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@charliekline3975

3 жыл бұрын

In America your word is a bond like a contract

@Bozemanjustin

3 жыл бұрын

Counting calories doesn't work as all calories are not the same. You can read the calorie myth by Dr Johnathan Baylor for scientific explanation of why. But a good example is carbs versus meat If you eat 300 calories of bread you end up getting about 280 calories by the time your body breaks down the nutrition. If you eat 300 calories of meat you only get about 110 calories by the time your body is done breaking it down. If you remember chemistry class every time energy changes form you lose some energy. Bread is already basically glucose and the body only needs one step to make it usable. However for the body to make meat usable it is about five steps and it burns up a lot more energy. So if you go on the carb-free diet it's almost impossible to overeat because you end up getting only about a third of what you really take in. So if you were eating 2,000 calories of meat per day versus 2,000 calories of ice cream per day you will get drastically different results from the same amount of calories. Also, your body readily stores fat when your blood sugar is high but doesn't store fat when your blood sugar is low. So simply being on a low-carb diet ensures that you will never have the blood sugar necessary to store new fat. Add to that the fact that when you eat meat you only end up getting about a third of the calories.. you see why the carb-free diet is so good for losing weight. I lost 85 lb or 6 Stone or 38.5 kg I don't exactly know which units you use

@charliekline3975

3 жыл бұрын

@@Bozemanjustin bottom line it is not what you eat it is how much you eat .

@blondy89

3 жыл бұрын

If you were attacked by two pit bulls without provocation, would you sue the owners?

@MrBrey-qv6jp

3 жыл бұрын

Hi joel & lia can u make a video about new zealand's accent. 🙂👍

It must be sad to live in a country where you are embarrassed to be proud of your country and of your flag

@JoeIsBack30

5 күн бұрын

@Brians9437 Shut ur mouth

We have the number of servings on every package of practically everything; haven’t ever sued anyone - an American

@waltzingaranel

3 жыл бұрын

But...”once you pop you just can’t stop” or “you can’t eat just one”. They encourage their customers to eat it all as one serving. They’d be individually wrapped if making servings clear was important to them. The company will take no responsibility for the health consequences and will blame the victim...their customers. 🤨

@nancygoodwin6989

3 жыл бұрын

Rudeness is not an American trait, but an ugly attitude that can be found anywhere. This whole episode is rather rude. KZread is not “real.”

@waltzingaranel

3 жыл бұрын

@@nancygoodwin6989 So they aren’t allowed to criticize or even share pet peeves unless they’re “polite” about it? A large part of Joel and Lia’s channel is for comedic effect. We all feel snap irritations in life whether we speak them out loud or not. They magnify them for this video, but there’s a grain of truth in there. It’s not un”real”. I’m not offended. They can say what they wanna say about America as outsiders. I can take a joke.

@lucylulusuperguru3487

3 жыл бұрын

@@waltzingaranel How much of a "victim" are you when you exercise your free will to eat the whole bag instead of the serving? The government or food manufacturers are not responsible for your personal actions.

@Desert_Dreamin024

3 жыл бұрын

Same. All of the things they discuss in these reaction videos are literally to get a reaction lol. I’ve never sued any nor know anyone personally that has sued someone.

Flying the US flag does not represent “We’re the best country in the world”. For the majority it means showing patriotism for the country we live in.

@phillipkuhlman7468

2 жыл бұрын

i love america but since trump i think the american flag has been hijacked and i dont want anyone to think im a trumper.

@neutrino78x

Ай бұрын

@@phillipkuhlman7468 so fly the Democratic Party's flag underneath. If I owned a house, I would fly US Flag, California flag, Democratic Party flag, US Navy Flag, and the Dolphins flag (a flag you fly on a submarine when everybody on the crew is already Qualified in Submarines (a cert that is very demanding intellectually, but required for all)). 🙂

About the flag. You need to see a video about the meaning of our national anthem. It tells you the cost of our freedom. And why it's so important to us.

@cynroles

3 жыл бұрын

You should google “god save the queen”. It’s the national anthem in the UK. I think you will be shocked how similar it sounds to our own… so while I agree the cost of freedom is the most important thing to us, we quite literally stole their anthem.

Loving your country isn’t a bad thing. Yes some people may take it too far, but I love my country and I’m not gonna apologize for it 🤷🏻‍♀️

@futurez12

2 жыл бұрын

You've been _told_ to love "your" country. I makes it easier for you to be governed.

@kattengat2

2 жыл бұрын

@@futurez12 totally agree. But then again, they come from a has been country.

@KNGSLYR1669

2 жыл бұрын

If you look at the nanny state governemts in the rest of the world you realize that we actually are alot more free and different

@dalemoore8582

2 жыл бұрын

"Maybe we're ignorant". Truer words were never spoken

@odiebryer2144

2 жыл бұрын

Ditto!

We hate lawsuit culture as well! It has ruined the U.S. in many ways.

@SGlitz

3 жыл бұрын

Origin: greed and lawyers. The lawsuit lottery. Roll the dice. The lawyers will win anyways.

@Lisa-pb3qp

3 жыл бұрын

Not all of us are sue crazy.

@rorymajors2504

3 жыл бұрын

Where do you guys live that people are suing everyone?

@Lisa-pb3qp

3 жыл бұрын

@@rorymajors2504 I was just agreeing with Michael. I don’t know anyone like that.

@jonadabtheunsightly

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, Weird Al even did a song about it.

When we say “I’m going to sue you” it doesn’t mean we’re actually going to do it. It’s like another way of saying “I’m offended”. If someone says “I’m going to sue you” you probably REALLY offended them.

