🐺🐗🐆 Just to clarify something. A turn of phrase we in the UK use is “that belongs in a zoo” or “that’s a zoo creature”. We obviously don’t mean that literally. It basically means a wild animal that could be exotic, unusual or dangerous, of the type we simply don’t get in the UK, and the only place we would ever be able to see them is in a zoo. Even if we are opposed to zoos as I am, I’ll still use that phrase which basically means, wow that’s a scary/cool/unusual animal.

@TheOutlawHatfield

5 жыл бұрын

Brother if you ever get a chance visit the swamps here in South Carolina. Just make sure you have bug spray and watch your step. You can't always see the snakes before they see you.

@jwallace1805

5 жыл бұрын

@The real glasgow but they dont leave the doors open at a zoo..thank god. We say 'born in a barn'

@LindaB651

5 жыл бұрын

I'm SO glad you chose to clarify that statement, because I was formulating a lengthy rebuttal which, thankfully, I now have no reason to type. Grew up in "the woods" in Rhode Island. The forest was relatively calm and safe in the 60's and 70's, when I was a child. In my life I've had the great pleasure of watching otters, mink, weasels, skunks, and various ground rodents, also have since had the honor of seeing the return of wild turkey, beavers, bears, and the coyote/dog hybrid which now fills the niche of the wolf/coyote. But you guys gave us Dr. Who for 50 plus freakin' years! Thanks! (Fell in love with Tom Baker when I was just a child.)

@oldfogey3272

5 жыл бұрын

Shaun we in Oregon dont use your zoo phrase! Was watching your Portland shirt video, listening to u talk about cougars! I grew up west of Portland ore living now in eug or!,a few hot summers ago, a housing development displaced Cougars and wild turkeys! Walking down the street I came face to face with a female cougar! Never ever run from one!'they are cats! If u run they will chase u down play with u like prey and maybe kill u! When they want food they also imitate a human baby cry! So ud better know the differences in crimes between cougar and humans!-?my daughter faced that situation! And luckily didnt go to investigate! An hour later she learned it had been a cougar soliciting assistance!

@loribenton5975

5 жыл бұрын

As a landscape photographer based in the PNW, I've had black bear encounters and survived them all right, despite one that was a little touch-and-go. I've only ever seen Grizzlies from a vehicle (thankfully, they give me nightmares) and have only glimpsed a mountain lion (possibly). But I have to think about such things (and snakes) all the time while I'm out and since I've been following more Scottish photographers on IG I've wondered what it would be like to explore mountains like you have there and never have to worry about getting "et by a bear." Oh, and we have wolves now where I live in Oregon. I've even seen one, not 45 minutes from my house. I've been obsessed with wolves since a child. So that was one of the highlights of my life when that wolf stepped out onto the logging road I was walking, took a good look, then vanished back into the forest.

Difference between US and UK: In America, we think it's cute how Scotts think a hundred miles is a long way. In the Scottland, they think it's cute how Americans thing a hundred years is a long time.

@JoeBlow_4

5 жыл бұрын

I've driven 100 miles for a burger. It's an hour and a half away. I once WORKED at a place 96 miles away and drove there and back EVERY DAY. ;)

@corin164

5 жыл бұрын

Rs Rt - It's Scots not Scotts. Scotts is a lawn care company. And if you're wondering it's no Scotch, either. Scotch is a liquor or a brand or cellophane tape.

@lindamazur4208

5 жыл бұрын

@@corin164 ,you missed ....Scottland .... LOL

@TheEggmaniac

5 жыл бұрын

@@JoeBlow_4 But would you walk 500 miles for it. kzread.info/dash/bejne/ppaCzq-todW_g5M.html

@joeldooley4554

5 жыл бұрын

i got you all beat i drive daily 179 miles each way for work

His concern for bears is hilarious, when it’s the moose you need to watch out for.😳

@Clown_the_Clown

4 жыл бұрын

@Jay Barker the plural of Moose is Meese

@dubuyajay9964

4 жыл бұрын

@@Clown_the_Clown No...it's still Moose. Look it up.

@Clown_the_Clown

4 жыл бұрын

@@dubuyajay9964 meese!

@dubuyajay9964

4 жыл бұрын

@@Clown_the_Clown No.

@Clown_the_Clown

4 жыл бұрын

@@dubuyajay9964 oui

As a well traveled American. I do love going abroad. It’s fantastic to see other cultures. It’s nice to hear positive things about American! Thank you Shaun!

Please someone get this man an Permanent American Resident Card we need more of him here.

@JoGaPeach4259

4 жыл бұрын

James Long I think he needs to saddle up with American, preferably a sweet southern lady!

@marksims6425

4 жыл бұрын

Was thinking the same thing!!!!!!!!

@jamesbinns8528

4 жыл бұрын

A lot of immigrants are like that.

@sabrinacle

3 жыл бұрын

James Long if he’s single I’m sure an American would marry him. If he’s lucky she’ll be Cherokee

@christinesmith6639

Жыл бұрын

@@marksims6425 uiii

PROBLEM WITH POOLS IN FLORIDA, YOU'RE LIABLE TO GO OUT & FIND AN ALLIGATOR IN IT!!

@shaunvlog

5 жыл бұрын

wow this i so crazy to me haha

@laurencooper654

5 жыл бұрын

Or in your kitchen trying to drink your wine 😬

@randlebrowne2048

5 жыл бұрын

@@shaunvlog Gators tend be territorial creatures. Sometimes they get driven out of the natural waterways by the competition and decide to stake out a private pool of their own.

@kellymcnichols5240

4 жыл бұрын

@@laurencooper654 😄😄😄😄 Don't doubt it & then looks for Doggie Snack, since most xats can climb out of reach.

@kellymcnichols5240

4 жыл бұрын

@@laurencooper654 😄😄😄😄😄 TRUE & THE LOOK FOR DOGGIE SNACKS CAUSE MOST CATS CAN CLIMB OUT IF THE WAY!!

I'm American and I will admit that I like Graham Norton way better than Ellen! There.... I said it! My secret is out!

@CD-ng7ur

5 жыл бұрын

Conan is my favourite from an Englishman, although I can only watch KZread clips of the show

@Arigator2

5 жыл бұрын

Why would you want to watch either of those man-hating lesbians?

@shaunvlog

5 жыл бұрын

Graham Norton is a legend

@brendahyslop6770

5 жыл бұрын

I will double down with you on that point, Graham Norton is a panic LOVE HIM!

