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Originally posted by Craig911
The UK remains a divided, class-ridden society.
The actions in the video only furthers that reputation of snobbery and divisiveness.
That attitude is evident in the TG show, as funny as it is at times.
Where are all the UK guys? - come on, respond to this discussion...
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Spot on.
Thats why I emigrated to Canada. No way would I have done as well in the U.K.
Wrong School & wrong regional accent.
The accent is one reason some Brits have problems with "Yanks", because in the U.K. the second you speak you are instantly classified into your "Class". However, A Brit only knows an American accent as an American accent, they can't classify the speakers social standing.
Therefore they are immediately on the offensive.
Of course the American class system is all about money, not breeding, so in the eyes of the Brit upper class even the richest American is still only "Trade".
Saying you can trace your ancestors back to the Mayflower will only make them laugh. They have pets that can trace their line back before that!
Breeding is everything....just look at Prince Charles....although the Royal Familly is actually German/Greek, Victoria's first language was German, she spoke English with a German accent (German Nanny & Governess).