2006-08-06 21:24:26 · 34 answers · asked by fletcheyc 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
I'm American and I've wondered where this running "joke" came from, myself. Maybe we can partially blame Mike Myers, who is CANADIAN, for using this "joke" in the Austin Powers movies. It's odd, and I'm sure you and I are not the only ones who think so.
P.S. I just read other answers, and I wonder if you intended to start such a mean discussion. There sure are some angry Brits out there. And they don't notice when they're generalizing about Americans, either.
2006-08-06 21:31:09 · answer #1 · answered by galaxiquestar 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I don't know any Americans that have that obsession! This the first that I've ever heard of it. I've never known Brits to have any worse teeth than anyone else! I live in California. Maybe the Americans you are generalizing about live on the East Coast?
2006-08-06 21:30:30 · answer #2 · answered by runningviolin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because a lot of Brits do have bad teeth and Americans think it is important to spend money on your teeth.
2006-08-06 21:36:16 · answer #3 · answered by jaygirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Funny you mention this. I've been living in the UK for the past 3 years and i do realise that Brits do have this problem with their teeth. I reckon because it is the system of NHS who is to blame. You ask for an appointment and the first appointment you get is three months away. of course you forget and have to book a new appointment again in 3 months. and if you go to a private dentist he will make sure you spend alot of money. which is discouraging.
2006-08-06 21:31:38 · answer #4 · answered by Martin H 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
coz they they think their better than everything which is untrue. Looks mean alot to them thats why most of them are shallow and do anything for money and fame. Brits dont have bad teeth at all maybe there specifically looking for brits with bad teeth to make themselves feel better!! prince charles' teeth doesnt make the situation any better!! x
2006-08-06 21:32:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because our NHS Dental Health Care System is in a complete mess with more and more dentists going private.out of interest try ringing a few make an appointment then tell them that you are on child tax credits,even better try to find a dentist for your kids.
2006-08-06 21:35:19 · answer #6 · answered by manthintall1 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because statistically, on a per capita basis, Americans have better dental health and less dental problems than the British. And since this one insignificant fact is all that Americans have to offer that is not laughable or meaningless, we tend to harp on about it....
2006-08-06 21:31:23 · answer #7 · answered by Tonks_Fan! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because us British do as a majority, have crooked teeth.
And the yanks wear head braces from the age of 6 months; to stop their feet getting jammed in their mouths.
ha
2006-08-06 23:31:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they have to find something to winge about inbetween episodes of lard **** Ricky Lake.
Also if they moaned about an Americans teeth they would get sued.
Fart in the wrong direction over there and you get sued.
PROUD TO BE BRITISH!!!!!
2006-08-06 21:41:27 · answer #9 · answered by ♪ GOTH CHICK♫ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The brainwashing medium of TV and movies has instilled many false notions of feeble minds, maybe they saw Austin Powers and generalised- even though Mike Myers is American!
2006-08-06 21:30:55 · answer #10 · answered by canguroargentino 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