"Educated" American Disrespects London Police | American Reacts

[@ducksdog9996]

"I'm an american so I know" is actually the most arrogant thing I've heard, you are a guest within the country and need to act like it.

[@ChasingFeelz]

They all seem to think they're smart, but from the outside looking in, it appears very obvious that they are not.They have become delusional to the extreme, due to their 'education' system and the absolute gobbledygook that their government tells them from a young age. It's extremely cringy, and I do not know how they fall for the stuff they're told from the higher ups lol. The lot of them constantly say they don't trust their government which is a big reason why they carry their guns, yet they trust them enough to believe stuff like 'The US is the best country in the world' and 'Americans are the best and every one else is jealous of us' and 'They are jealous of our freedom' 😂 The US seems to be one big pot of delusion, thanks to the absurdity the government comes out with and thanks to the gullible American population.

[@cyberturkey77]

Literally. I wouldn't go to the US and lecture your cops about "how things are done" its absolutely insane.

[@siloPIRATE]

But he's American and he knows so we have to respect that

[@johntee1614]

@@siloPIRATEare you tolerating this behaviour. If you are, you’re full of BS.

[@jukkap.5722]

@@johntee1614 i think that was just a joke

[@scottneil1187]

For context. A woman was assaulted, in the bathroom, of the building these 'gentlemen' had just vacated. The suspects were identified as a black male and a white male, these two fitted the description and were leaving the scene of the incident.

[@12hoursAwake12hoursAsleep]

I don't think they were actually involved in the crime, but the horseshit that guy was spouting ended him in jail for 24 hours as he wouldn't shut up. Haha. What a prick. ❤

[@saraashrafy9881]

oh my god

[@elizabethsheffield6609]

.....what the eff is the matter with British Police?????? - those two men are OBVIOUSLY NOT SUSPECTS just "b.c. they have just exited the building where the crime occurred AND the Victim's description of her assailants fits both their Descriptions perfectly......i.e. of... ONE SUSPECT BEING BLACK & THE OTHER BEING WHITE fit them perfectly............you couldn't make it up but that stupid pair did!

[@matthew0605]

Thank you for clarifing that Scott .I was wondering how they were involved and you gave the answer perfectly .

[@alexanderwiles2003]

@@12hoursAwake12hoursAsleep yeah they kept trying to escalate everything needlessly

[@HowardRiach]

His USA constitutional rights holds no weight in UK.

[@seacrow53]

Sadly, Canadians are told to make sure they have a Canadian flag badge, or pin, or SOMETHING with the Canadian flag on it, when travelling abroad, so that people won't think we're Americans as I've heard from more than one source that Americans are generally disliked because of their attitudes/arrogance, where as Canadians are loved.

[@JenniferRussell-qw2co]

You sure are loved here, Commonwealth Cousin, 😊 Vast difference north of the border, even if people can't tell by the accent, they certainly can by the mannerisms. You don't have to explain every little thing to Canadians either, they get the humour, and can use their initiative 🙄 🙋‍♀️🇬🇧🇨🇦💖

[@Lemonie76]

If in doubt, ask them to say about! Love Canadians! Lovely easy going people!

[@MichaelScalet72]

Very true. I have met many Americans around the world pretending to be Canadian. You can actually see the tension in the room easing once they come out as Canadians. Everytime I'm in a shop or restaurant and I have Americans in the queue in front of me, I always had to wait for some of their stupidities. Complaints, absurd requests, you name it. Sorry Americans, but your image is fatally compromised. Voting for Trump twice?

[@Alitawc1]

@@JenniferRussell-qw2co Hello 😊😊 Yes I completely agree with you. Canadians I have much respect for. And nearly every video i explained exactly what you speak above.

[@jaxfrater8318]

Yea as a scot, i fan confirm, we really do love Canadians. Such a beautiful people. Americans, ach well.....theres a reason their politics constantly make world news, and it aint cos they are big and powerful and we all fear them lol 🤣

[@LaJokanan]

They probably didn't suspect he was involved in a crime until he started making such a massive unnecessary fuss about it all.

[@dfuher968]

No, it seemed like, they just needed every1 around the crime scene to stay put, until they had more information and could question for potential witnesses. He made himself a suspect.

[@Sh12pen]

Both can be true ​@@dfuher968

[@helenag.9386]

Notice how respectful he is to the male officer.

[@susieq9801]

I believe it's called being a chicken shit.

[@dfuher968]

Yeah, immidiately ignores the 2 female officers including the higher ranking female officer, who just joined them, to talk to the man instead. Soooooo much bigotry in this on top of the arrogance, entitlement and astounding ignorance.

[@HeyItsHannax]

I think that's simply because he's American. I like to think that in the UK female police officers are much more respected, almost equally as much as male officers, as opposed to the US. I can imagine the gender discrimination is much stronger over in America

[@doctorjames4245]

blacks also have no fear of getting shot in the UK

[@mariaowen-c1o]

You can be detained for ‘ obstructing a police officer in the cause of their duty. ‘ an offence under British law.

[@stevewhite9308]

I’m not in any way an expert on the law but ‘wasting police time’ and ‘refusing to assist a Constable’ might also be relevant to that situation.

[@fyou4641]

you can be detained for 24 hours without any accusation in England if your annoying enough they will just fuckup your day. you can be arrested for obstructing an officer.

[@episcot]

@@stevewhite9308she has given more chances than you might think to these men , all she wants is evidence and that’s it

[@ikeettgaming]

in france :" refus d'obtempérer " : refusal to obey is already outlaw ^^ but only criminals dont obey :) and its known if you are a criminal you have to obey to be discreet :))

[@quantisedspace7047]

​@@stevewhite9308More to the point, that 'what does that have to do with us?' would immediately raise my suspicions that they were involved, which the Police officer probably didn't even think initially.

