Why I'm So Obsessed with America
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- čas přidán 31. 08. 2020
- Since 'Lost in the Pond' has welcomed quite a lot of new subscribers in recent months, I thought now would be a good time to recap why I'm so obsessed with America.
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I became obsessed with America at the age of five: American movies, American accent, American everything. Came to this country 23 years ago. Love it deeply. God bless America indeed.
And God bless England!
Glad to have you here. America loves those who desire to become Americans and integrate into our society
On behalf of my people.... I'm sorry we didn't live up to your expectations.
Likewise
@@mdelong6989 Don't apologize on my behalf.
On behalf of the midwest... glad to have ya.
On behalf of the South... fuck the cold
Illinois 🖐😊
Agreed from Indiana!
"I understand that you have a thing for American girls."
"Yep, I'm trying to get all the 50 states."
I had a mouth full of coffee but managed to avoid spraying it onto my computer. Close call.
This comment just made my day! 😂 Thank you!
@@RobustNut Lawrence said, "Yep, I'm trying to get the whole 50 states." This was his response to his future father-in-law's statement: "I understand you have a thing for American girls." The implication could easily be construed as meaning Lawrence was trying to have a girl friend in all 50 states but the future father-in-law laughed at Lawrence's response.
You're one of the few non-American on CZcams to be positive towards Americans, and I appreciate it. BTW I'm low-key obsessed with the U.K.
Indeed. Closet Englishmen myself.
I am high key an Anglophile as well. I’m Jamaican born, US raised, and my grandmother lived in England. I went to visit her once when I was younger and I think that’s where I fell in love. Then CZcams added to that flame with access to vlogs and the ability to see/experience the UK from home. It’s a wonderful thing!
bonecanoe86 i believe he is now an American or dual citizen
If you want to kill the obsession look up the labour party and their relation to "asian" gangs.
Diane Jennings from Ireland has a channel worth checking out if you want to see a positive perspective on America. She only comes to visit though, so may not be as interesting depending on what you're looking for.
"Grimsby" sounds like a school for evil sorcerers. love the channel, homie. glad to have ya in the US.
Did you ever notice that most (if not all) of the villains in Harry Potter attended Hogwarts?
@@kaldo_kaldo ever notice how most of the war mongers in government went to Yale? It's not the schools fault, all the best and brightest and richest go to the best schools and Hogwarts was the Oxford of the Wizard World.
I bet you the Japanese wizard schools were rife with bullying but also produced very skilled wizards who were generally more advanced than the peers of their own grade in other countries; while American wizard schools have school shooters with magically enhanced pistols
Fun fact: The Southern drawl originated with the British "Cavaliers", early aristocrat immigrants to the U.S. who mostly settled in the South.
Considering that all of Ireland was once part of Britain 🇬🇧 you're not entirely wrong.
More specifically the southern accent is there because of the potato famine that choked Ireland in the 1840s and many fled to North America. Hence why the US celebrates not only St Patrick's day but also Halloween; which had been banned by the puritans prior to the arrival of those refugees.
Scottish people kicked off their land by greedy landlords also contributed.
@@Blondie42Potatoes don’t originate from Ireland, so why do ppl associate Irish with potatoes?
@@jamesbond8348 Be silent troll
@@Blondie42 Potatoes don’t originate from Ireland that’s truth. How is that trolling? Lol why you crying
@@jamesbond8348 Bad troll is a bad troll. Laugh out loud
I was born in the former Soviet Union and grew up watching American movies(mostly Stallone, Van Damme and Schwarzenegger) and listening to American music so all i knew about America was from that. When i was 11 my parents told me that we were moving to America and all i could imagine in my head was that all of Americans live in skyscrapers and we would too. I imagined my parents buying me toys from that huge toy store they show in the Home Alone movies lol. Boy was i wrong but not disappointed. I now live in the suburbs that look more like a village and not the huge city's i imagined as a kid and iv never been to that huge toy store in NYC but i have been to NY.
Not been to Russia, know some of its history and love learning the culture.
Tony...I am from Romania, your back door! Glad to hear you got out of there with your parents and siblings cause it was hell for those left behind due to the family leaving - when the Wall came down I was 23 and I sobbed for days! Jesus Jones has a song with clips of tanks running through the city and Gorbachev and even Ghadafi (cna't remember the spelling).
