10 Ways Europe is Turning into the USA

[@Reubinv]

Europe got Americanized? What a bummer I never even got to visit

[@DianeJennings]

There’s still time

[@clevelandmaker386]

@@DianeJennings I know how America can be Europeanized... Concubines!!(wink wink)

[@Dularr]

Europe hasn't been Europe for a long time.

[@oliviayoung8040]

@@Dularr just don't adopt our Healthcare system. Not anything to brag about. American here. Much love.

[@CoryConti1]

I concur

[@bryandawkins]

American changed Europe that much, that is truly amazing. I liked Chewie playing peek a boo in the back ground. I hope you and Chewie have a good weekend. it was a lot of fun

[@DianeJennings]

😊 you too!

[@blueboy4244]

I think the internet changed both sides of the atlantic

[@bryandawkins]

@@blueboy4244 it certainly changed my life because I had more access to UK culture. in the last 10 years I have more access to UK films and television

[@scottferguson2092]

Thanks for the video Diane! In Canada, we only started doing a black Friday sale a few years ago. Until then our big shopping day was Boxing Day (December 26). Even so, customers are generally not as, um, aggressive here.

[@DianeJennings]

😂

[@dougbrowning82]

Also, in Canada, Christmas doesn't officially start until November 12th, the day after Remembrance Day. Starting before then is considered disrespectful to the troops who fought in the World Wars.

[@scottferguson2092]

@@dougbrowning82 absolutely!

[@almostfm]

Funny thing about TV shows being out of order. We ran across the same thing with British shows here in the US. When I was a teenager, or local Public Broadcasting System station ran episode of Doctor Who (primarily because they were cheap-it was really a niche show in America, so the BBC didn't charge much. The only problem was that they did serials at the time, and the station would air them out of order. So some guy who died on the show last week was suddenly alive this week.

[@chipparmley]

and the really cool shows were only shown during pledge week

[@nielsstrandskov6705]

Well do I remember how irritating it was to know that you were always at least a Dr. behind what people were watching in The Kingdom That Must Not Be Named. Somewhat more like Diane's RTE experience, the cheapest, lowest-power UHF channels here in the Upper Midwest often seemed to buy just one 8 episode pack from the distributor. And always the bottom of the barrel -- "F Troop" and dubious pabulum like that. By contrast, or because of that, there was enough flexibility in the system to allow something like MST3K to flourish as a local show for a couple of years in a low-stakes environment and perfect their craft. But mostly it was crap.

[@almostfm]

@@nielsstrandskov6705 "the cheapest, lowest-power UHF" It's funny-when I was little, we had access to the three network affiliates and got PBS and a non-affiliate station in the same year, which was struggling for cash (if you've ever seen SCTV, it was almost that bad). To just fill the airwaves, they'd put on anything. During one reporting period, they actually won the weekend morning timeslot. On Sundays, they'd run a show called "The Voice of Tokyo", which was a several hour long program-there was a talk show segment, several comedians, some singing and dancing, but the highlight was that they'd show either a Kung Fu or Godzilla (or other giant monster) movie. They _owned_ the 8-12 boy demographic, despite the show being entirely in Japanese.

[@markheffernan876]

Another Brill video Diane. Kudos to Editor Diane loved the b/w parts. Keep up the awesome work and please stay safe! Excelsior! Heff

[@chipparmley]

👍 just for using "Excelsior"

[@periwinklelayne]

Thanks!

[@DianeJennings]

Welcome!

[@randalmayeux8880]

Hi Diane, Happy Friday! The self- diagnosis bit reminds me of first semester of abnormal psychology in college. Many of my classmates (and me too) started diagnosing our selves (and others) with a long list of serious mental illnesses. I guess people are just wired that way. One good thing the internet and international social media has done is help acquaint people with the day to day differences/ similarities we share. Hope Chewie is OK after his little faux paw with the pillows. Give my love to him, and take some for yourself too. Bye for now!

[@DianeJennings]

Soft landing

[@briannam2953]

I'm old enough to remember when sushi was just pretty much isolated to Southern California, now you can probably find it at a gas station in Wichita. Not saying it's good I'm just saying it exists and that's intriguing how quickly culture and trends spread now.

[@DianeJennings]

Yup 🐠

[@chipparmley]

gas station sushi should be eaten with caution

[@dongleason9878]

@@chipparmley and a TUMS

[@wtk6069]

This kind of homogenization across countries is a pet peeve of mine. It definitely takes part of the fun out of traveling to new places. It still bugs me that the last time I was in Ireland, the kids working the register in fast food restaurants were nearly indistinguishable from their American counterparts. It didn't use to be that way.