I love you both and your channels. Americans do fly our flag and are very proud of it, our country and of being American. This story is just one person's interpretation of why: In September of 2005, on the first day of school, Martha Cothren, a History teacher at RobinsonHigh School in Little Rock, did something not to be forgotten. On the first day of school, with the permission of the school superintendent, the principal and the building supervisor, she removed all of the desks in her classroom. When the first period kids entered the room they discovered that there were no desks. 'Ms. Cothren, where are our desks?' She replied, 'You can't have a desk until you tell me how you earn the right to sit at a desk.' They thought, 'Well, maybe it's our grades.' 'No,' she said. 'Maybe it's our behavior.' She told them, 'No, it's not even your behavior.' And so, they came and went, the first period, second period, third period. Still no desks in the classroom. Kids called their parents to tell them what was happening and by early afternoon television news crews had started gathering at the school to report about this crazy teacher who had taken all the desks out of her room. The final period of the day came and as the puzzled students found seats on the floor of the desk-less classroom. Martha Cothren said, 'Throughout the day no one has been able to tell me just what he or she has done to earn the right to sit at the desks that are ordinarily found in this classroom. Now I am going to tell you.' At this point, Martha Cothren went over to the door of her classroom and opened it. Twenty-seven (27) U.S. Veterans, all in uniform, walked into that classroom, each one carrying a school desk. The Vets began placing the school desks in rows, and then they would walk over and stand alongside the wall. By the time the last soldier had set the final desk in place those kids started to understand, perhaps for the first time in their lives, just how the right to sit at those desks had been earned. Martha said, 'You didn't earn the right to sit at these desks. These heroes did it for you. They placed the desks here for you. They went halfway around the world, giving up their education and interrupting their careers and families so you could have the freedom you have. Now, it's up to you to sit in them. It is your responsibility to learn, to be good students, to be good citizens. They paid the price so that you could have the freedom to get an education. Don't ever forget it.' By the way, this is a true story. And this teacher was awarded the Veterans of Foreign Wars Teacher of the Year for the State of Arkansas in 2006. She is the daughter of a WWII POW. Do you think this email is worth passing along so others won't forget either, that the freedoms we have in this great country were earned by our U.S. Veterans?... I did. Let us always remember the men and women of our military and the rights they have won for us.

Joel, don’t worry we don’t really sue each other all the time, it’s just a threat, ppl that act like that usually couldn’t afford a lawyer if they wanted to.

@elpistyx7783

3 жыл бұрын

Lol you have a point there

@d.e.t4147

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha! So true.

@wrksnfx

2 жыл бұрын

Plus they have no concept about contract law written word in court proceeds verbal communication even if it is video recorded verbal communication the written word still proceeds it in the eyes of the law.

Most food packaging in the US does specify how much is a serving for example on the back of a thing of chocolate chip cookies a serving would be two cookies it would specify that

@edwardmiessner6502

3 жыл бұрын

And that's the problem a serving is only two cookies or six chips

@ryanblack2986

3 жыл бұрын

Yep it's a law. Everyone knows the whole thing isn't a serving lol

@Kevin_Lazar

3 жыл бұрын

@@edwardmiessner6502 it’s basic common sense and basic math skills there is no problem unless the problem is your comprehension of basic life skills 🤔🤷🏻‍♂️😂

Joel and Lia are bringing back their Triggered episodes. 😂

That's it Joel I am suing you for saying I can't sue you, and. .. I am suing Lia for spelling her name weird, and. ... I am suing her for a second time for agreeing with you when you said I can't sue you. However, I will drop most of the law suits, if you both change your names to Sue, as this will make me laugh and relieve some of the pain you have both caused me.

@waywardstitch8604

3 жыл бұрын

Hilarious! And for some reason as I read it I heard it in the tone of voice from the "Thanks a Lot Rachel" video. 😄 In fact, I bet that little girl WOULD sue Rachel, if only she knew how. 😂

@simonpowell2559

3 жыл бұрын

I will sue you sue. x

@timothyhall7923

3 жыл бұрын

@@simonpowell2559 sue, Sue? Sí, Si will sue Sue.

@otis299

3 жыл бұрын

I'm smelling class action....

@simonpowell2559

2 жыл бұрын

I guess Lia is short for Cornelia.

Brutal honesty; this stereotype does hold true to a certain extent for we Americans. In fact my dream job is in Japan. In Japan, companies higher for what is literally deemed the "loud American" position. The only purpose of this position is for the American to represent the body of workers when they need somebody to tell off the upper level management. Americans are hired and paid to do one thing, go to the boss and tell them "Your idea is stupid, it's going to ruin the company, knock it off." I'd love to have this job.

When I was in London years ago, I was laughing at the “mind the gap” business on the Tube. My British friend was mystified and asked, “Well, how would they say that in America?” Surprised, I thought for a second and replied, “There would BE no gap in America; we are very litigious!” So, there is that upside to all our law suits.

Suing: the thing is, in the US, literally anybody can be sued for any reason. That doesn't mean their case will be upheld, or won't be immediately tossed, but under the US legal system of civil torts, quite literally anybody can be sued for virtually any reason by somebody else. In fact I'm in the middle of two different legal battles as we speak.

@familybills2908

3 жыл бұрын

Correct!

@lancekirkwood7922

3 жыл бұрын

And when they lose, sue them for court cost and attorney fees.

@Bmwguy2011

3 жыл бұрын

Ugh… my condolences.

@brianplum1825

3 жыл бұрын

@@lancekirkwood7922 US Courts don't have the loser-pays system that British courts do. Every body can threaten to sue and burden you with lawyer's fees.

I am American, I eat healthy, and I have never filed a lawsuit.

I'm American and have lived in the US all my life. I have never met any people like the ones you describe. Where are you finding all these strange people?

@Jamieaaronball03

3 жыл бұрын

Some of it is just what they imagine too, in a way it’s kinda funny, but I’m sure they could find some nutcases too lol ppl are weird these days

As much as I love you both…..remember that early Americans risked EVERYTHING, left EVERYTHING to hopefully better things for themselves. We are NoT perfect, that’s for sure!! But risk is scary. There’s bravery there! We have SO many problems here that resulted from that risk. It’s just a different pot of issues. We are absolutely hated by many countries but also flooded with people wanting to live here. I’m not sure I even understand it. But still….

