19 Things Americans Don't Understand About British People
So many questions, so little time.
1. Why they visit America:
why do some british people want to come to america like we dumped your tea in the harbor
emo@fatsoburgersFollow
why do some british people want to come to america like we dumped your tea in the harbor
1:03 AM - 16 Jun 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
2. Why they say "maths":
why do british people pluralize the word math pls stop youre making all of the western hemisphere uncomfortable
molly@strawberryziamFollow
why do british people pluralize the word math pls stop youre making all of the western hemisphere uncomfortable
2:41 PM - 09 Dec 13ReplyRetweetFavorite
why do British people say maths like that's the weirdest thing ever
pls calum@grilledhemmingsFollow
why do British people say maths like that's the weirdest thing ever
7:01 AM - 16 Jun 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
WHY DO BRITISH PEOPLE SAY MATHS WHY DO YOU WANT MORE THAN ONE MATH
@swearbystylesFollow
WHY DO BRITISH PEOPLE SAY MATHS WHY DO YOU WANT MORE THAN ONE MATH
2:48 PM - 20 Sep 13ReplyRetweetFavorite
3. Why they love the sun:
Why do British people feel the need to strip off when they see the slightest bit of sun
@dreamdelicsFollow
Why do British people feel the need to strip off when they see the slightest bit of sun
10:22 AM - 12 Mar 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
4. Why "dud" isn't a thing:
why do british people call their mom mum what about dad why dont they call them dud whats going on there
lol@hashtagfatrollsFollow
why do british people call their mom mum what about dad why dont they call them dud whats going on there
8:11 PM - 31 Mar 13ReplyRetweetFavorite
WHY DO BRITISH PEOPLE SAY MUM INSTEAD OF MOM BUT NOT DUD INSTEAD OF DAD
288@larryyysFollow
WHY DO BRITISH PEOPLE SAY MUM INSTEAD OF MOM BUT NOT DUD INSTEAD OF DAD
8:19 AM - 12 Jul 13ReplyRetweetFavorite
5. Why they write the date the logical way:
Why do British people make things complicated by putting the date before the month And By saying maths instead of math
anoushka@zourrysweaterFollow
Why do British people make things complicated by putting the date before the month
And
By saying maths instead of math
8:27 PM - 13 Apr 13ReplyRetweetFavorite
(And the "maths" thing again)
6. Why they say "happy" instead of "merry":
why do british people say happy christmas rather than merry christmas that is equivalent to saying merry easter it doesnt hassle my hoff
@mcharrynuggetFollow
why do british people say happy christmas rather than merry christmas that is equivalent to saying merry easter it doesnt hassle my hoff
1:48 PM - 25 Dec 12ReplyRetweetFavorite
'Cause it's not like the two words are synonymous or anything.
Why do British people say "Happy Christmas"? It makes me uncomfortable, it sounds so weird.
Calvin@aurosanFollow
Why do British people say "Happy Christmas"? It makes me uncomfortable, it sounds so weird.
7:46 AM - 25 Dec 12ReplyRetweetFavorite
7. Why they like the letter "X":
why do british people add x's in everything its so pointless americans dont go around adding g's no thats stupid "have a good day gg"
gabrielle@basically_gabiFollow
why do british people add x's in everything its so pointless americans dont go around adding g's no thats stupid "have a good day gg"
1:35 AM - 23 Dec 12ReplyRetweetFavorite
why do british people use so many x's they must be very kissy people
@camilasmindFollow
why do british people use so many x's they must be very kissy people
6:09 PM - 19 Dec 12ReplyRetweetFavorite
8. Why they have accents:
why do british people pronounce "th" as "f" like they say fousand instead of thousand AM I RIGHT OR WHAT
Karin@TheStylesVoiceFollow
why do british people pronounce "th" as "f" like they say fousand instead of thousand AM I RIGHT OR WHAT
12:39 AM - 30 Jun 12ReplyRetweetFavorite
9. Why they don't have accents:
Why do British people lose their accents when they sing? #ThingsThatMakeYouGoHmmmm
Kenny B@KennyB899Follow
Why do British people lose their accents when they sing? #ThingsThatMakeYouGoHmmmm
12:49 PM - 24 Jun 12ReplyRetweetFavorite
my brother just asked "why do british people sound american when they sing" this is one of the 7 wonders of the world
quy@mcnuggetharryFollow
my brother just asked "why do british people sound american when they sing" this is one of the 7 wonders of the world
9:15 PM - 22 May 13ReplyRetweetFavorite
10. Why their mouths can't just pick one theme and stick to it:
why do british people have such ugly teeth yet amazing accents
ash@PRlNCESSASHLEYFollow
why do british people have such ugly teeth yet amazing accents
2:23 AM - 08 Jul 12ReplyRetweetFavorite
11. Why they use words:
why do british people say bloody all the time should i walk around saying freedom
vasavi@itsvasaviiiFollow
why do british people say bloody all the time should i walk around saying freedom
7:57 PM - 02 Jun 12ReplyRetweetFavorite
why do british people call studying revising that doesn't even make sense
Shayla@hikarupavelFollow
why do british people call studying revising that doesn't even make sense
9:07 AM - 11 Jun 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Why do British people start every sentence with "basically"? Lol
Ahmed Seif Malik@ahmedmilk22Follow
Why do British people start every sentence with "basically"? Lol
6:53 AM - 11 Jun 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
why do british people say "i dont rate you" ? like im sorry is this customer service? did i ask you to rate anything? is this an evaluation?