[@muuphoenix]

The fact that he uploaded his video thinking he did something with that is hilarious. Did he think he was going to get praised for this interaction? He's an arrogant fool who knew nothing and made himself look guilty. If I was the officer, after telling him he was being detained and the initial interaction, i would have stopped talking to him and just arrested him if he tried to leave.

[@brucewilliams4152]

Some Americans think their laws trumps other countries laws. From what I recall, the American and his friend ended up.getting arrested

[@LoveCats9220]

I didn’t know that but I hope so

[@TheChiefEng]

They should have tried to do this 40 years ago. They would not even have gotten 2 minutes into the conversation before they would have been arrested. Don't for one minute think it's a clever move to challenge police officers in The UK. When their patience run out, you really don't want to be in the receiving end. Just because police do racist profiling in America, it does not mean the police in other countries do the same. The education to become a police officer in the UK is actually pretty extensive. It's not like in America where they will hire you as a police officer immediately just because you have been in the armed forces etc. Being a police officer and being a soldier are two very different things.

[@scottneil1187]

​@@WilliamStewart-tk9djI've heard that too, doubt they'd have been detained for 24 hours and released if it was true.

[@duncancallum]

The one doing the talking got locked up for the night in the end .

[@lisbetsoda4874]

Unfortunately, lately they have been much too lenient with the Pro-Hamas protesters. I find that puzzling, since Hamas is recognised as a terrorist organization in the UK. The police seems to have lost their way lately. It is very likely they are getting their orders from the mayor of London. Sigh. ​@@TheChiefEng

[@ianstrange5674]

"There's been a serious assault." "What's it got to do with us?" Jesus, what a thoroughly obnoxious jerk.

[@toniyoung5131]

My oldest daughter is engaged to marry an American citizen. He is a great example of an educated American. He respects his own culture and he also respects our culture (we're in Edinburgh) . He hasnt visited England yet, but he thinks our local Scots are great. He's also black, marrying into a white family. On the reverse side my daughter is marrying into a black American family, who make her welcome every time she visits them. Long story short, not all Americans are arrogant like this sad example.

[@anitapeludat256]

I agree. I can't imagine assuming all 350 million USA Americans are all the same . I also believe in respecting any country I'm in because I am a guest. Stereotypes of any country are based on ignorance.

[@JulieLevinge]

Majority of all people are not like this entitled individual.

[@hypnoticuniverseofficial]

Exactly. I've seen Brits be just as bad abroad. It's just embarrassing. The second hand shame that I feel is...not great. I'm a Brit but have spent about 6 months in US in about 10 different states and seen some really embarrassing and shameful examples of Brits. Also the opposite (obviously).

[@jimmy.g6]

could prob say it’s because he’s a black american lol, before you say it’s me being racist i’m white british and i’ve never once seen a black american acting like this but i see countless videos of white americans so self righteous and to be honest it’s working its way into british culture with the ‘audit’ drone videos

[@ToneyBaker-e7q]

Unnecessarily confrontational,really,really silly verging on stupidity.I do feel sorry for those poor London coppers .

[@LoveCats9220]

You can tell how “educated” he is when the he asks the officer if he’s free to go and when the officer replies “no”, his immediate follow up question is “am I being detained?” He must be a lot smarter than me because I always thought they meant the same thing. People like this should not be allowed to travel outside the US. Find it interesting that as his headache has subsided, he’d like to leave. 😂

[@Zikmorfeous]

'I'm an American' isn't the vip pass he thinks it is.

[@BP-of5cp]

😂😂 agree. If anything these days even in a peaceful situation that statement may cause an uncontrollable eye roll reflex 🙄

[@scottneil1187]

Yeah, why do you think smart Americans say 'no I'm Canadian' when asked if they're yanks.

[@GrahamPointer1972]

It seemed to be for Anne Sacoolas

[@14caz68]

@@GrahamPointer1972 that poor young man. 😢

[@porschefoster999]

Yeah we hate it because of their arrogance. Also don't care where people are from just as long as they're nice and respectful.

[@johnnygood4831]

There is a video on KZbin of an American in Canada who was asked for ID, and he refused because it violated his rights. He was arrested because in Canada, when asked for ID, you have to provide. It's the law up here.

[@Kyrelel]

In the USA you can also be arrested for not showing ID if the officer is actively investigating a crime. You are not arrested for failing to ID yourself, you are arrested for failure to comply with an investigation. Ironically, once arrested, the right not to ID yourself is no longer valid and you have to ID yourself. In which case, isn;t it more logical to just show your ID in the first instance? Of course it is.

[@Diovanlestat]

We usually comply because there's a thousand laws on the books, they'll just arrest you for something else. When asked to help with police enquiries, you just say yes. Quick and easy if you aren't guilty.

[@johnnygood4831]

I totally agree with that. If I have nothing to hide, what difference does it make. It just ends everything quickly and quietly, and you go on your way.

[@ajs41]

@@Kyrelel In the UK we almost never have to show ID for anything.

[@SophieW-z9r]

I don't even own a passport or driving licence! Lol I've been seriously ill for years & can't leave the country because my meds would get me jailed in many countrries..I have no driving licence because I'm now legally blind ! Lol

[@davidbroughton1088]

Should have arrested him so he can ask am I free to go? to himself in a police cell for a few hours.

[@kirstyroth6671]

Couldnt agree more

[@CiaraNíShúilleabháin1990]

He was held overnight for questioning.

