Americans Try British Sweets! *for the first time*

[@alicejade3657]

I can appreciate how knowledgeable Joel has become about the UK when he's sat next to Ben 😂

[@lisasmith2660]

After Eights were a expensive, indulgent chocolate when they first came out ( 1962 ), that's why you could only eat one, mainly to have after dinner with coffee, in England they are a national treasure now and sold everywhere, given as presents and people eat them at any time 😁

[@andreduarte8372]

Just the one? No one told kid me that. 😁

[@michelletrudgill4573]

Only had them at Christmas when I was a child.

[@hedonistkandi]

@@andreduarte8372 Haha, never just one!

[@sejbomb]

No way I could only eat one after eight. Same with matchmakers lol.

[@briangoodwin7990]

Surely they're called after 8mints because after 8 you always want more?

[@abigail1st]

Speaking as a mother, you are such a patient and kind big brother....a great role model.

[@TheM0JEC]

More videos with ‘little bro’ he’s like a cartoon version of you. Really amusing to watch. Shame you can’t bring him to the UK with you?

[@christinestromberg4057]

That description is exactly right. :)

[@judithirvine3753]

After Eight are eaten in most homes at Christmas. Also we have 2 challenges to do with After Eights. 1. Try to turn the wrapper inside out without ripping it. 2. Put an After Eight on your forehead with your head tilted back slightly and slowly let it fall into your mouth. Both are possible. Good luck.

[@simonbanks3112]

Perfect description of Ben! I think there is a middle brother too, I wonder if he's half-way between them in character?

[@cliffcrabtree4359]

He's Scappy-Doo, to your Scooby-Doo....!

[@vivaeuropa]

I'm American and when I tried the Picnic bar it was the greatest candybar I ever had. I also love the Lion bar, Starbar, Dairymilk, Timeout Wafer and Chomp. Brits are so lucky they don't have chemicals and so much sugar in their chocolate

[@eh-i1841]

Picnic bars used to have the nuts on the outside.

[@leadoug1163]

You've named great chocolate there. Well done

[@mab6201]

Of course there's chemicals in the UK chocolate. Kraft bought Cadbury's in 2010, and there has most definitely been a change in taste since

[@meganclaridge2235]

We don’t have it so full of chemicals - yet. It’s coming, England is very closely following its Big Brother 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇺🇸

[@Alan_Hero]

Ben is like a more exaggerated version of Joel. Who knew trying sweets/candy would be so intense lol

[@lescarpenter162]

Crazy how Ben wants to chew Cadbury's chocolate rather than let a piece slowly melt in his mouth and savour the taste more.

[@lo1079]

Crossed with Corey Haim haha

[@pendleeldnep]

spitting out curly wurly -insane

[@jillhobson6128]

Cadbries, not Cadberries.

[@lo1079]

@@jillhobson6128 Cadbury's

[@colcollins4341]

Your parents should be proud of you both. Couple of decent lads & Bro's getting on so well. Brilliant vid & loved the laughing as well. Made me chuckle.

[@cliffsinclair4900]

but wonder what mom and dad thought of the admission someone had a beers at 13

[@colcollins4341]

@@cliffsinclair4900 cut him some slack. He could be doing a lot worse than having a beer every now & then. I am not condoning it, but there is a lot worse. They both come across to me as good lads & good luck to them.

[@Secular_Scot]

@@cliffsinclair4900 Lighten up FFS

[@immeduffy4336]

@@cliffsinclair4900 what people do way worse then that lol thats not a big deal at all people in england get off their faces at 13

[@johnloony68]

Whenever I have a packet of digestive biscuits I always tell myself to spread it out over 3 or 4 days, and then I always eat the whole packet in one go.

[@Lewis_M397]

never possible i always say im gonna have a few, then that few turns into the pack

[@Jay-qs2oi]

I notice Americans tend to immediately chew everything. A lot of these things are meant to be savoured. Chocolate in itself is designed to melt at mouth temperature, try giving things time to develop before smashing it to smithereens, it's a different eating experience Same with boiled sweets, they're long lasting mild flavour when sucked, potent and strong when chewed

[@monkee1969]

I came to say just that. It's not a race, suck em & enjoy.

