Foreigners STUNNED To Learn How Much Poorer Brits Are Than Americans The Curious Brit 2026-07-22 | I asked people from across the world about a recent Institute for Economic Affairs (IEA) report which found all 50 American states are now richer than the UK on a per capita basis including Mississippi, the poorest state. The IEA report also found that on average Brits thought the United Kingdom would be the seventh richest state if it was to join the American Union, not the 51st as it would actually be. Hope you enjoy! IEA report here: iea.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IEA_Barriers-to-Economic-Growth_v5-Digital.pdf
English Village VOTES TO LEAVE UK - Could Ask To JOIN USA The Curious Brit 2026-09-18 | On Tuesday the village of Piddington in Oxfordshire voted to leave the United Kingdom in protest at plans to house 1,200 male asylum seekers in a former military site on the edge of the village. The parish council says that if the British government continues to ignore them they will formally ask to join the United States.
I Asked Brits What Americans GET WRONG About The UK - One Thing DOMINATED The Curious Brit 2026-09-16 | I asked British people what Americans get wrong about the United Kingdom. One topic (unexpectedly) dominated the conversations!
Brits SHOCKED By How Much More Americans Get Paid The Curious Brit 2026-09-14 | I ask British people about data from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) which found the average full time UK wage in 2025 (PPP adjusted) was $66,000, significantly below $78,000 in the United States. Data here - you need to copy in the whole link rather than clicking on it which isn't working for some reason: data-explorer.oecd.org/vis?df[ds]=DisseminateFinalDMZ&df[id]=DSD_EARNINGS%40AV_AN_WAGE&df[ag]=OECD.ELS.SAE&dq=......&pd=2023,&to[TIME_PERIOD]=false&vw=tbFollows on from videos I did about the UK being poorer in terms of GDP per capita than all 50 American states. Hope you find it interesting!
I Asked Scots What They REALLY THINK Of Americans & the USA The Curious Brit 2026-09-09 | During a recent visit to Edinburgh I asked Scottish people what they think about Americans and the United States, with a particular focus on American culture. Got some interesting answers (though some were clearly influenced by contemporary politics). Hope you find it interesting!
Scots SHOCKED To Learn How Much Poorer They Are Than Americans The Curious Brit 2026-09-07 | I've made a number of videos asking Brits about a report published by the Institute of Economic Affairs which found the UK is now poorer per capita than all 50 US states. Several people pointed out that the videos were filmed in London, the richest part of the UK, and therefore may not be representative. So for my final video in the series I went to Edinburgh, Scotland, to ask the same question. You can read the IEA report here: iea.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IEA_Barriers-to-Economic-Growth_v5-Digital.pdfPart 1 of the series from London here: youtube.com/watch?v=VTpnAs8_pGg&t=35s
This Picturesque English Village Could Ask To JOIN THE USA The Curious Brit 2026-08-19 | I visited Piddington in Oxfordshire, a village that is planning a referendum on becoming independent from the United Kingdom and could potentially then ask to join the United States. The move is in response to a British government proposal to house 1,200 asylum seekers at a former military base on the outskirts of the village of 350 people. I spoke to parish council chair Tim McNally and other villagers about their plans and how joining the USA could change Piddington. If you're American please let me know what you think in the comments!
What Do English People REALLY THINK About Scotland And The Scottish? The Curious Brit 2026-08-10 | I asked English people (in Manchester) what they think about Scotland and Scottish people. Hope you enjoy!
Northern English STUNNED To Learn How Much Poorer They Are Than Americans - THATS CRAZY! The Curious Brit 2026-08-07 | I've made a number of videos asking Brits about a report published by the Institute of Economic Affairs which found the UK is now poorer per capita than all 50 US states. Several people pointed out that the videos were filmed in London, the richest part of the UK, and therefore may not be representative. So I went to Manchester in the north of England to ask the same question! You can read the IEA report here: iea.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IEA_Barriers-to-Economic-Growth_v5-Digital.pdfPart 1 from London here: Part 1 here: youtube.com/watch?v=VTpnAs8_pGg&t=35s
I Asked Brits If UK Should Become Americas 51st State - NOT ALL SAID NO! The Curious Brit 2026-07-31 | President Trump has repeatedly talked about the USA acquiring a 51st state, with Canada most commonly cited. For a bit of fun I thought it would be interesting to ask Brits whether they would support the UK becoming the 51st state instead. To my surprise not all said no!