[@sonnystaton]

I'm sure the Italians are so glad you adopted "American" coffee culture. There's an entire Sopranos episode on that.

[@edrodriguez9431]

Thanks for the video Diane, I like how your splitting the topic into two videos, there's a lot of things you can talk about.

[@DianeJennings]

You are so welcome!

[@heatherg-thatsme]

I really enjoyed this video. I appreciate what you said it and about people now popularizing mental health diagnosis. While I think awareness is awesome, and acceptance is desperately needed. We have to make sure that we’re not minimizing the severity of what people are really going through. I constantly see comments on social media now to where someone says I wish I was OCD so I can get my house cleaned. Which really diminishes the severe life altering effects it can cause for someone suffering with that disorder. It’s like a double edge sword the more people hear about it the more they seem to misunderstand it, or make light of it. Maybe that’s just my perspective. I apologize I went way off topic.

[@DianeJennings]

That’s totally valid! I agree

[@fr2ncm9]

I hate it when people casually use the word traumatized. One example would be "my neighbor blasts his music so loud that I'm traumatized". It really belittles the every day struggle of trauma survivors.

[@rickeycarey4556]

Europe does need to get more of the American Breakfast Cereals, Ice Creams, Desserts for the Grocery Store and More America Restaurants.

[@chipparmley]

but only the heavily sugary cereals

[@rickeycarey4556]

@@chipparmley Those are the ones Diane is saying she always likes.

[@chipparmley]

@@rickeycarey4556 yes indeed

[@davidstevens6117]

Happy Friday to you and your pup! I enjoy your upbeat personality on your videos!

[@LindaC616]

I think that the internet has helped the mental health discussion immensely Diane, but I also believe, seeing how students have changed in the last 20 years, that the way their parents raise them and their proclivity to discussing mental health problems, almost embracing them are wearing them like a badge of honor, is much much different from earlier generations, and I don't think that it's necessarily limited to the internet. I think they are just built differently

[@DianeJennings]

Yes I agree

[@tonys1636]

Things were way different even only 25 years ago, if considered as mentally unstable one was sectioned and incarcerated in a Mental Institution or was perfectly 'normal' just a bit eccentric.

[@LindaC616]

@@tonys1636 twenty-five years ago, it was like Diane said that is in Europe now. You just kept it to yourself, you didn't dare share it for fear of being treated differently. Now, kids wear it like a badge of honor. Particularly on social media sites like KZbin.

[@karenabendshien846]

I look forward to your videos Diane!

[@edrodriguez9431]

I actually met a few Irish women at the university I study at in Leinster, Ireland. They knocked on my door, drinks in hand, asking if I wanted to join them for a night out. I said yes and entered the room they were staying in where they had on kinda loud American music on. One girl was literally grinding on me as I tried to play to the song on my guitar. When I ask a question about where they were from, the same girl immediately made fun of my American accent and said "I like English accents better." Then we went to the pub and instead of sitting down at a table downstairs for a drink and the chats, they wanted to go upstairs to a nightclub. I was thinking to myself the whole time "Christ, these girls are more American than I am, and they don't even realize it." Globalization.

[@DianeJennings]

Ehh no. That’s a very particular type of person

[@edrodriguez9431]

@@DianeJennings Yeh, you're right, it was definitely an isolated incident. Plus anyways I got to spend a good part of the night with my favorite people in the universe, the Irish.

[@DashRiprock513]

yeah right..🙄

[@edrodriguez9431]

@@DashRiprock513 Yeah...right

[@spirituallyyoujustbeenx185]

U shouldn't kiss n tell. Nice story but next time, when a girl give u her attention, keep tht to urself out of respect.

[@keithohara8167]

I miss the bloopers at the end of your video's, they were funny 😂 I hope Chewie is ok after the couch incident x

[@DianeJennings]

They’re IN it

[@leodupree9283]

Comment, comment, comment. There ya go, Diane!😄😄😄

[@willyhyena]

Diane, you rock!

[@byronjones7263]

Alright, I'm an old fart, I remember Boeing's adverts, "Bringing the world closer together", or was it people? Being Seattle native, Here is Boeing, Microsoft, Starbucks, Costco, and Amazon, genesis. Soft Imperialism, Americanizing the world. Pass me a Quad shot of espresso and the new book that was delivered...... while I download some stuff to the new HP I got at Costco. Yup good ol' Yankee (peddler). salesmanship. Bye bye now, Gotta catch a plane (747) to Tokyo. Be well

[@carlj95]

Some good observations. I would be interested in seeing the flipped version. Off the top of my head, I can only think of 3 things from the EU that have had a change here in the USA. Looking forward to the next video.