Ugh, I'm sorry to say we hate those things, too. Having worked as a paralegal for many years, I can confirm that EVERYONE thinks they're going to sue someone and get rich. That's not how it works. Settlement money is meant to cover medical bills and lost wages, not a brand new SUV. Doctors and hospitals collect their cut before the client gets a penny. People's unwillingness to take personal responsibility is truly gross.

@Lisa-pb3qp

3 жыл бұрын

I agree as well. So ridiculous.

@dougbowers1256

3 жыл бұрын

As a paralegal, litigious people were your world. The rest of us don’t live in that world and you shouldn’t assume that we do.

@rorymajors2504

3 жыл бұрын

Not a great assumption to say EVERYONE. Like Doug said, you live in that world so you shouldn’t assume the rest of us are like that. You are kind of falling into the anecdotal fallacy.

As an attorney in the US, anyone can be sued by anyone here, but only those with merit will the court award damages.

@scluedke

3 жыл бұрын

Also, I trained in London, as well, but on the criminal side so I can't comment on civil lawsuit in Britain.

@AztlanViva

3 жыл бұрын

I worked as a civil court clerk for 13+ years. Retired 2 years ago. Granted, a case has to have merit for the plaintiff to win judgment. Unfortunately the defendant usually has to (or should) retain an attorney for legal ins and outs. That can rack up some hefty legal fees. Saw some bad outcomes when the defendant tried self-representation.

I understand some people are idiots in America but we’re very proud people who love our country

I've never assumed we're the only free country in the world or even that we're the greatest. Many will admit our country's shortcomings. I think it's how the US acquierd its freedom that makes us willing to show patriotism. The battles fought, the sacrifices made and the wars won.

@joshuaroldan2858

3 жыл бұрын

Name one country where freedom of speech is protected as much as in the US, I'll wait.

@Trifler500

3 жыл бұрын

I agree.

@kieranfogarty778

3 жыл бұрын

@@joshuaroldan2858 Most EU countries, the UK, Australia, Canada and New Zealand would be a few

@specialnewb9821

3 жыл бұрын

America is the greatest in a historical sense. We are or were a few years ago, the most powerful, wealthy nation that ever existed in human history. In the sense that a nation has greatness, that is generally how it's measured. That is a different thing than morality though.

@joshuaroldan2858

3 жыл бұрын

@@kieranfogarty778 my replies keep getting deleted, I shared links showing that every country you mentioned imprison people for speech.

I’m American and I totally agree with the lawsuit thing. My husband is a contractor and almost lost his business because a crazy woman (the courts knew her from all her lawsuits she filed just to amuse herself) who lived about 6 houses away from a house he was building sued him because she said the house “violated a code” of some sort. How did this affect her at all and why did she even have standing to sue? It never made sense. It eventually got thrown out, but my husband still had to spend tens of thousands to fight it and almost lost everything. There needs to be reform.

@charlenebrooker4492

3 жыл бұрын

Get a LLC

The ability to sue is an American right. I'm embarrassed for you that in your country you're ashamed of your flag. There are things that we could do better. One thing is chosing our friends better. Bye.

Lawyers are all fighting for business to sue...injury, worker compensation, accidents divorce, etc. etc. The highway billboards, tv and radio are full of these clowns advertising.

@dobiebloke9311

3 жыл бұрын

Jon O - Not all of them, but there is some truth in what you say. There are some lawyers who are not ambulance chasers, if you can catch them before they get run over. I knew a guy, absolutely nothing to do with Law, entirely different profession, but it turned out that he had been a lisenced Lawyer for over 10 years. One day, push came to shove, and for a mutual friend of ours, probably a minor weed bust, but I don't remember, he suddenly became his lawyer, walking into Court and all of that. He was a bit of an Actor, so I warned him. Don't impersonate a Lawyer, in Court. You could get into some serious trouble for that way. He said, Yeah, I know. Don't worry, I'm not. That was news to me. He had never even mentioned Law before.

Im from Texas living in Tennessee and when i heard HEB i cried lol.

I worked for a Brit and an Irishman in the US and neither of them were shy about thier opinions. They were more brutally honest than any American I'd ever met.

I'm going complete arrogant American here. With 4 times as many annual immigrants as the next highest country, we didn't decide we were the best country, the world did.

@christymorrill6625

3 жыл бұрын

Amen!!

@SuperDrLisa

3 жыл бұрын

Truth

@shirleypaslay2019

3 жыл бұрын

This is an awesome video... it's about the national anthem, but wait till the end. I dont ever remember being taught this ....enjoy kzread.info/dash/bejne/i5WsqbCKdZjAfKQ.html

Most Americans don’t sue anyone. Also Americans don’t assume what they see on tv is reality.

@dobiebloke9311

3 жыл бұрын

Doug Bowers - I will concure. I live near NYC (Sue City) and know plenty of lawyers. I've never sued anyone, nor have I ever been sued. To be honest tho, several times, I have had to mention that my lawyer owes me money. Unbelievable, but I am a photographer.

@owenshebbeare2999

3 жыл бұрын

Plenty of litiguous crap in the US though! My god-daughter was killed in a vehicle collision (in CA) which was the fault of the other driver, and the passenger of the vehicle that was at fault sued her estate for pain and suffering...successfully. California, you suck!

@PG-is9vr

3 жыл бұрын

They don't sue because they can't afford to. LOL

@terry.c8133

3 жыл бұрын

@@PG-is9vr no no he has a point

@terry.c8133

3 жыл бұрын

@@owenshebbeare2999 wow

If are going to any place in the USA to eat and they don't have a salad (lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, etc) then you are in the wrong place. Even fast food places like Wendy's have delicious, healthy salads. If you put on too much dressing, that's your fault. And I've never been to a salad bar that did not have the fixings of the salad I mentioned above.

@charlenebrooker4492

3 жыл бұрын

You always buy and go to the worst places in the USA for food. We are the country that began the Organic, back to earth movement in the late sixties. Sure we have lots of bad food--lots of choices. But we have just as many good choices. Everywhere in the USA has a local farmers market. I went to England and tried Haggis and marmite--both vile. The salmon and cream and bread were fantastic. You have to search out good food where ever you go. OK, maybe not Italy. I swear it is all good!