[@emmachurchman1527]

Yummy!!! 😋😝

[@pureb7235]

It was hilarious seeing your brothers sugar rush kicking in. He's such a character. A natural on camera.

[@79BlackRose]

I went back to the PO box opening video to see the 5 minute section in the middle of you and Ben trying some snacks. Comedy GOLD! The part where Ben asks, "Is the beer for me?" cracked me up!

[@janeemilybosques8687]

This cracked me up. Brilliant review of UK chocs.

[@chilli-iceolive-abode2447]

I've never seen anyone eat a biscuit like the chocolate digestive with the chocolate facing down haha. I never thought about there being a wrong way or right way, but it definitely looked unusual 😅

[@gerardflynn3899]

Your little brother is hilarious. Especially when he is doing the taste test.

[@SirIsaacTheRed]

Always love your tasting videos JP but you and Ben together? Couldn't stop smiling, laughing and just enjoying how you interact. You've really made my day!!!

[@ItsJps]

So happy to make your day! Hope you have a great week as well :)

[@jessicacastoldi3814]

Any US subscriber’s like myself that grew up in the 80s…..Joels younger bro is giving me Corey Haim vibes! So cute! Thanks for sharing Jps!

[@kendon81]

in Ireland and the UK we use Digestive as the base for cheese cakes and other deserts

[@majkus]

In the U.S., graham cracker crusts (very similar) often fill that function.

[@JulianPardoe]

Digestive biscuits go very well with cheese.

[@kendon81]

@@JulianPardoe also go well with various cold cuts and salami particullar the hard German kind.

[@surfingkiwi828]

my mum uses hobnobs imo its better

[@clappingpenguin4256]

Jps, you and your brother are quite the double act, mate. 😅 Watching your reactions to each new treat you both try is too cool. 😁 I hope you both have a great summer break, it's already getting quite warm here in the south east of the UK. 😉 Take care, mate! 👍

[@aowin5022]

Never heard of eating a chocolate biscuit with chocolate down, the chocolate is always on the top. After eight mints were so called because you generally ate on after 8pm so after the evening meal to cleanse the pallet. I now live in the netherlands and just about every restaurant has mints near the exit so you can take one to cleanse the pallet when leaving.

[@W0rdsandMus1c]

Every American video reacting to British food that I have watched, they always eat Chocolate biscuits upside down, I wonder why?

[@averyintelligence]

yh. and in many indian restaurants they give u a chocolate thats like a after eight

[@Tonyblack261]

Be sure to try some British cheeses when you are in the UK. British cheddar, for example is way better than any cheddar I have had in the US.

[@101steel4]

English cheddar is the real cheddar

[@RockyBobbieBuster]

What? better than the cheese in a spray can?

[@michw3755]

That's because cheddar is English, it originated form the place called Cheddar in the county of Somerset

[@andrewprytherch]

Have some stinking bishop. Yum.

[@LoganLavery]

@@michw3755 America has some quality cheese as well. Tillamook sharp white cheddar for one. Or, Darigold. It’s not all just processed slices and cheese in a can

[@angelahawman4263]

Excellent teenage brotherly interaction. Made me smile. There is no right way up. If anyone gives you a biscuit, eat it anyway you want. And yes I dunk dry digestives in a "cuppa" tea. Love from Yorkshire.

[@neilfleming2787]

Starbars...used to live on those....so much glucose in the filling, it's why the fondant type filling disolves so well

[@Brian-je2uq]

JP your little brother should have his own KZbin channel he's so funny

[@charliezz6746]

Yeah he also looks a lot like Joel just a lot younger lol you can definitely tell their brothers or related.

[@arleneweallans]

This is one of the funniest videos you've done. You two are like a comedy double act. Really enjoyed seeing you play off each other.

[@InquisitiveBaldMan]

-Aero id guess is because they "aerate" it. -There's no way After Eight is too minty. Maybe you guys only use it in toothpaste or you just don't like mint?! In the UK we are massive on mint flavours, loads of types of mints, mint chocolates, mint toffees, mint biscuits and it's the default for chewing gum too.

[@gillkati6294]

And don’t forget mint Aero as well. Love it. Aero is a chocolate bar that has bubbles in it. Lovely.

[@redwarpy]

Lemon Sherberts are really old sweets, most older type sweets were made to last as long as possible eg: leaving in your mouth and not cracking.

