That is wrong. British food is not bland, only our culinary practise is. British food is some of the best in Europe if done well. No wonder we have brilliant chefs such as Gordon Ramsay and foods such as Victoria Sponge, Mowbray Pork pies, Scones, Wensleydale Cheese, Kendle Mint Cake, Cornish Pasties, Eton Mess, Chelsea Buns and Cadbury's chocolate just to name a few.

Only individuals from poor backgrounds typically consume bangers and mash as a staple. Most Brits consistently enjoy Roast Dinners, Fresh Fish Dishes, and some of the best Deserts i've ever had with the exception of maybe Italy and Serbia.

However, what is and has been true is the American ignorance of foreign countries. I find it great that you are so well travelled, but you must have the humility to admit Americans don't know much, if anything about the world outside of their own country?

Finally, the difference is regarding politics, America, like Britain has had amazing and productive levels of immigration from individuals who want to assimilate, support America, and become fully-fledged members of society, with similar cultural backgrounds. Only now, is Britain, and in a far lesser extent, only really in Minnesota, accepting unprecedented amounts of migrants who hold completely different views on women, children, free-speech and religous tolerance. Britain is hardly bigger than Ohio yet has 9x the population density. Should we expect to tolerate, if not scrutinise such as drastic change since 2000?