Why do the British people behave like Latin and have nothing in common with other Northern Europeans

[Possum Jenkins]

That's more Romani culture, not Latin.

How far back does it have to go to become Latin? The Romani/Arab influence is clear in the dances and music but absolutely all Spaniards claim it as their own.

It could be argued that "pure" Latin culture ended in 500 BC or whatever and since then, it's had Greek, Arab, and other influences.

 

[KBE6EKCTAH_CCP]

I wouldn't know what an American view of things is since I'm British, and yes I've been to multiple big 'Latin' cities including Spain and Italy. I'm flying off to Rome tomorrow for the 8th time

And you really find people in Madrid, Valencia or Rome smily and friendly towards strangers? Damn that‘s certainly not my experience.

 

[Busgosu]

How far back does it have to go to become Latin? The Romani/Arab influence is clear in the dances and music but absolutely all Spaniards claim it as their own.

those dances and music are limited to Andalucia. It's a regional thing and it's of gypsy-romani inheritance. No non-andalusian Spaniard would claim that as their own since each region has its own folklore/regional culture/inheritance. If you're wondering how different can they be, the answer is A LOT.

 

[Possum Jenkins]

those dances and music are limited to Andalucia. It's a regional thing and it's of gypsy-romani inheritance. No non-andalusian Spaniard would claim that as their own since each region has its own folklore/regional culture/inheritance. If you're wondering how different can they be, the answer is A LOT.

I get that certain cultural practices come from a particular region of a country but there are some that stay regional and others that become national symbols. Any country that's not tiny is going to have that.

The flamenco stuff is from Andalucia but it's a symbol for all of Spain. Similar to samba/carnaval in Brazil.

 

[I Am Legion]

I estimate there are maybe 200 - 250 Brits left, but all the Polish, Lithuanians, Irish Travellers etc. push those numbers up.

Edit:

LOL, classic. Funny thing is even Brit Netflix shows are all Indians and Blacks. I know they are woke and go diversity on purpose, but come one, even British Royalty is black lmao....

 

[codfather]

Its a really interesting, complex, discussion, but the class thing is played on too much. Outside of London (which resembles hunger games these days) class is a matter of how you present yourself. Go to Yorkshire and everyone from the landowner to the builder is happy to shop in the same places. I found more of a class divide in the US than I did back home

The British respect and admire hard manual work. A labourer isn't looked down upon by someone who is wealthy (a British wealthy person anyway) and some of the most affluent people are landowning farmers.

We as a people have that wanderlust and class doesn't really come into it. The Scottish made up a substantial amount of those who moved out to the empire. You could argue that its Norse DNA, but that doesn't account for the Irish diaspora. I think it's more that we are a sea faring nation and have that exploring nature hard baked into us.

I'd agree the British class system is heavily overblown, and the US has a much worse one, but the UK is still more class-driven than its "local" rivals, which are among the most classless societies in the world; Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Iceland etc.

Just look at the wealth share of the richest 10% or the Global Social Mobility Index.

 

[codfather]

How far back does it have to go to become Latin? The Romani/Arab influence is clear in the dances and music but absolutely all Spaniards claim it as their own.

It could be argued that "pure" Latin culture ended in 500 BC or whatever and since then, it's had Greek, Arab, and other influences.

It's still a topic of debate. Many people accused Rosalia of culturally appropriating Romani culture.

 

[Cole train]

I think brits are like eskimos and latins are like the chinese

 

[Possum Jenkins]

I'd agree the British class system is heavily overblown, and the US has a much worse one, but the UK is still more class-driven than its "local" rivals, which are among the most classless societies in the world; Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Iceland etc.

Just look at the wealth share of the richest 10% or the Global Social Mobility Index.

The US is more unequal but is far less class conscious. Everyone thinks they're middle-class and the rich and poor are these tiny minorities.

I've noticed British people often include social class in casual conversation. There's always talk of "posh cunt" this or posh that. A lot more awareness of coming from the working class and about institutions or cultural practices that certain classes dominate.

The US has much less of that. Race is a much bigger point of reference for social order.

 

[William Huggins]

I had a suspicion that Brits were really Mexicans!

The only landscaping, us Brits do is shitting on your lawn after a bender.........

 

[William Huggins]

It's all bluster. English people like to think they can handle the banter but they're the first ones to get butthurt irl.

Nahhh........

 

[khukurikoo]

Brits are Latins? Cheerio homies.

 

[IIIIIIII]

Everyone wants to be American

hulk's the guitar og. absolutely shredding without any fretwork lol.

 

[650lb Sumo]

hulk's the guitar og. absolutely shredding without any fretwork lol.

Idk if this is common knowledge but he was a semi pro/small time pro bass player before picking up wrestling.

 

[Busgosu]

Idk if this is common knowledge but he was a semi pro/small time pro bass player before picking up wrestling.

one of his most notorious lies is that he auditioned to play bass in Metallica, lmao

 

[IIIIIIII]

Idk if this is common knowledge but he was a semi pro/small time pro bass player before picking up wrestling.

nice find! props to the hulkster for showing off some chops.