I do wonder exactly why the British hate - or make fun of - Americans. It is very easy, to be honest, all the laughable things the U.S. government/army/citizens do that we hear about. I think it's more culturally ingrained than anything. Everyone else laughs at Americans, so we grow up the same way. Possibly you've replaced the Irish in that sense.
A paraquote from Jack Dee's Happy Hour several years ago:
American tourist couple interviewed on street: I'd like to know why the British hate the Americans so much.
Jack Dee: Sorry, it's only a half-hour programme.
See, it's more the mockery itself that's fun rather than any content behind it.
But this is about nice cultural differences. I can see this could start turning sour.
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