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@williamwinder5011

4 жыл бұрын

The US isn't one country it is a union of 50 countries and territories

@king0dasouf

4 жыл бұрын

Dude how do you come to Texas for a California burger? I feel insulted. Go to Whataburger next time and don’t forget to try the spicy ketchup.

@brittaniepicard8209

4 жыл бұрын

@@king0dasouf I was thinking the same thing. I love Whataburger

@cynthiaarrowsmith5709

4 жыл бұрын

App-ah-lachin

@WalkerSunriseChannel

4 жыл бұрын

Just got recommended this vid. I’ve lived in Texas my whole life, but I actually have a lot of Scottish heritage from both sides of my family, and I find that very cool! I do identify with that as you say. Of course, I also have Native heritage, and I’m really proud of the mix. I enjoyed hearing about your experience, and it sounded pretty accurate. We definitely like our guns, and have a lot of state pride. I’m a Texan almost more than I’m an American, lol. The cultural differences between states is for the reason you said; each state is the size of a typical country in Europe. And we all have our story; I’m sure you learned that Texas was a country unto ourselves at one point! And we actually have some expressions from the UK... like “y’all” and “yankee”, hahaha. Overall, I’m really glad you enjoyed yourself! I’d actually love to travel more if I had the money, and if I ever do, Scotland is definitely on my list! I’ll let you know if I’m coming, lol. Peace, brother.

Americans are usually only rude to other Americans. You have the Braveheart accent. That's an automatic in.

@rvanzo925

4 жыл бұрын

Americans are not rude. Southerners are just as polite as Canadians (and I say that as a Canadian).

@CG-hf2cd

4 жыл бұрын

@@rvanzo925 As an American I can honestly say you have been fooled then.

@shelbysmith5445

4 жыл бұрын

I’m from Alabama and I’d have to agree with R Vanzo, we are brought up to be very polite! We call it Southern Hospitality lol

@oorohbooroz1781

4 жыл бұрын

If you come up north Your welcome but If your ever around a Northerner *dont say your c o l d*

@shelbysmith5445

4 жыл бұрын

jason vorhees Oh I wouldn’t dare 😂 Same with coming down here and saying you’re hot lol

Am I hallucinating, or did I just hear a Scottish guy use the word “y’all?”

@harrytuttle8161

4 жыл бұрын

I reckon that's where we got it from .

@YSLRD

4 жыл бұрын

I was cruising through here to see if anyone else noticed. Did he pick it up here? Or did we get it from there? Pretty neat.

@mmercier0921

4 жыл бұрын

It happens if you spend enough time in Florida.

@atomicsmith

4 жыл бұрын

It is a Scottish word. You can find it in Robert Burns poems. A lot of Scottish people moved to the south to avoid the English people established in New England. This is why you have a lot of obscure words used in the south like Y'all, yonder, reckon, etc. PS English needs a word for "you plural." Y'all is infinitely better than "yous guys"...

@matthewbyrd2329

4 жыл бұрын

Adam Mackey Smith “you” plural is “you”.

I arrived in the U.S. in 1972 at Boston airport. I had no clue how to take the bus to my destination. At the bus stop, there was a bus with the door open and the bus driver smoking and reading his newspaper. When I asked him, he put down his paper and threw his cigarette out the window. He then had got up and said ‘follow me’. I followed him to the subway/ bus map and he explained in detail which train to take and which stations to transfer. Unbelievable Americans friendliness ! Thank you again whoever you are and wherever you are 🙏👍!!

@corinnem.239

Жыл бұрын

We like to help.

As an American of almost 50 years, I've been around tons of guns during my life but I've never personally known anyone who has ever been shot - so please don''t be scared to come here foreigners because 99% of us are very responsible & safety conscious

@grace7701

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly I'm 43, been around guns my whole life own many myself and don't know a single person personally that was ever killed by a gun and I have never personally seen anyone shoot a gun outside a gun range or outside at a target or hunting.

@frankrizzo1433

3 жыл бұрын

Citizens are governed, Subjects are ruled!

@JD-ym7iw

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for stating this.

@artybrandt

3 жыл бұрын

I also think it boils down to where they're visiting. I grew up in a small town in Illinois the first half of my life and a small city in Iowa the second half. Guns and hunting are common place in both areas I grew up. A friend of mine 3-4 hours east in the Chicago suburbs is terrified of guns because she's never been around one and out there guns are mostly used in crimes from what I'm told.

@Sub4CarClips

3 жыл бұрын

I’m Mexican but I live in the u.s and trust me when I say this, you fear for your life in Sinaloa. If you’re gonna get shot anywhere it’s definitely gonna be Mexico. Well I’ve Gone many times and avoided getting shot so I’m good. However honking at people might get you shot. Just don’t say anything or do anything.

Immigrated to US from Russia, Huge difference. Love it here, breath of fresh air to hear positive notes on the USA as its popular to bash it in the main stream. Thanks.

@gorgeousg8704

4 жыл бұрын

Why didn't you like Russia?

@combativeThinker

4 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous G If I had to guess, here are a few reasons: an economy smaller than Texas; rampant governmental corruption including many government officials having ties to the KGB and the Mafia; a belligerent foreign policy resulting in massive military spending, often to the detriment of the Russian people; etc.

@Svendar

4 жыл бұрын

Bryan Merrill Russia GDP : 4.3 Trillion Texas GDP : 1.8 Trillion Dude, it takes seconds to verify shit nowadays, stop being lazy. 🤦‍♂️

@jamesmccraney2635

4 жыл бұрын

Welcome to America, be free, be happy. That's the American way, some people have forgotten that since recent politics, but if you can get past it, it's a wonderful place, but welcome either way.

@KidCity1985

4 жыл бұрын

I love new Patriots!

"I went to a gun show in Florida and was blown away." Get well soon.

@joshiesmith7487

4 жыл бұрын

You went to a gun show in FL, did you ride the rollercoaster? Last FL gun show I went to was like the illegitimate child of the NRA and Disney world. I rode the rollercoaster.

@jacobari6371

4 жыл бұрын

I'm sure it was awesome! I love gun shows.

@shruggzdastr8-facedclown

4 жыл бұрын

It was just a flesh wound. ;^}

@imapopo2924

4 жыл бұрын

He said Florida, not Chicago. Then again, the only gun shows you see in Chicago are the gang shootings...

@malongsserve4735

4 жыл бұрын

Pun intended

My family on my dad's side has been here (USA) since the revolution, but my mother's father came over from Scotland as a 14 year old by himself in the 1920s after getting his leg almost cut off in a coal mine. He built a life for himself and, by extension, about 30 people that only exist because of his bravery and fortitude. I'm 42 and I still miss him.

@user-fb8eq7yi4x

11 ай бұрын

What a story! Bless your Grandfather, and your entire family❤️

I was born in North Carolina, Scots descent. When I went to Scotland in 1985 I realized how much alike the feeling of home was. NC has a great Scottish heritage. If ever I had to leave my country permanently, I pray I could live in Scotland. And I certainly hope you are hunting at the Highland Games at Grandfather Mountain in NC. Bless your family.

@virginiarobbins7539

Жыл бұрын

The Appalachian mountain range here is the same one in Scotland.. from when lands were connected.. now you'll understand WHY you would feel at home there as they did when they came here.

My dad is first generation Lithuanian/Italian. My mother is full French. I’m American/ French. World goes to war? I’m American. That is all.

@HumanScourgeYT

5 жыл бұрын

Sam Maskell here here!

@unholynexus

5 жыл бұрын

I’m Scottish, Irish, Welsh, English, Dutch, German, Cherokee, Blackfoot and a couple others but first and foremost I’m American. I’m proud of who I am and where I come from but proud of where I live most of all.

@shawnfox445

5 жыл бұрын

German, German, Odawa, more German, Ojibwa, Canadian i guess too, with a slice of 14 other nationalities. Still American. The US is a melting pot, you can be from anywhere, but if you want to you’re an American.