Wisam | وسام@WisamACFollow
why do british people say "i dont rate you" ? like im sorry is this customer service? did i ask you to rate anything? is this an evaluation?
6:47 PM - 08 Jun 13ReplyRetweetFavorite
I'm told people in Britain use "towards" and in the US we use "toward." This is why British people disgust me.
daveanthony@daveanthonyFollow
I'm told people in Britain use "towards" and in the US we use "toward." This is why British people disgust me.
12:38 PM - 21 Mar 11ReplyRetweetFavorite
12. Why their drugs aren't as cool as their paint:
why do british people have like glow in the dark face paint at their partys thats so cool in america there are glow in the dark drugs
å±è‚¡@knuckIesandwichFollow
why do british people have like glow in the dark face paint at their partys thats so cool in america there are glow in the dark drugs
2:46 PM - 09 Jul 12ReplyRetweetFavorite
13. Why bathrooms and elevators aren't the same thing:
I dunno why British people insist on calling the bathroom "the lift" or why they get so angry when I go to the bathroom.
leapling@leaplingbandFollow
I dunno why British people insist on calling the bathroom "the lift" or why they get so angry when I go to the bathroom.
6:27 PM - 12 Jun 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Lift = elevator. Loo = bathroom.
14. If they can read:
its too late to tweet. are you all british? haha why am i even asking. like british people can read this
Not A Squirrel@MikecanrantFollow
its too late to tweet. are you all british? haha why am i even asking. like british people can read this
4:17 AM - 29 Dec 13ReplyRetweetFavorite
WTF.
15. Why they don't love them:
I ONLY GET HIT ON BY THE UGLY CREEPY PEOPLE WHY CANT A NICE ATTRACTIVE YOUNG BRITISH GUY COME HERE AND LOVE ME AKA HARRY UNDERSCORE STYLES
follow me harry :D@oblivionstylesFollow
I ONLY GET HIT ON BY THE UGLY CREEPY PEOPLE WHY CANT A NICE ATTRACTIVE YOUNG BRITISH GUY COME HERE AND LOVE ME AKA HARRY UNDERSCORE STYLES
12:20 AM - 25 Nov 13ReplyRetweetFavorite
16. Why they're shy:
Why are British people so timid? Instead of saying simple excuse me they will be trying to shapeshift through small gaps
Nicki@_NicksyFollow
Why are British people so timid? Instead of saying simple excuse me they will be trying to shapeshift through small gaps
5:15 AM - 18 Apr 13ReplyRetweetFavorite
17. Why they subscribe to the whole alphabet:
Don't really get why British people bother teaching their children about the letter "r"
Lauren@portico801Follow
Don't really get why British people bother teaching their children about the letter "r"
6:35 PM - 10 Apr 12ReplyRetweetFavorite
18. Why they care about world politics.
I don't get why British people love Obama so much he didn't do anything for your country
Dela(ware)@ecstasyniallFollow
I don't get why British people love Obama so much he didn't do anything for your country
2:45 PM - 02 Sep 12ReplyRetweetFavorite
19. Why they're so much better than Americans:
why are british people so attractive like wtf happened to america
!!!!@iwantnarrysdFollow
why are british people so attractive like wtf happened to america
5:10 PM - 16 Dec 12ReplyRetweetFavorite
WHY ARE BRITISH PEOPLE SO TALENTED AND SO ATTRACTIVE?
WHY ARE BRITISH PEOPLE SO TALENTED AND SO ATTRACTIVE?
8:29 PM - 21 Oct 12ReplyRetweetFavorite
why are british people so much better than me
larry micallef@laceymicallefFollow
why are british people so much better than me
8:26 PM - 15 Jan 12ReplyRetweetFavorite
Why are British people so fantastic in general?
Simon Curtis@simoncurtisFollow
Why are British people so fantastic in general?
7:47 PM - 30 Nov 11ReplyRetweetFavorite