[@Thurgosh_OG]

Yes, made to suck for a while till the outer candy gets thin and then the sherbet powder escapes.

[@FeedbackPete]

As a kid I used to be able to buy a cola version. Haven't seen any since.

[@MCrvngraddip2013]

I love Joel teaching Ben things. So cute! And makes him a lot more educated on the UK. 🥰

[@gandalf8106]

Couple of things..you’re supposed to dunk digestives in tea, little bro was right. It’s chocolate up when you eat a chocolate digestive. And do you know there’s a reason they’re called digestives? They’re to help you poop 😂

[@stuartfaulds1580]

Heh if you think the Milka is thick, try a Yorkie which has much thicker chunks, the break segments might be about the same thickness as the Milka. Regarding the Curly Wurly's, sadly they're at most half the size they were originally.

[@Thurgosh_OG]

Same with Yorkie bars. They used to be so thick, you'd struggle to break a piece in half or bite through one.

[@O.O.O.K999]

Isn't everything? - and that isn't innuendo or sarcasm.

[@unbearifiedbear1885]

The brotherly awkwardness in these videos is brilliant 😂

[@shine01120]

Definitely a new double act here!! You're little bro's face when you pulled out the original digestives had me crying with laughter. You have great chemistry. Looking forward to more videos with the both of you

[@Chrisindapurplehouse]

Yeah, aero, because nestle blow bubbles into the bar to make it light and airy.

[@kimwilson3863]

Oh my days! You two are so funny and Ben is just too cute. Can't wait to see you posting when you're here. 😁🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@diasciapink7558]

Me too

[@petraharrison5536]

OMG you and your little brother are soo funny trying the British snacks. Can't wait to check out your vlogs you will take when you visit the UK

[@vickytaylor9155]

We supposedly have strawberry, chocolate and vanilla shakes in the uk, but they are always complaining they haven’t got any or their machines are broken (translation they can’t be bothered to clean the machines).

[@MrNathanDJNGGiles]

And Banana don't forget Banana 🍌

[@vickytaylor9155]

@@MrNathanDJNGGiles I apologise. I forgot about the artificial banana one.

[@Thurgosh_OG]

@@vickytaylor9155 odd that every other flavour has a hint of banana in it.

[@TheWhore2culture]

You two together are pure gold - so wholesome & sweet - I wish I'd had a brother! You guys, please, look after each other & enjoy every moment of NOW - You've zero idea how fast time zips by - your interaction is super entertaining & genuine, its genius putting you both together. Just keep doing what you're doing. Am currently watching your trip to UK; loving every minute & your skills just keep improving, kudos. Very best wishes to you both & your family & friends.

[@jemsjemski533]

After eights! Toothpaste in the middle! 🤣 such a luxury when we were growing up, Christmas treat only!!

[@andrewcooney2387]

Biting into the hard candy god you got to mind your teeth, goto Protect those hansom smiles, fun video thanks

[@andrewwilliams4630]

After Eights are a specific sweet that you have after your 8pm meal. Only eat one as it is so strong. Freshens your breath after your

[@Gadgetonomy]

Never have I seen such a perfect example of a "mini-me" with you and your brother!

[@nethersnowell256]

My kids were given shandy made from 50 % beer and 50 % lemonade at aged 4

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Not you two giggling at Uncle Joe’s Mint Balls with Ben almost knocking over equipment followed by AND I QUOTE: “Why is it an old man, bro?” 😂

[@nethersnowell256]

Afternoon tea is served at 4pm with sandwiches and cakes and of course tea

[@simonbanks3112]

Ben is becoming a star of this channel - love watching the 2 of you together! And, his face in the thumbnail was brilliant! 🤣

[@robertfraser9873]

Milka is sold in the UK but it's actually Swiss.

[@glutenfreekz]

What a lovely video! I smiled and laughed all the way through that! 😂😂

[@jemsjemski533]

Chocolate eclairs 😂 the middle is THE surprise!

[@peterfoakes7569]

Said it before, but Ben is so much like my brother when younger, it's unreal! You have your hands full JPS! 🤣🤣

[@auldfouter8661]

Plain digestive biscuits spread with goat cheese - mmmm! Milk chocolate digestive are nice with a glass of cold milk.