[@jonsouth1545]

@@CiaraNíShúilleabháin1990 imagine of the proposal from the early 2000s of allowing up to 90-day detention without pressing charges had not been blocked by Parliament this would have been a wonderful opportunity to use it. (the blocking of 90-day detention was Blair's first defeat ever in Parliament)

[@wardy949]

@@jonsouth1545 While it would be fun for using that for these types of people, it was absolutely right that, that attempt to put people in custody sweets in prisons without charge for up to 90 days was quashed by parliament. It's about as unethical as you can get with the rights of people, I personally have been detained (even though I was fully cooperative, there was just a situation of self-defence, so a lot to work out, cameras to view etc...) and I was in that small cell on my own for 23 hours (just up to the 24-hour limit), a Superintendent could have theoretically extended the time I was in custody for a further 12 hours, but realistically they interviewed me (I did so without legal representation and answered all questions honestly), they could have released me on bail within a few hours (I was sober, not a flight risk, had been cooperating, they were just being dicks), thankfully the Custody Sgt was a good guy and bought me a pack of fags and let me out into a courtyard area every couple of hours to have one (FYI I was on R&R from a tour of Afghan, so was losing valuable time with my family before I had to go back, which is why I was so stressed out, and thank God for that Sgt as I would have lost my mind if I hadn't been allowed to have a smoke and a walk with some fresh air) - anyway, not going into all the charges I was arrested for (somewhere quite serious, so I can sort of see why they'd want to know whether bail was an option, or remand for public safety was the way to go, so I give them some slack there, one of them was assault PC FYI, which was as an officer had hit my mum in the stomach and I used self-defence to stop her from getting injured by the cop, who then took his anger out on me this was after the original incident, I was out with my mum, so you can imagine that I wasn't exactly on bad behaviour lol, anyway CPS refused to prosecute, evidence was clear that (thank God it was all on CCTV as the cop lied through the skin of his teeth about assaulting my mum, even though she gave the exact same statement of what happened, without me being allowed contact with her or anyone etc...) my actions while may have been "excessive" (they stated that any jury would say that a soldier on R&R from Afghan is going to be a bit more aggressive in self-defence, especially to family members, then the average person would be), all charges dropped with another comment that it "wasn't in the public's interest to pursue this case" as excessive self-defence is a tough one to gauge anyway, how do you determine when you're safe? Not always the first punch, maybe the 8th, depends on how you punch etc... and a punch is legal in self-defence. The point I am making with sharing this story though, is that 24 hours was the longest of my life (or one of the longest), it was horrible, it's just not right to be kept like that, I wouldn't have coped with my own thoughts for another 12 hours so glad the CPS made the decision before a Superintendent had to issue an extension, although I am not sure if that had been legal, given they knew who I was, the fact I was a solider also gave them more leverage, the only aspect I suppose that made it difficult for them was that I was due to return to Afghan, so setting bail, well I wouldn't have been able to check in frequently, I would have been out the country, and so I guess they needed it decided, and any charge, even if released on bail becomes difficult as it's not like the Army was going to say I was replaceable in theatre, (I was working on some specialist kit, that needed a strict handover between tours from the outgoing - incoming soldier, so, while I could have been flown out, shown someone how to use the kit, then flown back out of theatre, that's a lot of money...) but I digress again, it was far too long. I can't imagine what being detained for 14 days would be like! I assume they move you to a prison with people, as you're in solitary confinement in the custody cells, and I can say (with PTSD that I got from that tour but would not work out, or hit me hard until years later) I can't be left alone with my own thoughts that long! For me, it becomes like cruel and unusual torture, although of course the key is don't break the law, and you don't have to worry about it, again I hadn't broken the law (well, intentionally and self-defence is a difficult one, as unless (as I said thank fuck there were) there are camera's that capture the event, it's your word against someone else, you're the suspect they're the victim, in reality it was the other way round). I wanted to sue the police officer that assaulted my mum, and pursue a massive complaint but had to go back to Afghan, so no time 90 days would be unimaginable, especially to be told after "yeah, no charge, free to go" - screw that, that's 90 days wages someone could have lost, a job they could have lost, the potential impact could be devastating and that person would have no recourse because it would have all been signed of as the investigation continued. If the police need you in custody for 90 days before formally charging, then in my opinion they should never have arrested in the first place as they have no grounds etc... the arrest means they should have evidence, then charge, then continue to build up the case. Different under cases like mine which are spontaneous acts of violence that need to be worked out, but with terrorism, there needs to be clear evidence before an arrest. I still personally think 14 days is too long, given the fact that if you don't have that evidence at the time of arrest, why have you arrested someone, it's an excuse to circumvent some laws and get warrants that would not be given if the arrest hadn't had happened and go fishing in my opinion, and it's abused as well, not targeting actual terrorists, but just right wing activists! So I am so glad Blair lost that! He did enough damage. Sorry for the essay, just had a lot to say on it, long story short, my very close to 24 hours in a custody cell was Hell, me and my thoughts/myself don't get on and don't play well together lol, so I didn't like it one bit, 90 days, I would probably find a way to injure myself bad enough they had to take me to hospital, I am happy to break a leg in this effort, as 24 hours was bad enough!

[@HorusHerotic]

​@@jonsouth1545what tyrant bootlicking weirdos. So full of hate and ignorance.

[@Burglar-King]

Yes, they arrested the men and they were detained for 24 hrs before they were”Free to go”. PS they didn’t have anything to do with the crime but HAHA. They lost a whole day of their holidays. I have no doubt the words “ Am I detained” will resonate in his ears for ever.

[@tmarritt]

I think they can detain for 72 hours without charge in the UK now. I don't personally agree with it (a law that came in after 7/11 along with a lot of dreconian laws many which have been abolished now) but it would have been funny if they had used the whole thing 😂.

[@Westcountrynordic]

@@tmarritt The holding without charge was introduced way back in the 1970s.

[@tmarritt]

@@Westcountrynordic not up to 72 hours

[@Westcountrynordic]

@@tmarritt Its been 24 hrs then extended to 36 hrs by a senior officer and then can be extended up to 96 hrs (in some cases) up to 14 days for terror related offences. You're right it didn't come in back in the 70s it came in under the PACE act 1984.

[@valsyaranamual6853]

He's American"he knows". Knows what ? He knows English Law?

[@Renamatic]

Even if they are innocent, they are taking police attention away from catching the real criminal. If they are innocent then answer the questions and you can be on your way and the police can focus on finding the assailant.