@@marinazagrai1623 Yes,i know exactly what you mean.I still have family over there that i haven't seen in a long time. We are all split up all over the world. Some went to Germany, some went to the US and some stayed behind. My grandparents and aunt and uncles are still in Russia. The late 80s/ early 90s were bad times for a lot of people in that part of the world.
Hi Tony! Glad you are here and I hope you have a happy life😊
I think FAO Schwarz closed down that big shop that was shown in the movie.
False impression of England: Masterpiece Theater and Mystery on PBS.
I was convinced the UK was lots of quippy criminals in pubs (Guy Ritchie movies) and heroin everywhere (Trainspotting). 😂
British sitcoms
"Midsomer Murders," "Foyle's War," "Endeavour," "Sherlock," and "Keeping Up Appearances" provide another set of false impressions.;)
@@MTauss2000 it can be
Doctor Who! Every Christmas there’s an alien invasion in London. Avoid London at Christmas.
I love this. My dad born in Germany in 1944, said it became his obsession from seeing hot climates in old Westerns and also the American soldiers would give soap and chocolates to the every family.
My family lived in Germany from 1952 to 1956 and we LOVED Germany and I remember the German kids wanting to be in pictures my dad took of my sister and I in the towns we we visited along the Mosel River. Also the German hard candy suckers shaped like animals, birds and people.
Reminds me of a sad story.
A few years ago a family came to visit the USA.(from Germany)
They were in Arizona, and one day one of the group was bitten by a rattlesnake and died.
These things happen. You have to be aware of your surroundings here in the USA, even if you go to big cities like,,,,Portland,Ore. or Seattle.
Why soap in particular?
@@agoogleuser4443 Soap and chocolate candy were scarce. Especially Hershey's chocolate bars I remember my dad ALWAYS had Hershey bars with him and he would give them out to kids in the towns we visited. The kids LOVED the candy.
I'm sure you know this already, but if you don't check out Operation Little Vittles during the Berlin airlift. It's a great story...
I was born and raised here. You've seen more of America than me.
I've only lived in three places. Arkansas, Missouri, And Nebraska. And Missouri, and Nebraska was 2 places to many.
TimesThree wow, get out more, live in Nebraska and can confirm there are between 42 and 43 states that are a better time, most missing from your lists
@@sunnohh nah, Arkansas runs deep in me. I will never leave my home again.
Same here. Besides TV and pictures, I didn't see the ocean until I was 30.
@@illiniwood I am 30, and I haven't yet visited an ocean. I've lived in Wisconsin my whole life.
It's weird isn't it? You were obsessed with America. I'm obsessed with Great Britain.... I think its great.... continue to enjoy.... I do.
I have always been obsessed with Great Britain too. I love everything about it :)
I'm American and love my country but I've always wanted to visit the UK.
I found a guided tour company and just paid a deposit on a trip to London. The company is called go ahead tours.
@@JessCausey have a great time. Its definitely on my bucket list.
You can make payments on it.
@@JessCausey I've been watching budgeting videos / cash envelopes ect... maybe I'll start one for England. That would be fun 😊
When I was a kid, I always wanted to visit Great Britain. I actually prayed once that I could go there. I have been there five times now lol.
As an Aussie, I deeply appreciate your observations and the accompanying videos. My Americanophilia manifested late but I'm making up for lost time. Thanks, and keep up the great work!
Australia has a warm place in our American hearts.
Growing up I thought we would need to worry about quicksand... darn movies
But, the same movies that made use worry about quicksand, gave us the game ‘Lava’ and jumping from the sofa to the dinning chairs.
So true as a kid I was petrified of quick sand. Sandboxes were a deal breaker
John Mulaney told that joke better and first.
I really did get stuck in quicksand. Just over the ankles, but I was seriously stuck and that was bc I helped a classmate get out, but in doing so, she shoved me down in it, but didn’t bother to help me out.
Shalayne Abbott, shame on that girl! Did you make it out okay? Are you still stuck?
I lived in the UK for fifteen years and then made the mistake of coming back without my British husband. Then the ban hit. I haven't breathed the same air, been in the same room, or even the same country as my lovely man now for nearly 260 days. I am happy you are here, were here already, with your wife. Being apart is indescribable pain. I think I listen to you because you sound a bit like him. He's from Birmingham. I am going back, finally, in October. That is if they don't cancel all the flights again. Love your videos.
We'll make sure the flights are still going for you, Dawn. Not long now.