[@showmoke]

If you are intending to sample a typical English Cream Tea when you visit the UK, then it's an absolute MUST that you visit one of the cafes in Windsor. You can sit in the cafe and view the Castle which is only a few yards away. It'll be scones with double cream and jam on top, sandwiches and a pot of tea plus cakes. WONDERFUL (but expect to pay a premium amount for the privilege of being in Windsor and sitting right by the Castle!)

[@juliettemills9661]

Try matchmakers, mint, orange, they do others at certain times, the mint are lush, have a crunch.

[@CharmCharlie]

He is the ultimate "Mini-Me" to you!! So funny to see you both gigggling away!! Nice to meet you!

[@jackiem437]

I could eat a whole box of after eights in one sitting. Love them.

[@patriciabermingham2039]

Priceless 🤣 absolutely hilarious interaction between you both. You guys are going to love looking back at this in a few years....

[@ellez.bristol]

My favourite chocolate bar is Starbar, glad you like them 😊

[@lliamjurdom9505]

Ben (BPS) is a cute little muppet !!!! Keep him on the show - all the faces he pulls have me in hysterics !!!

[@carolineford8951]

It's chocolate down for the choc digestives because your taste buds are on your tongue so if you put it in your mouth chocolate up you don't get the full taste sensation

[@chrisf8021]

Still the greatest video you've ever done. If your brother doesn't become a permanent on the channel, it's a wasted opportunity. Brothers always do well on YT. It's the dynamic between the two of you; it's so watchable and entertaining.

[@Chrisindapurplehouse]

If your chocolate starts to turn white it means the cocoa butter has separated, this happens when chocolate is old and sending it in the mail can make this happen too. It's probably unheard of in the US because of all the preservatives in everything.

[@daveclarke1335]

Think the chocolate makes your little bro,hyperactive😂definitely a character.

[@suesabookfanatic]

No Popeyes in the UK that I'm aware of. Snickers bars used to be called Marathons in UK, when I went to Florida, I was I excited to see a Snickers bar, then really upset when I found out it was the same thing, and jelly doughnuts.....just had jam in them!

[@blackbat908]

We have it in London but it's not popular

[@johnloony68]

Joel’s reaction to Ben’s reaction to Curly Wurly is like UK’s reaction to Americans who don’t like Marmite :))))

[@Brian-je2uq]

the mints are normally eaten after dinner as a mouth freshener they are also eaten when people have Guest over for afternoon tea they are offered to them as a nibble with their cup of Tea or Coffee. LOL

[@vickytaylor9155]

I love after eights. I can eat a whole box in one go. Weirdly though I hate mint toothpaste.

[@diasciapink7558]

Me too. Are you naughty and put the empty little wrapping back in the box 😉

[@anthonynettleton8346]

No we don't have mint milkshakes at mcdonalds however we do get mint mcflurrys

[@garrymaskell8347]

Your little Bro is funny am sure a lot of your fans are crying with laughter good double act. Will buy you a beer when you come over in a traditional old English pub.

[@Chrisindapurplehouse]

We have the inverse of eclairs too in the revels, but also what you described is kind of everywhere. Eclairs are better the way they are.

[@jules.8443]

Does anyone in the UK, remember the Nutty bar? It had the caramel on the inside and the outside was covered in peanuts. I loved that and was sad it went out of circulation.

[@PrisonerMusic]

Nutty Bar, 54321s and Banjos!!

[@kattytatty7266]

Texan bar, I loved that.

[@jojeffrie962]

Oooh banjos forgot about that one ha ha.

[@helenpeck1954]

I was trying to think of the name of these the other day. They were my mums fav😊

[@betagombar9022]

Loved the nutty bar. I also remember back in the 70s a thick fudge bar that had peanuts around the outside, used to eat the nuts first and then the fudge bar.

[@BigC1290]

After Eights would typically be had after dinner in the evening or noght to freshen the breath some restaurants in the US serve it too after food

[@rachaelghostcat8584]

After 8s are dinner mints that you have at the end of a meal to freshen your mouth!