Who Do Brits Think Was The GREATEST AMERICAN Of All Time? This Will SURPRISE YOU! [Part 2] The Curious Brit 2026-07-29 | I interviewed more Brits asking them who they think was the greatest American of all time. As before I said they could take the questions as seriously or unseriously as they wanted to. Answers ranged widely from George Washington and Martin Luther King to Kim Kardashian and characters from The Simpsons.
Brits STUNNED To Learn How Much Poorer They Are Than Americans - Part 3 - GOBSMACKED! The Curious Brit 2026-07-28 | My third video asking Brits about an Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) report which found the UK is now poorer per capita than all 50 American states, having recently been overtaken by Mississippi. Read report: iea.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IEA_Barriers-to-Economic-Growth_v5-Digital.pdfHowever a survey of 3,000 British voters by the IEA found Brits on average wrongly thought the UK would be the seventh richest state if it was part of the American Union, not the 51st.Part 1 here: youtube.com/watch?v=VTpnAs8_pGg&t=35sPart 2: youtube.com/watch?v=l5PKwnao0tI
I Asked Brits Who Was The GREATEST AMERICAN Of All Time - Beyonce & MrBeast?! The Curious Brit 2026-07-24 | I asked British people who they think the greatest American in history is. I did say they could take the question as seriously or not seriously as they wanted. Answers ranged from George Washington, Martin Luther King and Abraham Lincoln to Beyonce, MrBeast, Steven Spielberg and NeNe Leakes from the Real Housewives of Atlanta.
British Woman LOVES That Everything Is BIGGER In America The Curious Brit 2026-07-17 | #uk #usa #streetinterview #america
British Woman Explains why Americans Are AMAZING At Business The Curious Brit 2026-07-17 | #streetinterview #british #unitedkingdom #unitedstates #american #business
Hilarious British Guy LOVES USA For Weirdest Reason The Curious Brit 2026-07-17 | #america #interview #funny #usa #britain
What Do Brits MOST LOVE About The USA? Surprising Answers! The Curious Brit 2026-07-17 | I asked more people in the UK what they most like about the United States. Answers touched on subjects including culture, food and entrepreneurial spirit. Enjoy!
British Woman LOVES THE USA - One Of Those Magical Places! The Curious Brit 2026-07-16 | #Shorts #america #usa
I Asked Brits What They Most LOVE About the USA - This Will Surprise You! The Curious Brit 2026-07-16 | I asked British people what they most like about the USA. A wide range of answers covering friendly people, the food, entrepreneurial zeal, music and the bars. I've got a part two coming soon so I hope you enjoy! Also at the suggestion of a fellow YouTuber I'm going to start posting some videos on TikTok - any followers would be gratefully received (I currently have zero)! tiktok.com/@britishguyreacts
Is Britain or America BETTER AT SPORT? Controversial Street Interviews The Curious Brit 2026-07-10 | I asked Brits, Americans and people from other countries whether the UK or USA has had the biggest impact on world sport. Compares the United Kingdom, the home of football/soccer, cricket, rugby, tennis and golf with the United States which dominates the sports of American Football, Basketball, Baseball and Ice Hockey and has won more Olympic golds than any other country. Hope you enjoy!
I Asked Brits If They Have Less FREE SPEECH Than Americans - This Will SHOCK YOU The Curious Brit 2026-07-09 | I asked British people whether they have more or less free speech than Americans following numerous media reports about arrests over social media posts in the United Kingdom. Debate includes the First Amendment and the question of whether there should be absolute free speech.
I Asked Brits If They Would MOVE TO AMERICA For $100,000 - It Got Controversial! The Curious Brit 2026-07-08 | I ask Brits if they would move to America, give up their British citizenship and become Americans in return for $100,000. This gets controversial with references to culture, food, wages, lifestyle and politics. I also asked one American the reverse question for balance. Hope you enjoy! I previously asked Brits if they would make the move for $10,000: youtube.com/watch?v=LfzvwgWOMms&t=237s
Is The USA or UK BETTER AT MUSIC? I Asked Foreigners The Curious Brit 2026-06-25 | I ask foreigners which country has made the better music; the United Kingdom or the United States. Covers bands/artists including The Beatles, Oasis and Led Zeppelin vs Michael Jackson, Bon Jovi and Taylor Swift. Hope you enjoy! I ask the same question to Brits here: youtube.com/watch?v=ds8IsyiTJ-o&t=126sAnd to Americans here: youtube.com/watch?v=ZCtliv1GAMI
I Asked Brits If They Would Move To America For $10k - The Answers SHOCKED ME The Curious Brit 2026-06-19 | I asked British people if they would be prepared to give up their UK citizenship, move to the United States and become Americans for $10,000. This comes after a report found the UK is now poorer in terms of GDP per capita than all 50 US states, having been overtaken by Mississippi. I think there were some interesting answers!