Okay, everybody, mask up! We've got to get Dawn back to her lovely man!
Now you’ve had a taste of what military families go thru, except our loved ones are frequently being shot at or dodging bombs. I know it’s hard, you can’t understand just how hard it sucks until you experience it personally. Sorry you’re now in those ranks, say a prayer or send some good thoughts to all of those holding down the home front when you’re reunited with your man, they can use all they can get.
Ouch, sorry to hear that. So update us! Did you get back in October?
@@redstateforever - Wow. Way to make it about yourself...
I am glad you are living your American Dream. I love watching your channel, because your positivity and humor counterbalances all the bad news. Hope you can come visit Colorado and you can see all we have to offer here.
Legal psylocibin mushrooms
@@thBrilliantFool Rocky Mountain high?
@@AbsentWithoutLeaving Rocky mountain oysters?
Rocky Mountain National Park in September 🍂🍁⛰️🏕️
Larry Brown: that's an American southern name. You were always American.
It's nice to hear such dry british humor doing something other than bashing US. Really funny as well. Keep up the good work! 👍🏻
Yup, their level of hate for Americans is disgusting because they want it to be us 🤦🏾♂️
At around 6 or 7 years of age I became fascinated by England in much the same way you became interested in America. Only, for me it was Julie Andrews, Sebastian Cabot, Terry Thomas, and the stories of Robin Hood and Sherlock Holmes that formed my idea of what Britain was like.
Imagine my consternation when I discovered that Brits didn't actually speak and act like they did in Edwardian times. 😕 🕰️🇬🇧🇺🇲
T. E. Lawrence was my hero when I was a kid. I’ve probably seen “Lawrence of Arabia” 58 times and read his book “Seven Pillars of Wisdom”.
Does it seem odd that English broadcaster types are beginning to sound American. It horrifies me!
However, I’m a huge fan of the Queen, the Cambridge’s & the Wessexes. And many of the Cousins, etc.
I cannot imagine what went thru HRH Harry’s mind to think they’re going to get ANY privacy, etc.
Ah, well. We’ve all had times of insanity. It goes w being human!
@@jennhill8708 accent americanization is starting to happen alot in all the english speaking countries and alot of people in those countries are very unhappy about it. i was in australia not long ago and i was shocked how american alot of people over there are starting to sound even people who have never been to the states and have no american relatives. and i agree i even think the gradual loss of regional american accents is a shame it was far more pronounced when i was a kid than it is now but yeah diversity is definitely better when it comes to language i think.
@Root 66 I agree. As an American, I have access to British shows and I converse with a lot of British people on the internet. How we spell our English American words seems to be melding with how the British words are spelled. An example is that sometimes I have to correct my spelling because I am trying to spell it the British way or the right way I guess for some of our British viewers. Also, there are certain words that British people say that Americans were not saying 15 years ago. Some words I hear Americans say now is "lovely" that is really British, "Brilliant", "luv" is a big one and Americans are starting to say "bloody" which has never been in the American vocabulary and is a dead give away that they have gone "brit" on us lol. 😅😅😅
@@historygeekslive8243 A Brit co-worker said that "Bloody" referred to "By Our Lady" --- she being Mary, mother of Jesus. That may be a reason it was considered so vile in the UK. I will use it in lieu of the F-word, at least in public, as it is meaningless in the US.
“The smell of International Drive”...nailed it! (Floridian here)
We don't need Florida man commenting on a perfectly sane comment section.
And for Christ sakes put your clothes back on leave the Wal-Mart and go home!
@@timesthree5757 - Behave yourself in front of company!
I’m gonna have to go to I drive , I’m guess the smell is competing buffets plastic and a bit of urine
So Indiana winters weren't bad enough, you moved closer to Chicago and the Lake Effect Snowstorms!?
As an American I will admit I'm obsessed with you 😐
You're great guy man,very fun and intelligent. America loves you too 🌟👏
One of my daughter's friends had parents who immigrated from the UK. One day, I was talking with the father and he was talking about how different the schools in America and the UK were and how the UK schools weren't as nice. I said "Wait, not all schools in the UK are like Hogwarts?" We both had a good laugh.
Why are there already people saying negative things within a minute of it going up? You couldn't have watched the video already
Because we can't have nice things.
Learn how to use "their."
