Did anyone see Friday Night with Johnathan Ross last night? (for those of you in the US - it's a British R-Rated, Jay Leno type show) 
He had on the actor Dominic Monaghan (who plays Charlie on Lost). While discussing the show, Dominic (who I really liked before last night) said the problem with the cast of Lost is that there are too many bloody Americans. To Which Jonathan Ross replied, 'Isn't that the problem with the world'? The audience roared with laughter and applauded (so did my husband as if he's not married to one of those bloody Americans and laying on the couch with her watching the damned show). It didn't stop there. they went on to talk about how much it annoys them that we destroy the language etc etc etc... It was yet again, another example that leads me to believe that this type of attitude is the general feeling that all people in this country seem to have. Wayne says I'm wrong, but I sometimes wonder if he too shares this opinion. Would it have been alright to say that the problem with this world is there are too many black people? Or too many Muslims or too many Jews? Why is it okay to say there are too many Americans? Why is it so damned funny?
I really try to be positive. I'm trying to adapt. I'm trying to fit in, but it always feels blaringly obvious that I don't. The longer I go without any friends, the more and more alienated I'm going to feel and I wonder if this place will ever feel like home.
I have to leave for my in-laws house in just a couple of hours. Last time I was there I had a horrible argument with Wayne's Cousin (and best friend in the world) about this very subject. I'm not looking forward to the visit and I'm not looking forward to the 3 hour car ride there because I know full well that my husband will get the brunt of my anger about the show last night because he laughed so very hard at the comment. There will no doubt be an argument. My feelings are hurt and when I'm hurt - I get angry and uncontrollably sarcastic. I'm guessing it will be a very long drive for both of us.
The other mother and I went into the school to meet with the teacher and the assistant head. We both let them know how upset we were that we were not informed that our children were sent to the office and how much we were against the children being allowed to play fighting games on the playground. I told them I wouldn't allow it at home and I'm really unhappy that it's being allowed at school. They admitted it was a problem and explained that they are planning to introduce a a scheme to teach the children to play in a safe way. They will be calling it 'Super Hero Training'. They plan to give out capes & masks out to children who behave well as rewards at playtime. They will have assemblies where they will teach the children to play fighting games without making contact. I find this to be absurd. The problem has gone on to long and I doubt they will be able to teach little children to change their games when they have sixty other childr...
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Also, is Dominic's comment an example of biting the hand that feeds you? I mean, he is is on an American TV show and getting a paycheck (presumably) in dollars.
I agree that dear Dominic is biting the hand that feeds him and not only that, but his girlfriend is rumored to be Evangeline Lilly (Kate on Lost), who is also American... Maybe he thinks Americans are okay in small doses. Or maybe we're ok as long as we're paying him or providing sexual favors! :)
I get this all the time. I used to try to smile and be a good sport - now I just tell them to p*$$ off (pardon my French). I then go on to point out all the carppy bits about the UK (and believe me, I find plenty). They often say, if you don't like it, why don't you leave? To which I answer - I would, but your legal system won't let me take my kids. Guess they like having us yanks here that much. I completely feel your pain, we watched the Jonathon Ross interview and if my boyfriend had agreed with that little runt, he would have been out one girlfriend, believe me. As it was, he got to sit and listen to me slag off that pair of jerks for half an hour. And yes, he is biting the hand that feeds him. But maybe they should publicise that interview, and see how his girlfriend reacts. And I've heard a few World Trade Centre jokes, and I say, 'Wow, how about if I do a London bombing joke - do you think that would be funny? Or how about a Princess Diana joke - what a larf?' I am absolutely amazed at people's insensitivity. Anytime you want to vent about this place or just chat, please feel free to email me - believe me, I can rant with the best of them!!! I enjoy your blog - just don't let this place get to you.
Sorry you feel that way about being an American. If you cannot take a joke about your Nationality I would suggest you go back "home".
It's comments like your's that remind me I'm not at home here