[@kevinromero8389]

Breaking bad was filmed here in New Mexico,where I am from.Great series.Enjoy your channel,alway fun and interesting.Love your accent.Keep the fun and enjoyable topics coming.😊

[@DianeJennings]

😊😊 thank you

[@gregmcmahon957]

Happy Friday! I really enjoy this video. Have a awesome weekend.

[@DianeJennings]

Thank you! You too!

[@mattheweudy2396]

8:51 I honestly had this crazy idea that back in the 90’s the US adopted a European coffee culture

[@tomstruth7522]

It wasn't that long ago when traveling to Europe as an American you were told... Don't wear jeans and tee shirts, don't wear trainers with white socks or baseball caps because everyone will just say "another American, you can pick them out of a crowd." Now 99% of Europeans are walking around in jeans, tee's and white trainers with white socks. Go figure.

[@rickeycarey4556]

comfortable clothes are the best. I gotta admit I do like dressing up for pictures and events where everyone's getting dressed up. I like how films and music are released in real time globally. video games also release at the same globally now too. working from home helped get the internet become common to everyone. Newer Smart phones are even starting to be used as portable desktops. I wonder was the first flavored water challenge lemonade. Flavored coffee is so good that's all I buy. Irish Chocolate Mocha, Blue Berry, Baked Apple pie are my favorite flavors. Europe needs to get free refills on drinks like America. Chewie was sleeping then he got of the couch. He must of woke from dreams of treats and water. Thanks for making the Start of the Weekend Enjoyable. Party On! 🥳

[@mikeh720]

I sincerely hope you land a Honey sponsorship for that "subliminal" stunt Diane! Cheers 💚

[@johnstraub7494]

Glad you are having a great Friday. I find your list of top 10 things Europe has adopted very interesting. The last one about mental health, and I am not sure if Ireland or Spain, not sure where you were during the "Plague", but here in the US, depending on what state you lived in, serious mental health issues began to sprout up among many children due to the required masking and school closures. Again, this depended on which state you lived in. I live in Florida, and as much as the media tried to demonize us, our Governor made really smart decisions, and economically and our kids in schools are doing pretty well. The thing about the masking, especially among the very young, was it caused some learning disabilities. Babies who are hearing what the mother or father are saying, cannot see the lips moving. That inhibits a babies ability to learn to speak properly. In many states, families were pretty much required to stay home, not visit family members, weddings, funerals, sick relatives and so on. Again, that depended on which state you lived in. Again Florida here so we were and are good.

[@jaredrobinson7071]

Love your videos. one of us, one of us, one of us, the whole world one of us.

[@davedove67]

Working from home has one big drawback. You no longer get snow days.

[@williamhiggins1803]

Hi Diane. Yes i enjoyed this topic and would like to hear your thoughts on America being influenced by Europe in the last 10 years. Keep being you.

[@chicken2jail]

Hi Diane! Would definitely like to see the flip side of this video. I'm not sure what smartphone face is but on my computer, i renamed my hard drive "Datass" so every so often my computer wants me to back "Datass" up. Have a great weekend!

[@spirituallyyoujustbeenx185]

I spit my water out when she mocked Americans saying therapy 😂😂😂

[@michaelpytel3280]

Europe is still ahead of America in Time Zones. 🕤🕰⏰⌚

[@LindaC616]

There you go!

[@DianeJennings]

Yes

[@stevetatum4169]

I love the room decor. I don't recall seeing that.

[@RGC198]

Hi Diane, here in Australia, we certainly think toward America. When there is an election in the USA, many people march through the major cities with signs on which American candidate for which to "vote". We don't even do that for Australian elections!!! We have a lot of smart phones here as well. Working from home has increased here, especially since our COVID lock downs. Many cities here in Australia have received visits from American experts to get advice on our public transport. They have attempted to push Halloween here, though the door to door trick or treats has never taken off so far. We tried Starbucks, but only a small number of places have appeared. I think there may be more competition here with coffee. I think the Gold Coast in Queensland seems to be Americanized. Surfers Paradise looks quite a bit like Miami from photos these days. Anyway, take care. Rob in Melbourne Australia.

