30+ Moments When America, Australia, And England Called Each Other Out
Anyone with access to the internet is well aware of the continuous conflict between America, Australia, and England. Never miss an opportunity to make fun of one another, their people. Americans, Australians, and Britons constantly criticize each other, whether it’s over differences in eating habits or accents. Tumblr is, as we all know, the best platform for internet burns. We’ve created a collection of cases where people from the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia completely called each other out on Tumblr because of this.
High School Musical Lied To You
Who else believed that High School Musical was a true reflection of what it was like to attend high school in America as a child? Teenagers from all around the world must have experienced a very jarring return to reality when they realized that high school is not just about basketball competitions and musicals. For the benefit of those who are still unsure, high schools in America do not have enormous posters of their kids hanging throughout the building.
Not Always About You
The propensity of Americans is to make everything about them. It makes sense that individuals would presume that a post on the internet was made by a fellow citizen of their own nation.
Not Always About You
As a result, there are some humorous text conversations in which Americans are repeatedly reminded that they are not the only nation in the world. Look at this next Tumblr post, for instance. Here, an American Tumblr user guesses incorrectly that the initial poster was also from their nation.
Pulp or Bits?
We were surprised to learn that no local orange juice carton in England uses the word “pulp,” however we’re not sure if this is just a clever marketing ploy or not. They call it “juicy bits” instead.
Pulp Or Bits?
In fact, orange juice is only offered with and without “juicy parts” in England. What are juicy bits, one would wonder? Who knows, especially considering that the juice’s pulp is its least juicy component.
Cheerio, Fruit Loops
In the UK, saying cheerio is a manner of saying farewell. The phrase dates back to the 17th and 18th centuries in England when sedan chairs were employed to transport people rather than cabs. Similar to hailing a cab, you would stand outside your open door or window and say “Chair ho! â€
Cheerio, Fruit Loops
Therefore, the expression “Chair ho! “began to be connected with people moving on to other places. Chairman Ho! ” eventually became “Cheerio.” Funny enough, the brand of breakfast cereal Cheerios is popular in America, which is why the “Yeah. Fruit Loops to you as well, buddy.”
Cotton Candy
There are moments when it seems as though the UK speaks a completely other language. We are fully aware that the language is still much the same and that the issue is more of a dialect one.
Cotton Candy
But who coined the phrase “fairy floss”? No relation to fairies or floss is apparent to us. Actually, floss makes us think of dental floss. Does cotton candy taste like this in the UK? Hopefully not.
Is This Capitalism?
The word “American” needs to be capitalized; else, computers would interpret it as a spelling problem. We could ramble on about how Americans are mostly connected to capitalism.
Is This Capitalism?
But that’s not what we’re going to do. In actuality, everyone is aware that this is the case. It’s also amusing to note that this is precisely what occurs when you omit the letter “u” from the word “color,” which then becomes incorrect as well.
Barry Scott
This joke is quite likely to be lost on Americans because it is so stereotypically British. Canada, Britain’s smaller brother, is fortunately present to assist in resolving the issue and determining where Britain disappeared.
Barry Scott
A character named Barry Scott was created for a commercial that advertised a variety of cleaning products sold under the brand “Cillit Bang.” In the UK, this commercial was extremely popular. The slogan “bang and the filth is gone” was also used in these ads to advertise their line of cleaning supplies.
What Is Jaywalking?
It’s interesting to note that the phrase “Jaywalking” originated in the US, therefore it makes sense that the British are unaware of it. Actually, we don’t think they have something comparable, just because their cultures are more developed.
What Is Jaywalking?
Just by learning that they refer to their crosswalk as a “zebra crossing,” you can easily infer that. Which nation refers to their crosswalks as “zebra crossings”? In the same nation where it would appear, nobody understands what jaywalking is.
Food Wars
What happens when you toast two pieces of bread with butter and cheese slices between them? a tasty melty snack. While some may refer to this amazing concoction as a “cheese toastie,” others refer to it as a “grilled cheese.”
Food Wars
Funny how neither of the names actually describes the food, which isn’t cooked on a grill or in a toaster. Does it really matter how you refer to anything when it tastes so wonderful, though?