@mwhitelaw8569

5 жыл бұрын

That's what I'm talking about!!!

@vincivedivicilextalionas4036

5 жыл бұрын

@@unholynexus funnu cuz i got some welish and scottish in me as well as negrofoot, dingleberry and faux. But first and foremost im a member of the Armadillo band of Potawattami in OK. But of course prior to my first foremost im an American so yeah look at me.

"Y'all". You've turned into a USA Southerner! :-)

@CGH250

5 жыл бұрын

Malinda Altman - sounds like it! I love it!❤️

@janefrost4267

5 жыл бұрын

"Ya'll" is actually from the Scottish Highlanders that settled in the South. It comes from "Ye All".

@malinda8668

5 жыл бұрын

@@janefrost4267 That's interesting, I had no idea. Thank you. :)

@MysticHeather

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah the whole country likes to poke fun at our southern accents, not realizing that the accent is probably the most directly related to the ways our ancestors spoke. The people that settled in the Appalachia’s ended up pretty much isolated in the mountains because it was too hard to get past them and so many things were, in a sense, preserved, in a strange sort of way. The music of the Appalachia’s is another example of this. Old time and bluegrass have a direct lineage with the ballads of Ireland, Scotland, etc. Many many of those songs were simply changed to reflect the geography or difficulty of their newfound American lives and sung in a similar manner and played on the fiddles they brought with them to the new country... as time went on the banjo was incorporated, the banjo has some African origins. And so you have old time and what later became bluegrass music. Lol I didn’t mean to go into a history lesson but there ya go a little tidbit of information for y’all!

@MelkayeS

5 жыл бұрын

@@MysticHeather true about Appalachia

re. "GUNS." The fourth largest army in the world is opening day of deer season in Wisconsin. Deer can be found in 49 states. Do the math.

@debsievert4766

4 жыл бұрын

jeffrey mcfadden Right on, Jeffrey! And I’m one that does the “Deer Hunter Widow’s Dance” every Opening Day👍👍👍👍

I am a proud Texan. We were our own country, you know, and we are immensely proud of it. I'm glad to see you wore your Texas shirt!!

People sometimes forget that the USA is a republic of individual states. It's been that way from the beginning.

@ericbarlow6772

5 жыл бұрын

CR Conway to be more specific it's a federal republic and technically the states have more sovereignty than the federal government. In fact, you are a citizen of your state first then, a citizen of the United States.

@humansvd3269

5 жыл бұрын

@@ericbarlow6772 Massive federal power grabs that occured since the civil war disagrees with you.

@brockedandloaded6034

5 жыл бұрын

@@humansvd3269 correction: "Massive Unconstitutional federal power grabs since the civil war disagrees with you".

@fai-pe7oq

5 жыл бұрын

Brocked and Loaded well the constitution did technically enable it. The supremacy clause states that federal law always stands above state law.

@brockedandloaded6034

5 жыл бұрын

@@fai-pe7oq at the risk of turning this into a constitutional and historical philosophy debate, you're right. However, it's self evident that obviously there's a limit to federal powers. It's why we had the civil war. Aside from the issue in the civil war, you'd have to admit if you do not agree that states rights will inevitably conflict with federal statues at some point given enough time, you'd have to admit if you take your comment as black and white you can't believe in states rights at all. So it's not that the federal government does not have authority in areas, and states do not have authority in others. It's WHICH areas and to what EXTENT the power shifts federally. If you believe in 2019, the federal government creeping incrementalism of power over the states is constitutional, then we just completely disagree. However, you'll inevitably agree with me someday, because federal power never ceases. And unless you're for some sort of different government structure completely, then you'll eventually get where I am.

American states are like a large family living in one house. We may argue with each other and all claim to be the best, but don't ever *EVER* try to get between us.

@NinthYard

4 жыл бұрын

I mean Texas is a wild card.

@timbuktu8069

4 жыл бұрын

It must be difficult to be a Texan living in Texas. Anyplace else, they can do the stupidest things and get away with it because "Ya gotta understand, I'm from Texas." *BUT* if they try that *in* Texas, the answer is: "My *Mother's* from Texas and she doesn't do anything that stupid."

@tr4nsd0n4ld3

4 жыл бұрын

....California is like the moody detached half brother that lives in the garage and uses the side door cause they want to avoid the rest of us

@timbuktu8069

4 жыл бұрын

The one who's got a lot of acne and is going to move out as soon as he gets "the band" together.

@RPBSpeaks

4 жыл бұрын

Tim Buktu true😂

In my opinion, people in the United States love their individual states because they each have their own history that is taught in school, and learning about that can lead to pride in being born in that state, and you can even find names for people born in states, I'm a Hoosier for example, and that means I'm from Indiana, which I've lived in for most of my life.

@SebasTian58323

2 жыл бұрын

@Alice hey, that just sounds like a stupid name anyway, so I can see why.

@johnfriedgen357

2 жыл бұрын

Also to be fair the actions of the individual state had much larger of a role in a persons life then the federal government

@marilyntaylor9577

Жыл бұрын

Me too!

@marilyntaylor9577

Жыл бұрын

Duh, a Hoosier

Wow! It took a foreigner to point out what most of us take for granted every day! Thank you, my friend.

I remember years ago, when I attended a bible retreat in Ohio; it was attended by young people from around the US and Canada and some international groups. on the last night, for fun, we had a spontaneous singing match between Canada and America. The Canadians sang "O Canada" . Us Americans sang the Star-Spangled Banner. the Canadians sang "O Canada" even louder. The Americans responded with "My Country This of Thee" , and that rolled into God Bless America, and America the Beautiful. The Canadians stopped and asked "How many songs do y'all have???" We responded with "This Land is Your Land".

@Loudheart14

4 жыл бұрын

As an Ohioan I’m so proud haha. Thanks for sharing your story!

@divergence_tiffanyramos4337

4 жыл бұрын

. That's Awesome!! I love it!! How cool was that!! Yeah we tend to be competitive and proud when it comes to our country. It must've been an exciting experience, but all in good fun.

@harpi7642

4 жыл бұрын

SVT :D

@richardnelson3227

4 жыл бұрын

I went to school in Canada all most 50 years ago, there is a Canadian version of "this land is my Land, this land is your land"!

@TagusMan

4 жыл бұрын

Well, then those bible thumping canuckleheads need to be re-educated. The Hockey Song, The Log Driver's Waltz, The Blackfly Song, Sudbury Saturday Night, United Moose & Beaver, Curucucucucucucu, Take Off To The Great White North, Let Your Backbone Slide, No Gino No Cry... the list is endless. That was a bad batch of Canadians in Ohio.

As an Irish-American from Texas, hearing you say "y'all" really warms the heart lol

@0903tgrace

4 жыл бұрын

Rufus Connolly as an Irish-American from West Virginia: same!

@andrewwalker9864

4 жыл бұрын

Us Texans just try to live up to the translation of our native Caddo language. Texas (Tejas) means friend.

@pixieVix105

4 жыл бұрын

I believe the term is actually adopted from the Scottish people that settled in the South in 1800s.

@rufusconnolly8489

4 жыл бұрын

@@sirennoir258 o.O

@TexZenMaster

4 жыл бұрын

Next, he'll be saying "fer" instead of "for".

I absolutely LOVE your country. ❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 The people were so very friendly and the food was wonderful! We flew into Edinburgh, rented a car and stayed in B & B’s all along the way. It was a great way to meet the locals and learn about the Scottish way of life. It was a wonderful adventure; the only bad part was driving on the wrong side of the road😜I can’t wait to get back👍🏻

Met a Scot briefly once in a bar. Played a round of pool with the guy, he was cool enough. Also, if you’re wondering about our pride over Old Glory and our anthem, watch the video Star Spangled Banner as you’ve never heard. Our anthem was penned after the British laid hellfire upon Fort Henry, demanding we lay down the flag in surrender. In response, American patriots held the flag high with their own hands and bodies. Three hours of the entire British war fleet bombarding the flag flying over Fort Henry and we told the redcoats to shove it.