@jessmason4720

5 жыл бұрын

Honestly have to agree when it comes to interviews, Graham Norton is the best there is. Ellen is still pretty amazing, especially considering all the good she does for people and animals.

I'm a chef living in San Diego, CA and I really like tour channel. You seem very genuine in your analysis of our culture. I'm happy to see a foreigner not be so judgemental and come see for yourself how we are as people, and not just what our government does. Thank you for your youthful excitement about this land, I hope to visit Scotland one day.

When my older sister went to college she eventually spent a year at Sussex. I was fourteen at the time and at the end of her year we all flew up to see her. After 2 weeks my parents left me with her to go up to do another month of just she and I wandering England and Scotland. She and I had so much fun but the point of the story is the day we went to Loch Lomond I refused to stay on the trail. I dragged my sister all over the beautiful Woodland area surrounding the lake until we were completely lost lol. After two hours we decided to just head in One Direction. It was the wrong direction and wound up at a fence. After arguing about who gets to find out if the fence is electrified or not (i lost lol. Even after reminding her that she was 20 and she's had more years than I did therefore my life was worth more) we couldn't tell where a road was and we could not get our bearings to get back to the lake so I was sent up the hill to see which direction we needed to go. About five minutes later after walking up and over the hill my sister said she heard me screaming and she saw my head pop up from the other side of the Hill. I was running. I was being chased by a bull LMAO. It's really hard to run while you're laughing at the same time. But I live. I'm 38 now and that was one of the funniest things that have ever happened to us in our whole life. Thank U Scotland!

Shaun says he doesn’t think a Detroit Lions game was anything but a regular season game... and then us Americans are like.. well if the Lions were playing we sure as shit know it’s not a playoff game! 😂

@soybasedjeremy3653

5 жыл бұрын

That's about to change...

@kristyjohnston1421

5 жыл бұрын

Or the Vikings.

@Sharon-pb7so

5 жыл бұрын

@@soybasedjeremy3653 That's what they say every year. I refuse to sacrifice one more brain cell watching the Lions. Now, U of M and the Rose Bowl? Hope springs eternal. Go Blue!

@soybasedjeremy3653

5 жыл бұрын

@@Sharon-pb7so It's called Loyalty, after all we have a new coach. Who did a better than Jim Schwartz in his first year as the Lion's coach, but I can agree on Go Blue!

@efogg3

5 жыл бұрын

go blue!

In America, we mostly all love Monty Python!

@rsrt6910

5 жыл бұрын

Can confirm. EVERYONE in the USA has seen and loves Monty Python.

@user-xm5le5ok2r

4 жыл бұрын

I've seen and like MP, but be careful to not generalize ALL AMERICANS in anything.

@user-xm5le5ok2r

4 жыл бұрын

Suma Ok Mary, 327. 16 million Americans and you say, mostly. I doubt it very seriously that mostly fits into this count that like MP.

@williamjordan5554

4 жыл бұрын

Most people under 20 don't know what you're talking about.

@Idahoguy10157

4 жыл бұрын

I started enjoying MontyPython 45 years ago

As soon as you hit nature, I imagined every Australian watching immediately laughing and saying “Bitch please!”

We have dangerous wild life true, but Australia’s critters scare the crap out of me.

What does Scotland do best....the accent! Read a friggin book and I will listen. Seriously...

@rsrt6910

5 жыл бұрын

He's like a real life Shrek, ain't he?

@elsac5247

5 жыл бұрын

Hell, I’d listen to him read a menu! 😂

@Kruppt808

5 жыл бұрын

I will walk 500 miles and don't you forget about me. Both Scots

@randygwheeler

5 жыл бұрын

An older man or woman from way in the Highlands that have that deep accent. I'd listen until I had to leave. Lol

@JML6988

5 жыл бұрын

@@rsrt6910 DONKEY!! 😉

If you like nature you really need to go to the Rocky Mountains and hit some National Parks like Yellowstone and Grand Teton

@MarvRoberts

5 жыл бұрын

He would also probably like the clannish Scots-Irish culture of the inhabitants of the Smokey Mountains/Appalachia. He would probably understand a lot of their dialect and mannerisms. Just keep an eye out for the bears, cougars, rattlesnakes, copperheads, moonshiners and wildcats. lol

@shadowprince4482

5 жыл бұрын

Lassen NP is a great lesser known park. Also Glacier NP is great too. Yosemite can be great if you go when it's not busy.

@TheBruceGday

5 жыл бұрын

Ava Gentry or the Scots-Irish festival in Estes Park outside Rocky Mountain National Park

@TheBruceGday

5 жыл бұрын

Shadow Prince Yosemite is so busy it doesn’t seem like getting out to wilderness. Glacier is awesome! Yellowstone is best between Labor Day and early October. Very quiet, lots of wildlife out.

@JimBob-oy9bs

5 жыл бұрын

@@TheBruceGday Estes park is awesome!!

I live in NC, in the US. I enjoy your videos. You are so gracious when talking about Americans. I'm sure you have seen a lot of things that you didn't particularly like or agree with. I've watched videos about people from other countries and they were very critical, so it's so nice to hear someone being so nice and complimentary about the US. Thank you for that. You are very interesting.

" Swimming pool in your garden" sounds funny as an American

@AdenSerenity

4 жыл бұрын

He must mean what we'd call backyard, rather than, like, a place to grow plants

@Liamshavingfun

4 жыл бұрын

@@AdenSerenity yes but still funny hearing it.

@gremlinfiend8334

3 жыл бұрын

Well if you have noticed American neighborhoods usually have bigger houeses with bigger yards

@Liamshavingfun

3 жыл бұрын

@@gremlinfiend8334 No because I haven't been to the UK so I dont know.

@cicta

3 жыл бұрын

Looollll ikr

I ❤️ that you get us!! Knowing the difference between a cook out and a bar-b-que makes you a proper Southern gentleman. 🇺🇸

@tessbrex3823

5 жыл бұрын

What video did you post this in?

@burtonhollabaugh3767

4 жыл бұрын

Life is not easy. You must know how to fix cheap cuts of meats. Ranch owner gets the good cuts. Ranch hands get whats is left. Most of us don't live "High on the hog".

@VoidHxnter

4 жыл бұрын

Such a common name here in the south... “Debra”.