@AngelA-qi1br

3 жыл бұрын

@@charlenebrooker4492 I guess it's what they said, videos saying what they don't like get more eyeballs than positive videos. They really can't be that ignorant to think that in the USA you can't get salad (the lettuce/tomato/vegetables kind) without mayo. Geez, potato salad, macaroni salad and coleslaw are not main course salads, they are side dishes. I'm beginning to enjoy some of these KZreadrs less and less.

@dobiebloke9311

3 жыл бұрын

Angel A - Even the standard 'fast food' burgers joints (you mentioned one), all have decent simple salads, and not high priced either. On the road, my standard after a long day's drive, is 2 simple cheeseburgers, and two simple salads, then hit the motel, shower and then bed. Dinner for about $5, quite cheap actually, and I'm happy (or happy enough) to go on another day. Yes, and dress it at your own risk.

@dobiebloke9311

3 жыл бұрын

@@charlenebrooker4492- I totally agree. J&L tend to buy crap apple pie, or whatever, and seem to suppose, that it is what people from the States are rerring to. Sooner or later, I figure they will stumble upon an honest apple pie, and then know the difference. I agree with you that marmite (or vegemite), is vile and disgusting stuff. Even my dog won't eat it, and you know the habits of dogs. I did have some haggis, made here in the States, so lung (and all sorts of other offal, that I would not eat any way), weren't included, thus, not a really true recipe. but it was made by a second generation Scot. It was basically made of ground beef, pork and lamb, with a bit of grated onion and carrot, I believe, with S&P, with barley and oats of course, all held together by a minimum of what I considered very nice, homemade gravy. That, was actually quite fine, served over honest (mashed, or smashed) potatos. Wild caught salmon is one of my favorite protiens, but farm raised salmon, literally make me sick. I have no idea why, but they are visually easy to tell apart.

@dobiebloke9311

3 жыл бұрын

In all the restaurants that I've had the privilege to work or dine at, the standard service of the Mayo salads (potato, mac or slaw), was 3 to 3.5 oz per portion. Quality house made, but I seldom remember anyone asking for more. It seems to be the perfect size, for a side dish. I am very capable of making any of them, and I've made 1000'a of pounds of any. It's easier than it sounds. Part of my restaurant experience was on a ship, of about a hundred foot, being several different Supply ships from time to time, supporting larger operations, up to about 125 feet. Generally, we had 6 on crew (men and women, mostly men). Two Captains, three deckhands and one cook, entertaining a clientele of about 25 worker/passengers, for a company who had hired us out. It was our job to provide them with everything, short of actually doing their job, which we always helped with, as needed. When I started out, I was fairly experienced with boats, but not professionally, so I was the lowest of deckhands. Within about a year, I was a trusted member of the crew. I eventually became a licensed Captain, and as well, a 'main cook', but it didn't start there. I progressed to being a First Mate (being able to relieve the Captain) and respected in the Galley (ship kitchen) as well. Both, just because I poked my nose in and did more than required. The company I worked for, was quite glad that I was so flexible of duty, and I didn't much care which I was assigned to, as whichever I wasn't, I showed up to anyway, on my own time, if I could be of any help. I had no idle feet, nor much need for sleep. Point being, under such conditions, we occasionally worked for some Scandinavian ships, and food wise, they had different tastes, which my cook knew well (as he had spent several years on ships around there). As such, he taught me to make 'German' variations of such salads, which basically just meant, same thing, leave out the Mayo, and use some nice vinegar's and Extra Virgin Olive Oil instead. Understood. As to parties or picnics with family and friends, it was known that I made some damn fine Mayo salads, and would probably show up with the lot of them, particularly if asked to, which was often. To me, if I was making one, it was just about as easy to make three, being of mostly the same ingredients, with slight variations. Most of us, even I, were familiar with 'German Potato Salad', as described (from most NY Deli's), as with a healthy bit of crumpled crisp bacon, or well minced and crisped ham of some sort on top, voila, German potato salad. Everyone knew that. Easy to get by. Cole slaw, no matter how fine, always required some mayo tho, but fear not. Mac salad required no Mayo, to be asked for again. Basically, same Mac ingredients, with oil and vin rather than mayo, but I added some beans, usually black, small red or chickpeas, or a combination, with some diced up dried apricots, cranberries, cherries, or whatever, and a few soft nuts, meaning pistachios or cashews, usually. A little of this or that, but always some parsley and fresh herbs, perhaps the best fresh tomatoes, and it's summer. A lot of mayo avoided, the point.

People who, when you ask them the time, tell you how to build a watch.

@kenbrown2808

3 жыл бұрын

I knew someone who asked a mechanic what oil they should put in their car, and when he got done, they knew everything there is to know about lubricants. EXCEPT what oil they should put in their car.

People threaten to sue often. Do they do it, no. When working with the public, I was threatened many times. The quickest way to shut them up is immediately stop the conversation and let them know from that point on your establishment will only communicate with their attorney. I never heard from them again, in most cases. The average American does not have an attorney on speed dial.

Thank you for reminding me Joel. I almost forgot to sue you for completely ruining my May with your lack of daily uploads. 😂 😂 😂

Actually we are one of the freest countries in the world but only on paper. When you factor in the special rights, immunities and privileges our law enforcement have, we're one of the most unfree.