I'm always amused when foreigners are surprised by how big the United States is, once they come here.

@DoloresJNurss

4 жыл бұрын

LOL! I had a friend from England attend a conference in Chicago one summer, who called me up and offered to drop by since he "was in the neighborhood." I lived in Tucson at the time. I explained to him that Chicago was, according to the map, about as far away from Tucson as Athens is from London.

@calidude1114

4 жыл бұрын

Unless they are from Canada cause we bigger.

@Jay_Sullivan

4 жыл бұрын

They don’t even see Alaska.

@Jay_Sullivan

4 жыл бұрын

Corvette Dude , USA has more land, and just wait until we take Greenland.

@Creddz69

4 жыл бұрын

@@Jay_Sullivan Ok number one American doesnt have more land than Canada and two we are not going to get Greenland......

Scottish guy: (sees the cops Glock pistol) "bloody hell, Thats a massive gun!” Texan: "oh buddy (laughs in texan accent), hold my beer, check this out (pulls out a Barrett 50BMG)"

@kylespeed1

4 жыл бұрын

Lmbo ! Or 1847 Walker😁 comes in around 5lbs loaded........hehehe

@badpop987

4 жыл бұрын

He met and talked to many armed people in Texas and didn’t even know it. 😂

@maryannanderson7517

4 жыл бұрын

It was interesting to hear his opinion of policemen carrying guns because he had never been around guns. When I was a little girl, maybe 9 or 10 years old, my father taught me to shoot using his little .22 rifle. We lived way out in the country where no person would be harmed by our shooting and our target was a tin can sitting on a stump. I have either owned a gun or at least had ready access to a gun ever since that time but it was 9/11 that solidified my determination to carry a gun. My thinking was that if some bad guy came after me, he might get me, but hopefully I could take him with me. It has been 60 years since my Dad taught me to shoot (yep, I'm older than dirt) and in those 60 years I have never shot man or beast. I have it for my own protection not because I am some trigger happy maniac who is just walking around looking for some excuse to shoot someone. A woman I used to work with found out I had gone to get my carry permit (though I was not foolish enough to take the gun to my workplace) and she said, "I sure don't want to make you mad at me." I of course knew what she was thinking but I say, "Oh really? Why's that?" She said, "You might shoot me." I said, "XXXX, you know that I have owned a car ever since I started working here, right? Were you not afraid I would run over your dumb butt in the parking lot?" Because I own a car does not mean I am going to run over someone. Because I own a gun does not mean I am going to shoot someone. Purchasing a gun did not turn me into a murderous criminal ... it simply gives me a way to protect myself if a bad guy comes after me. Like I said, I am an old woman and if someone broke into my house with the intention to harm me, I am not agile enough to crawl in some dark corner and hide. I am not fast enough to run away from him. I am not strong enough to fight him off. So I have a gun and I will continue to have a gun so I can protect myself. If someone wants to take my gun they will first have to furnish me with a 24 hour a day/7day a week armed guard who will take every step I take for the rest of my life. I wish a lot of anti-gun people would get over themselves. I am no more likely to shoot you now that I have a gun than I was before I had the gun just as I am not likely to run over you just because I have a car. You don't try to hurt me and I guarantee I will not try to hurt you. But come after me and all bets are off.

@Ezramatsonford

4 жыл бұрын

Or a SAW

@Ezramatsonford

4 жыл бұрын

@@maryannanderson7517 I feel that and tbh everyone especially girls/women living in urban areas should be taught self defense and have a gun Like there be hella whack jobs with guns out there but I just see it as would you rather be able to look up what they used on our admittedly shitty registry or have to figure out ok so this guy had an ak with the serial numbers filed off and its changed hands like 10 times

I think that's one of the only accents where you can hear the words "join the clan" and not have to reconsider every life choice that led you to this point

@hansgruber9685

2 жыл бұрын

Don’t be a bigot.

@Kerithanos

Жыл бұрын

@@hansgruber9685 Don't tell me what to do

Hey mate. Great video. I'm a US citizen, but half Scottish half Swiss/German, (Middleton and Fife) living abroad, currently in Thailand, the past year. I'm going to Scotland for the first time ever in July and August, Edinburgh specifically. You are absolutely right about our connection with our ancestors. I think it's because we were all once immigrants and not too long ago. During WW2 not everyone was kind to my German speaking Swiss Great Grandmother. 🤣 My mother always taught me to embrace my heritage and be proud, but also to learn about and respect others as well. But also to honour those who had it more difficult than us and made sacrifices so the next generation could have a better life. My ancestor Arthur Middleton migrated to the US from Scotland, signed the Declaration of Independence, was a general, was captured and tortured by the British for a year, and so much more. We celebrate his birthday every year. I grew up loving the sound of bagpipes and to this day it runs chills throughout my entire body every time I hear them. It's interesting reading things my ancestors wrote and peering back in time into their lives. My family saved a lot of stuff over the generations. It probably seems silly to a lot of people. But America is so young that for a long time it didn't have an identity of it's own so people identified with where their parents or grandparents came from. Great video and on point. Cheers mate.

America is 50 countries cleverly disguised as a global superpower

@dogie1070

5 жыл бұрын

So true!

@VanessaMallia

5 жыл бұрын

App.ah.latch.uh

@thedefenestrator2994

5 жыл бұрын

Considering Minnesota alone is the size of the UK... Yes.

@crazyhorsecavdoc4916

5 жыл бұрын

As a seventh generation Texan I have to agree

@p.maryyayabear7078

5 жыл бұрын

Leader of the free world, baby!🇺🇸

As a teen, I became best friends with a fellow skateboarder with a father who was born and raised in South London and moved to the states to work as an aerospace engineer. I didn't have any positive male role models in my life at the time, and he basically adopted me as his son and shared a lot of life lessons with me. On my 16th birthday my Mom was at work until 10pm. I ate dinner with my friend and his dad (he made his famous shepherd's pie for my birthday, a favorite that we all loved), we watched Black Adder and had a few laughs until he drove me home around 8pm. As I was getting out of the car, he stopped me for a moment, popped the trunk and gave me a brand new skateboard, with a promise I wouldn't tell my mom he gave it to me, so as not to hurt her feelings. He knew my mom didn't have the means to buy such a gift. The most humble guy ever, and candidate for world's best Dad. He also wrote a letter of recommendation for me when I started to apply for college. 20+ years later, I still can't read the entire page without weeping uncontrollably. In case you were wondering, his son has a great career in the field of geology and has a lovely wife. I've become casual friends several UK expats over the years, and britons are no slouch in terms of good people.

@shaunvlog

5 жыл бұрын

That’s an awesome story, thanks so much for sharing 🙌

My mum is from Scotland and she moved to New York where I live and I am now learning a bunch of stuff about Scotland from you, it’s really neat!

Actually, there is only one country in the world that has the word “America” in its official name. Hence “America” for USA is correct. Thanks for the video.

@ElleEKay-dc1nc

4 жыл бұрын

Amen

@hansgruber9685

2 жыл бұрын

@Andrea The only one that matters anyway.

@robertdavis171

2 жыл бұрын

We have Noth and South America. Brazil, Mexico, Canada, Costa Rica... People in all these countries are Americans.

@elyenidacevedo1995

2 жыл бұрын

@@robertdavis171 sure but that gets confusing and most of them don't get called that

@Scoopthemoopoop

Жыл бұрын

@@robertdavis171 they hate being called american tho😂

America is a very young country and has a very short history. That said we are exuberant in our survival as a young nation while being anxious of losing it all at any time. Thanks for your kind words!