@s.e.f8160

4 жыл бұрын

I’m from the south and those would mean the same thing to me

@whitebeardInn

4 жыл бұрын

I grew up in Georgia so I know the difference between a cook out and a BBQ. But, I've lived in 7 other states as well (military) and people in the north and west haven't a clue that the two are different. At first I'd correct them but quickly saw that it's no good trying to swim against such a large tide!

I am an American who loves British culture, and I needed to hear this.

@louisrobertson9215

5 жыл бұрын

Lol

My husband and I are binge-watching Brit Box shows and other shows from the Commonwealth countries. Shetland is one of our favorites. We love the story arc that goes on for many episodes and the lack of car chases, for instance. I haven’t watched an American show in months.

If you do make it to Oregon make sure you visit Southern Oregon. Crater Lake and the Oregon coast is beautiful.

@melatwrites

4 жыл бұрын

Yep. Solid suggestions. I'd recommend skipping Portland entirely and heading straight for the coast and the rest of the state.

@mpetersen6

3 жыл бұрын

@@melatwrites Yah, Portland and Seattle are both turning into shite holes

@braderwin9620

3 жыл бұрын

@@mpetersen6 As are all liberal ran cities.

@fbiagentmiyakohoshino8223

2 жыл бұрын

random fact but did you know crater lake is a supervolcano that was once a mountain but underwent a massive vei 7 supereruption thousands of years ago destroying the entire mountain (and formed a small cinder cone volcano named wizard island)

I will say we do barbecue better than anyone else in the world! Regardless of which state from which you hail, barbecue is KING over here!!! Your next trip here needs to be a barbecue tour of the USA. (Yes, we Texans make the BEST barbecue!)

@laurameyer6728

5 жыл бұрын

No! Kansas City Missouri BBQ is the very best!

@kristyjohnston1421

5 жыл бұрын

Read the replies to see which state would argue against. KC. Of course. :) Love all BBQ styles.

@srabchun

5 жыл бұрын

Why is it that commenters from Texas have to let everyone know their from Texas? Texans heads are so over inflated that it’s comical.

@ErinMTexas

5 жыл бұрын

Well bless your heart! The are not enough words in the world to answer why we are so proud to be Texans. You'll just have to come down her and see why!!!

@randlebrowne2048

5 жыл бұрын

@@srabchun There is actually a saying here in Texas: "Never ask a man if he's from Texas. If he is, he'll have already told you. If he's not, well... no need to embarrass the man". ;o)

Yeah, if you don't start your brisket at 2am so it's ready to serve at 4pm then you are not BBQing. 😁

@patrickprosser8227

5 жыл бұрын

Obviously a person who doesn't know the first thing about barbecue. Brisket is dry rubbed with salt, pepper and other herbs and served without sauce. Barbecuing is all about low and slow, low heat over a long time. Sauce is an after thought. Get YOUR facts right.

@maxdeborde6772

4 жыл бұрын

@Stuckgrenadepin thats what she said

@maxdeborde6772

4 жыл бұрын

@@patrickprosser8227 gotem

@Cjinglaterra

4 жыл бұрын

If it ain't low and slow it ain't BBQ. And yeah, sauce is optional.

You just brought back so much pride and nostalgia of living in the USA. Thank you.....Just to give you a glimpse of growing up in America some of my favorite memories are making a refrigerator box a space ship, catching fire flies, watching fireworks from my back yard and doing yard work that day to get to go to the dairy bar and get a milk shake...….then at the end of the night sitting with my cousins, aunts and uncles and talking until the last person went home. Family, Country and Patriotism that is America and you seem to nail my childhood.

Shaun: "Nature in America is seriously badass!" Australia: "Am I a joke to you?"

@AlexZXTT

4 жыл бұрын

I agree. It seems like the venomous Australian wildlife is in a competition on which can rack up the most kills.

@dubuyajay9964

4 жыл бұрын

No, a death trap no one wants to visit.

@paulpowell4871

4 жыл бұрын

Deadly Spiders and Snakes and platypus oh my!

@iconicDeya

4 жыл бұрын

There’s a difference in an action drama and a horror thriller

@jamesgarlick4573

4 жыл бұрын

Almost everything in Australian wildlife wants to kill you, even some plants!

Thank you for this. With all the negativity that's surrounding us, it was a nice reminder of the lighter side. ♥️

@shaunvlog

5 жыл бұрын

That’s exactly how I feel - escape all the negativity for a few minutes 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇸💜

@DOLsenior

5 жыл бұрын

@@shaunvlog yes! 😀 Thank you very much kind sir. I have been embarrassed to be American lately. You shed a ray of hope that all is not lost. 👍

@victorwaddell6530

5 жыл бұрын

Allways Look On The Bright Side of Life . "whistling " . That film scene and song sums up British optimism in my opinion .

@robertsitch1415

5 жыл бұрын

With much of the news out there it is good that every now and then different cultures can get along.

@calichigal

5 жыл бұрын

My thoughts, exactly. Thank you, Shaun.

Dude! I clicked on your video thinking this was going to be a slam on the USA and I wanted to see what an outside view thought of us. I was pleasantly surprised at how energetic and full of love you were in recounting some of your experiences. I truly loved your video and how you presented it. We have a lot of problems here in the USA, but it is always nice to hear someone from outside say something nice. I will be watching more of your videos as I feel you are a good guy who just wants to put his experiences and thoughts out there. Great job, sir!

@cynthiajennings5792

Жыл бұрын

I totally agree, we have tons of problems here and so many Brits etc. hate us. In the end though, not bad for 250 yrs. I say.

My mom is IN LOVE with British drama shows. No idea why, but almost every time I visit home, she's watching things like Downton Abbey on repeat hahaha

@jayneteske1963

Жыл бұрын

We lived in the UK for 4 years in the 70s, and we watch BritBox and Acorn TV all the time. Anglophile through and through!

We actually had the bank drive thrus decades before restaurants had them.

@mpetersen6

3 жыл бұрын

True 👍

Some states even have drive through liquor stores.

@turdfurgeson4943

3 жыл бұрын

Welcome to Florida. You can get a side of bath salts sometimes

I live in Florida and I watch so much British television that I caught myself thinking in a British accent.

@kristyjohnston1421

5 жыл бұрын

@The real glasgow - This is why American shows are cut up for commercial breaks. It's annoying but it isn't a tax. And those shows that are exported are paid for by the company broadcasting it. Which in turn get paid by advertisers or by streaming costs. Which means UK tv production companies are making more money on the back end.

@Liutgard

5 жыл бұрын

I watch enough British TV that I've developed sort of a... not quite an accent, but people ask how long I've lived in the States...