[@Terriblegam2r]

It’s really weird how you care more about another country’s politics and government more than you care about your own, where the outcome will actually affect you.

[@RGC198]

@@Terriblegam2r I think because we seem to have a lot of USA news here, there are some people here thinking that we are part of he USA rather than being a separate country.

[@tobyevans2474]

The other bad thing about self-development and acceptance of mental health issues is toxic positivity - especially when you are grieving or dealing with legitimately rough life circumstances.

[@blueboy4244]

cheer up!...it's not all bad....when one door closes...and the very worse of course is: it was for a reason....when I hear that, I reach for my luger

[@Dana-ie2bh]

"WHO’s Digital Passport Unveiled & Being Rammed Down Our Throats"

[@adrianjuarez1162]

Yup and some people don’t care or want that shit!

[@protonneutron9046]

Flying to America and back to Europe takes the same amount of time today as it did 60 years ago...

[@yesh3]

The self-improvement trend actually started in ancient Greece.

[@leroywilliams6380]

Culture influences culture both globally and individually......

[@tomgallier7245]

The entire world gets Diane in real time. All united at the same time. :)

[@brianharrington4045]

The band U2 broke into the USA in the 80s and 90s.

[@paulobrien9572]

I saw them at the 500 seat Paradise theater in Boston on their first American tour in 1980

[@LindaC616]

In a very big way!

[@DianeJennings]

Thought you meant they robbed it

[@LindaC616]

When we saw them in the 90s, it was on a Tuesday night. I had work the next day, so I had ridden my bike to avoid all of the traffic. I rode my bike home instead of going out afterward. Surprisingly enough, they showed up at a tiny Club where we used to dance to Latin music! Turns out they had asked someone working in housekeeping in the hotel what was a good place to go to, and the person not being from the US recommended that place. It was a small club that only about 200 people or 300 people would fit in at once, so it would have been a place where you would not have missed seeing them and meeting them

[@LindaC616]

I see Chew is still part-timing it!

[@mattheweudy2396]

4:48 never heard of smart phone fave

[@mattheweudy2396]

7:52 I’m grateful that Oz has become bigger on Holidays too, way more fun

[@wilgarcia1]

Happy Friday Hugs =)

[@Ed__Powell]

When Europeans adopt acronyms for everything, we know the world is about to end.

[@LS1007]

Great job with this topic. It would be interesting to see any American things Europeans refuse to adopt. Have a great weekend and be safe! ❤️🫵🏻☘️🇮🇪🇺🇸

[@DianeJennings]

Will do!

[@jariemonah]

No way Europeans are crediting random trends like coffee to Friends.

[@totallypartial777]

This was very interesting. I think it would be a shame if Europe became more American. I love different cultures.

[@adrianjuarez1162]

I agree we can lean from each other and take in different trends but i believe in sovereignty and other countries having different cultures what the point of traveling when all the other countries are the same? I watched a video from 5 years ago about a mom in Germany that only 2 out of 25 kids speak German which is really sad to hear.

[@su_shadow9326]

Parents naming their kids "Karen" has taken a nosedive, i wonder why.....😆

[@joeriveracomedy]

I only drink coffee at work in the winter. Can't get me to sip it in 55° & up.

[@bob_._.]

They want people back in the office because middle managers are so often micromanagers and can't deal with not being able to be all up in people's anymore. It's a simple power display.

[@razzberrylogic]

I enjoyed this list about stuff that came across the ocean And I didn’t mind that Diane did a little self promotion I also enjoyed Diane’s rhyme, and glad there wasn’t a quiz Because I still have no clue what Smartphone Face is??

[@TR4200]

12:06 American school teachers have been diagnosed students with ADDH since the invention of Methylphenidate (Ritalin).

[@alanweinman1081]

America has adopted Diane Jennings from Europe! 😁

[@chipparmley]

As I've said before, "America's #1 export is culture."

[@jeromemckenna7102]

When I was in my 20's I visited London, there were no American fast food companies in London.

[@Greg87601]

Good video.

[@amehak1922]

Sugar high Diane is even cuter than regular Diane 🥰😍🥰😍🥰

[@Armando_Brown32]

Nothing like a top-10 list to help take my mind off the fact it’s 102°F outside right now 🥵

[@DianeJennings]

That’s hot!

[@TarZan49]

I agree. Flip it. I like top 10 lists the best.

[@AW11-e4h]

Welcome to the family 👍🇺🇸

[@winterburden]

Thanks for sharing these transformations Diane!