@Doitallgp

4 жыл бұрын

The US constitution is the oldest governing document of any country except for the Vatican and St. Martin. We’re the OG ‘round here in terms of systems of governance.

“Never seen a gun” “Went to a gun show” 😂 that’s amazing

@birddog7492

4 жыл бұрын

I can see how that experience could be an eye opener. I grew up hunting and fishing . If I was hunting I took my gun and if I were fishing I take a fishing pole. Most people I know own firearms. And most have several of them. you know you don't hunt deer or bear with the same gun you hunt a rabbit with. Anyway I'm glad you got to visit. Come back again sometime.

@birddog7492

4 жыл бұрын

@Jay Barker Hahaha Lol.

It was fascinating to hear of your impressions of The United States. Many of us come from immigrants to this country, we are more diverse a country than we were 30 or 50 years ago. It is hard to pinpoint one particular characteristic of the US but I think you nailed it in your top ten list…

Thank you for this. At a time in history when it’s so hard to find the positive in the US, I needed to hear this. I love this country and have served this country in various ways but with recent political issues it’s has been difficult to love. So, thank you … hoping to visit Scotland someday and enjoy all I look forward to and the amazing people of Scotland.

To the “ig’nants” who resent us using “America” to refer to the USA: The country is NAMED United States of America, so its ok to shorten it to “America.” Get over it.

@ilovemybrats2

4 жыл бұрын

Love the accent!!!

@MrHellough

4 жыл бұрын

Ehhh no need to get mad I agree. However, i feel it’s ok to share new facts such as America is the continent the U.S. of A is the country as long as it’s done in love ya know? Lol

@ahazureus

4 жыл бұрын

@@MrHellough Absolutely, I listen to many foreigners talking bout their experiences in "the States" and they always refer to The U.S. of A. as "America", "When I went to America", or " I was an exchange student, in America", everyone knows, that don't mean Canada, or Mexico, ehhh, don't ya know! Cheers mate!!!

@ibreu8922

4 жыл бұрын

Right... it’s like when we call the U.K. England lmfaooo you know what we mean.....

@Heiryuu

4 жыл бұрын

America, the US, The states, all of these are valid and much easier to say or write than, United States of America. Imagine having to have to say United States of America everytime you had to refer to the United States of America? It would get really annoying to mention the United States of America when telling stories or talking about news surrounding the United States of America. Also for whatever reason my brain pauses and forces me to read the United States of America as it’s own sentence. Instead let us just shorten the name to something more manageable.

big mistake by foreigners, TV is not america.

@michaelanderson9914

4 жыл бұрын

@Mark Johhson yes, TV makes us dumber. TV does not mirror reality or america. everything on TV is a lie

@RocketVet

3 жыл бұрын

@Mark Johhson He meant what people SEE on TV isn't the majority of the US. Definitely true where I live and why it is such a shock when people come here.

@lydiascarlet8584

3 жыл бұрын

Mark Johhson wtf do you mean? Who tf in America had time for watching TV? Unless your a housewife with kids with nothing else to do then ofc ur gonna watch TV, but the average American workers don’t have no time for TV.

@Sub4CarClips

3 жыл бұрын

It’s true in Arizona everything is normal. They think the u.s is the size of a normal country but it really isn’t. Almost each of our 50 states are the size of European countries. Except maybe Rhode Island that state is tiny

@george49743

3 жыл бұрын

@@Sub4CarClips lol well the states made the US not the other way around; a more accurate comparison would be the UK relationship to that of Scotland; 10th amendment (though i i believe our states have more leeway in saying "fuck that shit/bring it" due to differences in politics and culture").

My American Son is in Edinburgh Scotland as I write this. He is Scotch Irish on his Fathers side. His name is actually William Wallace, a family name that goes back to his Great Grandfather. He has always been very proud of his Scotch Irish heritage, so this trip to Edinburgh is a dream-come-true for him. He is having a wonderful time there and says the people he has met from Scotland and Ireland are very nice! Thank you for this video! Now you need to come to Colorado! if you have not been here, the Rocky Mountains are majestic. Also I'm from Michigan, so if you go there you must drive North and see the great Lakes! So Beautiful!😊

I really enjoyed this video - made me proud to be an American, in that, we (as a whole) left such a good impression.

Aw, his “Appalachian” pronunciation...bless his heart. Love and light from Tennessee.

@LadyVTavora

4 жыл бұрын

@Ksch Koff It's a sweet-acknowledging-how-adorable-his-accent-and-pronunciation-and-love-for-Americana bless his heart. A friendly one. Not an unfriendly one.

@andyhess8433

4 жыл бұрын

The line I always heard was "If you pronounce it Appa-lay-sha, I'll throw an Apple-atcha." 😁

@JesusFriedChrist

4 жыл бұрын

I’m Canadian and I’ve always pronounced it Appa-Lay-Shen

@Tornnnado

4 жыл бұрын

Jesus Fried Christ same as a Vermonter.

@spookysog

4 жыл бұрын

@Ksch Koff You're obviously not from the south if you had to ask for an interpretation of that "bless your heart".

if you're going to carolina, there will be guns "To invade the United States would prove most difficult, because behind every blade of grass is an American with a rifle" - Admiral Yamamoto*, Japan Imperial Navy

@kngishere395

5 жыл бұрын

never said that

@kingjellybean9795

5 жыл бұрын

@Supernaturally American who the fuck said anything about black folks or democrats you god damn lunatic

@Lambda_Ovine

5 жыл бұрын

It must work becauase Nobody is trying.

@BryonLetterman

5 жыл бұрын

Although what that quote says is very true, that's not an accurate quote of Admiral Yamamoto. It's likely that he never said that.

@jaewok5G

5 жыл бұрын

@bryan; so you're saying that it might not be factually accurate but it IS morally correct?

A similar thing happened to us when we went to London. Everyone told me the English were not friendly. But, I found them to be the most friendly country I've visited. We were standing looking over the signs at a bus station trying to figure out which bus to take. A gentleman properly dressed in a suit, stopped and asked if we could use some help. He must have seen the 4 confused Americans. He got us on the right bus and went on his way. Note: Paris was the complete opposite.

Something I found interesting while living in England was their national anthem. It is sung to the Monarch and her ruling over you, rather than a song about flag and country. Loved living there though. Loved the local pub in the village I lived in where I was known as the Yank. They, too, were surprised that not all Americans are rude and arrogant. Cheers! 🙂🇺🇲🇬🇧

"Join the clan" has a different connotation here...

@hadnick1

4 жыл бұрын

bleuflamenco LMAO! I was thinking the same thing when he said that...

@tiffanymims8691

4 жыл бұрын

That is Klan versus clan, problem with speech is we can't tell if they are saying it with a K or a C.

@jn1mrgn

4 жыл бұрын

@@tiffanymims8691 I'm sure we are all aware. I expected to be censored if I used a k.

@jessicah3450

4 жыл бұрын

no one jokes about that Klan, that's like white people using the n-word, you just don't do it 🤭

@scottydu81

4 жыл бұрын

bleuflamenco It all depends on the spelling!

As a Texan every time you say Y'all I clap.

@JS-qi1ou

4 жыл бұрын

Visited Edinburgh a few years back and while visiting a pub, I was talking with a few Scotties and I told them I was from Texas. One of them said "What a coincidence, we just met a couple from Texas here a few minutes ago, but I'm not sure where they went." I shouted really loudly over everyone and the music "The stars at night are big and bright!" And you could here 2 people on the side of the bar finish the song. I said "I found 'em" the look on those guys faces were hilarious....

@JS-qi1ou

4 жыл бұрын

@@rnindless sure bud

I'm from Nebraska in America and I liked hearing your list. I went to Scotland (my favourite country) a few years ago and I just loved how different and similar our two countries are. I plan on traveling to Scotland for holiday every or every other year to see everything your country has to offer. I love Scotland's landscapes and how friendly you were to American tourists. I'm glad you liked our food. If you want a REALLY GOOD hamburger try King Kong's restaurant in Lincoln Nebraska!