@dobiebloke9311

3 жыл бұрын

Edward Miessner - Not to spin your buttons, but as I understand it, and things might have changed, but in France, you have the right to prove yourself innocent, rather than the right to be presumed innocent. As well, in UK Law (as little as I understand it), you have the right to remain silent, but anything you 'Don't' say, can be used against you in a Court of Law. Whereas, here is the States, hoping this is true, any thing 'You do say, can be used in a Court of Law', rather that what you don't say. I believe that is included in the 5th Ammendment, at least. Big difference, all other considerations of freedom aside, France and the UK. I will caveat tho, that here in the States (and maybe France, maybe the UK), no Officer of the Court is allowed to lie to the Court, nor, once 'sworn in' (now an Officer of the Court), is any witness allowed to lie, under penalty of Law, let alone any Judge, Proscecuter or Lawyer of any sort, or even a common person. This is serious business here. If you lie in Court, no matter who you are, they might well Paninni your tender bits. Of course they won't, but you might serve 5 or 25 years in prison. You might end up wishing they would have whipped you, or grilled your nuts, rather than to suffer those years in prison. It's your choice, but no, it's not. We are a civil society afterall, so you don't get the option of a quick belt, or toasting. I'm not denying that what you say about the exceptional right of Law Enforcement here in the States is true, but rather in itself, whether that defines us as 'Less Free'. I think it is open to discussion, particularly considering the considerations of the Cops in France and the UK (and elswhere). Don't forget, up until a few years ago, I was a Peace Officer, so I do have a clue.

@LJ-xd8oc

2 жыл бұрын

@@dobiebloke9311 UK one is wrong it’s “anything you DO say can and will be used against you” if you get arrested you say 2 words “no comment”

@richunggoy3960

2 жыл бұрын

You mean special rights .... for minorities?

As far as brutal honesty, I feel you see most of that in the New York, New England, west coast. Here in Bible belt area people definitely sugar coat the truth to not hurt everyone's feelings.

@brentdillahunty3314

3 жыл бұрын

“Bless ya’ heart” we southerners in the Bible sugar coat everything so we can go behind your back and read you for filth!🤣 Am I correct?🤣

@erica8464

2 жыл бұрын

Very true. I’m from Rhode Island and now live in Tennessee so I’ve seen it first hand. I’m brutally honest

@lynnb2562

2 жыл бұрын

Ehhh, as someone from the West Coast who now lives in the south oh, yeah I guess they sugarcoat things but they're mean about it even when you don't know their being mean and so it ends up being a situation where I've ended up trusting people who didn't like me but never made that clear enough to my face and then they would take anything I say and stab me in the back with it. There is definitely a part of Southern Culture that can be very petty and rude it's just not out in the open.

My supervisor told me I looked like hammered dogshit today. Had to find a mirror. He wasn't wrong.

I'm from Michigan and I have never heard of anybody being made to leave their bags at the door. That crazy! Although we do have to pay for our gas/ petrol before we put it in our vehicles. We live close to Canada and Canadians think that is just crazy so there's that LOL. Canadians have to buy their beer and liquor in two different shops and Americans think that is just crazy. Every country is a little different that's what makes this world so awesome.

@eyeah4511

3 жыл бұрын

I live in California and I am routinely asked to leave bags at the door! I'm surprised that you've never been to a store that asked you to do that! Then again I am African-American so that might have something to do with it. IDK.

@adsink5813

3 жыл бұрын

A lot of Americans have to buy beer and liquor in 2 different places also. In my state, you can buy beer and wine in grocery stores and curb markets. But you can only buy liquor at ABC Stores which are controlled by the government. Incidentally, ABC Stores don't sell beer or wine.

@jgibson111

3 жыл бұрын

@Bonnie Karp I'm also in Michigan and I see a lot of stores that don't allow school bookbags in or they limit the number of students in at one time. And Canada eh? You want beer you go to The Beer Store. Or I go to the duty free in Detroit to buy some good beer. Although with all the Micro Brews around now we don't have to go to Canada for good beer as much. But I still love an occasional Brodours (sp ?)

The suing thing.. depending on where you are in the US, it doesn't cost anything upfront to sue someone. Especially in personal injury lawsuits, the lawyer just takes 33% of whatever they win or settle with in the lawsuit at the end. So if it doesn't really cost anything upfront for them, it doesn't deter anyone from just suing and seeing what happens.

@UranusGaseous

3 жыл бұрын

So in other words. It doesn't cost anything to the person initiating the lawsuit, the lawyer gets paid at the end if they win. Some states will look at the facts of the lawsuit though and throw it out before it gets further in the litigation process, some states don't do that.

@edwardmiessner6502

3 жыл бұрын

And there are huge barriers set up to suing law enforcement, with federal law enforcement enjoying the highest barriers. And if you lose your case you have to pay their legal costs usually

@dobiebloke9311

3 жыл бұрын

@@edwardmiessner6502 - I hadn't supposed that. Not that I would be amazed, but I will check it out. Howevever, there is no doubt that Law Enf enjoys the highest barriers, as you said.

In america, you can file a lawsuit against anyone for any reason. But that doesn’t mean anything will come of it.

The suing thing is because there are soooo many "ambulance chaser" lawyers who sue corporations because many times they will settle out of court to prevent bad press.

Whenever you guys are finally able to travel, I'd be happy to meet you and explain all of this craziness because KZread won't let me have enough characters to type it. 😂😂😂

@sarawhite1168

3 жыл бұрын

😂 Exactly. There’s just toooo much to say!

Lawsuits in the US are allowed at a gross level. It’s sad.

@marvindoolin1340

3 жыл бұрын

As the saying goes, that's what they want you to think. But it may be the only way to be sure the ultra wealthy maintain their wealth. They ridicule reasonable suits brought by individuals and even make up some that never occurred to help keep you in line.

@edwardmiessner6502

3 жыл бұрын

Unless you're suing law enforcement or especially federal law enforcement. Then the lawsuits get thrown out and the plaintiff has to pay the officer's or the officer's employer's legal costs

Yeah, we're constantly suing each other. Like, if you watch TV in America, there's constantly commercials for lawyers on there who are telling you to sue your neighbor, your job, or whoever

Love your videos! I'm American and have never been sued or brought a suit against anyone. It is common in American but not the "norm". Keep up the great work!

Smaller food packages (usually ones w/ 2-3 'normal' servings) do have per serving AND per package nutritional information on them in the US. Standard large or family-size packages assume that if you're desperate enough to eat the whole package, then you probably don't care about the nutritional info. ;-)

@kenbrown2808

3 жыл бұрын

if they're crisps, they are bad for you. problem solved.

