Well done UK Officers...
As a colonial who lived 15 years in UK, and has been in US some 13 years, a couple of observations:
Brits are well known for understatement, and it's appreciated everywhere. It's merely a slight cultural diff. Also, not all Americans are 'loud'. It really is a big country, and there's a hell of a difference between folks from , say, Idaho and New York- just as I imagine there will be a difference in style between, say , a scouser and someone from 'the home counties'. I.e. - all this tuff about whooping it up is total bulls**t-one incidence of euphoric (understandable)reaction. .
It's real sad that a couple of clueless folks always get into US bashing, when most Americans have a very positive view of Brits. Prime Minister Blair scored a 72% approval rating amongst american public this week, above President Bush.
To all the sad sacks : Leave it out/Rotate on this !! (no need for the phrasealator).
F.I.D.O