What Does AMERICA do better than BRITAIN??? 🇺🇸🇬🇧

[@shaunvlog]

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

[@TheOutlawHatfield]

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

[@jwallace1805]

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

[@LindaB651]

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

[@oldfogey3272]

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

[@loribenton5975]

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

[@rsrt6910]

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

[@JoeBlow_4]

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

[@corin164]

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

[@lindamazur4208]

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

[@TheEggmaniac]

@@JoeBlow_4 But would you walk 500 miles for it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpOxnYCqpteMiZI

[@joeldooley4554]

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

[@kellymcnichols5240]

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

[@shaunvlog]

wow this i so crazy to me haha

[@laurencooper654]

Or in your kitchen trying to drink your wine 😬

[@randlebrowne2048]

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

[@kellymcnichols5240]

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

[@kellymcnichols5240]

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

[@jjamison1038]

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

[@CD-ng7ur]

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

[@Dragon-Believer]

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

[@shaunvlog]

Graham Norton is a legend

[@brendahyslop6770]

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

[@jessmason4720]

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

[@sappholesbos336]

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

[@DeeboX-vv8ji]

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

[@lone6718]

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

[@Clown_the_Clown]

@Jay Barker the plural of Moose is Meese

[@dubuyajay9964]

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

[@Clown_the_Clown]

@@dubuyajay9964 meese!

[@dubuyajay9964]

@@Clown_the_Clown No.

[@Clown_the_Clown]

@@dubuyajay9964 oui

[@stacyhowell5]

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

[@rsrt6910]

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

[@elsac5247]

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

[@Kruppt808]

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

[@randygwheeler]

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

[@JML6988]

@@rsrt6910 DONKEY!! 😉

[@jessmason4720]

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

[@soybasedjeremy3653]

That's about to change...

[@kristyjohnston1421]

Or the Vikings.

[@Sharon-pb7so]

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

[@soybasedjeremy3653]

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

[@efogg3]

go blue!

[@sgtfluffy718]

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

[@jameslong1644]

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

[@JoGaPeach4259]

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

[@marksims6425]

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

[@jamesbinns8528]

A lot of immigrants are like that.

[@sabrinacle]

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

[@christinesmith6639]

@@marksims6425 uiii

[@shaunvlog]

How could i forget peanut butter?

[@koukiguy4163]

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

[@daragildea7434]

Peanut butter is disgusting, nauseating filth.

[@pureholy]

@@daragildea7434 true but readily available in this country

[@KmusikOne]

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

[@bcaye]

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

[@TheBruceGday]

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

[@MarvRoberts]

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

[@shadowprince4482]

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

[@TheBruceGday]

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

[@TheBruceGday]

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

[@JimBob-oy9bs]

@@TheBruceGday Estes park is awesome!!

[@howtubeable]

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

[@louisrobertson9215]

Lol

[@NurseEmilie]

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

[@badpop987]

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

[@thehalloweenchannel]

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

[@tessbrex3823]

What video did you post this in?

[@VoidHxnter]

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

[@s.e.f8160]

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

[@whitebeardInn]

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

[@sid2112]

@@whitebeardInn Fellow Georgian here, our food is second only to Louisiana.

[@timsisco9961]

In America, we mostly all love Monty Python!

[@rsrt6910]

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

[@user-xm5le5ok2r]

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

[@user-xm5le5ok2r]

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

[@williamjordan5554]

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

[@Idahoguy10157]

I started enjoying MontyPython 45 years ago

[@dougs7367]

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

[@Kruppt808]

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

[@fxsparrow5189]

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

[@markjohnson6194]

Yes, big difference between grilling and BBQing

[@mermaid1717]

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

[@garyco766]

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

[@MrMe-lf2ov]

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

[@seanoconnor5730]

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

[@MichaelSHartman]

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

[@volo1826]

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

[@drmachinewerke1]

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

[@jdog7797]

Also in case of Zombies

[@kyle1847]

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

[@AlexZXTT]

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

[@dubuyajay9964]

No, a death trap no one wants to visit.

[@paulpowell4871]

Deadly Spiders and Snakes and platypus oh my!

[@iconic762]

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

[@jamesgarlick4573]

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

[@wtgardner6914]

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

[@cynthiajennings5792]

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

[@JaimieJo]

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

[@silvrwillo]

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

[@kristyjohnston1421]

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

[@Liutgard]

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

[@jessmason4720]

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

[@Liutgard]

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

[@manchestertart5614]

Which British accent?

[@jamiecompton1844]

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

[@dale3404]

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

[@thhunter]

Some states even have drive through liquor stores.