I so absolutely loved finding this video! As an American I was taken back a few years ago to find a lot of hate being thrown our way. We are normally so nice around here, and I was so happy to hear you talking about how you were intrigued with our pride in our original heritages. I was extremely disheartened a few years back watching a video survey done in Ireland about that very topic and saw that a lot of those talking were annoyed with American's "claiming to be Irish", which I did understand but they were cruel about it. My Great Gran was full blown Irish and I have always felt drawn to the culture and wanted to visit so badly, until I watched that video (it still makes me teary eyed). I felt very unwelcomed (obviously I am sure it is not the entire country but it has soured the dream for me.) It's refreshing and exciting to hear when people actually have good experiences here and develop an appreciation for the Country we are so very proud of! Thank You for the morale boost. :o)

Scotsman calls us the cool uncle when in reality; Scotland, Ireland, and France are the cool relatives while England is the strict parent we rebelled against.

@immortalfae13

4 жыл бұрын

Very well said!!

@The_Lone_Outlaw

4 жыл бұрын

Not France, France is more like the little sibling that told on to your parents. We owe France and France owes us, but a lot of us, atleast in the country, don’t like France.

@i_will_not_elaborate

4 жыл бұрын

@@The_Lone_Outlaw weird, considering I have yet to meet a fellow American that hates France.

@The_Lone_Outlaw

4 жыл бұрын

Arcane Heart Then you haven’t look very hard.

@i_will_not_elaborate

4 жыл бұрын

@@The_Lone_Outlaw or maybe I just live in an area where people are more tolerable? I can't say for sure but many of my friends and family are fascinated with French culture and we even had sympathy for them for that terrorist attack a few years ago. You know back when everyone had their profile pic with the French flag on them? Also in my experience, at least on the internet, English people seem to hate us more but regardless, I'm not going to assume that a group of people is ignorant and hateful just because a handful of those people are.

Just threw up in my mouth at the idea of storage wars being a representation of our culture. Jk love the video

@Udontkno7

5 жыл бұрын

I love storage wars :(

@pattijmacanally3126

5 жыл бұрын

When I heard him mention storage wars I yelled out, "YEEEEEP"! 🤣...🤔 Thought about it and cringed.

@markrude9489

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, please don't think our reality shows represent reality at all.

@angelg.8462

5 жыл бұрын

@@pattijmacanally3126 😆😃😂

@d.leighannbatemon3192

4 жыл бұрын

@pyrotechnic5254 "lowest common denominator crap" Honey Boo Boo comes to mind...

I love this video. I just came back from a trip to Scotland and I absolutely loved it. The Scottish people were so nice. We are definitely proud of our ancestry in the USA. My ancestors came to the colonies after Culloden (they were Highlanders) and on my personal life journey it has been important for me to honor them. I also have Irish, German, and Italian ancestry and I enjoy learning about each culture. I love the USA but I also have a deep love for the countries who shaped my ancestors (and me!). I am glad you aren’t offended by our love for your culture. I really resonated with it while I was in Scotland. I felt so connected to those who came before me. Thank you for sharing!

Dont worry, we claim the generic "America" as meaning "United States"

“Massive guns” To a European: Ar-15, 20/12g Shotguns, Bolt action rifles To Americans: 500 magnum, .50cal anti-material rifles, 8g shotguns, 120mm cannons, howitzer and similar artillery.

@arizonajo2791

4 жыл бұрын

The Lone Outlaw was wondering...

@The_Lone_Outlaw

4 жыл бұрын

01bletsch If you don’t marry that person immediately, a local bald eagle will have its feathers thoroughly ruffled. Now ya wouldn’t want that to happen would ya now?

@shewho333

4 жыл бұрын

I just want a couple of rocket launchers attached to the front and rear of my minivan. That’s all.

@ricksanchez4813

4 жыл бұрын

“You could fight a war comfortably with the weapons in that warehouse” You could fight a war comfortably with the weapons in my safe.

@Georgia-Vic

4 жыл бұрын

lol yep massive guns for massive egos!

Hearing a Scottish man say y’all makes me ridiculously happy haha!!!

@susannairisastarte5192

4 жыл бұрын

Hello ! So a lady once said at a county fair if you say this word wrong, I am gonna throw this apple at cha! Get it ? Appalachia.

There isn’t a state more proud than TEXAS!!! We love our state. You can’t go wrong in TEXAS ♥️😁

@deevickrey

4 жыл бұрын

Nah

@SaintsLuvv

4 жыл бұрын

Fuck Texas California way better

@deevickrey

4 жыл бұрын

Trucha Foo you got jokes

@txgunguy2766

3 жыл бұрын

@@SaintsLuvv California is a failed state. The government is corrupt, the economy is in the toilet, the state is full of wildfires EVERY YEAR, thousands of residents and businesses fleeing the state every year, and the richest city has homeless junkies dropping trou and taking a dump all over the sidewalks AND in pelosi's local Safeway. Ain't none of that happens in God's country.

@txgunguy2766

3 жыл бұрын

@Nathan P. Cuckerston Unfortunately, you're right. They flee those states to escape the oppressive polices but then they bring the mindset with them that created those policies to begin with. It's political pollution.

First time watching. I love that you get how all are states are so individual with the different accents, food and general culture!! Whenever people from outside of the US talk about Americans it seems like they don't get that. Look forward to catching up on all your adventures here in America 💕

I realized how American I am when you mentioned the “massive guns” our law enforcement officers carry, and my first thought was “If you think that’s big, you should see what I’ve got 😉” LMAOOO

@divergence_tiffanyramos4337

4 жыл бұрын

LMAO. That's what I thought!! Plural: Guns! Conceal and carry woman here. He's right though. If your not raised around them it can be a bit uncomfortable and make one feel uneasy. I on the other hand couldn't imagine my life without them. Where I live it's imperative that you have one. We have a lot of rattlesnakes and other grumpy wildlife that tend to want to make themselves known from time to time by introducing us to a charge challenge. It makes life difficult if you or your pet's get bit or worse. It's a necessity to be armed in my neck of the woods.

@rebekahhakeber5093

4 жыл бұрын

IKR 🤣🤣🤣🤣 ... you’d think with the Holocaust being such a recent horror the Brits Germans etc would understand why refuse to give up what protects us from a leader ( president ) like that..... 🤷🏻‍♀️ Also I was thinking ... if he think our law enforcement is packing heat he should go to Mexico and Israel. Even I, an American, was taken back by their police / military presence and assault weapons lol. This guy was awesome. He did what nobody does from UK. He acknowledged we have culture ( likely his included ) we have 50 states and each is vastly different . UK and USA have similar land mass but we have 335 million people (cough **that we know of **cough ) UK has 67 million. What works for their VERY VERY small population simply wont work here. They have 1/5the number of citizens lol.

@rebekahhakeber5093

4 жыл бұрын

Cilcito 58 you are never too old to travel! I finally went overseas the last few years. It made me love America more. We just have too much right here. We even have temperate rain Forrest . We have cities below sea level ( New Orleans ) and mountains you can drive to the peak of at 14,000+ feet ( Pikes Peak in colorado ) .... honestly we have every single climate - land type etc. Plus we have over 350 spoken languages in America. 😵 fact ! I love traveling and meeting people etc. But nothing beats America 😘

@ladyjane8855

4 жыл бұрын

@@rebekahhakeber5093 Similar land mass? The UK is about the size of Florida 😂😂😂

@rvanzo925

4 жыл бұрын

Scotland is indeed amazing. I’ve been in a lot of places of Europe and all the americas and it’s the nicest place I’ve ever visited.

The food thing is all about HOSPITALITY my friend. You will not leave an American table hungry. That's unacceptable.

@mwhitelaw8569

4 жыл бұрын

Completely agree I absolutely stuff my relatives when they come from Scotland or Australia.

