Originally Posted by typerated
I find it interesting that in such sports as rugby or cricket most English speaking people support two teams - their own and anyone playing Australia.
I wonder if they recognise the impression they cause?
Yes we do. And we love it. A nation of just over 20 million and, per capita, we dominate a lot of sport on the world stage. The reason you hate us is because we are better than you. It's juvenile, but understandable. You invented a lot of sports, it's a pity you can't play them.
Time to hand out some more Ashes OBE's methinks! Well done!!
Originally Posted by typerated
I found their military much more American and less British than I thought - very disappointing
You can thank Mr Churchill's abandonment of his 'brethren' to the Japs (and simply following 'worlds best practice') for that nugget.