[@HorusHerotic]

"they are taking police attention" 😂 what a delusional bunch of bootlickers

[@seldom_bucket]

Yep, definitely made themselves look guilty too. I Don't think anyone would argue that a night in the cells wasn't a good outcome for everyone, the guy might figure out that he'd been detained by the morning.

[@elizabethsheffield6609]

......PRECISELY.........what a prick.

[@fringelilyfringelily391]

Unfortunately, a minority of American tourists think that everywhere is America.

[@SophieW-z9r]

They think everything belongs to them ..have zero understanding at how ANCIENT Britain actually is ..& shouting in public & acting rude & entitled is well just ...rude!

[@stephenhodgson3506]

He was later detained overnight for questioning strange how he didn't post anything about that. I saw a video of a man in Ireland detained for a traffic stop and he was of the same attitude he even started quoting his Constitutional rights at the officer. Even when the police officer explained that the American Constitution did not apply in Ireland he still kept on. In the end the police officer had the man's car ceased and taken away. I would not be surprised if he then tried to sue but at that point discovered his constitutional rights did not apply.

[@grahvis]

I've seen that, it was utterly ridiculous.

[@laragara]

Lol! Where can we see it?

[@Theroadlesstaken]

I saw this particular video a few weeks ago. I needed a third hand to face palm at his total arrogance. It was bloody annoying to watch.

[@scottneil1187]

It's been doing the rounds for years now. Never stops being irritating.

[@crackpot148]

Educated American, really? "On what grounds am I being detained for?", is not something an educated person would say unless English isn't their first language.

[@drsnova7313]

The whole "not ending a sentence on a preposition" thing is complete nonsense, though. It's perfectly fine use of English language, unless you buy into "but our fake latin roots!" snobbery.

[@crackpot148]

​ ​@drsnova7313 I have no problem with someone ending a sentence with a preposition. What I am getting at is that in this case the preposition is actually superfluous and that its use in such a way is an indicator of poor education. "On what grounds am I being detained?", says all that needs to be said. The "for" at the end of the original sentence is redundant. I can only suppose that your eagerness to make your specious point blinded you to that. I would have been happy if the idiot had said, "What grounds am I being detained on", even if it is an awful construction.

[@laragara]

​@@drsnova7313 _'not ending a..'_ - don't even know what any of that means.. but I do recognise poor language when I hear it - he'd already asked 'on what' so he doesn't need 'for' as well!

[@bigdognuniff]

It would be if he stopped for a second and just let them answer the question 😂

[@stuartgrier5605]

American laws dont apply to anywhere other than america.

[@daniel29263]

Except for DMCA for some reason.

[@stuartgrier5605]

@@daniel29263 What is DMCA?

[@dominique8233]

Digital Millennium Copyright Act. Does that still apply as we are no longer members of the European Union?

[@stuartgrier5605]

@@dominique8233 So what dies this have to do with americans acting like idiots in other countries and me saying that american laws only work in america?

[@dominique8233]

@@stuartgrier5605 it doesn't. Daniel said except for DMCA which is an American law signed and agreed to by the European Union.

[@danielferguson3784]

The point is the bathroom was the crime scene. He is wasting everyone's time & extending the investigation, stopping the police doing their job. He ended up getting himself arrested, but I don't know the final outcome of all this.

[@c.w_]

So should anyone wasting olive time regardless of nationality, creed or background.

[@scottneil1187]

​@@c.w_Is olive time some sort of Italian thing?.

[@hen6003]

@@scottneil1187 they pressed o instead of p by accident

[@ElDubz420]

​@@hen6003Internet grammer police 🤦 Some people get a kick out correcting strangers online because they're skid marks on the pants of society offline lol

[@margaretjames6494]

@@ElDubz420 Sometimes typos are just funny.

[@helenroberts1107]

They got their own back. He was kept overnight in a jail cell 😂. ‘I’m American so I know’. And you wonder why some people think Americans are arrogant

[@malcolmhouston7932]

He apparently didn't know that you do not leave the scene of a crime, especially when told not to do so by the Police- It was explained to him more than once why he was told NOT to leave - he begged to be arrested, they obliged, now he has a Criminal record as well as identifying himself to the world as a bloody half-wit.

[@fade.2.black.ffd8ff]

Gaol cell...

[@memkiii]

@@fade.2.black.ffd8ff "Jail" is the correct English word as used in England. Gaol has rarely been used since the mid 20th. Century & has been in decline since around 1810.

[@scottneil1187]

​@@malcolmhouston7932He wouldn't have anything on his criminal record for being detained and released.

[@tonyp011]

@@malcolmhouston7932he hasn’t got a criminal record from this as he’s not been charged with anything, spending the night in a cell doesn’t give you a criminal record

[@Mina-sn5qg]

Lost count of how many times he interrupted her... So rude to not listen to the answer and then ask the same question over and over again

[@MelAldridge]

He should have been arrested

[@rde4017]

He got 24 hours in the cells for his efforts!

[@davidhall7811]

Apparently he was later on.

[@Madonnalitta1]

He was. Golden.

[@JulieLevinge]

Think he was eventually.

[@dominicrannveigparry-davie2852]

For what? Being annoying?

[@snakev10v5]

Yo Tyler. So I'm a Welsh person, though many of my American friends think that Wales is part of England it isn't, but anyway. I just wanted to say that you and people like you are a credit to your country. In my area there's a lot of racism, ya know. It's always they do this, they do that. But videos like this and seeing your reaction just goes to show. There are dummies and smarties on both sides of the pond. Keep this up I'm new to you but I'm happy I found you. I also hope the comment is okay, I have autsim so it’s hard to tell if I'm being appropriate. ^_^

[@johnsummers9831]

One of the best comments on here and I'm a Welshman much respect sent your way my good man enjoy your day butt.

[@Sytrylt]

The fact that the women officers were trying to explain to him everything and he didn't let them talk... That tells me he's not only an arrogant douche. He's also sexist ! The way he acts with the male officer is way more respectful. There is only his arrogance showing. BUT he lets him speak at least...