@dobiebloke9311

3 жыл бұрын

xnonsuchx - There's some truth in that. I don't think that's what J&L were saying, but rather, at least in the UK, but rather that they have to do some math, as far as the US system goes. Personally, I don't have a problem with it, because I know to look for it, but apparently, they don't. I understand the gripe, but until they mentioned it, I didn't know there was one. I think it's more a matter of what you are used to. I understand, you could say the US labelling can be seen as deceptive at times, but generally, with a little math, it's all there. Could it be clearer? Yeah. Do some packages do so, not required by law, yes they do. I think what's happening, is that they are used to a certain standard of information in the UK. In the States, sometimes that's provided, sometimes you have to figure it out. Do I understand the gripe? Yes, I do. Does it get in my way? Usually not. Is the basic info in the States provided? Yes it is (usually), but sometimes it takes more figuring than they are used to.

@gayletrenam2705

3 жыл бұрын

@@dobiebloke9311 Yes, it's called critical thinking skills. 😊

@dobiebloke9311

3 жыл бұрын

@@gayletrenam2705 - Understod.

4:29 I disagree. Western Civilization has similar common laws. But not every country has a Bill of Rights codified law. That being said it doesn't mean much. Our government wipes it's ass with our constitutional rights whenever a war or disaster happens, artificially created or not.

@k4949

3 жыл бұрын

Bingo. Freedom of speech isn't as protected in the U.K. And we also have the Second Amendment, which the U.K. definitely does not have.

I have the same complaint about the nutrition labels in the US. I see bottles of sodas that shows the calories per serving. But then you have to read further that the bottle / can is NOT 1 serving.

So just watched this-I am a big fan of you both-I’m American-I started flying an American flag everyday starting September 12, 2001. It just seemed to help me and my family get through some dark days and for us to always remember. I

I fly an American flag ... but I also fly a British flag! My husband is British.

It definitely does depend on who you're talking to about the freedom thing. I've had very few teachers in college, make statements about how other countries don't really have it as good as us.

@SuperDrLisa

3 жыл бұрын

College profs are not the best demographic to rely on the meaning of freedom. Most think socialism is freedom.

@dobiebloke9311

3 жыл бұрын

@@SuperDrLisa - Without getting into the Politics, what I find interesting about all teachers (Grade School to College), having been one, is how they can teach that of which they really haven't experienced. It just seems to me, that if you don't have at least 10 years of actual experience in the field, you really don't know enough to teach anyone. There are many different levels of that, and I understand, but my first teaching job was after I had a good 12 years in the field, and even then, I knew I was to be an assistant, not the Professor. That came later. I never would have presupposed differently, and I'm glad I didn't. Teaching shouldn't be of some desire, for whatever reason you might wish, but it should rather be a consequence of that which you just can't avoid doing.

an interesting thing about Best Buy, in many Best Buy stores, security isn't allowed to stop shoplifters because of fear of being sued by the shoplifter if they're injured

@KathyAZ

3 жыл бұрын

Ridiculous. I waited in line to pay at CVS while I watched a thief walk out, past the security guard, with a handful of items. AND HE PROCEEDED to try to sell them in the parking lot. 🙄

Every other TV commercial, here in the States, is either for a drug/medicine or a lawyer to sue the drug company for the bad side effects. Or personal injury lawsuits. "Been in a car accident, a truck accident, a slip and fall, dog bite, medical malpractice?". This video stopped to play an attorney ad about suing for mesothelioma. These ads are heavily rotated in the day time when people who don't work are tempted with easy money. And YT is full of videos by so called first amendment auditors who constantly sue police departments/communities. They don't usually win or even make it to court but they are still eager and able to sue. People know they can sue big companies and that the company, while they could, and probably would, win the case, will just settle out of court for a smaller amount.

Hahahhahaha oh my gosh - I work at a coffee shop in the U.S., and it cracks my coworkers and me up how many older people come in and choose food items "to be healthy" that just AREN'T healthy at all. I really think it's the older generations that have just no concept of what a healthy food is. We've got so many people that come in and buy an apple tart over a cookie, just because it has "fruit" in it, even though a chocolate chip cookie is definitely half the calories and BOTH are gonna fill you with sugar. So funny

@gayletrenam2705

3 жыл бұрын

Wrong, again! It's not the "older" people. We know the value of good health when years start blowing past. That's ignorant.

@sophialyle7593

3 жыл бұрын

@@gayletrenam2705 Wrong, again!

You should check out the personal injury adverts on the television here. Everyone thinks an "accident" is their cha-ching moment, like they've won the lottery or something. They even use a cash register opening sound effect.

American nutrition labels have been updated, perhaps since your last visit. They now have a column of information for one serving and a second column if you eat the entire package.

@peterstaiff2211

3 жыл бұрын

We have had this system in Australia for decades. Plus the Heart Foundation ‘gives’ ticks ✅ for extra healthy foods for ease of heathy shopping

Our government tells us we are the most free country.

I’m American and I agree with most of these 😅 although I think Americans “telling it like it is” is a little more of a regional thing. In the Midwest we are more like the British in our politeness. Like if I get a haircut and they do an awful job, I smile and say it looks great, tip them well, and then go home and complain about it to my husband 😂

I also feel you on the suing thing...the main reason medical care in America is so expensive is because doctors have been sued so much malpractice insurance depending on the doctors specialization can be insane. I come from a family of lawyers that's always put down ambulance chasing lawyers.

@kenbrown2808

3 жыл бұрын

"did you hear about the lawyer who died in a car crash? the ambulance backed up."

I'm Canadian but worked for a company that ran in the US and Canada. The sue culture was more like something out of a cartoon. If they couldn't get what they wanted (usually contract-related), then they're like "well...we'll see when I sue you." But we never heard back from them. Kind of like when a kid...if they don't like what you cook for them, they say "Well, I'm not going to eat at all!" You say "fine"...and the kid gets hungry then realises "I guess that didn't go how I wanted." I always ask drivers about their lives because they always have amazing stories. They're all engineers and cardiologists who had to pick up everything and leave their home. New life, new language, new customs. Actually, that's EXACTLY what people do at Dollar (and other) stores. Because searching a bag is an 'invasion of privacy', you almost have to be standing right next to them, watching them do it before you can do anything about it so it's easiest to ask people to leave their bags at the door. Not because they think you're going to steal but because corp tells them to do it. (The staff don't care if you walk out, it's not their money they're losing, they're just following corp. orders.)