Is the USA or UK BETTER AT MUSIC? I Asked Americans The Curious Brit 2026-06-18 | I asked Americans in London whether the UK or USA has produced better music over history. Split opinions with references to artists such as Michael Jackson, The Beatles, Taylor Swift, Elvis Presley, One Direction and Bon Jovi. Genres covered include rock, metal, rap, jazz and pop. Hope you enjoy!
I Asked Brits If USA or UK Has Better Music The Curious Brit 2026-06-14 | I asked British people whether the United Kingdom or United States has produced better music over their histories. Split opinions with references to artists such as Michael Jackson, The Beatles, Harry Styles, Elvis Presley, One Direction, Black Sabbath, Taylor Swift and many others. Genres covered include rock, metal, rap, jazz and pop. Hope you enjoy!
I Asked Foreigners If London Is Safe - ONE WAS JUST ROBBED! The Curious Brit 2026-05-21 | There's a perception on the internet that crime in the UK, and London in particular, has got out of control (especially low level crimes like phone snatchings). I asked foreigners from India, South Africa, the USA, Australia, the Netherlands, France and Canada what they think. The results were mixed - one had his phone stolen and another group said they saw a robbery, but others said London is safer than their home countries. Hope you find it interesting!
I Asked Foreigners What They REALLY THINK About Britain and the British The Curious Brit 2026-05-19 | In asked foreigners in London what they think about the UK and British culture. Features interviewees from India, South Africa, the United States, Australia, the Netherlands, France and Canada. Enjoy!
I Asked Brits If America Has Done More GOOD OR BAD In Its History - The Results SHOCKED ME! The Curious Brit 2026-05-15 | As we approach the 250th anniversary of American independence on July 4 I asked Brits if they think the United States has been a force for good or ill across its quarter millennium of history. I was genuinely surprised by some of the answers. I hope you enjoy!
Americans SHOCKED at How Much Richer They Are Than Brits - GIRL, SHUT UP!! The Curious Brit 2026-05-14 | I've made two videos asking Brits about a new Institute for Economic Affairs report that found the UK is now poorer per capita than all 50 American states, having recently been overtaken by Mississippi. Thus far nobody has got the answer right, which tracks with a poll of 1,000 British voters which found on average they thought the UK would be the seventh richest state per capita if it was part of the United States. Video 1: youtu.be/VTpnAs8_pGgVideo 2: youtu.be/l5PKwnao0tIIEA survey: iea.org.uk/attitudes-to-economic-growthI decided to see what Americans think as well. Enjoy!
Brits STUNNED To Learn How Much Poorer They Are Than Americans [PART 2] The Curious Brit 2026-05-08 | About a week ago I released a video asking Brits how many American states they think the United Kingdom is wealthier than per capita: youtube.com/watch?v=VTpnAs8_pGg&t=35sThis came after the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) found the UK is poorer per person than all 50 states, having recently been overtaken by Mississippi. However a survey of 3,000 British voters by the IEA found Brits on average wrongly thought the UK would be the seventh richest state if it was part of the American Union, not the 51st as it actually is. iea.org.uk/attitudes-to-economic-growthFor complex socioeconomic reasons (and not just because I'm trying to milk the concept for all its worth) I decided we need a part two. Enjoy!
Do Europeans LOOK DOWN On Americans? The Curious Brit 2026-05-02 | A few weeks ago I watched an interesting video by Nathaniel Drew titled 'Why Do The British Look Down on Americans?' youtube.com/watch?v=0p-PVHP1GpYThis got me thinking about whether some British people, and Europeans more generally, can have a snobbish attitude towards Americans. In response I asked around a dozen people who happened to be in central London on a Friday afternoon what they thought so I think we can consider this question definitively answered. Enjoy!
Brits STUNNED To Learn How Much Poorer They Are Than Americans The Curious Brit 2026-04-30 | According to the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) the United Kingdom is now poorer per capita than all 50 American states, having recently been overtaken by Mississippi. However a survey of 3,000 British voters by the IEA found Brits on average wrongly thought the UK would be the seventh richest state if it was part of the American Union, not the 51st as it actually is. iea.org.uk/attitudes-to-economic-growthBrits in London were surprised when I told them how poor the UK is versus the US, and had differing theories as to why. Enjoy!
