National Sentiment of Britain

[Waus]

You know, I've heard different things here and there, but what's the national sentiment like in Britain? Is that even possible to ascertain?

There's a bunch of people here from UK so I figured I'd ask.


also, made curious after reading this thing about their national motto: http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,22749965-23109,00.html?from=mostpop

[Drederick Tatum]

the national sentiment regarding what?

[Waus]

Like, their sentiments on national pride, patriotism...sorry, I thought I was more clear.

[Drederick Tatum]

so more like their national identity...

[Waus]

Fine - I used the wrong word, you win.

[roosta]

is it possible to answer that question?

[Lex Diamonds]

Most British people see patriotism as vulgar, distasteful, and unneccesary, which is one of the reasons we hate Americans so much. (y)

[thegoodmrbrodie!]

we are apathetic to most things. we really enjoy drinking alcohol though. and riding upstairs on buses, at the front.

[Caribou]

According to Bill Bailey English people crave disappointment.
I think he's right.

[AceFace]

Most British people see patriotism as vulgar, distasteful, and unneccesary, which is one of the reasons we hate Americans so much. (y)
i've always thought i was just kinda weird b/c i really dislike reciting the national anthem or the pledge of allegiance. it makes me uncomfortable whenever any of that is going on... maybe i'm just a little bit British.

now LOCAL pride is where it's at. i love my city. i love the people in my city. if i go to another town and there's a lot of local pride, it makes me happy.

[ms.peachy]

According to Bill Bailey English people crave disappointment.
I think he's right.

I would say so. The fundamental difference between Americans and the British (especially the English) is that Americans are generally optimistic in nature and even in the worst circumstances tend to believe things can improve even when all signs point to the contrary; whereas the British are pessimists who believe that everything that isn't already shit will probably be shit very soon, and nothing makes them happier than pointing out how right they were, when in fact it all turns to shit.

[Freebasser]

All I do all day is work in a coal mine and eat bread and dripping while sitting in my union jack pants.

[Bob]

i thought you were a sheep shearer?

does britain still have a lot of sheep? or did they all get sent to work in the coal mines

[Lex Diamonds]

They all get bummed by the Welsh tbh.

[Caribou]

I would say so. The fundamental difference between Americans and the British (especially the English) is that Americans are generally optimistic in nature and even in the worst circumstances tend to believe things can improve even when all signs point to the contrary; whereas the British are pessimists who believe that everything that isn't already shit will probably be shit very soon, and nothing makes them happier than pointing out how right they were, when in fact it all turns to shit.

In that case it seems I'm even far more English than I thought I was.
Pessimism fuels me. Some people have a shitty day when they haven't laughed, I've had a shitty day when I haven't been able to be sarcastic and/or unpleasant.
Also, they say Sarcasm is the lowest form of wit, but then why are the british so much more witty than Americans (imo).

[Bob]

oh yeah, sarcasm's hilarious :rolleyes:

[Caribou]

Bob, you're the funniest man on the int0rw3bz.