Irish Girl Reacts to USA vs Britain - Who Does it Better?

[@garydomogalla1925]

You've got Chewie. Does Editor Diane have an incontinent chihuahua named Razor?

[@DianeJennings]

😂 we have joint custody of Chewie.

[@garydomogalla1925]

@@DianeJennings I love the idea of the two of you. It allows you to make fun of yourself. Self-deprecating humor is a very American thing.

[@mikesilva3868]

​@@DianeJenningslol😅

[@badhabitbabbitt7655]

Well I'll give the Beits have PROPER everything and we can't do anything right!

[@mattheweudy2396]

🤣

[@charlestaylor9424]

I think the reason for no post-thanksgiving frenzy is no thanksgiving.

[@jonmiguel]

"That 70's Show" took off because of American nostalgia with the 1970's. If the British have special nostalgia for a particular decade THAT is when their version should have been based.

[@wolf870626]

The tonight show in America is the longest running late night show as it started in 1954 and your Late Late show in Ireland started 8 years after in 1962.

[@JasonMoir]

Hard to have post-Thanksgiving sales without having Thanksgiving.

[@Rosedach]

The Tonight Show has been on the air since 1954. The first host was Steve Allen, followed by Jack Parr, Johnny Carson (which was the best host), Jay Leno, Conan O'Brien and Jimmy Fallon.

[@effingya]

you totally "forgot" joan rivers you misogynist! geez

[@TrianglesAndCircles]

Being an American of English, Scottish, and Irish descent makes this fun for me.😊

[@jjohn4874]

No, the biggest reason "Black Friday" hasn't caught on in the UK, is that they don't have the "Thanksgiving " Holiday the day before, and a four day weekend off from work!! Except for retail and frontline workers.

[@LindaC616]

She said "any more", implying that it was at one time, but replaced by online shopping

[@nochannel1q2321]

No, it's because it seems to be treated as a kind of theme in the UK. The reason it is what it is in the US is because of the massive discounts. UK retailers don't seem to grasp that part.

[@donnabert]

The Late Late Show, with its title often shortened to The Late Late (1962), is an Irish chat show. It is the world's second longest-running late-night talk show, after America's The Tonight Show (1954). -wikipedia

[@BobGeogeo]

9:19 "I was a big Busted girl..." 🙃

[@whithaney942]

There is no after-Thanksgiving in the UK.

[@masjuggalo]

I kind of feel that this is understanding the American punk scene. We've been doing the punk thing since the '70s

[@charlestaylor9424]

The Simpsons only got started as a segment on a comedy show starring a Brit - Tracy Ullman.

[@bob_._.]

The Tonight Show started eight years before the Late, Late Show but LLS is the oldest live talk show.

[@Courtney-Alice-Gargani]

I think British actors speak an American accent better than an American actor speaking an British accent in movies.

[@LindaC616]

Was there supposed to be a qualifier in there? ("Better"?) 😉

[@barryfletcher7136]

I have visited Ireland five times, and twice been to Belfast.

[@brandonwilliams957]

American here. I grew up watching Monty Python. They definitely influenced my sense of humor.

[@donnabert]

But what about lately? Boy there are some fabulous British comedians right now. Bob Mortimer is my fav.

[@paulrich8952]

I'm a west coast American in L.A. but do respect her patriotism for. "the mother country"..

[@CHARLAAYYY]

3:05 British people are polite?? 😂😂😂😂 Good one.

[@docsavage8640]

I guess if "cold and two-faced" means polite there

[@mikeh720]

Missed the premiere for work, but here's me doing my part for the algorithm. Cheers Diane!💚

[@TheNightBadger]

Vic & Bob were doing parodies of the 70's in things like 'Slade in Residence' years before 'That 70's Show'. We also had 'Life on Mars' which was part sci-fi, part drama, part nostalgia, which worked well. Britain has had some great late night talk shows through the years, Jonathan Ross in his heyday was great - this list felt a bit recent-centric. Also, whenever we talk about the great US cartoons of the 90's, I'm noticing a propensity to say 'Simpsons... South Park' and to not say 'Ren & Stimpy' because of the controversy of John K. I'll say it loud and proud because it mattered at the time: *Ren & Stimpy!* For a decent adult-oriented UK cartoon - 'Monkey Dust'.

[@bjs301]

Old American here. Monty Python's Flying Circus was a huge hit in the late '70s, and many of us love old British comedy to this day. Monty Python, Benny Hill and Fawlty Towers are among my favorites. And British movies take a back seat to noone.

[@LS1007]

I liked watching Mr. Bean. 😂

[@bjs301]

@@LS1007 Another good one!