What do Brits REALLY think about the NBA? The Curious Brit 2026-01-28 | Filmed by: youtube.com/@MrUniverseViewsI spoke to fans outside the National Basketball Association (NBA) game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Orlando Magic in London at the O2 Arena on Sunday 18 January 2026. Covered how British people got into the NBA, plans for a new NBA Europe league and whether the UK could support NBA teams in some form. Hope you find it interesting!
British Guy Reacts to HISTORY OF TEXAS - USA Didnt Want Them?! The Curious Brit 2025-11-13 | Original video: youtube.com/watch?v=i3c7L9aFS14INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/jbickertonuk I react to The History of Texas in 11 Minutes from Knowledgia. Covers Texan history covering Native Americans, Spanish colonisers, the Texan Revolution, joining the United States, the Civil War and reconstruction. Enjoy!
British Guy Reacts to America STOLE A GERMAN SUBMARINE And Stuck It In Chicago - Fat Electrician The Curious Brit 2025-11-11 | Original video: youtube.com/watch?v=4s-ZY0lnGeIINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/jbickertonuk I react to America Stole A German Submarine And Stuck It In Chicago from The Fat Electrician. Covers the capture of a German U-Boat, including enigma coding equipment, by the American navy during the Battle of the Atlantic in the Second World War. Hope you enjoy!
British Guy Reacts to Americas Airborne Anti-hero - Jake McNasty McNiece - AMERICAN LEGEND The Curious Brit 2025-11-04 | Original video: youtube.com/watch?v=ucJDzgc8_cIINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/jbickertonuk I react to 'America's Airborne Anti-hero - Jake "McNasty" McNiece' from The Fat Electrician. Covers the life of American paratrooper Jake McNiece and his exploits during the Second World War with his unit, the filthy thirteen, which formed the inspiration for 1967 Hollywood movie The Dirty Dozen.
Can British People Recognize AMERICAN SPORTING LEGENDS? The Curious Brit 2025-09-02 | Interviews start at 1:28I hit the streets of London to find out if British people could recognize American sporting superstars. Featuring Travis Kelce, Tom Brady, LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Babe Ruth and Chase Elliott. Big shout out to UniverseofKorede for helping me with the filming - check out his channel here: youtube.com/@MrUniverseViews
British Guy Reacts to The Spanish American War in 11 Minutes - RISE OF USA! The Curious Brit 2025-08-23 | Original video: youtube.com/watch?v=I2Q7RJmvkcEINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/jbickertonuk TWITTER: twitter.com/JBickertonUK I react to 'The Spanish-American War - Explained in 11 minutes' from Knowledgia. Covers the 1898 war between the USA and Spanish Empire fought in Cuba, Puerto Rico and the Philippines. Marked the end of Spain as a truly global power and an interesting moment when America could have embraced European style imperialism.
British Guy Reacts to How Did EACH U.S. STATE Get Its Name? - So Many Rivers!! The Curious Brit 2025-08-20 | Original video: youtube.com/watch?v=I2Q7RJmvkcEINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/jbickertonuk TWITTER: twitter.com/JBickertonUK I react to How Did Each U.S. State Get Its Name? From the General Knowledge channel. Covers how all 50 states in the United States got their names (lots of Native American tribes, rivers and European monarchs and explorers).
WHAT I LEARNED ABOUT USA ON 1,200 MILE ROADTRIP (AS A BRIT) The Curious Brit 2025-08-06 | In September 2024 I went on an RV roadtrip from Las Vegas in Nevada to the Grand Canyon in Arizona, then Los Angeles, Yosemite National Park and San Francisco in California (with a few other stops as well). I've finally got around to making a video about it which I hope you find interesting. Fully recommend the trip to anyone considering it!!!
IM STILL ALIVE!! Brief Channel Update The Curious Brit 2025-05-19 | Just a brief video to prove I am still among the living and to give a quick update on my plans for the channel going forward. Recorded on May 11 meaning I have since returned to the UK without any further nocturnal firearm related incidents. Thanks for sticking around!
British Guy Reacts to 450 MARINES VS IMPERIAL JAPANESE NAVY - Wake Island - The Fat Electrician The Curious Brit 2024-09-06 | Original video: youtube.com/watch?v=em7uQx9b9NAINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/jbickertonuk TWITTER: twitter.com/JBickertonUK I react to 450 Marines Vs The Imperial Japanese Navy - Wake Island from The Fat Electrician. Deals with the 1941 Battle of Wake Island, one of the first battles involving the United States in World War 2 following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.
