American Reacts to Weird Things ONLY British People Do (Part 1)

There are so many subtle (and not so subtle) differences between America and Britain but the most entertaining ones tend to be the weird things that we take for granted in our respective countries. That is why I am very excited today to react and learn about these weird things that only British people do.If you enjoyed the video feel free to leave a comment, like, or subscribe for more!

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[hikerpunk]

It's not the cup of tea itself that eases the pain it's the chat you're going to have whilst drinking it. When we say "I'll put the kettle on" we're actually saying "Okay, I'm listening".

[scouseofhorror]

Despite having the opposite effect, I think the "Wayheeeey!" really is a kind of emotional rescue to make the dropper feel better 😂😅

[raniwasacyborg]

My sister is now in her 30s, and to this day she still insists on getting a Colin the Caterpillar cake for her birthday. It's easily one of the biggest sources of nostalgia for many kids who grew up here!

[Hexicawitchbroom]

A cup of tea is offered because it does have a calming effect, however, it also means that people will then sit down and whether or not the person/s effected talk or not, there is a huge element of empathy, caring and kindness that goes with the gesture.

[DoomsdayRsistance]

Tea has mildly anti-bacteria effects, so it does help more than people might think but mostly it's just a warm pleasant drink for a country that gets very cold winters and mild autumns and springs. That means it gets associated with social comfort and relaxation, as such.

[MichaelUnderwood]

You are correct about tea being calming. As we brits are kind of brought up on tea, it's homely and comforting. Therefor a great remedy for the moment. Also, gives you a few moments to reflect and plan the next move...

[EdDueim]

Last time I saw a carpeted bathroom was 30+ years ago and even then I thought "Blimey, do people still do that?"
Wahey for dropped glasses defuses the situation; we've all dropped a glass or two and this is a shared experience.

[jamesmccarthy]

The carpeted bathroom has not been a thing here for a long time. That’s not to say there are not bathrooms with carpet in them in the U.K., but they are very uncommon - it was a fashionable way to decorate in mainly ‘60s and ‘70s, even in the USA as far as I’m aware, but times have definitely moved on and it’s highly unusual for carpets to be fitted nowadays. I’m sure there are an extremely small number of homeowners that still do it though! I have never seen a bathroom with a carpet in my nearly 40 years in person, only on tv renovation shows!

The ‘waheeeey’ is almost universal over here. It is sometimes accompanied by banging on the tables or stamping of feet as it’s being shouted out. It’s just to make light of the situation I suppose?

Regarding tea, we don’t literally think it cures ailments as such, but it ‘cures’ all in the sense of it’s a good tonic in making someone feel better, bringing people together, or to ease a negative situation - just a few examples but hopefully it gives you a better idea!

“Oh go on then😏” is almost like intimating that someone’s really had to twist your arm to take that slice of cake or have another drink, even though they may have just casually offered! Makes you feel better about yourself, like you tried your hardest to resist but the person offering has really talked you into it against your will 😂

Love a Colin the Caterpillar 🐛 👌🏼👌🏼

[jules.]

Re number 7, the J20. A lot of parents in the UK consider it a proud moment when their child turns 18 & can go in a pub. (Not 21 like in the U.S.)

[Ray_Vun]

the tea thing isn't meant to be funny unless it's being delivered in a comedy. it's done in a way to comfort people. something terrible just happened so you give them a cup of tea to calm them down, relax them, comfort them. because tea has that warm coziness and calming aspect that other drinks don't really have

[tomkirkemo]

"For crying out loud", that is an expression I love. :)

[stephenhodgson]

We have an antiseptic cream in the UK called germolene it smells the same as root beer tastes. Which means for many Brits it would be disgusting as there would be an unpleasant association.

[pjlightning]

Colin the caterpillar is only iconic with the younger generation. He didn't exist when I was a kid.

[matthill]

Bar staff dropping glasses or plates and them smashing and the whole pub going is just a bizarre tradition it's ours.

[emmagawnecain]

In the NHS they bring you a cup of tea and a piece of toast after you’ve given birth - it’s a great moment

[louloubarneymcgroo]

Brit here, when I’ve been France or Spain and restaurant staff have dropped glass I’ve had to mentally tell myself to keep my mouth shut (or I’ll do it under my breath! Lol) as it’s such an impulsive thing to shout out! 😂

[jackstraughan]

I may be 25 but I still have Colin the Caterpillar every year. Iconic

[angelawalker]

In the North of England if a waiter dropped something we shout "Vacancy for a waiter, or Sack the Juggler".😜🤪😝

[keithsanders]

Using Freddos as an economic gauge is fairly recent. It used to be the price of Mars Bars that was used by the public to measure inflation .

[enkisdaughter]

Many years ago I worked at a very famous football club in the Northwest of England.

One of the regulars to the Ticket Office was a young man who worked for Britvic. He started chatting to me and asked what I drank when I went out; I explained I was (and still am) teetotal and so only drank juice or pop. I explained that why parents used to make a drink with orange juice and diet lemonade, you used slightly more juice than pop. Six months later Britvic launched J2O (used to be called Britvic 55 – 55% fruit juice, 45% pop). He got a huge bonus.