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By the way, here's something sneaky the British do. They take our pop music, adapt it, and then make it even better. The Beatles and the Stones did it in the 60s, the Bee Gees did it in the 70s, the New Wave bands did it in the 80s, the Spice Girls did it in the 90s, Coldplay did it in the 2000s and now artists like One Direction, Adele, Calvin Harris and Ellie Goulding are doing the same thing!
By the way, here's something sneaky the British do. They take our pop music, adapt it, and then make it even better. The Beatles and the Stones did it in the 60s, the Bee Gees did it in the 70s, the New Wave bands did it in the 80s, the Spice Girls did it in the 90s, Coldplay did it in the 2000s and now artists like One Direction, Adele, Calvin Harris and Ellie Goulding are doing the same thing!
Wait, what did Coldplay make better? Elevator Muzak?
I really don't get why people are so obsessed with it, to me the English accent either sounds really annoying or downright goofy. To each his own.
I do enjoy listening to a person who speaks the English language well and pronounces words properly, regardless of where they are from or what race they are.
I enjoy the annunciation of BBC news presenters, but many British actors have very thick regional accents which I hate. They are not pleasing to the ear and are very hard to follow.
I think it is harder to unscramble accents in the brain as people age. I know a few who, if they watch certain British movies, will put on their English subtitles.
I think their entire attitude towards acting as an art form, and the government's support of art and the artist, produces some fine actors and presentations. They are more prone to take a chance on something new because they do not require huge blockbusters.
I loved the comedy, 'Yes, Prime Minister'. The US had nothing like it. Innovative
For people who really enjoy adventure or military special ops, try 'Strike Back', on MAX (Cinimax) tv Friday nights. Yes, super sexy guys and gals. Lots of action. Bad guys vs. Good guys. Lots of fun.
Almost everyone loves 'Dr.Who'. Innovative.
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I do think the Olympics have boosted their presence, but I don't think Americans bend over backwards as much as they are fascinated by certain aspects of their culture, usually the wealthier aspects. The Brits have the same problems as we do in America, poverty, joblessness, race relations, disease, illiteracy, obesity etc. just on a smaller scale because their population is smaller and they don't publicize it. Over here you won't hear as much about their problems as you will what royal was wearing what.
I think Americans are conditioned to think the British accent is superior/exceptional because of tv and movies. Any character who is highly educated, royal or from a medeival or ancient civilization are always British. It tends to be a more proper accent at that. There are some horrific British accents that will make your ears bleed. Speaking of royals I don't get the bending over backwards for them because really what do they do? I think the media is more fascinated with them because of Diana than people are in general.
Having had British roomates and visited a few times I think Americans would be surprised to find out how fascinated Brits can be in Americans although at times I sensed an acting superior to overcompensate vibe.
By the way, here's something sneaky the British do. They take our pop music, adapt it, and then make it even better. The Beatles and the Stones did it in the 60s, the Bee Gees did it in the 70s, the New Wave bands did it in the 80s, the Spice Girls did it in the 90s, Coldplay did it in the 2000s and now artists like One Direction, Adele, Calvin Harris and Ellie Goulding are doing the same thing!
Well, I don't know about that. But I'll take Adele over Lady Gaga, or most of the other crap right now. There is no denying that she has a great voice.
I never noticed the thing about British actors in Hollywood before I moved away from a place where all movies and series are dubbed The names of the cast are in English anyway, so nobody really knows whether that means they are American or British. But now I notice that there are quite a number of non-American actors and actresses.
I also found it odd that a Brit got the leading role in House, especially since he speaks American English there anyway. I mean, was there no funny American actor among those 300 million Americans who could have gotten that role?
I don't like British English at all, it sounds harsh and chopped up somehow.
But I do not agree at all that Americans are doing anything to please the Brits. That somehow suggests for instance that American foreign politics considers British foreign politics. That is not the case.
In Italian or English? I think the Italian accent sounds great in Italian, but stupid in English. Of course that is due to my own subjective aesthetic.
Why do people like Beckham and not Ronaldo? Well, have you ever had a conversation with Ronaldo? Do you speak Portuguese?
Brits are always held in high regard by Hollywood? Is that why the evil villain is always British (except when he is a German, Roman, etc. with a... yup, a British accent)?
I admit Hollywood has a fetish for casting British actors in American roles, although maybe it is because the Brits put a high value of good acting and support the development of actors wheras in America it is seen as a pansy-ass activity and the Drama kids are called 'gay' and pantsed on a daily basis by the jocks.
1. In Hollywood, English people are probably more admired and loved than any other group of people. You know, it is hilarious that Hollywood would much rather give a White British person a role in a Blockbuster movie rather than a minority here in America.
2. We are OBSESSED with David Beckham and try to hail him as king, yet we could care less about Cristiano Ronaldo
3. We Worship The English Accent.
4. We try to make all British people appear attractive, there is not ONE negative stereotype about them in Hollywood, it is like Hollywood worships them.
anyone else feel this way?
I would suspect all Canadians feel that way as it's about the same way in Canada, where most of the 'better' movies and TV programming come from.
Hollywad is for egos and pretty bodies, and over pumped young 'guns'.
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The names of the cast are in English anyway, so nobody really knows whether that means they are American or British. But now I notice that there are quite a number of non-American actors and actresses. 
