The United States detached from the British Empire in 1776 and although they’ve been intertwined in some ways, the two nations have been forging unique identities ever since.So when Reddit userAppalachian_Hatachimade aposton the platform asking “What does Britain have that America doesn’t have?”, people who have been to both places had plenty of observations to share.From differences in their health systems to contrasts in weather, here are some of the most popular entries to the now-viral discussion.This post may includeaffiliate links.
The United States detached from the British Empire in 1776 and although they’ve been intertwined in some ways, the two nations have been forging unique identities ever since.
So when Reddit userAppalachian_Hatachimade aposton the platform asking “What does Britain have that America doesn’t have?”, people who have been to both places had plenty of observations to share.
From differences in their health systems to contrasts in weather, here are some of the most popular entries to the now-viral discussion.
This post may includeaffiliate links.
We don’t have assault rifles because they are too dangerous.America doesn’t have kinder eggs, because, apparently, they are dangerous.
Dry British humor
NHSMy dad spent some time in A&E yesterday after a bad fall, and we won’t be getting a bill
Pubs.There was a documentary about a US aircraft carrier meeting up with the new British aircraft carrier.In the US navy they are not allowed to drink on ship.The British aircraft carrier has a pub.The look on those American sailor’s faces. Lol.
Maternity leave that doesn’t result in an 8 week old at daycare.Healthcare that doesn’t result in bankruptcy should you develop diabetes or need life saving surgery.Most importantly, Tesco.
People that take down a terrorist with a narwhal tusk, spear and fire extinguisher.
Scotland
Top quality Panel Shows (8 out of 10 cats, Countdown, Would I Lie To You?, Taskmaster, QI, Big Fat Quiz, etc).American comedians are just too competitive to do it proper (Whose Line is it Anyways? is the closest)
Black currant. Oh the fruit pastilles, ribena, lord I’m sorry but I love black currant jam and yoghurt so so much
Paths (sidewalks) everywhere.I don’t understand living in a place where you can’t walk down the street to the shops.
Philomena Cunk
Medieval castles
Clean and efficient public transportation. I know Londoners aren’t always happy with the Underground, but as an American it was the cleanest, safest and most efficient rail system I have ever seen, especially for the scale of the operation. Of course I’m from Boston so there is a very low bar with ours, but still.
Most salaried jobs in Britain give you 25 days of holiday, plus the extra 8 (or more depending on royal shenanigans) bank holidays. So 33 days off a year.
Clotted cream…it’s so good.
hedgehogs
Safety in schools, the ability to laugh at ourselves, public transport, time off work, kinder eggsEdit: it’s always odd to me how Americans trawl these posts just to get angry and complain about the answers lmao
Full English Breakfast,with proper bacon and Heinz beans..my nan would make fried bread to go with this..heaven
Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogoch.
Walkable cities
History. There are hundreds of pubs older than the US. My mediocre city’s cathedral just celebrated its 900th anniversary. We’ve been doing s**t a long time.
crumpets
proper Cadbury chocolate
As a sparky I’m proud to say we have the Type G plug. The best standardised plug anywhere in the world. British wiring standards in general. 230v FTW. Boiling water in microwaves you heathens.
Walls that aren’t made out of paper
British Indian Restaurants
Immaculate weather and nuanced sarcasm
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Christmas crackers & the little paper hats and bad jokes that go along with them.
Roman ruins
A self-deprecating sense of humour.
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The landscape of the Scottish Highlands.
Using the word “c**t” as an endearing term.
Actual football where you kick the ball with your foot, but I’ll admit that some American football fans give footie fans a run for their money. Love England and really all of the UK though, hope to live there before I die.
Beans on toast
Irn Bru
Better rail systems
Inside voices
Malt vinegar on the table
Lorne sausage, haggis, black pudding, chocolate biscuits, decent public transport, Public Health Service, classism, VAT, royalty, buildings older than 200 years old.
A huge selection of frozen Yorkshire pudding options. I was BEDAZZLED. Loved it.
Every other countries antiquities
Smokey Bacon crisps
Banter
Safe power sockets and plugs
Its own Language
A royal family
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