[@turdfurgeson4943]

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

[@emchristine7757]

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

[@shaunvlog]

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

[@DOLfirst]

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

[@victorwaddell6530]

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

[@robertsitch1415]

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

[@calichigal]

My thoughts, exactly. Thank you, Shaun.

[@nicholassoldan8281]

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

[@melatwrites]

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

[@mpetersen6]

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

[@braderwin9620]

@@mpetersen6 As are all liberal ran cities.

[@fbiagentmiyakohoshino8223]

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

[@noahbawdy3395]

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

[@mpetersen6]

True 👍

[@ErinMTexas]

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

[@laurameyer6728]

No! Kansas City Missouri BBQ is the very best!

[@kristyjohnston1421]

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

[@srabchun]

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

[@ErinMTexas]

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

[@randlebrowne2048]

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

[@erinrising2799]

thank you for pronouncing Oregon correctly

[@nobodyknows9083]

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

[@antonianilson3068]

I was going to say that.

[@joelgabrielgrey]

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

[@garyguyton7373]

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

[@bigshagg3815]

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

[@dedratiger806]

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

[@Liamshavingfun]

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

[@AshleyEris]

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

[@Liamshavingfun]

@@AshleyEris yes but still funny hearing it.

[@gremlinfiend8334]

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

[@Liamshavingfun]

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

[@cicta]

Looollll ikr

[@theplayernkc]

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

[@rockabye274]

I had the same response.

[@anar3602]

I thought he said *dried fruit.*

[@Heavywall70]

Did someone say beef jerky?

[@Rick_Sanchez_C137_]

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

[@jacobusderottmann1000]

@@anar3602 - me too!

[@patrickprosser8227]

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

[@patrickprosser8227]

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

[@maxdeborde6772]

@Stuckgrenadepin thats what she said

[@maxdeborde6772]

@@patrickprosser8227 gotem

[@Cjinglaterra]

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

[@jenniferbrown913]

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

[@shaunvlog]

🏈 As discussed in the video, this was my first ever American football game between the NY Giants and Detroit... I wanna say frogs or something? 🐸 kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZjYd3SFnpaXlas

[@gnostic4819]

The pronunciation is Dower. Dang that accent. Yer all good Shaun.

[@shaunvlog]

Gnostic we would also say “dooer” in Scots dialect

[@matthewlong1506]

Simpson's came about with the Tracey Ullman show.

[@mhannnah]

Yes. Detroit Lions.

[@dontroutman8232]

@@matthewlong1506 yep.

[@Caercutta30]

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

[@MissPooz]

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

[@ritaprice1715]

I'm an American who loves Downton Abbey.

[@Dragon-Believer]

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

[@rebelguy9487]

Are You Being Served is my favorite British show

[@helenwood8482]

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

[@helenwood8482]

@@Dragon-Believer America is ruled by Trump. I'd take the Queen any day.

[@drewpamon]

@@helenwood8482 written and performed by British people.

[@shalayneabbott8212]

I agree that we have better tv programs but the U.K. have way better actor’s and actress’. Ya’ll don’t even care if the actors are unattractive, you care that they can perform. That’s impressive.

[@maxdeborde6772]

No america has better everything in film

[@SunRayzzz]

You're wrong America has the most AMAZING actors

[@teemarie5478]

Shalayne Abbott I do love their actors & actresses! I wouldn’t really say they better than america tho🤷🏻‍♀️

[@AmandaFromWisconsin]

That's probably because there's traditionally been more of an emphasis on the craft of theater and film in Britain than there has been here in the US.

[@judevenalian5008]

Is that a slick way of saying that they're ugly?

[@andreamaestas6247]

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

[@AWOL401]

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

[@janetwehrer2662]

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

[@southdakotan5711]

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

[@southdakotan5711]

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

[@gregprince2523]

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

[@DaBloons1]

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

[@AnotherAltAccountYouDonkey]

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

[@AnotherAltAccountYouDonkey]

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

[@r34ltristan35]

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

[@AnotherAltAccountYouDonkey]

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

[@r34ltristan35]

@@AnotherAltAccountYouDonkey 😏

[@weaselrider]

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

[@virginiarobbins7539]

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

[@weaselrider]

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

[@kelsiwatson4043]

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

[@alabaster6117]

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

[@oldfogey3272]

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

[@kelsiwatson4043]

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

[@oldfogey3272]

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

[@oldfogey3272]

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

[@AdamKindaVlogs]

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

[@maryannewillequer3305]

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

[@shaunvlog]

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

[@maryannewillequer3305]

@@Will-nn6ux Small world, eh?