No Tesco
Tesco is the best thing to have ever come out of Britain (apart from tea, which is actually Chinese). In essence, this is a sizable network of supermarkets with just about everything.
No Tesco
We predict that Target or perhaps Walmart would likely be the American version of Tesco. However, there is only one Tesco, and there is a good explanation for its popularity. We assume this is the case because the brand is excellent and offers great value.
No One Likes Canada
There are many things to say about Canada, but it seems that the one thing the rest of the Commonwealth can agree on (apart from Australia, but we never took them seriously anyway) is that no one really likes Canada.
No One Likes Canada
In actuality, we never regarded Canada as a sovereign nation. It serves as more of a US outpost. Canada is similar to Mexico’s northern counterpart, with the exception that some people there speak French rather than Spanish.
Tad Bit of Mud
There are many things you can say about Britain, but one thing even most Britons would agree on is the weather. In England, it always rains for some reason. Because of this, the roads are always covered in mud, and when you walk to the tube, er, underground, the mud just sticks to your boots.
Tad Bit Of Mud
However, it does snow on occasion as well. However, they are correct in saying that America receives significantly more snow than Britain, depending on where.
America Upstages England
On Tumblr, people frequently get the wrong idea about how big America and England are. London is larger than the biggest metropolis in America, as one commenter noted. Unfortunately, that is completely incorrect.
America Upstages England
In actuality, the United States has a land mass that is 40 times greater than the United Kingdom. Additionally, the US has a population that is almost five times that of the UK. It appears that Americans have successfully replaced England in that role.
Beans on Toast
Beans on toast are a British national favorite. During WWII, it was so widely used as a cheap source of protein for breakfast and dinner that it nearly evolved into a dish that is still consumed today. However, Americans are not very fond of it.
Beans On Toast
It’s fairly simple to claim that Americans don’t enjoy beans on toast, and many have urged Britons to “stop cooking” or to start teaching their kids how to cook as soon as possible. So which is it? We think that beans on toast require some getting used to.
English Cities in America
If not a subpar imitation of Britain, what is America? Of course, we are joking, but historically, we assume that was the original intent. Fortunately, the scheme didn’t go as planned, but the original names endured.
English Cities In America
Consider these cities: Kensington, California; London, Arkansas; Brighton, Alabama; Cambridge, Kentucky; and there are undoubtedly others. Whether we like it or not, the British have had an impact on our nation. But after they finally left, we unquestionably performed better.
Barbarians
Nobody should be surprised by how much the British adore their mugs of tea. Although Americans have long loved coffee, every so often someone will make a cup before completely ruining it.
Barbarians
Although there are various ways to make tea, any true tea connoisseur understands that the process starts in a kettle. Any British person would naturally grimace at the idea of Americans making a cup of tea in the microwave.
Fourth of July
While Americans undoubtedly celebrate Independence Day as a major holiday, the British do not. The British don’t really care about it anymore, but are we kidding? It’s been so long.
Fourth Of July
However, some of them might be harboring a secret longing for Britain to revert to its heyday as a great empire. It’s probable that this neighbor from Great Britain has the same wish.
Guide to Great Britain
You won’t believe this, but the War and Navy Departments—the forerunners of the Department of Defense—issued this brochure in 1943. At the time, Britain was (and still is) so fundamentally different from the US that the government believed its GIs needed to be better prepared before being sent to fight alongside the Tories.
Guide To Great Britain
In order to convey information about the topography, population, and culture of the British Isle, they created this small pamphlet.
Nothing Interesting
Have you ever wondered why America is the setting for so many fantastic superhero films? It’s not just because Hollywood is there; it’s also just that, compared to, say, Britain, the US is more intriguing.
Nothing Interesting
It’s just that you have to accept that the UK is a little boring. We don’t wish to upset anyone. It makes sense why Batman would never bother going there. In addition, what would Gotham City look like in Britain? Liverpool?
Don’t Drag Us Into It
It appears like America has occasionally had to help Britain even after deciding to go its own way (i.e., ever since the Revolutionary War of 1776). But why, in Harry Potter, did they not give assistance during the fight against Voldemort?
Don’t Drag Us Into It
We assumed that they were simply looking forward to the chance to return to their English colleges in the Old World and give Voldemort free rein.
