7 British things we don’t have in America

America REALLY needs to get at LEAST number 5... for SAFETY

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[RichardGadsden]

The purple grapes used in American grape jelly and whose flavour purple skittles mimic are an American species of grape ("Concord grapes") that are not generally available in Europe.

They do exist, but they're in the same sort of "rare, specialist" foods category as blackcurrants in the US. Table grapes in the UK and Europe more generally are usually wine grapes, which have a much more subtle flavour than either blackcurrant or Concord grapes.

[ClintBandito]

Calling Blackcurrant mid is honestly the single most offensive thing Evan has ever said.

[Dead-EyeJuncan]

Further disambiguation. Squash is also a racket sport that was invented in England.

[elysianemily]

American here - I have a toiletbrush and my family always had one growing up. perhaps that was just me and my family?

[lynnjackson]

If you know your history, you know the reason why America has so many grape flavoured things.
During prohibition the more intelligent vinyard owners kept their vines, and they used the grapes to make things like grape jelly, grape soda etc.
They were counting on prohibition not lasting forever.

[MssPenn]

The hot water bottle thing has blown my mind, it's not just for cramps, it's for when it's chilly, and it's amazing to take camping when the nights are cold!

[stuartizon]

The British plug is great, but everyone who grew up in Britain has at some point cried after standing on a plug with their bare feet!

[MatthewJBD]

No British child has ever said they want to drink soda 😂

But yes, pop or a fizzy drink

[RCassinello]

"Welly" is short for "Wellington", after the Duke of Wellington who popularised tall water-proof boots in the 1800s.

[romanojamesmusic]

as an American who moved to the UK in September, when I discovered blackcurrant jam I decided to never go back. It's now my favorite thing, SO MUCH BETTER THAN GRAPE!!!

[paxperbellum]

Highly diluted squash is a core children's-party memory. You knew you were getting a plastic cup of basically slightly tinted water and a slice of birthday cake.

[ooslum]

Yeah, a flannel is what you wash your face with as a Brit.

[RyanDB]

Potentially unpopular opinion: Grape flavoured things (which absolutely do exist in the UK, but they're quite a recent import) are absolutely fucking revolting

They just taste waaay too strong and aggressively artificial to me, in a way that makes my brain think it's being poisoned.

[Zoom]

A thicker duvet vs a hot water bottle is like putting another jumper on vs sitting by the fire. One is just so much better than the other.

[hannahvmh]

i get why americans use hot rice heated up for pain, we also have wheat bags in the uk which are in a soft fabric. they are often scented with lavender as well which helps you to relax and sleep easier

[Dan-B]

Evan talking about U.K. things as if he hasn’t lived in the U.K. since Freddo’s cost half a penny and a handshake

[danstratyt]

In my experience, small, local pantos are almost always better than "real ones". The fact that you've seen the main character in your day-to-day life and that the jokes become ridiculously localised really add to the 4th wall breaking. They're way better than the fancy stuff big theatres put on with B/C list celebs. Independent theatres can do some good ones too.

[liammattinson]

Wait.. you don't have a hot water bottle.. that's like legit when you are poorly

[debrabarron]

California, here - I have a hot water bottle- they're not like unicorns. You can find them in just about any pharmacy. 😊 I also have an electric kettle -

[howesy]

American toilets definitely agreed that they do a better job, but what on earth is up with public restrooms having massive gaps around the cubicle door 🥴