@jessmason4720

5 жыл бұрын

silvrwillo This happens to me after watching Outlander. 😂 I find myself asking my husband, “Ye ken what I mean?” lol

@Liutgard

5 жыл бұрын

@@jessmason4720 Aye, I do. I love the Glaswegian accent (I know, I'm weird), and when I'm binging on Craig Ferguson or David Tennant or "Im Scottish! I can complain about things!" the 12th Doctor...

@manchestertart5614

5 жыл бұрын

Which British accent?

I thought he said "dried foods' when he was saying "drive thrus" lol.

@rockabye274

4 жыл бұрын

I had the same response.

@anar3602

4 жыл бұрын

I thought he said *dried fruit.*

@Heavywall70

4 жыл бұрын

Did someone say beef jerky?

@Rick_Sanchez_C137_

4 жыл бұрын

theplayernkc I thought at first he was saying “dried food.” So I listened close, then I thought he was talking about “fried foods,” it took a couple more tries before I figured out it was “drive thrus” when he mentioned the bike.

@jacobusderottmann1000

4 жыл бұрын

@@anar3602 - me too!

HAHAHA, Gila Monsters! I haven't thought about Gila Monsters in decades.

Cooking burgers and sausages outside on a grill is called grilling or having a cookout. You can cook meat with BBQ sauce at home on a grill also but its not the same as authentic BBQ.

@Kruppt808

5 жыл бұрын

We BBQ in Hawaii but don't use any typical red/white BBQ sauce. It's teriyaki based. Also if you order BBQ chicken,beef,pork,Kal bi, in any restaurant in Hawaii it will also be teriyaki style.

@fxsparrow5189

5 жыл бұрын

Barb en que is French beard to the tail. ie roasting the whole goat

@markjohnson6194

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, big difference between grilling and BBQing

@mermaid1717

4 жыл бұрын

Let's always remember BBQ & BBQ Sauce are two completely different things that do not go together.

@garyco766

4 жыл бұрын

@@mermaid1717 Shame on you, they absolutely go together! Try finding a BBQ place in Texas or St Louis that doesn't offer BBQ sauce. Now if you're talking Carolina mustard, then I agree.

thank you for pronouncing Oregon correctly

@nobodyknows9083

5 жыл бұрын

Erin Rising no shit right!!! orrr-gonn///oreegen

@antonianilson3068

4 жыл бұрын

I was going to say that.

@joelgabrielgrey

4 жыл бұрын

Half of our own countrymen can’t do that...

@garyguyton7373

4 жыл бұрын

Jes gotta larn 'em, Man: Northwestern Ladies aren't wimps, not for their lovers or boyfriends or pimps, You don't treat 'em nice, it won't happen twice, They'll really have fun with a knife, Or A Gun. (Oregon)

@bigshagg3815

4 жыл бұрын

I never heard anybody mispronounce Oregon ...until I moved there

I love when Brits (or even Democrats) talk down to me like I'm a barbarian for owning guns, and they're like, "Why would you need a gun?" Me: "'Cause my neighbor's dog was mauled and eaten by a mountain lion, and we have bears in the nearby mountains, too. Also rattlesnakes, and crooked politicians, lol!"

@peterdellabella4257

4 жыл бұрын

everybody in Europe seems to despise americans like we hurt them or something idk its weird. But yea we got animals here and you could never ban guns. You are not going to be able to take the guns out of the hoods. Gangs will get stuff off the black market. It would be a warzone if they tried to ban guns

@RowdyGrunt

4 жыл бұрын

Spot on. And let’s not forget how people choose to ignore that our actual violent crime rate is among the lowest per capita in the world. And even then the crime is mostly centered in democrat controlled urban areas, as opposed to more suburban and rural areas where crime is lower, gun crime very low, and not run by gun grabbing politicians who do t punish criminals. And they sure do love us, our guns, and ability to use them when they need military assistance.

@boriscat1999

4 жыл бұрын

I'm a democrat. yet I have a 30-30 for the coyotes. Cougars here too, the local university has a radio collar on the one that goes through my yard but the odds of me seeing her before she sees me is basically zero.

@TheSkeetergirl

4 жыл бұрын

We don’t have to need a gun. We only have to want a gun. Thank God for a free country.

@darkrh5404

3 жыл бұрын

Rowdy Grunt gun crime is lower in suburban areas because less people live there 🤦‍♂️

nature in america = ONE of the many reasons we love our guns. lol

@seanoconnor5730

4 жыл бұрын

Yep lol that and our violent criminals and out of line government

@MichaelSHartman

4 жыл бұрын

I don't need a gun to enjoy nature. Masses of people visit national parks daily, including Yellowstone, and none allow hunting. We have a gun culture, but we are not crazed maniacs like the over the top gun control people imply.

@volo1826

4 жыл бұрын

@@MichaelSHartman today no, but 100+ years ago? Yes a weapon would have been a necessary iten when "enjoying nature" haha. And we can still feel the affects of that today.

@drmachinewerke1

4 жыл бұрын

I do not need a gun to grow crops. I need a gun to keep my crops.

@jdog7797

4 жыл бұрын

Also in case of Zombies

It's nice to hear something nice about America. Here where I live we have a huge diversity of wildlife! Bears, cougars, coyotes, bobcats, wolves, moose, elk, deer, antelope, bison, Mountain goats, bighorn sheep and lots of cute smaller animals. Beautiful snowcapped mountains and some of the best trout fishing in the world! I'll send you a travel guide. Thanks for a great video Shaun!

""states that are more rural, like Florida." OK, that sentence didn't end how I expected it to. Yeah, I know there are rural parts of Florida, but there are a lot of states more rural than Florida.

@allicianpeters3595

4 жыл бұрын

Lol... right??

@ITIsFunnyDamnIT

4 жыл бұрын

But Florida is pretty rural just not as rural as other states.

@nicholasjh1

4 жыл бұрын

eh most states except some of the smaller Eastern ones have a majority rural area. maybe even new York

@trevorwilson6683

4 жыл бұрын

I also thought: “Florida? Rural?” But it’s true, tons of rural Florida, same with Louisiana, Nevada, and more. But New York? No, Downstate is easily 15 million, upstate is rural and urban, so out of another 6 million Buffalo, 1.5 million, Rochester 750,000; Syracuse and Binghamton/Ithaca 750,000 and Albany 500,000= about 5 million more urban and a million or so rural. So...

