Really Dumb questions you've been asked about the UK

[Mags 112]

oh man, thats so sweet we could make a cake out of it!

Did someone say cake? Now I'm REALLY hungry!

[ajames79 0]

mmm...cake.

mmmm...chocolate cake.

[Trompe le Monde 1,107]

Yes, American tourists can be ugly. So can Brits or anyone else for that matter.

I'm sick to death of everyone thinking Yanks are so incredibly horrible people. I'm met some horribly ignorant Brits while living in London too. Especially in regards to American geography so how about cutting the Yanks some slack - at least they ask - Brits just keep their ignorance/opinions quiet.

I agree with Robinklake, these kinds of threads are #######. Every country has ignorant people.

I think you agree because you lived and worked there and I'm sure you KNOW what I'm talking about.

My personal favorite is being told by how stupid Americans are by someone how the previous week thought Mexico was part of the USA and would regularly have problems finding countries like France and Germany on the map. My eyes have rolled so much I'm sometimes I'm surprised they are still in my head.

[flutter95 4]

I got a bunch of free wedding cake!

Hubbys boss is making her granddaughter a wedding cake and made a biiiig pratice cake with we got to devour

[Dr_LHA 3]

I think you agree because you lived and worked there and I'm sure you KNOW what I'm talking about.

My personal favorite is being told by how stupid Americans are by someone how the previous week thought Mexico was part of the USA and would regularly have problems finding countries like France and Germany on the map. My eyes have rolled so much I'm sometimes I'm surprised they are still in my head.

Can we get back on topic? This thread isn't about how stupid British people are, no matter how much you feel the urge to "fight back".

Edited March 20, 2007 by dr_lha

[Trompe le Monde 1,107]

Dude, get over it. No one appointed you the thread police, I shall continue as I please!

[Dr_LHA 3]

Dude, get over it. No one appointed you the thread police, I shall continue as I please!

Someone obviously has had a sense of humour bypass.

[Trompe le Monde 1,107]

I don't think so -- though you do seem irritated that I've pointed out the flip side to this conversation.

[flutter95 4]

I think we could do with some of that free cake to pass out

[*julez* 124]

I think we could do with some of that free cake to pass out

and some cute n fuzzy bunnies and amandas butterflies and sunshine and flowers and glitter and all that other bollocks!!

Can't we all just get along?

[ajames79 0]

I gotta bottle of wine!!??!

I am totally about sharing!

[no name 1]

I don't think so -- though you do seem irritated that I've pointed out the flip side to this conversation.

How dare you disagree with the general consensus, Robin!

The original post was:

'Really Dumb questions you've been asked about the UK'

a.k.a.

I believe the original topic was: "How f***ing ignorant are Americans about Britain?"

It was a dig on Americans, no matter how you put it.

[flutter95 4]

I don't think so -- though you do seem irritated that I've pointed out the flip side to this conversation.

How dare you disagree with the general consensus, Robin!

The original post was:

'Really Dumb questions you've been asked about the UK'

a.k.a.

I believe the original topic was: "How f***ing ignorant are Americans about Britain?"

It was a dig on Americans, no matter how you put it.

I honestly don't feel like it was a dig at americans, well not in MY opinion. I love americans (obviously ) and on the whole are alot more friendly and easier to get along with than brits.

However, sometimes the questions you get asked can be funny. Especially when like me you live in a VERY remote area where people don't travel much.

AND, my family have asked some pretty stupid albeit funny questions to my husband too, and thats just as good!

[no name 1]

I don't think so -- though you do seem irritated that I've pointed out the flip side to this conversation.

How dare you disagree with the general consensus, Robin!

The original post was:

'Really Dumb questions you've been asked about the UK'

a.k.a.

I believe the original topic was: "How f***ing ignorant are Americans about Britain?"

It was a dig on Americans, no matter how you put it.

I honestly don't feel like it was a dig at americans, well not in MY opinion. I love americans (obviously ) and on the whole are alot more friendly and easier to get along with than brits.

However, sometimes the questions you get asked can be funny. Especially when like me you live in a VERY remote area where people don't travel much.

AND, my family have asked some pretty stupid albeit funny questions to my husband too, and thats just as good!

I get that but when you hear over & over again - usually in threads started by Brits, how stupid Yanks are, it gets really, really old.

Let's start a 'What are some really stupid things you got asked about the US while living in England?' Cuz I got PLENTY, let me tell you.

Edited March 21, 2007 by devilette

[flutter95 4]

I understand - I just wanted to say my piece

My mother has asked my husband so many crazy questions, its great!

BTW did you find an apartment yet?