[@DianeJennings]

I loved fawlty towers as a kid

[@Dr-Alexander-The-Great]

Hey Diane, the amount of shoveling I’ve done the last few days, from all the snow. There’s a 2 half ft of snow, or 76.2 Centimeters. And a new video from you is just what my sore body needs

[@DianeJennings]

Aww hard work and a little reward. Sounds like a good day!

[@charlestaylor9424]

The UK has real restaurants.

[@shagreobe]

I love Jimmy Carr! The only visits to Ireland that I have made are unfortunately only in the Shannon airport, and only for 30 to 45 minutes at a time. However, I DID manage to down around 5-6 pints of Guinness each time before getting back on the plane :)

[@KandiStomper]

I still need to visit ireland. I've done England back in the 90s (loved it) but have recently had a big need to visit Ireland.

[@arrow1414]

The Black Friday thing in America isn't as big a thing anymore, not since the early 2000s due of course to online shopping.

[@darrelllane796]

Britain had Benny Hill but no American counterpart exists.

[@BH6242KCh]

Monty Python as well.

[@damonjones1291]

Checkout "Eddie Murphy Raw" "Men & Women" is the subject matter of the clip.. "Raw" was one of his Stand-up comedy movies in the late 80s Hilarious 🤣

[@winterburden]

Thanks for reacting to it Diane!

[@DianeJennings]

No problem 😊

[@jonathanvince8173]

I am British and love the Irish so much oh an you so there.

[@tomswift3482]

There are many, many theme park-like places in the US that don't compare to Disney as well. There are a number of British comedians who could more than hold their own in a celebrity roast type format, if that was a thing in the UK. You are correct in stating that some of these comparisons are not really 1 to 1.

[@johnvelas70]

Note to Editor Diane: The Irish Nun I asked out in 7th grade is from Derry in the 6 Counties (Occupied Ireland). She is IRISH not British.

[@charlestaylor9424]

I see you are a fool.

[@alu.minium521]

Amusement parks? If you love roller coasters, then Cedar Point near Sandusky, Ohio is the ultimate destination. Best to go early May before the schools get out for summer. BOOP

[@DianeJennings]

See you there 😜

[@sgtmajor5700]

Monty Python. (drops mic)

[@shagreobe]

Benny Hill

[@scottferguson2092]

Thanks Diane! Some of these were like comparing apples to oranges. The cultures are just so different once you scratch below the surface. Which is why straight out copying so often fails. Focus on what you do well, not on what someone else does well.

[@DianeJennings]

Precisely my friend who lives in my computer

[@MarissaM312]

I would soooooo love to visit Ireland. It’s a Bucket list of mine. Great reaction, Diane! ❤🙏😊

[@LindaC616]

Do eeet

[@elvinjonas5451]

Many British (and Australian) actors do well in Hollywood. I'm a big fan of the late Leo McKern. Thanks Diane!

[@phaedo11]

I will say that the UK has us totally beat in the genre of truly entertaining panel shows. I've been watching a ton of 8 Out of 10 Cats, Cats Does Countdown, WILTY, Taskmaster, etc. and they genuinely make me laugh out loud. The first "Carrot in a Box" is one of the funniest things I've ever seen! Although seeing the same celebs and comics on every single show can get a little old sometimes. =)

[@chetstevensq]

The Late Late Show in Ireland started in 1962. America's The Tonight Show started in 1964. So not even close. BUT, our current Late shows are all terrible now since Craig Ferguson retired.

[@lisal6121]

Sorry to say this but as an American I really don’t give a rats hair on what other countries think about Americans. Good or bad. Enough.

[@docsavage8640]

It's their envy that makes them try to get us to care. They realize deep down their thoughts don't matter at all.

[@mattheweudy2396]

7:57 agreed, I never seem to find roasts very funny, although other folks clearly do.

[@ronshepherd6950]

I wouldn't go so far as to say being 'better' at any of those categories in the list would be reason to want to claim bragging rights on. The only one that I've even an opinion on would be who can roast better in that the Brits have Ricky Gervais and I would say he holds his own when it comes to taking the piss out of someone's perceived self-importance.

[@exnihilo3302]

I adored The Goodies and Monty Python's Flying Circus. Nothing like them existed in the US back then.

[@bob_._.]

"We don't give them 12 points in the Eurovision." You know how some statements just make no sense without context?

[@Eduardo99922]

More Editor DIane . Team America.🗽🗽🗽🗽🗽🗽🗽🗽🗽🗽🗽🗽🗽🗽🗽🗽🗽🗽

[@gregmcmahon957]

Happy Thursday! I really love this video.