I really like that you approached the cannabis issue so openly. My body is beyond destroyed from my time in the military, and so many people look down on me for using it just so I can forget my pain in my body, and just feel normal. I respect that a lot. Many people think if you smoke it, you're just a junkie, and that's coming from someone who lives in the second state to legalize it.

@virginiarobbins7539

Жыл бұрын

For medical use its amazing. My issue with my nephew is how much he and his wife smoke it like it's cigarettes all day long.. they have 2 children/toddlers that rarely get to go outside except when parents are having a joint. I know this isn't necessarily the pot that's the lazy parenting but I smoked it some in younger days and know it's part of the issue as it makes you lazy/tired. Honestly, if they just had one joint a day in evening..I wouldn't take issue at all with how they live.. but like we had family over to our home for pool day when my father died, just so everyone could get outside and eat, visit, allow the children to play, adults to visit, etc. They only stayed an hr cause they had to get home to smoke their weed. They use the excuse the kids need a nap.. but I offered them to put them to bed in the house .. nope.. cause they can't smoke pot at my house they had to get right home.. they literally don't go an hr without pot. Then there's ppl like you whom it helps so much..I have fibromyalgia so I understand if there's something that helps, by all means use as needed and you shouldn't be looked down upon at all. Yet ppl don't look down on us when we take rx drugs that are way worse in side effects and such.

@weaselrider

Жыл бұрын

​@@virginiarobbins7539 I'm gonna try to say this the nicest way I can... So you are judging everyone one the acts of others?

After all the shit talking of our healthcare system I really needed this self confidence boost

@AnotherAltAccountYouDonkey

3 жыл бұрын

Ha ha you have to pay for all the McDonalds that kılls you

@AnotherAltAccountYouDonkey

2 жыл бұрын

@Xeirux you tried to make a good comeback but as it isn't free its still actual food (to McDonalds standards) and small unlike all your chemicals

@r34ltristan35

2 жыл бұрын

heres another self-confidence boost. England is literally smaller than the state I live in and I live in Missouri 😂😂😂

@AnotherAltAccountYouDonkey

2 жыл бұрын

@@r34ltristan35 it's not about the size it's how you use it 😉

@r34ltristan35

2 жыл бұрын

@@AnotherAltAccountYouDonkey 😏

I love how optimistic you are.❣️Thank you for giving a thorough explanation. Some UK youtubers like Joel & Lia (who are great) but get most of their info on the US from Buzzfeed or KZread videos & think it the Gospel. You have actually experience and immersed yourself in the true American culture. THANK YOU. Come back to Texas like Austin/San Antonio but between November to April for cooler temps.

@suzieq722

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed! And also a Texan so Agreed to that as well!!

@Dinkdownn

4 жыл бұрын

I always feel like Joel & Lia are trolling people from the US. Like.. they try to seem sincere but I *always* get the feeling that they’re lowkey making fun of us. 💀 Edit- I’m in Louisiana so hello to my Texan neighbors 💜🤗

@suzieq722

4 жыл бұрын

Dinkdownn Hi 👋🏻!! And Totally agree! Which is probably why I stopped watching them... 👀

@McKavian

4 жыл бұрын

I am allergic to San Antonio. I went there once and developed a case of ex-wives.

@user-rc3ii4jd8v

3 жыл бұрын

I honestly can’t stand them. they don’t know how to research at all

How could i forget peanut butter?

@koukiguy4163

5 жыл бұрын

I love how you included optimism. It's rare anyone notices. We are taught at a young age that dreams + hard work can make anything happen. I honestly think that's where it comes from. Also, tossing burgers and sausages/hot dogs on the grill is called grilling here. i.e. We are going to grill some burgers for dinner.

@daragildea7434

5 жыл бұрын

Peanut butter is disgusting, nauseating filth.

@pureholy

5 жыл бұрын

@@daragildea7434 true but readily available in this country

@KmusikOne

5 жыл бұрын

You gotta watch The Sopranos, if you haven't seen it. I was about 15 years late, but it's amazing.

@bcaye

5 жыл бұрын

@@daragildea7434, I'm not a fan, but it isn't that. It is an affordable whole protein with healthy fat. I would rathet eat peanut butter than hot dogs or bologna.

Yes we have cougars.... sometimes they're not just in the wild but in the bars too. Dangerous in both locations.

Personally I don’t know any American who watches a lot of British TV over American TV but I’m sure you guys have great shows too!

50 people liked this video so much that they turned their phone upside down and liked it again

You should come to South Dakota to see bison and visit an Indian Reservation. We also have Mt Rushmore and the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in August. I'll be your tour guide!

@AWOL401

4 жыл бұрын

South Dakota is beautiful but the people in small towns there are rude as hell.

@janetwehrer2662

4 жыл бұрын

South Dakota is amazing. Black Hills, Badlands, Crazy Horse monument, and more.

@southdakotan5711

4 жыл бұрын

Alexander Wilson I just moved to a small town and no one has been rude to me

@southdakotan5711

4 жыл бұрын

South Dakota is amazing. To really take South Dakota in you have to drive across it because there is just so much beauty across the state. I live in the black hills and it is absolutely stunning and brightens up every day. I’m originally from the south and I don’t regret moving up here.

@gregprince2523

4 жыл бұрын

The Badlands are outa this world and if you drive across route 12 in the late summer the sunflower fields are pure yellow gold for miles and miles and miles!! The Bison are numerous west of Pierre, Antelope everywhere and Muley's throughout the Black Hills!

Can’t help noticing that you greeted us with “how are you doing?” Added to several “y’alls” in previous videos. Makes me want to say “that really takes the piss”

Thank you for all the kind words about America 🇺🇸

I'm an American who loves Downton Abbey.

@Arigator2

5 жыл бұрын

Me too, but i wouldn't want to live in that world. It's such a good thing that America got rid of all that royalty nonsense. It's unworthy of free men. If it was up to me i'd hang the lot of them.

@rebelguy9487

5 жыл бұрын

Are You Being Served is my favorite British show

@helenwood8482

5 жыл бұрын

Only Americans like Downton Abbey. It is a very American view of England.

@helenwood8482

5 жыл бұрын

@@Arigator2 America is ruled by Trump. I'd take the Queen any day.

@drewpamon

5 жыл бұрын

@@helenwood8482 written and performed by British people.