More Bathrooms Than Bedrooms
Why American homes have more bathrooms than bedrooms is a really intriguing mystery. As you might have suspected, the solution isn’t straightforward. Our expert team told us that it is large, just like everything else in America.
More Bathrooms Than Bedrooms
The truth is that American houses are just larger than those in Europe. So why not include a few backup bathrooms just in case? You are aware of the children, their friends, sporadic visitors, and even the mailman.
American Public School Activities
Every nation has a distinct list of things that are important to them. America is no exception. There are some activities that students in public schools take entirely too seriously, as Tumblr user @perksofbeingademigodtribute pointed out in jest. Interestingly, none of these have anything to do with academics. Take Jeopardy as an example.
American Public School Activities
A classic game show with a contemporary spin is Jeopardy. perhaps spirit week. Although these facts are common knowledge to Americans, they are utterly mysterious to the rest of the world.
Weathering the Storm
Everyone is aware that Australia’s climate can be very severe. Imagine residing in a nation where the scale for fire threat ranges from Low-Moderate to Catastrophic. You can appreciate how unsettling the situation is when you consider that the system’s second-lowest level is High.
Weathering The Storm
Australians are surprisingly unfazed by the situation, even though the rest of the world may consider it to be extremely unsafe. After all, the sooner you get on board with the program, the better if you’re going to live in Australia.
The Game?
Some things in life you just don’t think twice about. One among them is whether or not there is a word for a stretch of fourteen consecutive days. This is due to the fact that both Americans and the rest of the world have no issues using the phrase “two weeks.”
The Game?
Imagine the fear that must have gripped the British when they learned this. It turns out that the British have a name for two weeks that they call a fortnight. Is this really necessary? The British populace lacks solutions.
American Questions Math
When the term “math” is stated in the UK, it is understood to be a singular noun. In the UK, “maths” is the abbreviated form of “mathematics.” They add an “s” to make it plural because they think it should be a plural word.
American Questions Math
They contend that doing so makes the word considerably more accurate. For an American, the full form of “maths” is “mathematics,” whereas for a British person, the full form of “math” is “mathematic,” which is an adjective rather than a noun.
British Accent
It is real. When we hear someone with a British accent, even we flush. There is a very special quality to it. It has to do with how they behave and perhaps also how they speak. Something that appeals greatly to Americans.
British Accent
But it doesn’t appear like the opposing side feels the same way. In fact, we are fairly confident that the majority of Britons despise Americans because they believe they are less civilized than they are.
Seagull-Proof Packaging
Have you ever imagined hearing the phrase “seagull-proof packaging”? This might seem a little needless to people who reside somewhere else in the world. However, Australians are aware of the potential dangers posed by seagulls.
Seagull Proof Packaging
With their seagull-proof products, they are far ahead of the rest of the globe. The days when a group of seagulls attacked Australians while attempting to grab their fries are long gone. Sadly, no other nation has figured out how incredibly brilliant this technology is.
Watch Out for Those Scissors
Most nations have a few laws that might be considered odd. There is no exemption, as many Tumblr users have noted, even in England. In England, a 16-year-old has a wide range of legal options.
Watch Out For Those Scissors
They are able to wed and raise a family. They have the option to leave and get themselves an abode. The military is an option for them. Even though they would require a pair of scissors for arts and crafts, they are unable to purchase any.
The Key Difference Between the Three Nations
Have you ever wondered what makes the citizens of the three nations different? We don’t want to go too existential, but @pukicho, a user on Tumblr, has some profound ideas on this. They claim that flavor is what distinguishes the British, Americans, and Australians.
The Key Difference Between The Three Nations
Add a little spice to a British person. There are now Australians. You want an American, right? All you have to do is cram some cheese into your bland, everyday British person!
A Childhood Classic Causes a Feud
Is there an English speaker who is native or bilingual who isn’t familiar with the game “Rock, Paper, Scissors”? If you’ve never heard of the game before, raise your hand.
A Childhood Classic Causes A Feud
According to Tumblr user @gemmarocity, the correct phrase is “Paper, Scissors, Rock.” What?! Are your eyes also burning? Online users are equally astounded. It turns out that the game “Paper, Scissors, Rock” is purely British.