It's everywhere
jkirk1626 tired man but fair point I will correct
Because some people are just unhappy trolls
Thank You, Lawrence. This is the first non-depressing video I have seen about the US in weeks.
What I know about England from movies: Everyone either lives in castles or are street waifs, who sing a lot, until the sixties when they got Beatles haircuts or mini skirts if they were girls. Oh I forgot about all the murders at country estates............
Midsomer is very much like Cabot Cove.....
So many murders
I used to read, still occasionally reread, English children's books. Wrecked my spelling : colour , honour, also the stories had more interesting characters, but maybe was just preferences of local libraries. I also find comments on your site as interesting as the narrative. We have a joke in the family , go to Maine straight from Louisiana, Maryland to California, hear how much you understand. If it weren't for tv I wonder if we'd still be a nation.
@@paulaschroen5070 There is a reading of 15th century English on here somewhere. The only word I understood in it was "bird" or "byrrd." It did NOT sound anything close to what we know of as "English" today!
Lawrence Brown dying in the rain on a rooftop. "I've seen things you people wouldn't believe... Mickey Mouse going to the bathroom,......"
PS it's a Bladerunner joke/quote
Lol, got it! 😆
( but also brings "extreme ways" to mind). However, I call BS on seeing Mickey Mouse in the restroom. They're supposed to go through their tunnels to their lockuer rooms and rest areas. A Mickey Mouse in a public restroom would probably get fired
When working in a department store, we had a authentic looking Santa Claus.I saw him exiting the employees' restroom. I thought, well that makes sense, imagine a young boy walking in and seeing Santa at the urinal.
@@christelheadington1136
Yes, but Disney is super fierce with their employees. They are not allowed to break character. Ever.
I was there last year. It is beautiful. The trains are confusing...but the history astonishing. Way different than here.
We're glad to have you here!
I discovered your channel a few days ago when one of your "comparison" videos popped up. I enjoyed your reserved humor quite a bit, but it was when you mentioned camping in Southern Indiana that hooked me. I live in Evansville.
It is (seemingly) rare for European visitors to ever venture past the coasts and yet here you were in the Midwest. I have to admit I kept waiting for you to disparage my home state as so many like to do, especially in pop culture. (The character "Woody" from the TV show Cheers, for example, is "the dumb guy from Indiana"). You haven't done that and I, for one, really appreciate it. Neither have I seen you slam America, which seems to be in vogue. I've seen other CZcamsrs who claim to love America, but almost always wind up criticizing it. A couple who start their videos wearing robes come to mind. It's not that we can't take criticism, it's just that we hear it every day. Anyway, I hope your time as a Hoosier was good, that you were treated well, and enjoyed your stay.
Yes, I can hardly listen to the couple in the robes anymore. I used to absolutely adore them, but it seems 85% of their videos always turn into personal pet-peeve sessions. They are just too young to have any opinions based on intellect yet, and are, not surprisingly very self-absorbed.
@@Isabella66Gracen
Not even sure which couple you're referring to, but I dislike them already!
@Charles Bue Yep, Joel and Lia. It seems like they took what started as a great idea and accidentally turned it into a complain-fest. They waste so much time off topic. And Joel just can't seem to hide how spoiled and privileged he is.
@@LindaC616 Joel and Lia. Their old stuff is pretty good. Their new stuff is full of personal rants about everything that bugs them.
@Charles Bue 👍
😂 that 50 states comment had me laughing. I was not expecting that. 🤦🤣
I've been very interested in the US for over a decade (probably "obsessed", too) and that reaction you explained, the "first taste", hearing the real American accents in person and everything- I can really relate to that, I felt that way back in February (Just before the covid lockdowns and measures I've visited a friend for 3 weeks, mostly to learn about the daily life instead of just being a tourist) and I was so amazed. I miss it, I know about a lot of the flaws, of course but I just want to go there, there's something about the country that just makes me feel home. I'm still trying to figure out if and especially HOW I could try and make it happen, to live there for at least 1-2 years and really experience the culture and the country. I'm still young, just 25 years old so I have a lot of time but I really wish to someday do that, too.
Feel at home? What do you mean?
We often get our idea of England from the multiple shows from the BBC. “Are You Being Served, “As Time Goes By”, Miss Marple, Hercules Peroit, Dr Who & “That British Baking Show”. FYI - I really enjoy these videos, funny entertaining & sometimes.... er...... always quirky. Thanks keep it up!!!!