@stinkology

4 жыл бұрын

Lol we're the Grandma's house of the world

@johnirish2969

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly restaurants here in America are very welcoming to guests

@Ten13Grl

4 жыл бұрын

Nor a Korean one, haha! Growing up, I spent a lot of time with my maternal grandparents. My papa was an American who was orphaned at a young age, and my grandma was from South Korea. They both grew up in similar circumstances, but because of their cultures, had very different responses. My papa was a "waste not, want not" kind of man. You were expected to finish any food or drink you chose to consume. My grandma was of the mindset that if you ate everything on your plate, or drank all of your drink, then you must still be hungry or thirsty, and would give you more. I loved staying with them. It was always an adventure, haha!

@deadfreightwest5956

3 жыл бұрын

This is very true. Many restaurants, especially in rural areas, feed you a breakfast that'll last you a day. There's a cafe in the town I work in that, even when you think you are ordering a common, predictable breakfast, will deliver an entire frying pan filled to the top. You'll spend a few minutes blinking at it, then when you tuck in, you immediately wonder what contest you entered. Well, right next to the register is a pile of take-away boxes. The leftovers lasted me a couple of days, at least.

I am an older Scottish American. My heritage is from Scotland and Wales and I really enjoy your videos. Thanks for taking up for America.

The last time I went to an indoor shooting range (in TN), there were so many groups of obvious foreigners (who probably felt the same way about experiencing it all)

(8:50) "Massive guns!" *Hes referring to 9mm pistols..* Lmao 😂

@SuperDrLisa

5 жыл бұрын

No .357 ? 😉

@Peter-200

5 жыл бұрын

Police in Northern Ireland also carry guns.. but it’s not like America when everyone has guns

@jacksquat2067

5 жыл бұрын

They carry .40s here in AZ.

@ScotchIrishHoundsman

5 жыл бұрын

Peter When I was in London, i saw police or military walking around everywhere with some big ass rifles. That was in 2017 right after the Manchester bombing. I was supposed to see the London bridge the day that the terrorist ran over those people. Jackass ruined my day. I was lucky to not be on the bridge that day because we were supposed to go right around noon. We were too hungover though 😂

@franklynt9499

5 жыл бұрын

I guess he has never heard of a 10 gauge lol

My mother is from Scotland, and hearing you use the term "donkey's years" made me smile. I've not heard that term since her and my grandmother passed away.

@sabrinacle

4 жыл бұрын

Hex Spinner my husband is from Wales. He says it too

@landenschooler6726

Жыл бұрын

Our version in Iowa is, "in a coon's age."

@not_so_anon_person_on_the_8250

Жыл бұрын

(coon is meaning slang for racoons, though it did come out of the 1800's it is not racially influence)

Honestly, this video helps me see the parts of america that are wonderful. The hardship can eat away at you, presenting a fresh perspective can shift your thinking. See the "good" that others identify in you and use it to progress. Thank you for sharing!

I consider myself American but my family a few generations ago immigrated from Germany, Ireland, Scotland, and the Netherlands. I take great pride in knowing where from Europe my ancestors came from so you’re on the nose of us loving to know where we come from

Actually DC’s identity is just being salty about NOT being a state.

@ryanmcentire5704

5 жыл бұрын

Why would DC be salty? The are the capital of the most powerful country on earth

@stephenm.stouter2238

5 жыл бұрын

Ryan McEntire you would think. But literally all their municipal government has done for the past few years has been to whine about how they don’t have any senators because they’re a federal district, completely ignoring the reason their city exists in the first place.

@quanbrooklynkid7776

5 жыл бұрын

@@ryanmcentire5704 lol

@blueblueberry4973

5 жыл бұрын

Ryan McEntire DC isn’t just like a city somewhere an America we picked to be the capital. It’s not part of any other state, so they don’t get any of the power that comes with that, like having people to represent them in congress.

@davidpritchett5974

5 жыл бұрын

You are 100% CORRECT!! The land given up was SWAMP LAND and had to be drained.. Now everyone knows where "Drain the Swamp" comes from.. Dave from South Georgia...

I love that you admit you love our country. Alot of foreigners just talk about what they hate about our country or us citizens, even if they love it here. Thanks for the LOVE!!! 💘😍🇺🇸💖🇺🇸😍💖

@steerpike1359

5 жыл бұрын

I'm Canadian and I LOVE America ! We share the longest undefended border in the world with the most powerful nation on Earth ! You can't beat that, eh ! Plus I love American movies, Broadway musicals, fast food restaurants( McDonald's rocks, I don't care what people say!)jazz, and on and on ! God Bless America !

@g.money.moviesgingathejedi251

5 жыл бұрын

@@steerpike1359 ur so sweet😊

@docjohnson1

5 жыл бұрын

@@steerpike1359 and most foreigners say we have no culture here

@steerpike1359

5 жыл бұрын

@@docjohnson1 Well, doc, that just proves most foreigners are assholes, eh ? 😁🍁

@a526003b

4 жыл бұрын

I just hear most foreigners complaining about Trump and talking shit about every part of America that isn’t California or New York... which is mind boggling to me. They like to pick on the south which is easy to do if you’ve never been there. I’m originally from Michigan so I used to pick on them too, however you’ll NEVER meet more friendly people than Texans hands down. Arizona is incredible because almost everyone moved here like me to start a family. Phoenix is a clean city and a massive melting pot of culture. Florida is like another planet with dinosaurs lol. Michigan is a hidden coast (the fresh coast) Michigan has more coastline than any other state (not sure about Alaska). Sand dunes, mountains, plains and the largest body of fresh water on earth. Colorado has the beautiful Rockies. Grand Canyon, yellow stone, Vegas... We have so much to cherish and be grateful for. We create our own laws down to the city level and give power to minority states rather than dictate what everyone in the entire country should abide by. Go smoke weed legally some places, while in others alcohol is illegal. That’s why I’m a patriot and love our republic. 🇺🇸

God Bless Texas! Proud of my Scottish heritage.

Thanks for this! It's awesome to see ourselves from outside!

I was actually shocked when I saw this video. I always assume when people come to the US from other countries that they are going to be disappointed but it was nice to hear such positive things!

@justaguy1458

5 жыл бұрын

Why else would people from nearly every country on the planet want to visit or migrate if we were so bad? Young Americans are being taught not to be proud but rather ashamed of our past...but people outside the US understand that things 50, 100, 200, 500, 1,000, years ago were being done for different reasons in a very different world and in no way does that make us, today, culpable.

@djkoz78

5 жыл бұрын

@@justaguy1458 well said. America is great and it took me going out of America to other countries to realize that. How safe by comparison we really are.

@arcanask

5 жыл бұрын

If all one does is stay in the big cities, and then stay in one little spot around your hotel, or only go to the little homogenized tourist attractions, I could see people being disappointed. Sometimes you gotta leave your comfort zone to find some real fun.

@lin2thez341

5 жыл бұрын

@@justaguy1458 is this an ambiguous reference to slavery?

@justaguy1458

5 жыл бұрын

@@lin2thez341 No, a reference to young people protesting the 4th of July, Columbus Day, Thanksgiving, President's Day, etc. ...a reference to the enormous amount of attention paid to bad aspects of the past foregoing an understanding or appreciation for the positive contributions that Americans have had in this world

A lot of Scottish people settled in the Carolinas/Appalachia when they emigrated because the Smoky mountains reminded them of the highlands to some extent. Hope you enjoy North Carolina!

@middlelle

4 жыл бұрын

My Scottish ancestors came in through Jamestown, then down to Tennessee and finally to Texas.

@JahovazWhiteness

4 жыл бұрын

Outlander season 4 shows all of that.

@toots810usa6

4 жыл бұрын

The two clans of my ancestors the Kerr, and the Hay clans came this way, and eventually made their way to Colorado. My grandpa was the orphaned son of his coal miner father Jonathan Hamilton Hay, and decided to be a cowboy and drove cattle from Texas to Montana, so as not to also die from the black lung.

