Just curious.
2006-10-27 00:13:23 · 44 answers · asked by tulip 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
Tea, scones, umbrellas, bowler hats, bushy moustaches..
And how they say "'tis spiffing old bean! Jolly good show!"
2006-10-27 00:16:05 · answer #1 · answered by Aaron_J88 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Famous for:
Being part of the greatest empire the world has ever seen.
Pirates and beating the Spanish and the French and Germans in wars.
Being the start of industrial revolution.
Being one of the world's richest nations (as part of Britain)
Inventing the computer, radaar, radio, jet engine, trains, just about anything which makes the world what it is today.
Being diplomatic
The Queen
Roundabouts
The National Health Service
The BBC
Monty Python
Madonna and family!
Police on the beat without guns
Pounds and pennies
Concorde
Richard Branson
Charles and Diana
Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal Football teams (among others)
Giving America it's independence (Think of England next July 4th!)
Some of the world's best cars; Bentleys, Rolls Royce, Jaguars and Range Rover
The Channel Tunnel
Big Ben
Village Pubs
Warm, flat beer!
Tea pots, kettles and tea cosys
Cheesy sitcoms
The Beetles
The Spice Girls!
David Beckham
Rain
Things English are not famous for but should be:
Inventing the lightbulb
Invention of the World Wide Web (ie the internet as we know it today)
2006-10-27 01:01:30 · answer #2 · answered by stickyricky 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hello Emma... Did you ever have a dreadfully frightening nightmare in which an English demon wearing a hooded mask, with blood dripping from its fangs, was holding the severed head of an old lady whose dear little dog had just been sacrificed in some sort of satanic ritual?
If not, then you have a most ridiculous opinion of a small nation that has given the world a universal, incredibly flexible and descriptive language; the concept of fair play; the first written document on which nearly all western Bill's of Rights are based (including the USA's); the idea of a Two House Parliament in which the voice of the people is heard; a system of Law which forms the basis of all western legal systems; a literature of unsurpassed beauty and richness; a scientific history and reputation that is the equal of any nation; a system of higher education that still attracts students from all over the world; a phlegmatism that instils a sense of calm amongst its people when something disastrous occurs; and a reputation for politeness and hospitality that still prevails amongst the majority of the population. And, on a lighter note, despite its crowded roads, it is still the safest country in which to drive, with an accident rate per 100,000 of population _three_ times less than in the USA!
Perhaps you need to come over and spend a few weeks in England, staying in places away from London and other big cities and get to know the real English people. Then, like so many wealthy Americans, you might even want to make it your home. The demon of your dreams do not exist!
2006-10-27 00:51:43 · answer #3 · answered by avian 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think Football, especially Man U! oh, and it's what are the English most famous FOR m'dear! What are the English most famous OF makes no sense.
2006-10-27 01:06:13 · answer #4 · answered by pugsley 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It changes over time.
past
King OFFA's time for governance.
Kings are not God's
More recently an Empire that the Scots and Scots-Irish played a large part.
Industrial Revolution, enlightenment, also Scots.
Literature.
Lately Big Ben, Queen etc.
Tony Blair and Iraq and in the Muslim world his concerted attempt to vilify Muslims.
Future
Decline and decline of Britain, Vassalage to USA; may even be civil war as the credit boom ends and community relations fail - recently inspired by government ministers.
2006-10-27 01:44:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Quote: "What are the English most famous of?"
The English are famous for their correct grammar.
i.e: "What are the English most famous for?"
2006-10-27 00:30:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Swearing and being grumpy!
To the Americans Gordan Ramsay is the epitome of all that is English
2006-10-27 00:24:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The empire, Shakespeare, the history, tea, elegance, politeness, the language etc..
As for the comment made by Emma it shows what an ignorant, uneducated, egoistic person you are, so you HAVE to be American
2006-10-27 00:23:08 · answer #8 · answered by damari_8 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Stiff upper lip, Fish & Chips, Tea, Queueing, Music, Lager louts,
No sense with clothes?History,
2006-10-27 00:23:15 · answer #9 · answered by edison 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
We are not famous OF anything. We are famous FOR lots of things!
2006-10-27 00:51:41 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
they never offer a second cup of tea and they never offer a biscuit with the tea or coffee they give. That's what they're reputed for in my country.
2006-10-30 06:23:48 · answer #11 · answered by cherub 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