Monty Python.
Anything narrated by Sir David Attenborough or Sir Tony Robinson.
Don't forget Fawlty Towers, and Red Dwarf.
@@CommodoreFan64 and Dr. Who
@@CommodoreFan64 Also don't forget the Buckets...er, sorry, the Bouquets, on Keeping Up Appearances.
Laurence, whenever I need a "pick me up" I turn to your channel and you never disappoint. This was a LOVELY video. We all know America...and Chicago...are going through a hard time right now. It has me so depressed to see my beautiful country torn to shreds. Yet, I watch you and think there is lots of hope for us here in this great country. We have made it through worse. Thank you for loving America. It gives me hope and makes me proud!
I was given to understand there would be drinks.
As was I.
Bot of you come to Texas. We're always drinking during the week and weekends.
I was drinking....
Wot, you dinna get yours? Bugger!
And cookies... you know, since we're asking for things.
You give us a window into YOUR culture, and it’s wonderful! 💖
I’m so happy that you don’t touch on political aspects. We are force fed politics especially this time every 4 years and it’s really nice to have a fun goofy place to escape from it. I can understand why you are fascinated with the US. I personally am obsessed with the royal family. I could name all of King Henry VIII wives since I was 12. That fascination has stayed with into my adulthood. I’m just a sponge for it!
Glad to have you here. My wife and I enjoy your videos and your humor! Keep making content!
I have been enjoying this channel so much. I've been listening to it while I work, podcast style. You've got a good radio voice, and your jokes are great. You have a great perspective, too.
Quinn Grey Amen!
Hell yeah!
Nice Sally Jessy Raphael red glasses
@M Detlef
Hey if someone wants to compliment someone about their glasses let 'em. You dont know how long they've been watching.
@@elizabethharttley4073 I comment here regularly about the SJR glasses. Mocking them is the only reason I watch this wannabe Ricky Gervais.
Can certainly see why you fit in so well, in America! That's a compliment.🤭
Alistair Cooke's "America", was the first book that gave me some insight into how British might view the United States. Truly an enjoyable and enlightening book.
Dry ass humor... and I love it 😂
He cracks me up every time, and I'm not even sure he is trying... 😂😂😂
You’re crazy, Lawrence. Living at Disney World would be AWESOME.
Pfft... I'd rather live in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios lol
I always wanted to sneak off the Pirates of the Caribbean ride when I was a kid and live there.
Include me out.
Disney World in 1990 yes. Disney World in 2021 not so much. The park peaked in 1992, as far as I'm concerned.
In the deep dream time of 1982 I arrived in my ancestral homelands at the port of Southampton. I was blessed to spend the entire month of October on the soil of my spiritual birth!
Thank you Laurence for giving this old American a peek in on home!:-)
No worries
I don't believe the US has an extradition agreement for fines on overdue library books.
Don't count on it, those librarians are relentless.
Your career is a convergence of your interests in language, culture, geography, theater, and comedy. There's nothing quite like it on CZcams.
I appreciate the way you love my country.
I moved to america because I met a woman on the internet in the late 90's.
Still here, with the same woman, we lived in chicago, now live in florida.
I watch your stuff occasionally, because it reminds me of how I felt about 10 years ago.
Now its all kind of "meh"
Living got in the way of life I guess
To be fair, Florida on its own can inspire a lot of "meh". (Speaking as a native Floridian who fled after getting my BA)
@@elisam.r.9960 YES ! I lived there for 3 years and got out! NOT a Florida fan.
I really do adore that when you moved to the US - it was Anderson, Indiana. By going there FIRST instead of a larger city, I think you got a more realistic picture of what life is like for most people in America. We love our families, our friends and our communities. We may disagree about HOW to fix things, but most of us just really want a good life. We love to share our experiences with others and seeing your joy at your observations with differences between the US and GB is just fantastic. I love it. Thank you for giving us a little insight into your thought process and history. You seem like a nice guy (as does the rest of your family both stateside and UK-side). If you haven't been - Iowa would welcome you :)
What’s crazy is I was born in Anderson. I also lived in FR Wayne and Indianapolis. Same places he lived in Indiana. Love your comment.
I too appreciate that you share your love for our country, yours now too. I'm very proud to be an American. I didn't mind fighting my way to get what I earned for worked for. It made me a stronger adult, mother and wife. Now that I just turned 60, it's hard to believe that I may not be living in the same America as before. Keep up the great videos. Say hi to Tara.