Great Video. Having lived in multiple Countries as well as all around the United States I have to say I have heard your comments or echos of them quite often. People from one country like to compare another country and find so many things they prefer. You like our Fast Food and I like your Toad in the Hole, the Bubble and Squeak and don't even think of getting between me and a Steak Pie. (Yes I have even had Haggis and find it rather nice on a cold day, as long as I have a couple of Pints to wash it down.) You think our wild Animals are great and they are. But then again so are the "Beacons" in the Winter. Oh and Ben Nevis is an incredible climb. (1985) You like our optimism and I like the Scottish Stoicism. You like our Comedies and some of our Drama's. I grew up on "Are you being served" and "Keeping up Appearances". In the 1980's I started watching and still watch the good Doctor. (Yes I am a Whovian.) There are great and wonderful things in each Country and we all are guilty of overlooking them.

@shaunvlog

5 жыл бұрын

This is a great point and very true. The grass is always greener etc.

@dianethoroughman9541

5 жыл бұрын

@@shaunvlog Erma Bombeck wrote a book called "The Grass is Always Greener Over the Septic Tank". Lol. She is gone but she wrote funny books based on her life experience.

@dontroutman8232

5 жыл бұрын

I grew up watching Dad's Army, and Jon Pertwee Dr. Who #3...Dang I'm old!

@dontroutman8232

5 жыл бұрын

@The real glasgow well fine, at least Dad's Army had a Scottish character.

Wow, what insight into America! And yes, we are optimistic and a happy people. Love this!

As an American myself, I find it very admirable how foreigners like yourself are able to see so many good things about my country that we don’t even see ourselves.

American here 🖐 🇱🇷....Thanks for the friendly and outgoing comment. Hollywood and people like the Kardashisn's give us regular people a bad rap. I love Absolutely Fabulous, Father Brown, Graham Norton, Peaky Blinders, Ripper Street and lots more.

@airracer28

5 жыл бұрын

You put a Liberian flag😆

@klusa5716

5 жыл бұрын

@@airracer28 ...😆😆😆 oops...I meant 🇺🇸

@airracer28

5 жыл бұрын

@@klusa5716 I just wanted to let you know😉

@Kruppt808

5 жыл бұрын

@@airracer28 wow I took 1 look at that flag and never would have noticed it's a different.

@airracer28

5 жыл бұрын

@@Kruppt808 main difference is a smaller field of blue, and slightly larger stripes

I love how Shaun says the word “placeeeeees.”

@JustMe-oi9ms

4 жыл бұрын

PockASqueeno and “houseees”🥰

Wildlife leaves you alone if you leave them alone mostly... 😂

@coyotedust

3 жыл бұрын

Unless they want to eat you

@terrifictomm

3 жыл бұрын

That's why so many people think bears are safe. No, you just don't interest them. Bother them and you just might end up mauled. not attacked. Mauled.

Optimism thing- definitely weather related. Our NorthEastern states, actually called New England as a region is famously dour in it's temperament. (I grew up there.) Contrasted with say southern California (stationed there with the military) where the sun shines constantly- people are soo much happier there than in New England. It's a strange culture shock, but it turn out to be fairly common difference between the northern states and the sunny south.

I live in Mississippi now but i was born and raised in Montana. You need to go if you come over again it is probably the most beautiful state and has awesome national parks and good people.

@alabaster6117

5 жыл бұрын

I spent some time in Missoula, I really enjoyed Montana.

@oldfogey3272

5 жыл бұрын

Kelsi I have relatives who lived and live in plains Montana ever been there? I mite move there! As an Oregonian we like Montana dont have sales tax! I appreciate this about montana!

@kelsiwatson4043

5 жыл бұрын

Im from helena and I do have family up on the highline which is near the Canadian border. My favorite place is glacier national park. BEAUTIFUL!!!

@oldfogey3272

5 жыл бұрын

Kelsi my mother was born in chinook! And left at age 6 in 1921! So u wouldn't happen to be from there would you? U said u were from close to the Canadian border which chinook is

@oldfogey3272

5 жыл бұрын

@@kelsiwatson4043 sorry u said u were from helena! Never been there but been to glacier park? Why would u trade Montana in for mississippi?

Shaun, it amazed me how easily you picked up on American cultural differences! Nice job! I am from Las Vegas, Nevada, home of 24-hour casinos, all you can eat buffets, & legalized prostitution. We also have beautiful outdoor places like Lake Mead National Park, the Hoover Dam (built in the 1930's), and even Red Rock Canyon, a truly perfect place to hike or drive through! I love watching your KZread channel because it is giving me a great opportunity to learn so much about your culture, and to travel with you throughout Scotland (loved your NC500 series!). Take care and cohtinue doing what you do!

@shaunvlog

5 жыл бұрын

thanks a lot Maryanne, would love to visit Vegas one day :)

@maryannewillequer3305

5 жыл бұрын

@@Will-nn6ux Small world, eh?

I have fallen in love with your channel! For one thing, your accent is a sing song beautiful way to communicate. Even the way you say Edinburgh blows my mind. Your lovely red hair is something to behold and you just seem like an all around good guy. Then again, could it be that you praise the country that I love instead of putting it down? 👍🏼🤣🇺🇸

Nature lovers bucket list number 1 in my opinion: Lower Yosemite Valley in the spring. I am a retired US Marine who has seen a good part of the world, mostly Asia. Nothing compares to Yosemite in natural grandeur, majesty, and beauty.

When you come back to the US make sure to visit Burns, Oregon. Beautiful little town of 3000 out on the high desert. Named after Robert Burns (yes, the Scot) it's high school mascot is the Highlanders and has a huge image of a Highland warrior on the school.

Shaun: "Nature in America is Badass " Australia: "Hold my beer, mate." ;)

@fbksfrank4

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, i live in Alaska, if it's going to kill you, you will see it coming! Those creepy crawly Goddammits down there can jump out of nowhere and then you're screwed.

@randlebrowne2048

5 жыл бұрын

@@fbksfrank4 Unless the critter in question is a Polar bear trying to be sneaky. Most snakes here in Texas at least have the courtesy to warn you first (usually).

@ViolentKisses87

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah but Australia has one or two types of nature, but America has like a dozen.

@GTVAlfaMan

5 жыл бұрын

Melissa Lawson I don’t get it.

@timesthree5757

5 жыл бұрын

No nature in the states is badass, in Australia that shit is scary.

Great video. Thank you. I’m an Air Force brat, and I grew up in Europe (born in Madrid). I am always fascinated still to see us Americans through the eyes of “foreigners.” 😋

Well done, Shaun. Feel free to move to South Carolina, anytime. You would be heartily welcomed!