[@emmaseager1006]

After eight is peppermint cream and dark chocolate served at dinner party’s No we don’t have shamrock shakes And we do a Cadbury with just the nut called whole nut Digestive was originally made to help digestive system back in 1900s When you come here try an afternoon tea sandwiches scones cakes and tea Also most of our stuff has less sugar in we do have hersheys though

[@janew5752]

Made me smile all the way through. You are the perfect big brother

[@johnedwards230]

The sherbert lemon cracked me up. 🤣

[@79BlackRose]

That was a great video! Joel and Ben together is fire!!! You are going to have so much fun on holiday!

[@paulybarr]

I don't think Ben is going with him. Sounds like Joel is going on his own.

[@79BlackRose]

@@paulybarr They are on a family holiday as we speak. But Joel is travelling to the UK with a dude from college.

[@Iamfr0ggy]

No shamrock shakes, we have a few popeyes dotted around, double decker is the best Cadbury bar in my opinion and the reason for the bubbles in aero was due to the cost of cocoa.

[@omegasue]

You two boys are magical .....

[@BigC1290]

Aero means aerated chocolate hence the slogan feel the bubbles

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Not Ben winking when ItsJps mentioned ‘pubs’. “Sir, this is a Wendy’s.”

[@karenmcgrouther6173]

Ha ha. You both brought a smile to my face. You reminded me of my grandsons. Great vibes between you both.

[@raygray7779]

You two are a great double act. I have never laughed so much. 😃😃😃

[@team3383]

Milka is Swiss chocolate by Suchard. Excellent.

[@DS-jj5hj]

Joels face when Ben said that he has had beer 🤣

[@twothreebravo2374]

Curly whirlys remind me of Christmas. Probably due to the fact they’re in nearly all selection boxes

[@TraceyGM]

You two made my day. What a great relationship you two have. Great video. 😂

[@iain860]

Brothers.... Differ in similar ways...🤣

[@andrewfree9766]

Bloody hell I thought I was back with my mates at school, loved it. Well done guys. We need to send you stuff from the land of OZ.

[@glutenfreekz]

Star bars are my favourite and the digestive biscuits we also use as a base for cheese cake with melted butter.

[@adrianhempfing2042]

That's a good idea as a biscuit base for cheesecake

[@toprock9500]

pretty sure the sugar hit kcked in for Ben about halfway through haha. u two are gold together

[@peterc.1618]

I can't help thinking that Ben only missed out on the starring role in Home Alone by being born too late.

[@MrSinclairn]

Best and most hilarious vid,so far,from you,Joel;and as a few other commentators have noted,the longer it went on,the more livelier,your little bro got with the 'sugar rush',espec. at the end when flexing his pecs!😂 Keep it up,Joel,and can't wait to see your UK holiday vids! 👍

[@paulj6138]

Ben's Crazed expressions 😉😆😶🤐😖😛 He's like Son of Jim Carey

[@TechKnightBrit]

It's funny watching you blush getting embarrassed by your cheeky brother 😂

[@dougsipple1228]

This is hilarious. Great video. Loved it 👏🏼

[@HyperDaveUK]

We don't have Shamrock Shakes at McDonalds in the UK, we have Strawberry, Chocolate, Vanilla and Banana (says the website) Our current Mcflurries are Oreo, Galaxy Caramel, Smarties, Maltesers and erm Tiramisu! Ben you will be delighted to learn we sometimes have After Eight Mcflurries. Great video!

[@DavidMiller.93]

After eights are a traditional after dinner mint, served with coffee and the traditional time for the evening meal in the UK was usually 8pm. I've never been a fan of after eights to be honest. Quite popular at Christmas 😀

[@derbyphoter]

Note over here we make snacks and stuff that have something lacking in N.America,( and I have been more than once). It's called taste. Hopefully you will experience it on your visit!!

[@zboy1236]

After eights aren’t strong you guys are used to bad chocolate, digestives aren’t dry

[@sarahmolloy2123]

Your reactions to the Sherbert Lemons made me smile, especially as they were my late grandad's favourite sweets. They always remind me of my weekly visits, with a pack of these sweets among other things, to see my lovely grandparents. I loved having a laugh with them while listening to all their stories. Priceless!

[@ellenthorne8222]

After Eight is usually eaten at Christmas and at dinner parties where it's served with the coffee and brandy

[@frankdoyle1790]

What a great video!!!! You two are a great double act Thanks!!!

[@matthew.williams8783]

with the eclairs i like to let them warm in my mouth before chewing