I appreciate your pensive tone in this video.
As an American, the things that always fascinated me about England, Great Britain was and still are castles, Dame Judy Dench, Sir Shawn Conery, The Beatles, Jane Austin novels, and The Royals. Now as a Wisconsinite, you need to come back to Wisconsin and check out Door County in Autumn!! If you and your wife love wine, Door County has some of the best wine you could ever taste!! You can also check out various pubs/resturants!! You’ll find some awesome food that you’ll ever eat from out of the way pubs/resturants!!!
I lived in Madison for 10 years and for some of those years, I either did not have a car or was working too hard. I now regret that in the times when I had a car and a few days off, I never went there
I love Door County!
@@joannemiddaugh122 I was back in Minnesota to visit a friend last summer and we made it down to Madison, but I will have to make an effort to go to Door County. I also miss Devils Lake.
As someone from Indiana, I always get a good giggle and a slight bit of PTSD when you mention our winter's.😂
Loved hearing more of your backstory!
You show more love of America than many people IN America. Thank you for being a positive voice for sensible people.
I do enjoy your channel. I especially enjoy the fact that I better appreciate some things I may have taken for granted. Thank you. Oh ... originally from NY and now I can see the fireworks at the Magic Kingdom from my balcony.
I enjoy you video's. I do wish though that Americans themselves saw our country as you do. Perhaps most do. I and most all of the people in my small town do appreciate and love our country. The perspective that you bring makes me realize that maybe I and we ( Americans) should have a bit more appreciation for where and how we live. Kinda makes a person think when hearing someone else's perspective from the outside. Thanks again.
It's travel. Travel to different countries is harder for Americans. In europe it can be a 45 minute train ride to a different country. Here a 45 minute train ride is in the same state. We don't have the option to travel to different countries with ease and learn more about cultural differences.
@@drunkpunch7334 So true. Other than visiting Mexico or Canada.
Thank you! Sometimes I feel like I shouldn't say that I love my country but I do! And I'm not afraid to say so :)
Paddy Neilan I’ve been to 12 different countries and I thank God every day I was born in America after traveling. Some were War torn or third world and some were first world but I’ve never been anywhere better than America. If Americans only knew how good they have it, they’d be kissing the ground every day and thanking God they live here.
@Mugsie Diva Awesome quote. I will have to remember that one.
My wife's ancestors are from the UK and we have recently been doing a bit of ancestry research to find out what location in particular they inhabited. Mostly, we are finding where they have lived in the USA going back 7 generations! We may find out actual locations yet as I am determined to continue, meanwhile our interest lies 'across the pond' to the east! Also, we have been to Africa once several years ago and the minister we visited there has been to our hometown too. When he saw our 2 story home, he assumed it was a hotel ! and when he saw the amount and variety of food at our grocery store, he assumed a holiday was approaching as there was much more produce available than he had ever seen before! We are reminded of our luxuries of fresh water and paved roads just about everyday and are so thankful. We enjoy your program and your sense of humor--thank you!
So true about what we take for granted here in the US. Although grocery stores these days tend to scare the hell out of me...they're like small towns all to themselves. One near me (in Chicago) has a piano bar. With a baby grand, no less.
Hearing you talk about Tara is so heartwarming. You have a keen sense of sarcasm, so it really does make clear how much you adore her that I e never once heard you get sarcastic when you talk about your relationship with her. You’re a real role model in that. Thank you.
Welcome home, much love from Florida. Thank you for sharing.
Hello Lawrence 👋 Did you know that there is a Grimsby in Canada too? It's on Lake Ontario between Hamilton and Niagara Falls, population about 35,000. Nice town 😃🇨🇦
164k subscriptions! Congratulations.
Laurence, I am honest when I thank you for coming to the U.S. You have made a great contribution already in your few years here. I hope that you stay with us forever.
Beautiful video Laurence. This was like an open love letter to America. Cheers!
As an American I have always been fascinated with the U.K. because of the history. The people of Great Britain have so much history to tell. The U.S. after colonization, has only a couple hundred, while the U.K. has thousands of years. The Native American history goes back over a thousand years, those are my people.
Plus the UK has much deeper folklore
@@realityorfiction So true. the UK has such a rich history and their folklore and mythology is incredibly fascinating.