[@DianeJennings]

You are so welcome!

[@g.e.5723]

Reuben is right on point. I never made it over, now, what's the point?

[@ashleycleaver4753]

I have never participated in the Black Friday lunacy 😅

[@bobprivate8575]

In 1783, the Treaty of Paris that ended the American Revolution with Britain, it's clearly enumerated that each of the states was a free, sovereign, independent country. In 1787, the US Constitution began being drafted, and it was ratified in 1789. The primary impetus for the formation of a federal government was to facilitate trade- not only between the states, but with foreign nations as well. Other countries were more willing to negotiate a single trade deal, rather than need to do so for thirteen separate american countries. ...any of this sounding familiar to any EU members?

[@davidwillford3119]

On the issue of Europe now getting TV shows and whatnot at the same time as the US, I remember when there was a bit less of a flow from one to another. Since in the 80s and 90s I was occasionally overseas for a year or two at a time, there are a few gaps in my knowledge of US pop culture. Somebody will mention a TV show, movie, or hit song, and I draw a blank because I happened to be in Europe or Asia at the time it was popular and it missed me entirely. Basically, I got a portion on local TV and radio (and Armed Forces TV), but not everything. There is a tradeoff, though. During those times I became a fan of some things that never made it over to the States, like the UK TV show the Crystal Maze (which oddly enough I saw on a Hong Kong cable channel that was carried in South Korea). By the way, your "therapy" American accent sounds specifically like a Minnesota accent.

[@DianeJennings]

Oh really?! 😂

[@EskimoUlu]

The discounts normally on Black Friday or Cyber Monday, reflect some what close to the actual price to manufacture. The retail price is set to cover the manufacturer, transportation and the store. The store can drop a price, cutting into its profit trying to clear old goods for new. Black Friday and Cyber Monday drop prices, because there is some what a guarantee that every item is going to be sold on that day from every store across the planet. Meaning the store can cover it's loss from individual sales by wiping out it's stock of most wanted items, from every store it owns in that 24 hour period. Then next stock is already prepped for delivery, for normal price the following day. The incentive between clearance and the 2 holidays, is different. The thing is though, because most stores operate online, you can easily look up stores and see if it is clearing stock for a discount.

[@GregInHouston2]

Interesting! TV shows were not necessarily shown in any order here was a was a kid in the 60s.

[@mattheweudy2396]

8:33 I wish Thanksgiving in November would get adopted

[@Kastrius]

As an American in his 40's, I'm sorry. If we could take back those things we would, but some people like to over share.

[@billreilly7693]

Hey Diane, i hope you are doing well. ☘

[@DianeJennings]

You too!!

[@danielcohen631]

I wish I could work from home but I’m in the wrong industry 😂😂😂❤

[@mattheweudy2396]

2:01 the slang probably trades both ways too

[@hardtackbeans9790]

OH! Well, I guess if it is up there on the screen. LOL!!

[@stevetatum4169]

They pretty much have to release movies and TV Shows simultaneously worldwide now because of the internet giving out millions of spoiler alerts. Releasing secretive show plots to different "broadcast" regions in far-flung portions of the world no longer applies in a world where we are all interconnected worldwide and where transmitted regional broadcasts are no longer a thing.

[@gregoryfloriolli9031]

“You will be assimilated. Your biological and technological distinctiveness will be added to our own. Resistance is futile.”

[@RichardEckhard]

I hope the changes all turn out positively in Europe. I always preferred slow change over overnight/fast change in cultural matters, so let's see how this works out. At least you are always positive and optimistic, so that's a good start.

[@DianeJennings]

😊

[@barefootgrl]

i didn't even see chewy at first 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@place_there9104]

Releasing music, movies, and TV at the same time in the US and Europe was a business decision forced by piracy. There was no point in staggering release dates because waiting too long meant the media was already being widely pirated and sold online. This still happens in China because of the strict censorship regime. A film might be released in the US and Europe, someone videotapes the performance or snags an online copy, and it's released within hours on pirated media in China. Meanwhile, it takes months to years for the official censorship regime to approve or disapprove an official release, by which time anyone that wants to see or hear it has already had plenty of opportunities without ever paying the content creators.

[@CoryConti1]

I don't really have anything to say. However you said all comments help the algorithm. So, comment comment, algorithm algorithm.