[@mattheweudy2396]

9:38 I’ve never heard of Busted, maybe they could feature in a reaction video

[@BH6242KCh]

UK having Continental Europe within easy reach, about ends the discussion.

[@jennifermorris6848]

We don’t give them 12 points in Eurovision - ever. Bwahaha.

[@beowulfthedane]

Chewie is awesome and should be Ambassador from Ireland to the USA.

[@barryfletcher7136]

Interesting perspectives. Thank you.

[@user-gk9lg5sp4y]

I loved That 70s Show and really enjoyed the few episodes of Days Like These that I've seen. I wish there were more!

[@jaredrobinson7071]

Hi Diane! Sorry I don't comment as often. Bad times, but you always make me smile.

[@chicken2jail]

Happy Friday Eve Diane! This Morning, I tripped over a box of Kleenex and thought I hurt myself badly! Luckily it was just Tissue Damage.

[@DianeJennings]

😂

[@DesertHomesteader]

I'm with you, Diane. I could do without celebrity "roasts." It is one thing for someone to toss off a funny burn but when that's all a show is, it just seems very mean-spirited to me. I don't want to watch someone get railroaded for an hour or whatever.

[@CapnDan57]

Wow, caught unawares 'til the last minute! But too busy in the chat, so now I hafta watch it for reel now.

[@DianeJennings]

Hooray 🎉 my evil plan worked

[@barryfletcher7136]

It is very difficult for anywhere to compete with the Disney parks, and if only because of the weather. They are in places > chosen < for not really having a winter so can be visited 365 days per year.

[@nochannel1q2321]

No, it's not. Universal Parks are almost always basically next door and with the same scale.

[@masjuggalo]

I can see something like that '70s show being interesting from a British perspective as we grew up with the American perspective before they put it on the TV. And isn't the Isle of Man basically the UK's version of Vegas

[@leonwilkinson8124]

Diane, you should do the reverse look, the things the US has "borrowed" from the UK. For example, the British television series "Steptoe and Son" became "Sanford and Son" in the U.S. I don't know which was better. There are many more like that. ... If that was a bad hair day, I'm not going out of the house again. 🙄

[@tonys1636]

The US version of 'The Office' was terrible, the humour was totally lost along with the subtle innuendo.

[@troymclean9597]

Britain is just like Canada ( nice)

[@davidwillford3119]

Editor Diane seems exasperated having to explain the UK/Great Britain, Northen Ireland/Republic of Ireland distinctions. WatchMojo is incorrect that punk was invented in the UK. Bands like Television and The Ramones predated The Damned and The Sex Pistols by a year or two.

[@tonys1636]

One thing we never copied was ad breaks every 7 or 8 minutes and at least 4 minutes long, every 12 - 15 and 3 minutes long or less is bad enough, particularly when RTÉ show ads and collects the license fee. If one wants to watch a 25 or 55 minute programme without ads or a 2 hour film then watch on the BBC.

[@nochannel1q2321]

The US never copied paying an annual fee in order to possess a TV, though.

[@CapnDan57]

I'm already tired of shoveling snow...I need a new plan for next year.

[@DianeJennings]

😅ooh sorry to hear that. I can only imagine. It does get tiresome after a couple of days. Take a moment to appreciate the prettiness though! And then curse it again.

[@danielhammond3]

ED is probably salivating at the thought of roasting Diane

[@CapnDan57]

A Diane roast by ED and Chewie would be Grand!

[@DianeJennings]

Now there is an idea! 

[@razzberrylogic]

Diane had a bad hair day, that’s what she said in chat It looks good to me, but she thinks it looks flat ED is too busy to worry about silly things like that She’s got work to do, so she just wears a hat

[@DianeJennings]

Hahahaha I love this one!

[@paullangland7559]

As a US American, I feel the bias of saying we do everything better. However, I also feel like it would be the opposite and say the UK does everything better. Anyways, thanks for another awesome video. Oh yea and Team USA all the way. And Team Ireland as a strong 2nd.

[@DianeJennings]

😂 technically we’re neutral… But are we?

[@claudiaclark6162]

I liked Are You Being Served on BBC and Doctor Who the earlier ones and I just wait for the after Christmas Sales and skip Black Friday.

[@davidwillford3119]

A Thursday video took me by surprise.

[@DianeJennings]

Glad to hear it! Just seeing who’s got their notifications on 😅

[@CMB21497]

Hey, Gaham Norton has an excellent talk show.