Haha you won't see any of it nowadays you should not come here trust me everyone here wants to move
@@Luis-ok8el By "here" I assume you mean the UK? I'm not aware of many (if any) people who want to leave other than for a holiday!
"Native American", funny, you'd use a name given to you by the colonizers. I much prefer "American Indian", or "First Nations". The first for historical reasons, the second, because it is more grammatically accurate. (American Indian may be from the colonizers, too, but in the 1970s, it is what OUR people decided to call ourselves).
Your story from when you were a kid reminds me of how I became fascinated with Great Britain as a teen. I read and watched everything British I could get my hands on. Perhaps when Covid passes I will finally visit :)
I learned everything about English culture by watching National Lampoon's European vacation
"Look kids; Big Ben, Parliament"
Love your channel, been watching on and off for a few years now. Like you, I'm obsessed with everything British/UK related; from the people, food, culture, history, landscape, geography, culture, everything. It's my dream to one day visit and finally be able to see what I've only seen in movies and seen in pictures. Like what others have commented I love your outlook and views you have on this country. Everywhere you look everyone says something disparaging or just assumes and lumps us all into one category (which given the last 4 years who can blame them) but it's never fun to hear literally the entire world laugh at you. The topics you cover with the amount of research you do with such fascination is always appreciated. Keep it up!!!
This is your best so far by far. Thank you for it. I've enjoyed your other videos, but always wondered what was the driving force behind them.
I start to giggle and can't stop. Now my tummy feels like I've done 1000 sit ups.
That was a bold response to that very future-father-in-law question and I tip my hat to it!
It's so nice that you are so willing to be open and candid with your audience without being "on stage " so to speak. Listening to you I feel so comfortable and appreciative of your genuineness. Obviously your audience feels that way too given the number of responses you receive. I'm glad you're here in America and can share with us your experiences and knowledge of our country. We can learn with you. I must say too I like to read the responses you get as I find them informative as well. It's a bit of a British and American forum. Thank you for your hard work.
I think that is the first time I have ever heard anyone call the Domes the "Horticultural Museum".
They took all the trees and put them in a tree museum, and charged all th people a dollar and half just to see 'em.
Sir Derek Jacobi's voice in the mid-1970's Masterpiece Theatre series, "I, Claudius," when I was nine years old. Sir Anthony Hopkins voice in, "Remains of the Day," and "Shadowlands." And every star who received training at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts. To me, that was England!! ;)
I'D NEVER INTEND TO BECOME A NERD OVER AMERICAN AFFAIRS AND LIFE, MORE THAN ADMIRING ITS NATURAL BEAUTY!!!!!
I'm so glad that I found this Chanel, I love hearing out side commentery about my country, America USA, and it helps me appreciate my country.
I found that book on Amazon and bought it...should I return it to the Grimsby Library? Just to cover you, Laurence.
My fascination with England was all about history. The Six Wives of Henry VIII, on Masterpiece Theater. Led to Scotland and the Stuarts and further back in english history. Finally made it to England and Scotland loved it all.
Laurence, your humor and timing are genius. Please keep the videos coming.
Woohoo! Evan, from Milwaukee here. Sorry to hear your visit to the Mitchell Domes ( horticultural museum) wasn't very good.
Love your channel! Keep up the good work.
At least he got to see them before they get torn down.
No worries, I thought England was full of Cambridge Dons walking through town in their robes
There are palm trees everywhere and it is sunny practically everyday...in Southern California, where the film industry is headquartered.
America loves you and your obsession about with our country. I live in the midwest. I'm glad you're here. God bless you, and God bless America! 🇬🇧🇺🇸
I live in Central Florida, dear friends of mine run a comic shop on Int'l drive, I know the exact hotel (have stayed there). Greetings from Orlando! :)
9:27 is it just me or did that picture of James look like James McAvoy in X-Men?
I just love you! I truly appreciate how open minded you were (and are) about all us ‘Mericans and that you took the time to learn that we’re not all snobby asshats that think we’re somehow better than the rest of the world.
I’ve spent several summers in the UK and loved every minute of it. I’ve also been fortunate enough to travel to every state here...and I still can’t get enough of wandering around in this vast country. Damned good thing now that I can’t board a plane and hop over to the Lakes District! (I know you’re also a fan and as such I have to insist that you get up to the Whites in NH!) Happy travels!
