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Top 15 Reasons Why Americans Love England

There seems to be a running trend nowadays among Americans. We are in love with England! Its

the British Invasion! Back in the 60s, the British Invasion meant The Beatles and The Rolling Stones,

but to tell you the truth, the English never left. Americans, more than ever, are obsessed with

England, English people, and English culture.

If you think about history, an Americans love for England really doesnt make a whole lot of sense.

America declared independence from England in 1776, and both countries fought for eight long

years in the Revolutionary War. Several decades later, England and America clashed again in the War

of 1812. In the first days of Americas independence, we were enemies with England. So why dont

Americans hate England?

After the first fights with England, Americans and Britons became allies. We have fought side by side

in World War I, World War II, and in the Middle East. We have been friends, committed to helping

each other out. We have died for each other. So maybe our love of England does make sense afterall.

I cant say for sure if Britons are in love with Americans, but Americans are enthralled by the English

and their ways. Lets look at the top fifteen reasons why Americans love England. These are from the

perspective of an American, an American who confesses to a little fascination with a country shes

never been to.

Top 15 Reasons

15) The Accent

British people cant really help it. They just have the cutest accents! Of course, there are probably

hundreds of English accents in the U.K., but the average American cant tell the difference between

them. Americans love to imitate an English accent. The British probably think that we sound like

idiotic monkeys, but it really amuses us. I wonder, do English people try to imitate the American

dialect?

14) The Queen

English people have royalty! Although democracy is what this country is all about, Americans are

simply fascinated by the royals. We all know that the queen doesnt have any real power anymore,

but for some reason England still keeps her on the throne. What she does there is a mystery to me.

American girls have this dream: One day, youll find out youre related to some rich royal personage

youre really a princess, after all and then you get to marry Prince William.

13)! Prince William

12) The History

England is so rich with history. The country has been around for centuries and centuries. Some of

Englands buildings are older than the constitution of the United States. England has existed so long,

that its history has become the stuff of legends. England is the home of King Arthur and Robin Hoodand Jack the Ripper, and fairies and dragons and dryads.


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11) The Way of Life

Americans, in general, lead very busy lives. Im sure English people are often the same way, but we

like to view them as leading simple countrified lives. Drinking tea out of fine china every afternoon.

Walking to the village church every Sunday. Gossiping with the neighbors (over a cup of tea, of

course). Knitting by the open hearth. Watching Punch and Judy puppet shows.

10) The Food

Crumpets, bangers, hot toddies, pasties. Many of us Americans dont know what these really are,

but they sure do sound delicious. How can English people eatscones and biscuitsat teatime

everyday and not get fat?

9) The Thatched Roof

We like to think all British people live in thatched-roof cottages. Ivy grows along the plastered walls,

and roses bedeck the walkways. Rosy-cheeked children wear britches and run around playing blind

mans buff (apparently, Americans get it all wrong when we say blind mans bluff).

8) The Little Cars

When we think out from under the thatched roof, we realize that English people actually own cars

(dont they just walk everywhere?). Except for the fact that the English drive on the WRONG side of

the road, the English know a little bit about cars. English cars are so cool! Who wouldnt want to

drive a mini cooper around the streets of London?

7) The Telephones

People in England must not own telephones. If they ever have to call someone, they run outside and

use one of those bright red phone booths. At least, that's how it works in the movies.

6) The Bond, James Bond

English people are classy. That is, theyre classy when theyre not living under a thatched roof. Im

beginning to think there must be two kinds of English people: the thatched-roof ones, and the classy

James Bond ones.

5) The Humor

Monty Python, Mr. Bean, Jeeves and Wooster, Punch and Judy. Americans think British humor is

hilarious (except for maybe Punch and Judy. Im still not sure what thats about). But I have this

lingering feeling that Americans arent laughing at thesame things that the English are laughing at.

4) The Simon

Americans love Simon Cowell. Hes mean, blunt, arrogant, insolent, and insulting. Whats there not

to love? And Americans dont just love Simon Cowell,they love British judges on reality TV shows.

Theres Piers Morgan and Sharon Osbourne on Americas Got Talent. Theres Nigel Lythgoe on So

You Think You Can Dance. And theres Len Goodman is Dancing with the Stars. Youd think thatmaybe there would be American judges on British reality television shows, but there arent.
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Apparently, America may have talent, but it doesn't have taste, whereas England boasts talent and

taste. Oh, and by the way, there are no American nannies. Children only listen to nannies with British

accents.

Americans also love watching BBC television. The very popular TV show The Office actually started

in England on BBC. PBSs Masterpiece Theater airs many BBC-produced shows.

3) The Drama

There are many very distinguished actors and actresses from England. Maybe its their accents,

maybe its their poise, but in any case, Americans love to watch the English act.

2) The Music

As I mentioned before, Americans love British music. The British invasion gave us The Beatles, The

Rolling Stones, and The Who. Since then, the U.K. has shared with us the music of Sting, U2 (ok, so

theyre Irish, same difference, but not really), Natasha Bedingfield, Leona Lewis, Amy Winehouse,

Duffy, KT Tunstall (whos Scottish), Coldplay, Snow Patrol, and my favorite, Keane.

1) The Literature

Now we come to my favorite part of English culturethe literature. England has given birth to some

of the greatest writers in all of history. Who hasnt enjoyed reading the works of William

Shakespeare, Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, C.S. Lewis, JRR Tolkien, Agatha Christie, etc., etc.


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Valentines Day Special: Romantic movie quotes

I bet youve had a hard time walking into a room full of people on your own, right? Yeah. I know

that. I know what it is not to feel like youre in the room until he looks at you or touches your hand

or even makes a joke at your expense, just to let everyone know youre with him. Youre his.

Patricia, P.S. I Love You

Im just a girl, standing in front of a boy, asking him to love her. Anna, Notting Hill

Ive got ten bucks in my pocket, I have no-nothing to offer you and I know that. I understand. But

Im too involved now. You jump, I jump, remember? Jack, Titanic

Honestly, if youre not willing to sound stupid youdont deserve to be in love. Emily, A Lot Like

Love

So its not gonna be easy. Its gonna be really hard. Were gonna have to work at this every day, but

I want to do that because I want you. I want all of you, forever, you and me, every day. Noah, The

Notebook

Every morning I still wake up and the first thing I want to see is your face. Gerry, P.S. I Love You

I hate the way you talk to me, and the way you cut your hair. I hate the way you drive my car. I hate

it when you stare. I hate your big dumb combat boots, and the way you read my mind. I hate you so

much it makes me sick; it even makes me rhyme. I hate it, I hate the way youre always right. I hate it

when you lie. I hate it when you make me laugh, even worse when you make me cry. I hate it when

youre not around, and the fact that you didnt call. But mostly I hate the way I dont hate you. Not

even close, not even a little bit, not even at all. Kat, 10 Things I Hate About You

I dream about being with you forever. Bella, Twilight

I came here tonight because when you realize that you want to spend the rest of your life with

someone, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible. Harry, When Harry Met Sally

It may be a week, or a month, but if you can wait, I will find you. Cris, Next

You must know surely, you must know it was all for youIf your feelings are still what they were

last April, tell me so at once. My affections and wishes have not changed, but one word from you will

silence me forever. If, however, your feelings have changed, I will have to tell you: you havebewitched me, body and soul, and I love, I love, I love you. I never wish to be parted from you from

this day on. Darcy, Pride and Prejudice

Shut up; just shut up. You had me at hello. Dorothy, Jerry Maguire

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