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Cue up my “Queen Mummy” impression…Do you ever think about what folks around the world think of America? While I’m sure there are things they dislike about the U.S., there are some things they are probably thankful for, and a new survey gives us a little insight into how the Brits feel about us.

  • A new UK survey asked 2,000 Brits to name their favorite things that have come out of America.
  • The streaming service Netflix tops the list, with 38% of the vote.
  • When it comes to the U.S., 20% of Brits say they like it so much they’d be willing to move here, while 70% would definitely be up for a holiday in the U.S.
  • The top city they’d want to live in is New York (26%), followed by Los Angeles (20%)

Top Ten Things To Come Out Of America
(according to Brits)
(click here for the complete list)

  1. Netflix
  2. Disney
  3. Coca Cola
  4. McDonald’s
  5. Apple
  6. KFC
  7. Barack Obama
  8. Hollywood movies
  9. Elvis Presley
  10. NASA
  • Of course there are plenty of things folks in Britain don’t love about America.
  • Topping the list of the worst things about the U.S. is former President Donald Trump, followed by America’s obsession with guns, and the Kardashians.

Ten Worst Things To Come Out Of America
(according to Brits)
(click here for the complete list) 

  1. Donald Trump
  2. Obsession with guns
  3. The Kardashians
  4. Racial inequality
  5. Their politics in general
  6. Their confusing political system
  7. Kanye West
  8. Calling football ‘soccer’
  9. They deep fry everything
  10. Children can drive – at 15 in some places

Source: SWNS Digital