Glad to have you in America. My spouse and I had the wonderful adventure of exploring London and many parts of England with our two children. Both countries are amazing, the people best of all! All the best to you and Tara. :)
What a silly Brit! Everyone knows the United States is exactly like Police Academy 5...not 4.
Haha yes indeed. Hello from San Francisco California
Funny British man
Please come to Texas.
You will receive several pounds meat and 10 gallon hat upon arrival.
Also our state is shaped funny and that makes us really cool 👍
He may want to not want to visit between June- Sept. I am not sure he would not melt..lololololol
@@denellelloyd1280 oh I'm sure he's made if stern stuff, he'll live 💪
@@xXSpaceMexicanXx true.. After all we do have A/C and ice 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Bring mosquito spray
Is it true that you get a free gun as you exit any Texas airport?
Come to northern AZ sometime! The Painted Desert, Petrified Forest, Monument Valley, Grand Canyon, Standing on the Corner of Winslow Arizona, the rodeo and firing of the anvil on 4th of July’s Taylor, AZ, Pioneer Day Parade on the 24th of July at Snowflake, AZ. It’s great!
I've lived down the road from the Country Store since November---How did I miss the last two?
Great story Lawrence!! Hi from another Hoosier here. We live very far North in Indiana. My wife's family is from there and Tennessee as well. Stopping a conversation with my Tenn Pa-in-law is harder than forcing an octopus into a Pringles can. So my wife has a lil southern accent which she denies. While getting groceries one day the lady asked where she was from. As I'm rolling on the floor she responds that she was born and raised local. When I finally got my breath back I asked "do you believe me now?"
"You can lead a horticulture but you can't make her partake." (Lord, I apologize for repeating that joke.)
P.S. All those pictures of Lawrence as a fresh-faced kid!
P.P.S. To get mushy peas, do you just mush up the regular green peas you've cooked, or do you need some special pea or special recipe? (A special recipea -- har!)
P.P.P.S. How romantic -- "I would totally abdicate for you, babe."
I believe that the mushy peas are served on toast and there is something else that goes with them. I don't know if it's the regular fry up, or bacon, or what
England has Mushy Peas, the USA has Refried Beans.
And hummus.
Taco Bell style at that!...Gaaack!!!
I really enjoy hearing Lawrence speak in his normal voice sometimes.
That was awesome! Thanks so much for sharing and updating those of us who have arrived late to the party so to speak. Love your sense of humor. Please keep up the great work. God bless.
We keep our mushy peas inside of cans here in America.
Exactly what I was thinking 😂
I just bought a can of mushy peas at Stop and Shop for $2.39.
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You must be in my neighborhood! I went to see an old friend in the mid West last summer, because she lost her (British) husband. She was talking about mushy peas, and how difficult it was to find them. And I came home, and there they were at Stop & Shop! I offered to send her some, but she has so far declined. She just wanted some now and then to remind her of him
Mushy peas are easier to eat, they tend not to roll off the fork, or spoon.
@@wonkothesane8691 You mean by smearing them on the back of a fork?
When i was a kid it was the banana splits,six million dollar man .starsky and hutch,and re runs of the monkees and abbot and costello...Been to the us once,as a kid,1979,new york and saw loads of huggy bears so it was as i imagined it
Lol, Banana Splits!? I (US) have vague memories of them!
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😅 i suddenly feel very old..
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Oh my God, so do I....😆
Can you imagine how low their production costs were!? Dress 4 people in mascot suits and have them dance around a few moments, insert cartoon, dance around a few more moments, insert wildly inaccurate (and culturally inappropriate) adventure video, dance around a few more minutes, done!
It made me think that people who enjoy dressing up in mascot suits and doing stunts these days were born weeeell after their time! Thank you for that link!
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I also had to look up who did the voice for Fleegle, since it was familiar. He was also Tigger!
@@LindaC616j watched a couple of episodes when i posted it and i remember bingo
As a long time subscriber, I absolutely loved this vlog! Thanks for giving us a look at your youthful obsession with the United States. I truly wish more people, Americans and foreigners, had your wonderful and refreshing appreciation of this unique, beautiful, complex and frustrating country. You "hit it out of the park" on this one! ♥️🙏🏽🇺🇸🇬🇧
I appreciate you mentioning Arkansas there Bud. I was born in Texas and have been raised in Arkansas my whole life. This state is quite beautiful and I think it deserves more recognition.