5 American Things I Wish We Had in the UK

TLDRIn this video, I discuss five American things that I wish were more popular in the UK, including Mexican food, higher salaries, tailgating, national parks, and garbage disposal in sinks.

Key insights

🌯Mexican food options in America are much more extensive and popular compared to the UK.

💰Salaries in America are significantly higher compared to the UK for similar jobs.

🚗Tailgating, the pre-game party culture popular in America, is not widely seen in the UK.

🏞️US national parks, such as Yosemite and Sequoia, offer breathtaking landscapes that are unmatched in the UK.

🗑️Garbage disposal in sinks, a common feature in American homes, is not widely available in the UK.

Q&A

Are there any Mexican food options in the UK?

While there are a few Mexican food options in the UK, they are not as widespread or popular as in America.

Why are salaries higher in America compared to the UK?

There are various factors that contribute to higher salaries in America, including a larger economy and different labor market dynamics.

What is tailgating?

Tailgating refers to the pre-game party culture in America, where fans gather in parking lots before sporting events to enjoy food, drinks, and socializing.

Are there any national parks in the UK?

While the UK does have some beautiful national parks, they are fewer in number and smaller in size compared to the vast national parks in the US.

Why don't sinks in the UK have garbage disposal?

The absence of garbage disposal in UK sinks is likely due to differences in plumbing systems and waste management practices.

Timestamped Summary

00:46I discuss the first thing I wish we had in the UK: more options of Mexican food, which are much more popular in America.

03:56The second thing I mention is the significant difference in salaries between the UK and America, where salaries are much higher for similar jobs.

05:32Tailgating, the pre-game party culture in America, is another thing I wish we had more of in the UK.

06:53The variety and vastness of national parks in the US, such as Yosemite and Sequoia, is something I envy and wish we had in the UK.

07:51I also mention the convenience of garbage disposal in sinks, a feature commonly found in American homes but not widely available in the UK.