[@davidharkess4273]

I wonder if the American knows how much he has cost the British Police for this silly incident. The more he argues, the longer he is detained.

[@peterjackson4763]

Which is what the police want.

[@jonathanodude6660]

@@peterjackson4763 not how the uk works.

[@Tony-c7z9t]

​@@jonathanodude6660correct, our police do not want to fill in any more paperwork than is absolutely necessary.

[@margaretjames6494]

@@peterjackson4763 Why would the police want that? They want to get the job done and get home too.

[@peterjackson4763]

@@margaretjames6494 They wanted to keep them around until they were ready to question them

[@jodieford5738]

Yeah im afraid coming to England and acting like that should be a crime in itself

[@gdok6088]

The outcome of this was that they were arrested and detained in the police station for 24 hours for obstructing the police in carrying out their lawful duties and failing to cooperate with a criminal police investigation. I wonder if he learned a lesson. The further question being is he capable of learning or absorbing information. He's just like a broken record that keeps playing the same dumb lines. Diagnosis; he's a jerk!

[@simonsmith1974]

He comes across like a sovereign citizen

[@oneoldmanontheroad9034]

There are plenty of great people from America but those ones really do stand out lol Best quote from a Texan "to reduce injuries to children from guns you should give more guns to more children at an earlier age!". He couldn't understand why we where all shocked and laughing our socks off lol Viva la difference ❤

[@richardwani2803]

The bathroom was a crime scene a woman had been assaulted in there that's why he couldn't use it the police had the last laugh though they arrested him and held him 24hrs

[@LissyFantage01]

that’s also why he wasn’t allowed to go the toilet - their genitals literally hold the evidence!

[@richardk5246]

How hilarious. An innocent man was locked up for a day because he didn't know the law and was rude.

[@simonsmith1974]

​@@richardk5246ignorance of the law is NO defence. You are a visitor to the country, act like it or go home. Plain and simple. Also, he's lucky he wasn't charged with obstruction of an investigation.

[@quantisedspace7047]

.. so they at last got to use the bathroom in a cell. I wonder if he demanded his 'free phone call' as well.

[@richardwani2803]

@quantisedspace7047 🤣🤣

[@Sjb2077]

Yes, some Americans are so rude and arrogant. I recall when travelling back to the UK from Argentina. I was taking the tube from Heathrow to Kings Cross to travel north to Darlington where I live. A journey already taking me 17 hours and another 5 to go before home, I am very tired and sticky. I had my two suitcases wedged between my legs and arms to stop them rolling about. An American with her friend both about 25 yrs old, ( I was 77 yrs old then) got on and sat next to me. The one sitting by me kept pushing my suitcase if it moved, I ignored her but she kept on . I said nothing until we were approaching Kings Cross, I stood up dragged both suitcases to the exit doors where I then addressed her behaviour. Madam, said I, I am extremely tired, my journey is not over yet and I have been travelling now for over 17 hours already. I have done my best to keep my suitcases from annoying anybody but you, you little flibertijibbet , have to be rude. You should remember you are a guest in my country and should learn some good manners. The whole carriage heard and that point I got off the train. Head held high. No idea what her reaction was nor care.

[@markharris1125]

Sorry for your troubles - taking the underground with luggage is an awful experience - but thank you for bringing back the word 'flibertijibbet'. Just remember that all flibertijibbets are little madams, so addressing one as 'Madam' was probably a badge of honour for her.

[@simonsmith1974]

​@@markharris1125I too miss words like flibbertijibbet

[@reluctantheist5224]

The " bathroom" or the toilet as we would say, was the crime scene!

[@timglennon6814]

Every American KZbin reactor who I’ve seen reacting to this video, have all said that the American is a muppet.

[@margaretjames6494]

There really isn't any other possible reaction.

[@seldom_bucket]

​@@margaretjames6494🤔 i would actually love to see one try and side with the "American" 😅 It would be amazing to see if it's possible

[@myleft9397]

As a Canadian, I run into Americans all the time that think Canada is the same as the USA, same laws, but, dude, come on, you crossed a frickin ocean, how do you think things are going to be the same in England? (also Canada != USA just in case you thought I was implying that)

[@Lily33McC]

I know some people give Americans a bad name but they don’t seem to travel very well. An American lady has spent a couple of weeks with a neighbour of mine and I was chatting to her and she told me they had been to Paris. I said “Oh lovely, did you have a good time?” She said All the signs over there are in French. I pointed out that yes French is the language they speak there hence the signs being in French. She said “No you don’t understand, even at the airport the signs were in French!” I changed the subject quickly rather than point out the obvious that the airport was also in France and obviously that means the signs will be in French too. Do Americans believe that everywhere they go will be just the same? 😅

[@malcolmhouston7932]

Pretty sure that if the Police in USA or Canada told you NOT to leave a crime scene- you would stay put or be arrested- the Laws are not always that different but ignorant Morons are International- he now has a Criminal Record that could have been avoided.

[@moaningminnie7863]

I’ve found Canadians very polite.

[@unkyduck]

In line ahead of me two US cops were surprised that the Canadian Border Services wouldn't let them "concealed carry" the many handguns they were transporting across the border.

[@jean-lucpicard5510]

@@Lily33McC What is the point of spending all that money on holiday if it's going to be the same as it is at home?

[@steddie4514]

Having an attitude and being obnoxious is never a good thing when dealing with the police where ever you are in the world! 🤷🤦

[@Vazlist]

Yeah, it's not good in any situation, really, no matter who you're dealing with

[@judyburgess3357]

The more the American talks, who we initially thought was being stopped because he might have been a witness, the more guilty he comes across. Totally obnoxious. I saw a clip filmed in the Carribbean recently by an American woman filming a group of guys working on their own property, they looked up and told her to stop filming and go away, she stated she was exercising her third amendment rights, or whichever number. The guy went up to her and punched her and the camera/picture fell.