Time and time again politicians say America is the greatest country in the world

We do love to fly our flags proudly and even more so since 9/11. Most schools have students say the pledge of allegiance every morning so we start very early teaching patriotism. I'm guilty of believing we are the greatest country on earth and have an American flag flying on my front porch. Under our constitution, we can sue anyone for anything, but judges aren't afraid to call out a frivolous lawsuit and make the plaintiff pay the attorney's fees and court costs of the defendant if it's a ridiculous lawsuit.

Yep, many Americans are sue happy. We have lots of commercials from lawyers talking about suing

Hahahaha!! Just so funny!! Growing up it seemed whenever someone would be arguing, or even playing around, they'd say, "So sue me!!" hahahaha!! Oh man!! Loved this 😂😂😂!!!

Also, yeah, anybody can sue anybody in America. It won’t always go far, but you can generally start if you can afford a lawyer.

I find that in Canada we often only wave flags and get a little patriotic on Canada Day.

@elaineturcotte1043

3 жыл бұрын

I have a Canadian flag up in my room🇨🇦because two of my brothers were born in Canada (not my youngest brother or I). I just like flags...🤣 One of my favorite parts of the Olympic ceremonies is the march in of the athletes behind their flagbearer! Nothing whatsoeveer to do with nationalism, politics or patriotism.

@robertsitch1415

3 жыл бұрын

@@elaineturcotte1043 yes I find that the Winter Olympics is about the only other place you sometimes see Canadian patriotism on television.

@gayletrenam2705

3 жыл бұрын

@@robertsitch1415 Too bad.

@peterstaiff2211

3 жыл бұрын

@@robertsitch1415 - don’t worry about that Gayle Sitch, she just a Trumpist mole/troll!

I used to work in retail and I think the whole “the customer is always right” has gone down the drain just like the I want to sue you bs it’s lost it’s weight and validity it means absolutely nothing. Customer service these days means how bad you can treat the worker for a reward. I hate that about (us) America, I left retail because I was so tired of being verbally abused.

@shelleyfoster4077

2 жыл бұрын

@Chellie Wow! I didn't realize that customer service and the retail industry were treated so poorly. That explains the attitudes that I get if I ask a question or God forbid, ask for help.

@SMichelle626

2 жыл бұрын

@@shelleyfoster4077 it’s so bad I feel like it should be a course in high school to teach people how not to be…

The "potato salad" I died lmfao!! I can imagine an employee who does not give 2 fucks saying "we got potato salad"

In the U.S., you pretty much CAN sue anyone for anything. That is, you can bring the suit. That doesn't mean you'll win. And just because you CAN doesn't mean you SHOULD. But yeah, you certainly CAN, and some people do seem to make a lifestyle out of suing people.

Watch a detailed video on the American Revolution to understand American patriotism.

I’m a public high school teacher and parents sometimes threaten to Sue our district when their kid acts up and gets suspended from school. They also sometimes bring in lawyers to meetings with the administration to put some kind of threatening vibe into the meeting 🙄

@terryomalley1974

3 жыл бұрын

That's hilarious, bring a lawyer to parent-teacher meetings.

@jemma50

3 жыл бұрын

@@terryomalley1974 Hilarious is not the word I would use - the parents sound like entitled bullies to me. :O

@terryomalley1974

3 жыл бұрын

@@jemma50 I agree with you. I meant hilarious in regard to how ridiculous they are if they think it's appropriate or justified to bring a lawyer to meet their kids teacher.

@jemma50

3 жыл бұрын

@@terryomalley1974 Got it! And I agree with you. ;) Some of the things people do are so unbelievably ridiculous, one has to laugh or be angry. Better to laugh. :D

@terryomalley1974

3 жыл бұрын

@@jemma50 Exactly. Life's too short.

No American thinks potato salad is healthy.

I’m not sure I heard five things you don’t like. So you can expect to hear from my attorney.

On the flip side of the coin I work in NYC and we hired a British woman to work with us. In the beginning everyone was excited but she turned out to be one of the Nastiest people ever!!! She's gone now thank God!

@txsailor82

3 жыл бұрын

Omg so funny, she was probably mad she wasn’t back with her queen

@Leah77998

3 жыл бұрын

It's funny you say that, because I work in healthcare in a very friendly, southern hospitality environment, and I've worked with a British woman for 12 years, and I love to hear her talk, but I've never seen her smile in 12 years.

Most of us Americans have no idea where the "sue happy" culture came from either. Most of us are just as baffled about it too and are sick of attorneys. Don't worry about the entitled "Karens", we do not like them either. And no, I am not upset at all.

It all started downhill in America when the courts decided that certain professions could advertise on TV and in print. That brought out the greedy lawyers and doctors in droves.It turns out their more toxic than cigarettes and liquor which are no longer allowed to advertise on TV.

I’m pretty sure that in England you get penalized by the court (w/a fine) if you bring an unlawful lawsuit. In America, you can sue for anything, but the judge can also just throw out the lawsuit and make that person pays the defendant’s legal fees. There is not the fine that exists in English law,

Outside of a national holiday like the 4th of July etc., too much American flag flying also has the same connotation here in the states. Of course, this mostly depends on where you live. But, it isn't uncommon to see people flying the American Flag with other controversial flags/symbols.

@gayletrenam2705

3 жыл бұрын

Stop spreading lies

As an American, I hate the litigious culture, do not approve of it, don't like the "greatest country" crap because we are not well cared for by our government yet they get a portion of everyone's wage for every hour of work in our lives, but I will give you my life story if you say how are you! Lol! I love PEOPLE and love a good chat!

@kenbrown2808

3 жыл бұрын

newsflash: every government collects taxes. granted, many other governments actually give their working class citizens something in return, like healthcare and roads that don't collapse.