[@joshlcaudill]

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

[@melissalawson7803]

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

[@fbksfrank4]

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

[@randlebrowne2048]

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

[@ViolentKisses87]

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

[@GTVAlfaMan]

Melissa Lawson I don’t get it.

[@timesthree5757]

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

[@philadelphiawhovian5641]

Thanks so much for this, Shaun! we love u man. and it's nice to hear someone think of the positives of us, bc often, people only talk about the negatives, so this picked me up! as a Yankee who watches lots of classic British shows, it's always nice to know when u guys watch our shows as well and appreciate them!

[@chrisj.9882]

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

[@allicianpeters3595]

Lol... right??

[@ITIsFunnyDamnIT]

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

[@nicholasjh1]

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

[@trevorwilson6683]

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

[@ImThe5thKing]

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

[@jayneteske1963]

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

[@claudiamackenzie8274]

This was the first video from you I've seen. It was so nice to hear positive things about America. Sometimes all we can see and speak about are our problems and we need the reminder. Thanks.

[@thaitexan8026]

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

[@suzieq722]

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

[@Dinkdownn]

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

[@suzieq722]

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

[@McKavian]

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

[@user-rc3ii4jd8v]

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

[@klusa5716]

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

[@airracer28]

You put a Liberian flag😆

[@klusa5716]

@@airracer28 ...😆😆😆 oops...I meant 🇺🇸

[@airracer28]

@@klusa5716 I just wanted to let you know😉

[@Kruppt808]

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

[@airracer28]

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

[@PockASqueeno]

I love how Shaun says the word “placeeeeees.”

[@JustMe-oi9ms]

PockASqueeno and “houseees”🥰

[@Gottaculat]

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

[@peterdellabella4257]

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

[@RowdyGrunt]

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

[@boriscat1999]

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

[@TheSkeetergirl]

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

[@darkrh5404]

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

[@lever0811]

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

[@pyrovania]

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

[@michaelbaines1493]

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

[@efogg3]

hell yes red dwarf!

[@tarmaque]

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

[@jessicamink7209]

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

[@nevermind-he8ni]

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

[@jessicamink7209]

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

[@StMyles]

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

[@11thstalley96]

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

[@11thstalley96]

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

[@Lisa-pb3qp]

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

[@robertharris6092]

Freedom of speach/expression.

[@SeaCatFl]

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

[@shaunvlog]

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

[@dianethoroughman9541]

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

[@dontroutman8232]

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

[@dontroutman8232]

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

[@gornndunnit1379]

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

[@jcguy6608]

Americans love period costume dramas like Downton Abby.

[@kristyjohnston1421]

Our period dramas aren't as good. Unless it's set post WW2.

[@mwilliams7511]

Kristy Johnston speak for yourself. John Adams (2008) was amazing!

[@kdawson8981]

Peaky Blinders! Yep lol!

[@oakpkdude]

@@mwilliams7511 --I loved the John Adams series on HBO. I've watched it twice already. Paul Giamatti is such an under-rated actor.

[@mwilliams7511]

oakpkdude you are a person of culture as well, it seems.

[@Revamckillop]

Thank you for all your points, but #11 was the best. We have been fighting for years! from Florida =)

[@wendykleeb2071]

To survive, optimism is necessary.

[@AoiKaze2000]

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

[@kristyjohnston1421]

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

[@patrickprosser8227]

Luther? Luther who? 😁

[@RalphReagan]

Lol

[@erictaylor5462]

1:00 When you come to Portland, come in the summer, between June and October, when our weather is a lot less Scottish.

[@sjsuismylife]

Don't worry, the embers of the city will keep you warm in the winter...

[@erictaylor5462]

@@sjsuismylife Actually, Portland is not the burning wreck Trumps has talked about.

[@lhartatt]

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

[@markgrissom]

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

[@ianmac864]

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

[@joeundercoffer2567]

We also have “brew thrus” drive through at the liquor store lol

[@userequaltoNull]

I think that's a New Hampshire thing lol

[@Dinkdownn]

user.equalto.Null we have them in Louisiana too 🤗⚜️🖤

[@RCXDerp]

and Flurrida

[@allicianpeters3595]

They are all over in many states!!

[@trevorwilson6683]

Louisiana and Nevada

[@donchaffins1313]

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

[@acehighjohn1759]

Check out 'The young ones' from same time period

[@donchaffins1313]

@@acehighjohn1759 thanks for the reccomendation.

[@jalkabre5904]

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

[@JanetSmith900]

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

[@kk70x7]

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

[@jonlanier_]

I thought that was funny as well.