[@Theroadlesstaken]

Wow. She actually started going about amendment rights? As if that carries any weight outside of the USA. It sums up the arrogance of some Americans who think the world revolves around them & their ways. To be fair though, the bloke shouldn’t have punched her.

[@rayraamsalu6092]

Sounds to me that he was exercising his god given right not to be bothered by arrogant Americans.

[@judyburgess3357]

@@rayraamsalu6092 precisely, her American rights did not apply all over the world.

[@malcolmhouston7932]

@@Theroadlesstaken He used his privacy rights.

[@scottneil1187]

Is that the 'this isn't America' video?. Laughed my ass off at that!.

[@RileyELFuk]

Even in the US, if an officer considers that you may be involved in an investigation, they can detain you until they decide that you're not involved and free to leave. The reason you hear the "Why am I being detained?" a lot in the US, is down to 'sovereign citizens' and others that use pseudo legal arguments, or what we call 'arseholes'. As you say though, the police here are not being aggressive, or confrontational, as some US police may be, he is just an arsehole.

[@ianmayes8072]

Many years ago, (many!) my work was connected to transport and although there was a large sign saying "Private" on the door but we would try to provide information to the public when possible. I was working not too far from a large American Air-Base and got quite used to 'yanks' just barging in. However on one occasion there was a knock on the door and I said 'come in'. A pause, then another knock so I got up and went to the door. Outside was a middle-aged American who said "Excuse me sir. I wonder if you could give me some information." "Yes, please come in I said and I'll see if I can help". Luckily I was able to deal with his query and he thanked me politely and left. A few minutes later my girlfriend, who was a British Customs Officer, dropped something into me and asked "What was he doing here?" I said that it was an unusually polite American whom it was a pleasure to help. Do you know him?" "Yes", she said, "That was the Base Commander". I told her he may have been the most polite American I had ever met.....🙂 And from my, albeit limited, experience of American police I can't see them being this patient.

[@dominique8233]

He had absolutely no regard or concern for the person who had been assaulted. Just thinking of himself.

[@Kyrelel]

and that is America in a nutshell

[@satinekenobi4ver855]

@@Kyrelel to be honest most people would be more concerned about themselves than a complete stranger

[@lauramartin7675]

I can just imagine this footage being used by Scotland Yard for training purposes, "and here we see a travelling US citizen who refuses to listen to the officers and keeps interrupting their investigation, how would you solve this issue?"

[@DJRF001]

We love our police zero hostility they also help with directions when a British person is in an unknown part of the Uk they help so no we are not hostile to them but if I am honest we still have a few people who are a bit irritating but this man is disrespectful and disgraceful.

[@helenag.9386]

Surprised he didn't claim the fifth!

[@GazGaryGazza]

I find it crazy that someone should think a law or right in their country follows them around the world. It’s plain for most to see and understand why they were being held. No one knows what the crime was, what the allegation is, how the description matches the individuals. As for leaving or going to the toilet they could get rid of evidence, they may be looking to wash and clean themselves if it’s a sexual assault - related evidence needs to be maintained.

[@Loki3395]

I was waiting for him to say that detaining him was a breach of his 4th amendment rights, which mean nothing outside of the US. I was also hoping to see him carry out his threat to get up and walk away at which point he would be arrested, taken to a police station and left to contemplate his behaviour in a cell for several hours.

[@malcolmhouston7932]

HE was

[@quantisedspace7047]

4A is to do with excessive searches.

[@ColinGarner-h1t]

Don’t forget Americans live in the Wild West in the UK we are civilised . We are worlds apart .

[@WreckItRolfe]

Leeds doesn't look very civilised to me

[@Burglar-King]

Newcastle in the evening is a very uncivilised place

[@Pauline-j1i]

@@WreckItRolfestill would rather live there then America

[@Pauline-j1i]

@@Burglar-Kingwould rather live there then in America

[@IG7799-c4u]

Such a blanket statement.

[@alainsavard3680]

As a Canadian, I'm not surprised by the Americans behaviour.

[@scrappystocks]

If he was in New York he'd probably be floored and cuffed and lucky not to be shot by the cops. These cops are so polite and patient

[@littleangel9531]

I wish all Americans were as willing to learn as you @Tyler

[@anita6761]

I'm getting the feeling this is a gender issue, the fact he's being questioned by a police women.

[@angelmagickcosplay4162]

Pretty sure that's what we call "obstructing the course of justice". 🤦‍♀️

[@JackBaptist]

This is coming from a Briton, if you aren’t guilty don’t act guilty!

[@seldom_bucket]

And if you are guilty definitely don't act guilty. Best thing to do if you want to act normal is stare at the police.

[@JackBaptist]

@@seldom_bucket agreed

[@JenniferRussell-qw2co]

Being detained isn't the same as being arrested.

[@IsaacSemple]

It's like he was winding them up and expecting them to beat him. He isn't Rodney King ffs. He's in England, that was never gonna happen 😂😂😂

[@chiefwiggum1976]

If I was the police officer, I’d be questioning why he was so keen to go. All this guy is doing is raising the suspicion of the officers

[@lordleonusa]

Sadly, American Tourists can be dreadful, I've seen it myself

[@seldom_bucket]

I've met and seen a few in the UK and all of them were very nice people. I've heard multiple times on cross country trains different Americans amazed by how green everything is (even the polite ones are loud and the accent stand out a ridiculous amount irl) Know they can be bad but just thought I'd add balance

[@Jeni10]

He thinks he owned them! ROTFL! His YT Channel is Rome Thomas but it’s been inactive for five years. My favourite arrogant line: “I’m American so I know!” 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂. Tyler, you had the same reaction to that line as I did! 😱

[@aishasaeed1661]

Tyler you are so sweet, so understanding, many times we see Americans behaving as if they own the world, I’m sure all are not like that.

[@beammeup8458]

He should be deported ....