@tellemomma9780

3 жыл бұрын

@@kenbrown2808 Exactly my point! Our government sucks at taking care of us with our money! Lol! I'd be happy with healthcare and reasonable wages! Better roads would be fantastic as well! Not asking alot! It baffles me that it has gotten to this point and I sincerely hope my children's generation can do better! Humans do not come first here and it saddens me to no end! Thank you for the reply I love a good chat!

@kenbrown2808

3 жыл бұрын

@@tellemomma9780 yeah. At least we have the freedom to badmouth the bums.

I'm American and yes, I hate a lot of those things too! Especially the past few years when Americans say, "We're the best/bravest/most free"! That's the one that really makes me mad. And yet they think that anyone who wants healthcare for our citizens Socialists! I say, then I guess I'm a Socialist, because I think it's ridiculous that people can work their whole life and then lose their home because they get a disease and need to be hospitalized. (That's obviously MY pet peeve, LOL.)

What, Dollar Tree wouldn't let you shop with your bag? Maybe you should sue them! (Ha ha, just kidding).

Leah love the glasses! Now you look sultry and smart

@robertsitch1415

3 жыл бұрын

They appear to match her skirt too.

@johnanderson1245

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, nice peepers.

@fionagregory9376

3 жыл бұрын

She should have gone to Specsavers

This is the content I subscribed for hahaha love these!

I totally agree with both of you. I would move to the U.K. in a heartbeat. I would rather be British rather than American any day. I am very disappointed in the US, especially since 2016.

@Pedaissance

3 жыл бұрын

True, the left is destroying America

Man, some of those things are the same things that I hate about certain people who identify as conservatives. The lawsuit thing is incredibly annoying.

Lia, Wendy’s probably would’ve settled with you if you would’ve sued them

@gayletrenam2705

3 жыл бұрын

True! She could've gotten a nice tidy sum. 😊

@richunggoy3960

2 жыл бұрын

Lia should have sued

Yes, America the best country in the world! Sinking FAST!

@gayletrenam2705

3 жыл бұрын

Really? Is that a statement or a hope? There are millions of us that are keeping this ship afloat. Don't you worry!

@blondy89

3 жыл бұрын

@@gayletrenam2705 of course not a hope! I would never think that.

@peterstaiff2211

3 жыл бұрын

@@blondy89 - don’t worry, Gayle Trenam is a Trumpist troll!

In America, a man never answers that question: "Do I look horrendous in this?"--unless he wants a divorce.

@brianplum1825

3 жыл бұрын

Bad advice. A man always has to give this answer, "you look beautiful".

Its $50 dollars for small claims court case. For cases Up to $3000-5000 dollars. Civil Court case is $250, cases $3k - 10k or more depending on state. Yes, its allowed in the USA. We grew up with judges shows. Like judge Judy. Anyone can have their court case heard.

The problem in the US boils down too many lawyers looking for work. They have helped to create this unfortunate "Sue you/Sue me" culture. Our previous president has made a career out of it. Cheers!

@SGlitz

3 жыл бұрын

And they him. ;)

@MsShawnie10

3 жыл бұрын

So have Harry & Meghan

@DPBGMODELRAILROAD

3 жыл бұрын

One of the easiest schools for a college or university to start is a law school, so we keep pumping out new lawyers!

Regarding the flag. You guys were so excited to go to Boston. It’s a great city filled with the history of the founding of America. When you go, you should walk the freedom trail. It all started in Boston. Colonial resistance led to violence in 1770, when British soldiers opened fire on a mob of colonists, killing five men. That was the Boston Massacre. After December 1773, when a band of Bostonians dressed as Mohawk Indians boarded British ships and dumped 342 chests of tea into Boston Harbor during the Boston Tea Party, an outraged Parliament passed a series of measures designed to reassert imperial authority in Massachusetts. If the colonists were being taxed, they just wanted to be represented in the government. There’s nothing wrong with being patriotic, flying the flag and remembering the sacrifices that went into making this country.

@Nechama-redfish1124

3 жыл бұрын

🥰👏🏼 Love this, thank you for saying it.

@christinasanderford5849

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed

I find it so sad that Brits are embarrassed to fly their flag. Their long and storied history, they brought so much to the world. No country is perfect and every country has had troubles. I'm damn proud to be an American and I fly my flag. I would like to believe that if I were born British I would be damn proud of that as well!

It is very easy to check if something is healthy, just check the restaurant's website beforehand. Once I know what restaurant I am going to eat at, I go to their website and review the menu. This way I can choose the meal I want in advance.

OMG! I HATE when people fly the US flag on their damn vehicles! Or any other flag. Ugh!

You do know that it says exactly how many servings there are per pack.

@angelahill609

3 жыл бұрын

They did say that they know that. It’s just easier in the UK to read and interpret without doing calculations.

@tiffanymims8691

3 жыл бұрын

That is true but then you have to multiply to calculate the total calories. If it is a package that commonly is consumed all at one then it should say 1 serving and give the total. Companies purposely adjust the serving sizes to make it appear that it is not as fattening, sugary, or whatnot. That is the problem with the serving sizes in America.

I agree with the way it is shown on the package but it also does say how many servings there are in the package. Not all of us are sue happy though.

You two are correct, there is no pride in being British. Keep those Union Jack flags stashed away.

I love the intensity of this one.

I'm suing you for saying all these mean things about us Americans.

@Bbabcock8

3 жыл бұрын

Let’s make it a class action Im in as a plaintiff 👍🏽

@BrianAlt

3 жыл бұрын

@@Bbabcock8 excellent idea

Oooh here's a good one...I was threatened by someone that they were going to sue the store,because I wasn't letting them steal! A man came in and claimed to have defective work boots (shoe store obvs). He showed me which ones he had purchased. I told him to bring in the defective pair and we would exchange them. He was like "no, just give me new ones." Like...no sir, you are not getting a new pair of boots without giving me the defective ones LOL. Then tried to get money, still without giving me the defective boots! 🤦‍♀️🤣 I really hope no other stores fell for his bs. It was really laughable.