[@MichaelSHartman]

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

[@juliegibson9647]

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

[@gwillis01]

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

[@mhegyi2]

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

[@kevinroberts7365]

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

[@kimholcomb6943]

Shaun I found the English to be cold and indifferent but the Scottish are not that way. We do watch alot of Brittish TV. Shaun thank the pilgrims for our Thanksgiving.

[@charlesroberts2166]

Kim Holcomb ...I think you will find that the further North you travel, the more friendly the people get. I'm a Yorkshireman & I know this to be true. Have a great 2019 ;-)

[@dontroutman8232]

I'm an American, raised in East Anglia, and a descendent of Edward Winslow (pilgrim)...about Thanksgiving, you're welcome.

[@robertsitch1415]

I find that quite often the people from the smaller communities are friendlier but I found most of the people I met in Las Vegas were very friendly. I guess it is because Las Vegas is one of the few big American cities to have the bulk of its adult population from other States.

[@kimholcomb6943]

@@dontroutman8232 I'm also a descendant of the pilgrims I am a descendant of Richard Warren. Hi there!!!!

[@kimholcomb6943]

@@charlesroberts2166 I agree with that, but by far the Scottish were still very different from the English. You too have a great 2019.

[@Bittagrit]

You’re correct. I loved Midsummer Murders, Last of the summer wine, nowadays Shetland is top of the list.

[@richinoregon]

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

[@bumblefritz]

That was refreshing. Thank you! It can seem like we live in a very negative time so this was nice to hear a positive attitude about America. Like anywhere else we have our problems but America really is a wonderful place.

[@myewgul]

Shaun, you're welcome for Thanksgiving anytime haha

[@kimifw58]

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

[@blisterbill8477]

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

[@kimifw58]

@@blisterbill8477 Obviously.

[@maxdeborde6772]

Then florida man arrives

[@averagecat8218]

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

[@dubuyajay9964]

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

[@j.n.sloane]

Very interesting vid! Thanks for sharing. I do think that a reason we're optimistic is because of the people who came to our country full of hope. When you build a nation with adventurous, hopeful people, it is indeed infectious.

[@TheSkeetergirl]

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

[@jimgreen5788]

Shaun, one that I used to like a lot back a few decades was Home Improvement.

[@Lovetocamp]

I love British comedies! Mr. Bean, Vicar of Dibley, Are You Being Served, Keeping Up Appearances, fantastic!

[@maryannlockwood7806]

Lovetocamp 1987 🇺🇸Monty python!🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@susieq9801]

@@maryannlockwood7806 - Blackadder and Fawlty Towers!

[@maryannlockwood7806]

Susie Q 🇺🇸love black adder!🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@manchestertart5614]

Are you being served? You probably think we are still stuck in the 70's.... Just let it go.

[@susieq9801]

@@manchestertart5614 - The comedies in that era were arguably the best.

[@boondock1355]

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

[@toottootismyname1116]

We do

[@lyndacase9130]

We live in our cars in the US.

[@90mi89]

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

[@Felrika]

I'm in an area of the States that I jokingly refer to as "Not middle of nowhere, but right next door" and I love sitting down for some Mock the Week.

[@patriciawinkler3939]

It was great to see and hear your great optimism! This was done awhile ago and the world is having a difficult time in 2020. We will someday be able to travel again. Stay well.

[@holyCaptnjack]

I know you were just crunched on time but don't forget Alligators, Crocodiles, Boars, Wolves, Coyotes, Panthers (yes we have some in Texas), Wolverines. Just to name a few more lol

[@mermaid1717]

We have panthers in North Carolina too.

[@pgcracka]

Fun Fact: The American Moose is called an Elk in Europe. The American Elk has no equivalent in Europe.

[@iamatoaster2693]

Bison and deer. Those critters will ram your car.

[@decolonizeEverywhere]

Wait just a sec for #11... I've got to pack a bowl

[@fbksfrank4]

Dog is on my lap right now.

[@amistry605]

Is it a super bowl?..... 🙃

[@killerbong]

Waiting....waiting....

[@estellesmith57]

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

[@coyotedust]

Unless they want to eat you

[@terrifictomm]

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

[@TheBnjmnlrd]

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

[@andrewthezeppo]

You just open my heart! I've been American but according to my grandparents I'm like a quarter Scottish they moved after the war. Scottish grandpa and Irish grandma

[@ashleycleaver4753]

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

[@mandystory4275]

I love me some Father Brown and Poldark.

[@victorwaddell6530]

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

[@lunaluna6459]

Ashley Cleaver - Watch Derry Girls

[@susieq9801]

@@victorwaddell6530 - Keeping up Appearances, Blackadder.

[@calichigal]

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