[@autosan23]

to space

[@ZillenialAlex]

10:01 this is the kind of behaviour most people associate with US citizens travelling abroad

[@Tearneboy]

Tyler.............. You are welcome to come to England anytime.

[@simonsmith1974]

Hear hear

[@jazzx251]

It's classic Agatha Christie - "nobody leaves this room until I discover the murderer" If you are on a crime scene, then you can't leave it until the police have questioned you, and are satisfied that you are innocent

[@Jeni10]

I watched a video yesterday of US cops detaining a jogger because he fit the description of a robbery suspect. He was black, wearing a white tank top and black shorts. The police asked him to wait while they tried to get more details. The police officer detaining him said, “ If you don’t fit the suspect we can let you go.” The two had a conversation recorded on the officer’s body cam. The detainee had been in the military police for eight years. He was fully cooperative and had a friendly conversation with the cop. When more details came in, the guy they were after was skinny and wore black camo shorts, not solid black shorts. The detainee being an MP, he was muscly and strong, not skinny. The cops said, “He’s not the one, you can uncuff him.” The cop apologised and the man continued to jog home which was only just around the corner.

[@laurahaughton4523]

Yes I saw this and it was a friendly conversation but the guy detained was frightened , you can understand why, but the police were very polite and it got sorted, he was not the guy, they found the guy that was guilty. But even I found it a bit nerve wracking

[@pjlightning1995]

On what grounds - one of them matches the description and the man speaking is refusing to cooperate with police and therefore acting suspiciously.

[@christinewright110]

They didn't care that a woman had been assaulted. The way he spoke to the police women also shows what he thinks of women.

[@Aeroxima]

It was because the male officer spoke to him differently, very directly and clearly. You shouldn't be so quick to assume things about people

[@DJRF001]

How rude my hand was as rough as sawdust and was red as heck from the amount of times I face palmed

[@paigemprice]

He thinks his Constitutional rights crossed the pond with him 😂

[@susieq9801]

I have officer friends at border crossings and some ask "How dare you question me, I'm an American? You can't stop me from entering Canada". Umm, yes they can, so be smart and shut up. He thinks asking their names will intimidate them. Nope. They are in the right and he is an ass. The stink eye of the shorter officer @16:59, LOL. If looks could kill! If you are being detained you are being detained. The more he persists, the more suspicious he appears. His stupidity is actually delaying the investigation and wasting police resources so he will be detained even longer. The situation was an assault. His attitude was an assault waiting to happen. The British police are generally VERY nice and most unarmed. OMG....his bladder exploded!💥The humanity.

[@kamrankamal9429]

There's no better way of understanding a country than to visit it personally. I can speak from personal experience of this as I did loads of research about Botswana before I went there back in 2010, and then realized it was nothing like I had expected after I arrived. It was a beautiful country, safe filled with helpful courteous people. Will love to go back some day. Long story short, come to England. I'm sure you'll love it

[@christiner302]

In Britain you can be detained for, usually, 24 hours without being charged.

[@stevekenilworth]

but must have reasonable suspicion a crime has happened, if they have not ticked all boxes and just gone in for arrest the cops can be sued. ive seen a detainment to force name that person got £500 a minute, ended up with £1500 because cop had no right abused his powers. on average met pay out around 7 million £ a year for out court settlements for abuse power, false arrests, kidnap , assault.

[@ratel.]

What makes this better is he recorded and uploaded it expecting everyone to side with him 😂

[@jenniferpatton5108]

First time in US I was harassed by a police for jaywalking which isn't even a crime in the UK, and he was far more verbally aggressive and threatened fines etc!

[@malcolmhouston7932]

Sorry, Jaywalking IS a crime in the UK but Police, although they could, rarely enforce it with a only a brief telling off but give them some Lip and you'll soon find it on the Charge Sheet. Jaywalking could put yours and possible other lives in Danger.

[@coleisforrobot]

​​@@malcolmhouston7932 Jaywalking is not a crime in all Great British states (England, Scotland and Wales) as pedestrians have right of way. However, it is a crime on motorways and no pedestrian (🚷) roads due to the fact pedestrians are not permitted.

[@marcusgirling]

@@malcolmhouston7932you can’t be that stupid need to do some research fella jay walking is not illegal but what you might find out tho there’s a petition where I doubt that would happen

[@paulmilner8452]

@@malcolmhouston7932 sorry show me this law, becuse it's untrue i've walked roads several 100 times in my lifetime sometimes cops are in cars coming as the next car without sirens, theyve never once stopped me , also cops patrol streets in Leeds at nightclub times and are walking over the roads like many other people... it's not a law here

[@chriscollins550]

​@@malcolmhouston7932 it's not a crime, in fact a new law backs it up even more, vehicles must give way to people crossing the road even if they are turning into a corner. Vehicles must give way to people as they have the right to any road except motorway. Go read the high way code.

[@jodiegordon5559]

Ironically, this guy is being such a KAREN!! 😂

[@andrews0208]

I think he clear suffers from parrot syndrome hence why he keeps rating him self

[@angelapitkin7097]

Made me laugh, thank you

[@andrews0208]

@@angelapitkin7097 your very welcome

[@Madonnalitta1]

Repeating?

[@colinheyl7245]

I love when the guy shows up and just says "No, you're not free to go at the moment"

[@Abogado-Del-Diablo]

Also police Act 1996 s89(2) wilfully obstructing a police officer in the execution of their duty is a criminal offence and can land him in prison for 1 month.

[@davidbarlow431]

He was very lucky they didn't arrest him for obstruction, or even suspicion of the crime they were investigating given his behaviour.

[@quantisedspace7047]

They did arrest him for obstruction.

[@Davidnaylor-ji9hi]

Personally, I am so proud of the police in this video. They did really well at controlling the situation without it escalating. I live in the UK and we do get a lot of tourism. I am curious, are there police officers like this in the USA? I think this is a class in how to police, keep calm, and stop things escalating. If I travel to another country, I respect their laws. It’s basic “guest etiquette.”

