I dont want to start a trans-atlantic argument, but do British people feel that the way Brits are portrayed on US TV is quite narrow and not representative?
For example, a lot of Brit characters in US TV are well-spoken ('posh'...) or snooty ('posh'...) or other such things and they drink their tea at 11 and so on...
Does this give Americans and other people the wrong, or a narrow view of what Britain is. A lot of American stars will say 'Oh, I love Britain, so quaint, and you speak so nicely...'
In fact, Britiain has 'quaint' locations, as does America.
It also has 'rough' locations, as does America.
And it has some of the best and biggest cities in the world, as does America.
We also have tonnes of diverse accents and cultures - not just those who 'speak nicely', as does America.
Is the representation of Brits on US TV responsible? Or am I totally off the mark? Are we represented evenly?
2006-10-03
21:29:06
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