@archaeologygrl

4 жыл бұрын

My scottish ancestors settled in the mountains of Virginia

@smolville

4 жыл бұрын

They came to Appalachia because of the whiskey tax in the north-east and the water was better for brewing whiskey. Iron in the water ruins whiskey.

Love your channel, I have Irish ancestors and myabe Scottish and have always felt this connection and love for Scotland. Would have loved to been able to set my feet upon your country, but it was not to be. Keep up the interesting travels. 2020 has sure put a damper on peoples lives, be nice to be back to normal.

Greetings from Akron, Ohio USA ! My mother's people are from the UK , my Father's people are from Italy . We are all American citizens . I think it is great to keep our heritage , yet still proud to be Americans . I am 71 years old , and did 2 tours in Viet Nam ! Welcome to the USA !!

As an American who’s dying to visit the UK, this was a great opportunity to have a mirror held up to my own culture. Much appreciated!

Nothing I like hearing more than a man with a Scottish accent

@HummingbirdEighty8

4 жыл бұрын

Isla Reyne, Me too. (Sigh) 💓❤💓

Ok Shaun I subscribed. I loved to hear your perspective. As an American with Scottish ancestors, I feel drawn to Scottish culture I even learned to play the pipes in the last 7 years. Thank you so much for visiting, come back soon.

You seem like a really friendly, open-minded person! Interesting to hear your point-of-view as a Scottish person living in the States!

You are absolutely correct about each state having it's own culture. I have lived in NJ, FL, and TX each has it's own unique culture.

@mortimerbrewster3671

5 жыл бұрын

People from other countries put Americans down because so few of us have passports so they view us as uncultured without realizing how many cultures (and how much country there is to explore) there are within our borders. I like going to other countries but if I didn't I could still get everything I need within the US borders.

@tinaowens3772

5 жыл бұрын

Try Hawaii! We even have our own language!

Fun fact about Appalachia from which you get your hat: It was settled by many Scots in the 17th Century. And since it is isolated in hill country, the people there are studied by linguists because they preserve the language of that period. They speak Shakespeare's English....even though most Americans think that they're hicks.

@forestrot666

4 жыл бұрын

Very true,my terms are still low key scottish.

@seanhall7898

4 жыл бұрын

They are hicks and if thats Shakespeare's English I'd love to see what their plays are like.

@rivergirl3444

4 жыл бұрын

My paternal ancestors came here from Scotland 1643... longtime here

@elainejones9885

4 жыл бұрын

And Appalacian bluegrass music is derived from Scottish music.

@seanhall7898

4 жыл бұрын

@Justin Jehoshaphat Dude, if I ever had any reason to go there (I don't) and got into any trouble, I would just throw some food stamps and oxycontin on the floor and when all the people scrambled for it, I would leave. Come on man, that place has a higher welfare recipient use than Chicago or Puerto Rico. It's an embarrassment to other white people.

I love this! You are so correct, I feel very connected with my heritage from Europe. Thinking of my grandfather who came over from Scotland now...

Love your accent! My great Grandfather was from Scotland, we are from the Gunn Clan. Very proud to have Scottish blood running through me. Still have relatives living there and Canada were they migrated to. Thank you for sharing you thoughts.

oh lord jesus, a gun show in florida. god bless you. lmfao.

@philipmacduffie7612

4 жыл бұрын

That is really jumping in with both feet. Florida gun shows are a unique mixture of circus, flea market, and antiques road show all in one. I'm glad you went I just hope someone that could at least explain the industry went as a guide. I'm sad to think someone said, "Okay, here is where the hillbillies buy boom sticks to fight off the government." I will not deny someone had that mindset in there, but that doesn't reflect the ideals of everyone.

@jamesbinns8528

4 жыл бұрын

I'm part of a volunteer organization connected to a university , that helps foreign students get a feel for American culture and meet Americans. I always take students to a pawn shop that has a butt-load of guns. They seem to like it.

@zackl5047

4 жыл бұрын

Probably the safest place in the world lmao The shootings happen at concerts but never at gun shows..always found that curious but it makes sense..gun culture isnt just ownership its fluency with it..

@ArkSucksAtGames

3 жыл бұрын

@@zackl5047 people at gun shows are passionate about their guns and have a fasination with them, while lunatics cause shootings, and lunatics don't go to gun shows lol

@aredub1847

3 жыл бұрын

@@zackl5047 gun shows ban guns.

1. I Looooove that you use the word “Ya’ll”. 2. You are just awesome! 3. You have a new subscriber 4. Welcome to America, come back soon!

@projectc.j.j3310

3 жыл бұрын

I know lol it was surprising

I am so glad that you enjoyed your visit! I love Europe and traveling in general but I always feel so fortunate to be an American. It is all about individual responsibility and freedom here. We allow our government to have some authority over us and not our government allowing us to have some authority over ourselves. That is part of the gun thing. We want to take care of ourselves ajd don't want our government to take advantage of us. Some of it is probably that so much of America was wilderness or famrs early on and guns are tools first and foremost. Come to Virginia!

@ethanpatrick

2 жыл бұрын

Love this comment! Lots of Americans can’t fathom the idea of personal responsibility. Breath of fresh air to hear you talk about it.

Enjoyed your video immensely! My wife and I are heading to your beautiful country in October and we’re so looking forward to it. We will be in Edinburgh for 3 days and then touring for another week. Love your history and music and certainly the beautiful countryside!

As I sing our National Anthem I envision what Francis Scott Key saw that night in the Battle for Fort Mc Henry. Then I see that glorious flag waving still to this day. #Happy tears! 🇺🇸

Whomever took you to Texas and didn't feed you What-A-Burger betrayed you.

@panaddict3448

4 жыл бұрын

If he ever visits Wisconsin he'll get a taste of real beer & burgers

@unclefestersworld3180

4 жыл бұрын

Don't get me wrong, What-A-Burger is great, but it isn't In-N-Out. I know What-A-Burger is a Texas original, but put a What-A-Burger right beside an In-N-Out, I will go to In-N-Out every time...no contest. Sorry, I love Texas, and would choose Texas as a second home if I had to leave Tennessee, because as a true Tennessean, we have a definite connection to Texas. Yes, Texas' state motto "Don't tread on me" is truth, because while you are getting a dose of Texas beat down, a Tennessean will be there shortly to stomp a mud-hole in what is left. Y'all know, Tennessee gave Texas one of our stars, that is why Texas is called the Lone Star State, right? Texas is never alone as long as Tennessee breathes.

@snorky776

4 жыл бұрын

Mr. Yow I had a What-a-burger at the airport... it was good... but I wasn’t impressed

@raam1666

4 жыл бұрын

Whataburger bis sub par

@munchkingod

4 жыл бұрын

Nah fam, they spared him. Had he eaten at Whataburger he would be craving Whataburger and jonesing hard.

I wouldn't underestimate your countrymen. I met some incredibly friendly people when I visited Scotland. The most notable example was when we misread the bus schedule and missed the last one back to Stirling from Doune. Since we had ducked into the bar across the street for a pint while waiting, half the bar knew what we were up to. When it became clear that we were stuck, a couple of guys started making phone calls. 20 minutes later, a young man who worked a late shift in Stirling showed up to give us a lift. Maybe it's because we were tourists, but it was still a beautiful gesture. Everyone was so sweet and made us feel so welcome the entire trip, it was almost as though we hadn't left home (one of my state's stereotypes is its extremely friendly people). I'm glad that you've been shown the same hospitality.

Very interesting video. It was a great take on your first impressions of America. So glad you liked it. I’m thinking of coming to Scotland with my wife. Looking forward to meeting Scottish peoples.

The Appalachian Mountains are where a large portion of Irish and Scottish settled in NC. I'm from NC and absolutely love the mountains they're beautiful and peaceful. Love my state!!! I hope you come to the Highland Games in North Carolina!!!