Thank you for all the kind words about the USA. I love watching your vlogs because they are well done and I could listen to you talk for hours. I have learned so many things about Scotland through your videos. Keep them coming!

To survive, optimism is necessary.

You have the heather-covered moors, castles, palaces...so much more history. You have kilts! You have beautiful accents. You have the highlands.

@virginiarobbins7539

Жыл бұрын

America's Appalachian mountain range is the same range that's in Scotland.. it was all 1 range when earth's lands were connected. Apparently Scottish love it in our Appalachian due to this.. maybe that's why so many coming here yrs ago went to Appalachian range to make their homes.

I live in Ohio and I grew up watching Benny Hill, Monty Python's Flying Circus, Absolutely Fabulous, and I loved Coupling!

@acehighjohn1759

4 жыл бұрын

Check out 'The young ones' from same time period

@donchaffins1313

4 жыл бұрын

@@acehighjohn1759 thanks for the reccomendation.

@jalkabre5904

4 жыл бұрын

Ditto....Ohio...Benny....Monty....The Goodies

@JanetSmith900

2 жыл бұрын

Watched Benny Hill with my dad. Ab fab is hilarious!

I certainly do not watch Dr. Who on Amazon Prime, I have no idea what you're talking about.... **whistles innocently**

@kristyjohnston1421

5 жыл бұрын

I think TV productions are half and half. We seem to pour more money into production and UK seems to pour more money into writers. One reason I watch shows from other countries is that the formulas are a little different. Canadian sci fi is kicking ass currently. Cannabis. Not a consumer but a supporter due to it's medical benefits. Chemo treatments leaving you uninterested in eating? Here's some weed and a plate of food. Pain killing effects and munchies!

@patrickprosser8227

5 жыл бұрын

Luther? Luther who? 😁

@RalphReagan

5 жыл бұрын

Lol

In Alaska there are parks that have signs along the borders that read, "Beyond this point you are no longer at the top of the food chain." LOL

The answer is everything

😂 Shaun you would be something to watch during sports (Football) season in America. Cut you loose in a motor home and follow a University Team. It would blow your mind, to see pride, spirit, and enthusiasm of the students and parents. The game would be fun to watch too.

@11thstalley96

4 жыл бұрын

St Myles Even though I’m a fan of another SEC school, I would suggest that Shaun would be in much more capable hands if he were to travel with the LSU folks.

@11thstalley96

4 жыл бұрын

bigricester I’m also a Tiger...a Mizzou Tiger, and I’ll always be extremely grateful that the SEC gave us a home after tejas ruined the conference that we invited them to join. I lived in Shreveport 35 years ago and spent many a weekend in NOLA, but I didn’t truly understand LSU until I had a work assignment in Baton Rouge off and on for about a year. I spent many happy hours at Chimes enjoying the oysters.

Red Dwarf and Absolutely Fabulous are hard to top....

@michaelbaines1493

5 жыл бұрын

KZread American Red Dwarf as the USA copied it but only did one show. They were also going to make Only fools and Horses but changed there mind at the last minute. Imagine an American Del Boy lol.

@efogg3

5 жыл бұрын

hell yes red dwarf!

@tarmaque

5 жыл бұрын

You forgot _Blackadder_ and _Faulty Towers._ And I can make a case for _Keeping up Appearances._

Outlander was a great show. The Brits do some extremely good dramas and comedy shows ( Blackadder, Monty Python, etc). Had you just stopped by one of those tailgate parties when you went to the game, you would have had no choice but to join in once they found that that was your first football game experience.

Thanks for you positive review of the US. You sir, have a new subscriber my dude.

I love when you do videos like this! It reminds me of things that I take for granted! Thanks, Shaun!

I think British TV is a lot more smart. Most cook outs in the US is frozen hamburgers and hot dogs, but a good portion do more, all the way to spending 12 hours slowly smoking meat. Barbecue is a style of slow cooked meat which varies regionally, which you may or may not find at a cook out.

I thought I was learning a Scots word, "dure". Then I realized you were probably saying "dour", which we pronounce "dower".

Love you're shirt!! Oregon doesn't get much respect, you should visit us!! You might find it's a lot like Scotland... at least the weather!

Yes, wildlife. Seen in my yard during 2019 alone: bears, dear, and wild turkeys, of course. And, one cougar, two bobcats, one gray wolf, one hawk who enjoyed visiting with me. This in a residential subdivision.

I do watch British tv shows lol Grantchester, Shetland, Sherlock, Midsomer murders, Father Brown, Endeavor ect lol love murder mysteries 😀

@mandystory4275

5 жыл бұрын

I love me some Father Brown and Poldark.

@victorwaddell6530

5 жыл бұрын

Monty Python's Flying Circus , The Benny Hill Show , Fawlty Towers , The Young Ones . I'm showing my age , as these are all old shows .

@lunaluna6459

5 жыл бұрын

Ashley Cleaver - Watch Derry Girls

@susieq9801

5 жыл бұрын

@@victorwaddell6530 - Keeping up Appearances, Blackadder.

@calichigal

5 жыл бұрын

The Brits do period shows better - Agatha Christie's Poirot, Foyle's war, to name a couple.

Y’all really don’t have drive-through banks?!? That is so crazy to me. Love the videos! I would love to visit Scotland someday!

@toottootismyname1116

3 жыл бұрын

We do

@lyndacase9130

Жыл бұрын

We live in our cars in the US.

From Portland Oregon, speaking of "badass nature" about five years a young bear wandered almost to downtown, and every few months a coyote or even a cougar is spotted in the eastern part of the city (about 10 miles from downtown.) Possibly the reason for that is that the city stops abruptly and the wild starts at the Sandy River. City on one side, farms and forest on the other.

Southern U.S. has the perfect climate for venomous spiders to thrive.

@blisterbill8477

5 жыл бұрын

Kimi FW But Australia wins that category big time...snakes too.

@kimifw58

5 жыл бұрын

@@blisterbill8477 Obviously.