[@petersullivan2837]

😊I’m a retired English cop, they can arrested on reasonable suspicion, and of no offence is revealed they can be de-arrested and released

[@timholder6825]

The points you made about race are valid, but did you notice the significance of the narrator being black too, but UK black.

[@Theroadlesstaken]

When I initially saw this video on another channel a few weeks back, the same thing came to my mind. The commentator is black. Black people here don’t have the same turbulent relationship with the police as they do in America. To me it seemed clear that the man was assuming racism where there was none. American police interactions aside, his mindset was so myopic & obnoxious. The assumption that everywhere is the same as the USA shows his mentality. If it hadn’t have been for this issue, I feel sure he would have applied his arrogant “I’m American so I know” attitude to other situations. Some people are just up their own backsides.

[@michaelmadson965]

The guy sounds Indian or middle eastern not black.

[@Theroadlesstaken]

@@michaelmadson965 - The man in question is black. In the U.K it’s not un common for black people to have that pattern of speech. Not all of course, but it’s not unusual either.

[@lewis8890]

You gotta love the British police. I was on holiday there once in Newquay and asked 2 officers on foot where I could get a decent burger. The cop started to give me complex directions and at a certain point said "I tell you what, just come with us and we'll take you there". They walked with me, my wife and our son for almost 10 minutes before saying goodbye in front of the restaurant. Had a lovely conversation with them too. Pure class and an unforgettable moment for my son.

[@ClassicRiki]

10:28 This guy has been run off of social media. His YT channel is FULL of people mocking him

[@simonsmith1974]

Not surprised.

[@rocketrabble6737]

I have seen variations of this before when two Americans are detained, and one spouts his mouth off, and you are sure the other one is thinking, "Just shut your mouth, for once in your bloody life, please!"

[@31Blaize]

I can only imagine what would happen if he did this to US police instead of British police.

[@scottneil1187]

He wouldn't have even tried, they only view other nationalities as lesser, not themselves.

[@jean-lucpicard5510]

Several bullet wounds, especially if he was black.

[@Aeroxima]

@@jean-lucpicard5510 No. But there are plenty of videos online if you want to see how they handle it. KZbin can send you down a whole recommendations rabbit hole all about it.

[@danidavies7022]

Does "educated" in american really mean "Mentally deficient"

[@hl6876]

I have heard an American tourist asking why his 2nd Amendment to bear arms doesn't apply in the UK? Nuts.

[@CarwynAndrews]

When it comes to British police, if you're respectful to them, they'll be respectful to you. I got caught with just enough weed to be charged with intent to sell, but because I was respectful and forthcoming, they let me go with a non-criminal disposal which doesn't affect your criminal record. Being respectful meant the difference between having a criminal record, and not having a criminal record. People tend to forget that police are people too.

[@petersullivan2837]

What has being American in the UK have to do with anything,,he is getting very close to being arrested for obstruction. If he was a Martian it would make no difference

[@audhildpedersen9474]

Hei Taylor,i am sorry to say,but this sommer in Oslo (Norway) it was the same .One night it was a bar fight ,the police came an everybody was asked to stay .To american tourist make a big deal and troubel with the Norwegian police who was very polite and friendly.The other norweagien and my self was just embaressed by this behavior.Love from Norway🇳🇴

[@mw-wl2hm]

Knowing the reputation of American police I don't think he'd DARE to behave this way at home (and if he dared, he would not be treated so calmly and with such respect.) Clearly taking advantage of the bobby's respectful behaviour. Tyler must think his viewers have his same lack of understanding since he pauses every 2 seconds to explain what we all just heard.

[@Aeroxima]

Nah. I know this comment is a bit old, but he would ABSOLUTELY do that in the US back home. There are a lot of videos online where people do exactly this, with the same lines and more. Reactions vary. It's nothing to do with taking advantage of their respectful behavior though. And yes, some of his viewers do have "the same lack of understanding", in that they need an American to say this, or else they might assume other things like you're doing, with the really old and tired stereotype.

[@Temeraire101]

The American is being confrontational as he is probably used American cops being arrogant arseheads, rather than U.K. cops who are (for the most part) a HELL of a lot better, less aggressive and more respectful. And the American is thinking he can turn it around for a way to take out a lawsuit against them like in America🤣🤣

[@jadeclark2599]

A woman was assaulted in the bathroom. They were suspects. If he was allowed to get to the bathroom he could have gone and washed any evidence away. Thats why he wasn't allowed to go to the bathroom.

[@nancystevens1252]

The problem with a person who keeps asking such a question is that they are not actually open to any answer except the one that the person wants (in this case, he's free to go). The arrogance of some people never ceases to amaze and disgust. It's also so mindboggling that people traveling as tourists fail to recognize that the laws in their own country are not the same. You go to some countries, penalties are much, much harsher than at home, so it pays to at least be aware of the legal landscape where you plan to visit.

[@mikemanner9811]

The American Richard had a terrible attitude from the onset. Did he really just say “I’m an American, so I know”?! WTF. Idjit just lost EVERYONE with that statement.

[@RockinMamaT]

I would never visit a country without knowing some of the laws but this is beyond arrogant 🙄

[@malcolmhouston7932]

The Laws in most Countries are Common Sense- this American didn't have any but now he is better educated with a Criminal Record.

[@redacted-x2d]

@@malcolmhouston7932 And common sense says that when in a foreign country, don't annoy the police

[@rubywilkins8846]

As a UK citizen I now have to apologise for sending our deadbeats to America all those years ago.

[@Aeroxima]

Thought you sent em to Australia. (I love Australians)

[@richardodonoghue]

the attitude is so common, we developed a reaction that is extremely well known... after the interaction we shake our head slowly, take a deep breath and say with a sigh 'Americans' and anyone lse that was present just adds a slow 'yeaaah' and nods.