@Giganfan2k1

5 жыл бұрын

Ozarks is very much the same. With Brittish and Germans setteling the low lands.

@hruodvan7081

5 жыл бұрын

Yes proud of my Scotch Irish heritage!!

@angelg.8462

5 жыл бұрын

Coastal Wilmington, NC here!😁 We do have very beautiful, green lush mountains and the sparkling blue ocean 💖

Everyone says the rest of the world hates americans, whenever I talk to hang out with foreigners, they dont want to leave. They freaking love it here.

@marcilk7534

4 жыл бұрын

David Gearardo I have friends who in their countries are dealing with things like not having sufficient access to clean water. As much as they say some people hate us, and some probably do, these are the ones who love America and want to be here.

@marcilk7534

4 жыл бұрын

Cilcito 58 I’m not sure I understand what you’re trying to say. But I’m not sure America owes the Scots anything.

@marcilk7534

4 жыл бұрын

Cilcito 58 Ah, I understand now. It’s a good partnership. America benefits from the diversity of immigrants, and they have a safe place here. If I were to travel to Scotland and want to see the countryside, where should I go?

@marcilk7534

4 жыл бұрын

Cilcito 58 Thank you so much for the information. I’ll look these places up. Wish I could stay in one of these castles.

@marcilk7534

4 жыл бұрын

Cilcito 58 That’s why I said “wish”. Cost prohibitive.

Interesting thanks for sharing Shaun

I grew up in Virginia and was raised knowing about my families Celtic background. I haven't done as much research into my genealogy as I feel I should but I love that I'm connected to the Scottish and Irish culture. It's a dream of mine to visit Ireland and Scotland one day. It is nice to hear good things about America from a foreigner though. The US media makes us think the rest of the world hates us. Appreciate you my dude. Looking to having a pint in Scotland one day.

@flagmichael

4 жыл бұрын

Yes indeed! Celtic festivals are popular across the land.

Love how you keep saying ya'll That's southern American word. And North Carolina has a great Scottish festival you will love it.

@shaunvlog

5 жыл бұрын

thanks Brenda, i'm really excited :)

@bluesageful

5 жыл бұрын

Yesss! Grandfather Mountain!

@Ataralas

5 жыл бұрын

I went to it years ago. My only regret was not trying the Irn Bru they had.

@sissykirby108

5 жыл бұрын

And your saying perfectly!!

@susannpowers6208

5 жыл бұрын

My home is just a few miles from Grandfather Mountain; we go nearly every year, and the GMHG are fabulous! The marathon, "The Bear," all the sporting events, the shops, the food, the tartans, the MUSIC! Got to go to the Glens to hear each of the bands, and the Thursday night "Calling of the Clans" is eerie and beautiful. Take a good warm jacket for the evening and sunscreen and a hat for the days. And be warned--it is crowded. Slainte Mhath!

My pa taught me about guns, knives, and swords since I was 5 years old. Safety is the key to these items/tools. Guns, knives, and swords only become weapons in the hands of an idiot.

@jacobberry5138

4 жыл бұрын

I personally believe they should teach gun safety in schools.

@Soldier1287

4 жыл бұрын

i don’t trust it in any dumb fuck kids hands.

@imrighthere5878

4 жыл бұрын

I had a 22 marlin at 15, and not in daddy's room with my name attached, in my room next to my bed.

@ppleeatpple

4 жыл бұрын

I get your point that these things are super dangerous in the hands of an idiot, but they very much are weapons. Not just when in the hands of an idiot. Otherwise, we wouldn't use them for fighting! lol

@angelataylor5241

4 жыл бұрын

"Don't aim unless you intend to shoot. Don't shoot unless you intend to kill." My whole family taught me and my generation this and other safety rules as a child. I love the "y'all", though. Sound cool with a Scottish accent!

I am American, but my heritage is: Scotish/ Irish on my mothers side and French Canadian on my fathers side of the family...I started traveling the United States when I was 17 after granduating High School...Ive been to and visited 46 of our 50 states...lived in 16 different states and been to Mexico, Canada and the Bahamas...Never been to Europe yet, but plan on it..Yes, the USA is a huge country...most of my travels were by driving in my pick up truck, but i have also used airlines and the train system "Amtrak"... I even lived in the Florida Keys for awhile and had a large 30 ft boat i traveled up the Florida coast on...very, very beautiful...

Not sure how I stumbled onto your channel. But, glad I did. I'm in America and I'm Scottish American. Grandfather on my mom's side came over. Glad to find this connection. I subscribed...

Picture a crazy holiday dinner table with 50 relatives. That’s the United States of America.

@jedrickgonzales4388

4 жыл бұрын

Gail Carey oh god sooooo true!!!

@kainelivesay25

4 жыл бұрын

Gail Carey I need that to be a SNL skit.

@shoelacy7101

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah and people are either laughing and having dumb conversations or arguing about politics.

@sheriberry100

4 жыл бұрын

Bahahahaha!!! Great analogy!

@guesswho7758

4 жыл бұрын

Or the family holiday where "YOUR NOT ALLOWED TO USE THAT KNIFE"...its the GOOD one. Or the family holiday you can can hear your aunt and uncle very loudly having sex all the way across the house... And that one X-mas Granddaddy taught all us grandkids (4) how to shoot his shotgun. And you cant forget the Thanksgiving (back in the 80s) my cousin and his friend had smoked some marijuana and were eating the food off my Grandmom's plate.

In Texas, we have a single ranch just a little bit larger than the state of Rhode Island... Everything is bigger in Texas, Y'all! Rhode Island: 1,212 square miles King Ranch: 1,289 square miles

@irishpanic

5 жыл бұрын

Houston could swallow NYC, parts of new Jersey and Connecticut as well

@kristinscomments641

5 жыл бұрын

And Alaska is more than twice the size of Texas!!

@irishpanic

5 жыл бұрын

@@kristinscomments641 it's not more than have the size of Texas. You can not fit 2 Texas inside Alaska

@kristinscomments641

5 жыл бұрын

You can actually. The maps are usually no drawn to scale. Especially the ones the depict Alaska in a little box floating in the Pacific ocean. 😄

@kristinscomments641

5 жыл бұрын

Texas is 268,597 sq miles, Alaska is 663, 268 sq miles. The way maps are drawn mix up a lot of people!

"Y'all". . must've came from my Scottish roots❣️.. I love that we are learning how connected We really are. Beautiful ❤️

Love your series!!

"why dont we have in-n-out?" buddy, i live in NY and i feel the same way lmao

@middlelle

4 жыл бұрын

We have them all over here in Cali.

@SelenaDawn

4 жыл бұрын

What is a in-n-out?

@MichaelDelvalle-nt4gp

4 жыл бұрын

@@middlelle yea i went to college out west and i miss it so much lmao

@MichaelDelvalle-nt4gp

4 жыл бұрын

@@SelenaDawn a really good fast food burger place

@middlelle

4 жыл бұрын

I missed them when I lived back East.

For Americans, there's this sort of pride in knowing what you are and where you came from, and that's why it's so strongly celebrated. It's like a roadmap of the past. It's fascinating to look at the official records and see how all these different people came together from so many different countries to become one family. That's why so many Americans get upset when we see bad things happen in Europe, because subconsciously, we still feel a close familial connection to the people of Europe. Like, grandparents or cousins.

@oz_medias

5 жыл бұрын

One family? It's left vs right at all costs, no matter how ridiculously extreme that can get,. One family? Perhaps that was once the dream, but never a reaiity.

@derrickmeade4891

5 жыл бұрын

@@oz_medias eh only if you bring up politics

My heritage on my dad’s side is Scottish. I love your videos as a born and raised Texan I enjoy your Texas videos the best. A trip to Scotland is on my bucket list for sure. Thanks for the videos.