[@tonys1636]

And he's a Corkonian, real name Graham Walker. RTÉ missed out on making some great comedies when offered them, ended up being made by UK TV companies then bought and aired, 'Father Ted', Channel 4, 'Mrs. Brown's Boys', BBC Scotland.

[@neutrino78x]

Diane, Las Vegas would be a good place to visit. It is a much shorter flight for me, only 1 hour, 38 minutes direct flight....I have flown out there a couple times, for concerts! I went to see Alanis Morsiette for the first time, after listening to her since 1995 -- I graduated high school in 1996! -- and then I went to see Lady Gaga Jazz and Piano, a show where Lady Gaga did acoustic versions of many of her songs as well as classic jazz songs. 🙂 I don't drink at all (can't stand the taste, don't want to get drunk) and I don't gamble, but there was still plenty to do there! Miniature golf, arcades, indoor ropes courses, etc! A lot of trump followers go there thinking it is their kind of town, but it's actually as liberal as we are in the San Francisco Bay Area. They haven't voted for a Republican for President in decades (although the surrounding state of Nevada is a red state). That motto "what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas" isn't exactly socially conservative, after all! 🙂

[@curtisnewingham8789]

Your hair never looks bad 😀😃

[@rickeycarey4556]

I like a lot of the Homemade American food and options restaurants & the stores have. Britain and Ireland Have some really good food too. I like the Kerry Gold Butter and Cheese. Grass Fed Cows are definitely great too. Irish Crisp Tayto and the multiple brands are a favorite. Butlers Chocolate is my favorite chocolate. I learned about them since You showed me the brands Thanks Diane for letting Me know about the brands. I like American crisp also like Pringles, Doritos, Fritos, Cheetos, Ruffles. Thanksgiving and Christmas foods are the Best. Some Real Good Food Holidays Today. It's National Comfort Food Day and Sacher Torte Chocolate Cake Day. Treat Yourself to Your favorite foods and Chocolates Today.

[@rickeycarey4556]

American Movies, Tv shows, Cartoons, are my favorite. I do like some of the Britain and Irish Movies and Tv Shows too. I do watch all the new episodes of the Simpsons, American Dad, and Family Guy. Simpsons is the longest running show with 36 seasons so far. So many good Christmas movies this time of season I was looking online and I have seen the most of the classic movies. Each Countries have there strengths in what they excel at. I think there both food countries with their strengths. Cool, thing about theme parks is they make them all a little different so You want to visit them all like all. Christmas is my favorite season of the Year.

[@michaelpytel3280]

Have a good day!

[@Festus171]

Yeah, I think that was a bit biased. It's all a bit like comparing apples to bananas. You're right, Graham Norton has a killer show. We have also tried to copy some British shows with abysmal results. I think it's a bit crazy to expect the different cultures/humors to directly translate because of common language.

[@KeithLuttrell-fj7tu]

I have a damnn clue

[@rickeycarey4556]

Thankful Talented Thankful Thursdays Video is Here Whoo Hoo! Party On! Food On! Celebrations On! Music On! Movie On! Thanks for Bringing Cheer, Charm, and Glee to the Day. Sending Good Vibes and Gifts to make Yours and Chewie's Holidays Extra Joyful. Lots of Christmas Decorations on Houses, Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremonies, and Christmas Parades going on plus all the Limited Edition Seasonal Foods and Drinks. Baileys Has a new flavor called Cinnamon Churros its really good with some McDonalds Irish Mocha Chocolate Coffee. Give Chewie some of His favorite snacks, cuddles, walks, and extra sleep. Happy Wednesday and Christmas Holidays

[@DianeJennings]

Most definitely

[@rickeycarey4556]

@@DianeJennings Awesome, Your the Best mom to Chewie that's why He's wagging His Tail. 🥳

[@jimross7648]

What can I say, as a Canadian we got the best of both the UK and the USA. I find the UK late night hosts funnier than most of the recent late night host from the states. So some from column A and some from column B. However, we don't get much from the Republic of Ireland. So what I know, I know from you and Irish Jesus.

[@DianeJennings]

Hooray! Graham Norton is Irish but he’s been in the UK a very long time now. I’m not sure what he considers himself these days.

[@user-wr9ej6xe4j]

I'm in the U.S. the late night shows are just awful nowadays. They've all been beating a dead horse making Trump jokes every single night for like 10 years. That's why their ratings are in the toilet. Trump lives rent free in their heads, especially Kimmel. It's really sad and pathetic

[@joannunemaker6332]

I enjoyed this video. 😊❤

[@e.j.vkanty4482]

IDK about the UK, but the US had punk music decades before the 90s.

[@robertkeenan7530]

America did steal The Office from the UK and it's one of the best shows in history.