It’s Not THAT Bad!
Accents are not always present and they are not always chosen. The manner in that people form their accents depends on a variety of circumstances. Every accent is admirable. Having stated that, it is obvious from the internet that some accents are superior while others should be derided for improper enunciation.
It’s Not THAT Bad!
Unfortunately for the Americans, it’s common to make fun of their vocabulary’s seeming lack of vowels. Take this Tumblr post as an illustration.
Who Named the Towns in England?
The United Kingdom is home to many amusing, if slightly unsavory, city and town names. In England, many names have roots in the Anglo-Saxon or Old Norse cultures. Despite the fact that they are not currently pronounced the same, experts have linked them to ancient Celtic, Roman, and Viking settlements.
Who Named The Towns In England?
Take a look at this Tumblr post by user @flameslikeanything if you’re still not persuaded. It appears that using Google Maps to navigate through England is a fun way to pass the time.
Wait… Is England Real?
People from all over the world enjoy watching British movies for a variety of reasons, including the stunning and impressive casts, as well as the lovely British accents. In case you were curious, the picturesque cities and villages are all real.
Wait… Is England Real
Pride and Prejudice is set in actual locales, which may not come as a surprise to most viewers who saw the film. That implies that all of the towns and England are viable travel options.
Fried vs. Buttered
We want to add a disclaimer before we continue with this Tumblr post that criticizes American and Australian cuisine. We consider every cuisine to be delectable and feel it should be treated with the love and respect it merits—even fatty, deep-fried American specialties.
Fried Vs. Buttered
You might be curious as to why people would mock fairy bread. What could possibly be disliked about bread? Sprinkled bread and butter are especially tasty. In fact, if you ask us, we believe that buttered bread is the best type of bread that has ever been.
Spill the Tea
The confusion stems from the usage of the word “tea,” which to the rest of the world refers to a hot beverage but to the British, it’s much more than that. Imagine the discomfort you would feel if someone saw you frying chicken and called it “tea.”
Spill The Tea
You guessed it: tea is the term used to describe an evening meal or an early dinner in England. This additional information does not, however, alter the fact that @nicatine’s experience on Tumblr was entertaining.
What’s So Great About Pudding?
Have any of you thought, “What’s so amazing about pudding?,” when watching the Great Hall scenes in the fifth Harry Potter film? You are not alone, then. It turns out that American Tumblr fans were perplexed as well when they saw their beloved characters getting overly enthusiastic over pudding.
What’s So Great About Pudding
The problem is that, unlike in the rest of the world, “pudding” does not refer to a single dish. Instead, in England, the word “pudding” is a synonym for dessert.
Australians Are Confusing
Have you ever attempted to distinguish the minute variations between “nah, yeah” and “yeah, nah”? The distinction might be clear to Australians. It turns out that the rest of the world is not immediately aware of the versatility and strength of this dual phrase.
Australians Are Confusing
Depending on the context, saying “Nah, yeah” could imply that we are accurate about the matter at hand while everyone else is mistaken. The phrase “yes, nay” means that we understand your argument but disagree with it.
Aesthetics
Only a small portion of the world’s population prefers to measure things in imperial units, including America. One Tumblr user made a perceptive observation, despite the fact that individuals from all over the world have many hypotheses as to why Americans refuse to utilize the metric system.
Aesthetics
Simply put, the imperial system is more aesthetically beautiful than the metric system. Just consider the titles of all your favorite songs and movies if the metric system had been chosen instead.
The English Language
People are always amused by the age-old debate about whether British or American English is superior. We acknowledge that American English is relatively simplified, but we do not consider this to be a drawback. British English might sound more complex, but how many people are actually able to understand it?
The English Language
The effectiveness of the language in communicating ideas is ultimately what matters. Having said that, it’s amusing to watch people argue over such an absurd issue.
AM & PM
The @powerburial here on Tumblr has a brilliant idea for telling time. They claim that using “6a” and “6p” instead of “6 am” and “6 pm” is the simplest method to distinguish between six in the morning and six in the evening.
AM & PM
We personally believe that this approach is nothing more than a collection of gibberish, and it appears that other individuals share our opinion. mostly because 6p is equivalent to 6 pence in England. But @powerburial argues that it shouldn’t matter because British people aren’t even real.