@maxdeborde6772

4 жыл бұрын

Then florida man arrives

@averagecat8218

4 жыл бұрын

In Georgia the though of being even close to a brown recluse scares the fuck out of me

@dubuyajay9964

4 жыл бұрын

@@averagecat8218 Got bit by those multiple times in San Marcos. I seem to handle it better than most. Just need an antibiotic pill to stop the bacteria and necrosis.

lol I have a large 10 ft deep diving pool. Our road system is better. While in Scotland, I was driving a motorcoach and I cant tell you have many roads I traveled that was one lane with laybys to pull over to if a car comes. Not to mention when it is two lanes there, they are so narrow that you nearly hit passing cars. Parking is better here. Some places there, you have to just park on the road somewhere away and walk to it (which I liked, kept the lazier people away lol). Our junk food has caused a majority percent of citizens to be overweight to the point that the average size of person is an obese size (that companies have now advertised as healthy). I was relieved at how healthy food was cooked in scotland, especially the mac n' cheese dishes. They were great every time I ordered. All your key numbers are pretty spot on. We are a very large country with such diversity and opportunity that optimism is easy here. I want to visit scotland again very soon and we can sit down over coffee and chat about this! UK has stronger coffee by the way.

@joannakennedy6005

5 жыл бұрын

I'm British and have travelled a lot including the US, Canada and Australia. All of those countries are huge! The United Kingdom is tiny in comparison. Our roads might be small, especially in the countryside, however you can drive through little villages, like I live in and you can stop at a country inn and have home cooked food. Although I have a car, I don't need to drive, unless I need to. I would hate to drive hundreds of miles to visit a relative too. I can visit the rest of Europe in a few hours for cheap airfares. Who is the lucky one?

@joannakennedy6005

5 жыл бұрын

I'm British and have travelled a lot including the US, Canada and Australia. All of those countries are huge! The United Kingdom is tiny in comparison. Our roads might be small, especially in the countryside, however you can drive through little villages, like I live in and you can stop at a country inn and have home cooked food. Although I have a car, I don't need to drive, unless I need to. I would hate to drive hundreds of miles to visit a relative too. I can visit the rest of Europe in a few hours for cheap airfares. Who is the lucky one?

@garnerequestrian

5 жыл бұрын

@@joannakennedy6005 totally agree! Being able to just hop a train or bus like you can in the UK and not have to go incredibly far would be amazing. I think both countries are very lucky on many different things. Treasure each country individually. It's what makes traveling so much fun.

It is true that an American invented a streaming service that focuses on British tv called BRITBOX. There are many Americans who like to watch imported British dramas especially murder mystery dramas set in England. Many prefer the calm, cold, logical way the British crime detective talk in British crime dramas instead of the loud, passionate shouting in American crime dramas. I think it all come down to being curious about people speaking at a different speed, a different volume and using slightly different words.

GB nature: seen from the safety of gated areas, charming wildlife absolutely splendid. US nature: here is your gun; good luck don't die, and whatever you do just don't do anything to piss it off! Australia nature: am i a joke to you guys

"Some of the more rural states... like Florida." HAHAHAHA!!! 🤣 Love you, Shaun!

@jonlanier_

4 жыл бұрын

I thought that was funny as well.

@MichaelSHartman

4 жыл бұрын

I wasn't sure if it was a joke, or he might not have seen the mid-west. Fields there can go miles in one direction. Of course, each state has some agriculture.

@juliegibson9647

4 жыл бұрын

I live in Alabama and thought I knew what rural was until I drove through some of the Midwest. It’s much different.

Shaun, you're welcome for Thanksgiving anytime haha

My Dad used to love Inspector Morse and other British detective series. At that time, we didn’t have everything available on TV. WE would hop over to our local Barnes & Nobles bookstore and see if any new episodes were out. I always bought new ones for gifts for him. My husband liked many British shows, he loved Benny Hill and even now he watches a British car show. I loved the Avengers when I was younger and I watched whatever British stuff I could and later we had access to more. Also loved a cooking show with these two women, one who died, and they ended the show by going off on their bike and side car. Forget the name. Loved Nigella Lawson’s cooking show. British stuff always seemed calmer to me and I like that feature. Made me very relaxed.

Freedom of speach/expression.

Some homes have indoor swimming pools or a pool in a glass room. Thank you for all the kind words you say about America and Americans. Many KZread videos and comments are unfair and / or unkind. Looking forward to your next video.

#2- How appropriate that you upload this video on the day that is both Flag Day and the birthday of the U.S. Army!

The town I live in has lots of black bears, and some deer. This is something I generally remember when going to the yard where I first look just to make sure it's ok to go out. One morning I forgot to do this, and what ended up happening was this black bear sitting on a boulder we have in the yard looking at me looking at him. Lucky for me, the bear wanted to run as much as I did, so I just slowly backed up and, once he was out of my line of sight, I then ran back in the house :D Some years ago, I also had a family (mama and 3 cubs) of bears who always stopped by the yard every tuesday during the summer. I think they knew it was garbage day in the area. so while mama bear ate left over ice cream she found in the neighbor's garbage, her cubs played on the trees we have in my yard. After doing that for a while they would leave and not return until the following tuesday

Here's the British shows I've watched: 1. Doctor Who 2. IT Crowd That's it, that's the whole list.

@joshm3484

4 жыл бұрын

Really? No Blackadder? No Mr. Bean? That's sad

@AnotherAltAccountYouDonkey

3 жыл бұрын

@@joshm3484 Mr bean is a sèxy man

Fun video, I grew up on British comedies like Monty Python, Benny Hill, Are you being served?, Mr. Bean, and Absolutely Fabulous. I would love to visit Scotland and England sometime. Keep up the great work!! :)

@nevermind-he8ni

5 жыл бұрын

You forgot "The Young Ones"......haha

@jessicamink7209

5 жыл бұрын

@@nevermind-he8ni I forgot about that show, that was funny too. Thanks for reminding me. :)

I have watched & love Doctor Who, Torchwood, Last of the summer wine, Are you being served, top gear (original cast) and others. Now this is just British tv shows. I like shows from many different countries.

you forgot about a part of the nature in the usa. its extreme weather. in december and january, we sometimes get extreme winter storms that can affect nearly the whole country. in march and june, the central and east us gets many tornado outbreaks (averaging around 1000 tornadoes a year) and generally a lot of severe weather regarding thunderstorms and tornadoes. in june and november, we get hurricane season for the atlantic coast and sometimes major hurricanes (cat 3+, >111 mph gusts) will make landfall on the us causing billions of dollars in damage, this can happen multiple times a year sometimes. this part of extreme weather is very unpredictable here. and the cycle repeats. yeah were never at peace with sever weather

if you haven't been to Portland yet, be sure to tour the coast. I don't know how Scottish coasts are like, but the rocky intertidal regions of the Pacific Northwest are incredible