British Guy Reacts to How EVERY NFL TEAM GOT ITS NAME - So Much History! The Curious Brit 2024-09-05 | Original video: youtube.com/watch?v=ovdbrdCIP7UI filmed this video in 2023 but couldn't set it live due to copyright issues (only time I've ever had that problem). These now seem to be resolved so I hope you enjoy! INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/jbickertonuk TWITTER: twitter.com/JBickertonUK I react to 'How EVERY Team Got Its Name & Identity!' from the NFL Throwback channel. Covers the history and identity of each National Football League team since the league was founded in 1920, including icons such as the Green Bay Packers, New York Giants and Dallas Cowboys. Hope you enjoy!
British Guy Reacts to 25 BEST NATIONAL PARKS IN THE USA - Cant Wait To Visit! The Curious Brit 2024-09-05 | Original video: youtube.com/watch?v=zTBmv-Gzf2wINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/jbickertonukTWITTER: twitter.com/JBickertonUKI react to '25 Best National Parks in the USA' from the touropia channel. Gives a tour of some of the most epic National Parks in the United States including Death Valley National Park, Grand Canyon National Park, Yosemite National Park and Yellowstone National Park. Hope you enjoy!
British Guy Reacts to AMERICA DISMANTLES PIRATE NATIONS for touching their boats: The Barbary Wars The Curious Brit 2024-07-09 | Original video: youtube.com/watch?v=lcJhmm3D3OYHISTORY REACTION CHANNEL: youtube.com/channel/UCMqRxSETtX8G15OWuJrR4agINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/jbickertonukTWITTER: twitter.com/JBickertonUKApologies for the lack of uploads over the past few months - hoping to improve from now on! I react to 'America Dismantles Pirate Nations For Touching Their Boats - The Barbary Wars' from The Fat Electrician channel. Covers the United States Navy fighting pirate states (Tunis, Algiers, Tripoli) in the Barbary Wars, the first foreign conflict in American history.
British Guy Reacts to ACCENT EXPERT GIVES TOUR OF U.S. ACCENTS - PART TWO - Theres More?! The Curious Brit 2024-03-29 | Original video: youtube.com/watch?v=IsE_8j5RL3kHISTORY REACTION CHANNEL: youtube.com/channel/UCMqRxSETtX8G15OWuJrR4agINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/jbickertonukTWITTER: twitter.com/JBickertonUKI react to Accent Expert Gives a Tour of U.S. Accents - (Part 2) from Wired's YouTube channel. Covers a wide range of mainly southern and midwestern accents. Enjoy (I hope)!
British Guy Reacts to BIGGEST FOOTBALL HITS EVER - BRUTAL! The Curious Brit 2024-03-17 | Original video: youtube.com/watch?v=v-1MQ0CnbhsHISTORY REACTION CHANNEL: youtube.com/channel/UCMqRxSETtX8G15OWuJrR4agINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/jbickertonukTWITTER: twitter.com/JBickertonUKI react to Biggest Football Hits Ever from The Highlight Factory. Covers brutal takedowns in American Football (NFL and possibly also college football) to the sound of here comes the boom. Hope you enjoy!
British Guy Reacts to The Most Gangster Marine Of All Time - Dan Daly - AMERICAN LEGEND! The Curious Brit 2024-03-10 | Original video: youtube.com/watch?v=neuqN6MgsyIHISTORY REACTION CHANNEL: youtube.com/channel/UCMqRxSETtX8G15OWuJrR4agINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/jbickertonukTWITTER: twitter.com/JBickertonUKI react to 'The Most Gangster Marine Of All Time - Dan Daly' from The Fat Electrician channel. Covers two time Medal of Honor winning American Marine Dan Daly and his service during the Boxer Rebellion, in Haiti and during the First World War. Hope you enjoy!
British Guy Reacts to All Stadiums - FIFA World Cup 26 - BEST WORLD CUP EVER? The Curious Brit 2024-03-09 | Original video: youtube.com/watch?v=lEgXjPFjGSMHISTORY REACTION CHANNEL: youtube.com/channel/UCMqRxSETtX8G15OWuJrR4agINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/jbickertonukTWITTER: twitter.com/JBickertonUKI react to All Stadiums - FIFA World Cup 26 from SportsRender. Covers all the stadiums to be used in the 2026 Soccer World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada. Most seem to be NFL stadiums but not all. A fun looking selection!