The Bland Brits
It goes without saying that British food tends to be moderate. No matter how much English people mock American fried food and Australian fairy bread, it won’t improve the quality of their food. British food has a bad reputation.
The Bland Brits
English cuisine has been condemned for being incredibly boring despite giving humanity specialties like Yorkshire pudding, mushy peas, and mince pies. While Europeans sneer that English food is overcooked, Americans make fun of items made with English gravy.
Gibberish
There are several unique products that are indigenous to Australia. It’s entirely understandable that Australians may find it difficult to comprehend that the rest of the world has managed just fine without them. They ponder the dangers of a world devoid of Tim Tams and Fairy Bread.
Gibberish
The products described in this post are Australian munchies, for all the non-Australians out there. So, even though the names may sound like nonsense, it’s still worthwhile to test them.
Confused Brits
Every language has its own expressions and idioms that are frequently impossible to translate without distorting their original meaning. Since English and American idioms are so different from one another (didn’t we mention that Brits speak a completely separate language? ), this is particularly true when it comes to English and American idioms.
Confused Brits
This Tumblr user experienced the same situation. The amusing phrase “guess what? Chicken butt! “is a humorous technique to tease your American pals. But in the UK, you can’t just “go to town” with it.
Road Trip
It’s probably an American thing to drive for hours on end and still not get to your destination. This is undoubtedly something that the typical Briton would never consider doing. However, this seems very typical to Americans.
Road Trip
Coast-to-coast travel has become a real fad that has persisted ever since the advent of interstate highways. You can’t possibly picture America without them since they have become so ingrained in American culture.
World War Tea
In relation to tea, the British like a hot cup of tea whenever the mood strikes them. On the other hand, Americans enjoy iced sweet tea a lot. Although there are no dietary advantages to choosing iced sweet tea over warm tea, there are also no disadvantages.
World War Tea
However, the British public disagrees with this. We can clearly see the conflict escalating between the two nations over their favored cup or glass of tea in the next Tumblr post.
Ohio = Good Morning
The internet enjoys mocking people for any and all justifications. The same holds true when it comes to Americans. Check out the following Tumblr post by @hehimpronouns.
Ohio = Good Morning
They didn’t even think twice before insulting Americans for engaging in the most banal of pursuits. We do, however, concur that this essay is a lighthearted look at the enormous variety of dialects that come with America’s many states.
We Need an Interpreter!
Have you ever read a passage of words that neither make sense individually nor collectively? That is what occurs when a group of Tumblr users decides to translate a single, straightforward sentence.
We Need An Interpreter!
First, British English was used to translate the Australian English line, and then American English. Back to traditional Southern American English after that. Despite reading four different versions of the identical sentence, readers didn’t understand its meaning in any of them.
Everything Is Chips
What distinguishes fries, crisps, and chips from one another? While French fries is an American phrase, chips is a British English one. In the US, if you ask for chips, you’ll get a bag of Lays. In the UK, if you ask for chips, you’ll get French fries.
Everything Is Chips
British citizens typically refer to their food as fries rather than chips because fast-food chains like McDonald’s and Burger King do so. However, everything is chipped to an Australian. To an Australian, chips can be anything from Pringles and Doritos to McDonald’s fries.
Happy Birthday to Me?
The Happy Birthday song is popular around the world. It’s brief, direct, and to the point. It sends you birthday greetings and then allows you to carry on with your life. The Australians, on the other hand, have a distinct perspective on how to honor someone’s birthday.
Happy Birthday To Me?
They inquire why the birthday person was born so lovely and why they were even born in the first place during their existential set of inquiries throughout their birthday song. Uh. Undoubtedly, hearing the music for the first time might be incredibly upsetting. Even yet, it continues to be a popular favorite among Australians.
Expressing Love
There are countless ways for people to show their love. Depending on your original language or country of origin, there are many ways to express your love. Making a steaming hot cup of tea for a British person is one way to show them you care, for example.
Expressing Love
Just be careful to do it over a stovetop in a kettle. The phrase “kangaroo Steve Irwin crocodile didgeridoo,” which means “you can have one of my Tim-Tams,” is used to express your admiration for an Australian.