

More like they had the dictatorship of Cromwell. Same result as a bourgeois republic though, so I'll give you that.