It’s not like the Americans to claim victory prematurely…

[almostwitty]

and for a bit of context on what that headline means…

Mirrored from almost witty.

Comments

[bumblebee.livejournal.com]

I know I'm the typical bitter Scot, but ARGH! Why is it so hard for people to grasp the fact that England is not the same as Britain?! :\

*rage*

[badnoodles.livejournal.com]

Because most Americans are actively taught not to use the word "English" to refer to contemporary citizens of the UK, even if they are from England. Once you have that idea ground into you enough, it's hard to overcome it.

Furthermore, it's kind of unfathomable to insular American sports enthusiats that regions within a single political unit would compete independently at an international competition. It'd be like the Texans or the Californians fielding their own Olympic teams.

[almostwitty]

They are? In my experience, Americans generally refer to me as a "Brit from England" - which is nice, considering I'm genetically Chinese ....

[http://users.livejournal.com/rinny_/]

LOL last time I checked wasnt a 1-1 a draw?
LOL fools XD

[badnoodles.livejournal.com]

Oh yes. On more than one occasion, and by separate teachers, I was told "English is the language, British are the people." Now, this was in the context of learning world geography, so it makes a little bit of sense.

The only exception was when we were doing a poetry unit. The language differences between, say, Robert Burns and John Keats made it reasonable to use "Scottish" or "English" as the correct descriptor.

[almostwitty]

Ah, but you paid attention at school. Not everyone does that :)

[bumblebee.livejournal.com]

I thought the team name of 'England' would give it away, to be fair. ;)

[urnemesis108.livejournal.com]

Not ALL Americans. I prefer to laugh best...