[@chellenickle333]

Yes, BUT the UK stole Shameless from the US and it's great as well.

[@kerrykelly3699]

Almost missed this. The second broccoli planting is soooon! 🤫

[@j.robertsergertson4513]

As an American ,I gotta say THE BEST celebrity roaster is Ricky Gervais from Britain !!!

[@bryandawkins]

It is always fun to hang out

[@DianeJennings]

Definitely! My virtual homies!

[@jessmith7324]

Coupling was a rip from Friends and that was pretty good

[@-RONNIE]

Thanks for the video 🤣🤣🤣

[@Sean__F]

The US had political debates since the 1960s?! Nixon-Kennedy had 2 debates the next televised presidential debate was in 1976. Non-televised debates go back centuries in the US most notably the Constitutional convention and the Lincoln -Douglas debates in 1858 that were without any direct impact since direct election to the US Senate wasn't a thing until the early 1900s. Punk in the 1970s was not exclusive to the UK, New York Dolls and Ramones will stand up to the Sex Pistols and The Clash

[@Dunybrook]

Seems like a lot of the best comedies in the USA were inspired or based on British shows.

[@DianeJennings]

It’s actually interesting if you go into Asian cinema a lot of their stuff is adapted too

[@LeonardGoldsmith]

The U. K. Has some great stuff! The problem is , the U.S uses such flash and dash that unless you grew up with it , you don’t realise how great the U.K. stuff really is!😊( My personal opinion.)😊😊

[@DianeJennings]

That’s an interesting opinion! Valid😊

[@badhabitbabbitt7655]

Hmm did my 1st post go through? Not seeing it on the site.

[@DanielBrock-vh2bh]

Some of those shows and bands I wasn't familiar with those theme park rides looked cool 🎢

[@DianeJennings]

Yeah! British theme parks are super fun. I don’t know why the narrator dogged on them.

[@ginger00022]

Great video.

[@Mbarnstein62891]

I was mind blown on how different the pub culture is in the UK than here in the USA during my layover in London on my way to Stuttgart, Germany from Baltimore, Maryland, USA. Especially on how many pubs are located in the Westminster section of London alone. And I am proud to tell you that Guinness in the UK is much better than Guinness in the USA.

[@charlestaylor9424]

American reactors watching Jimmy Carr look like their going to faint.

[@user-wr9ej6xe4j]

I'm sure only the liberal ones, or generally younger people. They act the same way when they hear Bill Burr or Patrice O Neal the first time too. It's a shame some people can't handle jokes, or are even shocked

[@charlestaylor9424]

@user-wr9ej6xe4j generally the Twin Towers jokes get all ages.

[@danmayberry1185]

In Canada we grew up with British and US culture - Brits won most categories by some distance. I would also prefer the Late Late Show and/or Jonathan Ross, Graham Norton, Skalvan and Parkinson to US chat/ late night shows.

[@nochannel1q2321]

What's funny is when the US brings comedians from the UK over to the US, they generally excel at the format. Craig Ferguson attracted an absolute cult following and easily slid into the different style of show.

[@danmayberry1185]

@nochannel1q2321 Yes, I saw Craig's standup tour here during the show's first off-season. He took time to learn the nuances of the city, and had people holding their sides from laughing after the show. Such a pro. John Oliver has done extremely well, and even James Corden's show had a decent run (although it required you to watch Janes Corden).

[@kenwheeler3637]

I like some of both. No reason not to.

[@pastorbrianediger]

Sorry I missed the premiere, I was in class. :( I feel like the TV show remake fails may have been because they didn't feel authentic. I could be wrong though.

[@Marcus-p5i5s]

Monty Python tops my list for best comedy show ever.

[@Jeff_Lichtman]

If you want to experience something like Black Friday, go shopping in an American Chinatown on a weekend. Little old ladies will elbow you out of the way. People don't queue, they mob. Chaos is the norm. Somehow it all works, though. People get what they want without anyone being injured. I don't know why the video focused on British copies of American TV shows. Many American shows have been copies of (or inspired by) British shows. All in the Family, Sanford and Son, The Office, Veep, Ghosts, Three's Company, Shameless, The X Factor, Whose Line Is It Anyway?, Hell's Kitchen, MasterChef were all based on British shows. There's a lot more legal gambling in the U.S. than there used to be. Indian casinos have popped up everywhere, and almost every state has a lottery now. Las Vegas has had to rebrand itself as a big amusement park, not just a gambler's paradise.

[@DianeJennings]

They probably switch it in another video

[@gnome53]

Happy Sacher-Torte Day!