[@jamesslick4790]

The US and the UK of course have been influencing each other for over 200 years. The US devoured British music in the 1960s and Many classic US TV shows were actually American adaptations of British TV shows. (along wth the US getting actual British TV shows (The Avengers, The Saint, Monty Python's Flying Circus, Space 1999 are just a few from my youth.), Some of England's most loved brands over the decades like Hoover (even used as a verb!) Woolworth's and Heinz (meanz beanz!) of course started in the US. One mark we left outside of Europe is in Australia: K Mart. K Mart is gone in the US but it' doing fine down under!

[@tomgallier7245]

I don't have smart phone face. I have "Don't take my picture" face.

[@bdwon]

Yes, but have y'all over there in Europe started using your dinner utensils correctly?

[@DianeJennings]

It’s not our fault you never learned proper table etiquette 😊

[@oliviayoung8040]

I'm really starting to realize how much easier it is to eat a steak like European. Everyone looks like im crazy but im not having to change hands just to eat. Its a beautiful thing. Its a more enjoyable situation in public.

[@blueboy4244]

what are you scanning for the whole episode in the background there???

[@edkeaton]

Happy Friday Diane! Always a pleasure to see you on here as always! Great video! I'm surprised at how much I learn on here each week, and I thank you wholeheartedly for that! Keep up the great work, my lovely friend! Have a fantastic weekend and all the best to you always! 😎✌️❤

[@DianeJennings]

You are so welcome!

[@chipparmley]

agreed she is always a pleasure

[@edkeaton]

@@chipparmley Absolutely! She's one of the few KZbinrs that I enjoy watching on here all of the time. 😎👍

[@stevepalmberg5905]

Great

[@spirituallyyoujustbeenx185]

I never used an electric tea kettle till UK started bashing us Americans about using a microwave to make tea. I can now proudly say tht I'd invested in an electric tea kettle... And l use it once a year.

[@misake]

For working at home, the bosses that want people to come back to work so they can keep an eye on thier employees, they think employees are more efficient in the office. Which isn't always true, some people do much better working at home. Also they are usually work-a-holics and love being in the office, so everyone has to love being there.

[@rj-zz8im]

America is a mix of all other cultures, as well as a few things unique to just America. If people bothered to find out the different cultures that relate to the "americanized" complaints, then they wouldn't have to decide to be so upset over nothing.

[@kenwheeler3637]

7:05 Yeah, sorry about that. 😬 8:32 You're welcome. Coffee is life. 😎☕

[@maureenc.782]

I used to be addicted to BBC's Eastenders show till I found out we in America were 5 years behind Europe. 😢

[@chipparmley]

spoilers must have been a problem

[@skip123davis]

i think your perspective is narrow: the nordic countries, especially germans have LONG celebrated christmas with certain rituals, although more modest. the italians practically INVENTED coffee culture. fun fact: this arose after the tea party where americans revolted against britain taxing our tea so we threw it into boston harbor, and started drinking coffee instead. i could go on, but there was a seed of most all of this in europe, because americans were, at the beginning, a mixture of europeans. now we're a mix of everything, and it's glorious! that's why we have the best food, cultural traditions, etc. the marketplace of ideas selects the best of all of them.

[@aerialarboreal9005]

I remember vacations to Ireland as a kid and seeing movie ads for films that had been realesed here in Canada months before... Mind you this was waaaaay before the internet so I suppose you guys just had to wait for the movie to be flown over to the cinemas!! Side note... Both my parents were born in Dublin (Mum in Phibsoro, and Da in Churchtown) so we were there for two weeks most summers back inthe 70's and 80's...

[@thomaswilliams2273]

I'm going to guess that the reason for that was the price of film prints. By waiting for the US prints to be returned so they could send them overseas they could shave expense. Now with digital cinemas this is no longer an issue.

[@tonys1636]

I think you have swallowed all 50 states, Gen Zee indeed, when it should be Gen Zed. I can't comment on RTÉ showing series episodes out of sequence as I was not in Ireland until '97 but it was never done by the BBC or ITV companies in the UK. Although few American TV series were shown apart from the big ones like 'Dallas', 'Columbo', anything with Burt Reynolds or the Police one with Telly Savalas in, forgot the name. Back in the '50's and '60's also had 'I Love Lucy' and 'Rawhide' which made Clint Eastwood's successful career.

[@PretzlesandBeer]

Diane, I feel so blessed to have you as a global neighbor.

[@DianeJennings]

🥰

[@Dr-Alexander-The-Great]

Some people think prison is one word, but to robbers, it's the whole sentence.

[@DianeJennings]

😂

[@LindaC616]

PrisonS! PrisonS!