BBC Clip

I thought the clip of Hugh Laurie was actually very funny, although that many Americans might find it offensive. It is very obvious from the video that British view Americans as being self-involved in an annoying way, which was exemplified by the British gentleman who comes out in the end and "punches" Hugh.

Also it I thought it was very interesting how they played each of the characters off of each other. Hugh, representing the typical American rock star with greasy hair, torn up shirt and relaxed demeanor, while the British gentleman comes out in a clean fitted suit. Thus further shows the British view of Americans as perhaps being lazy and less refined.

The last part of the clip that I would like to point out is the lyrics in the song that Hugh is singing. The song consisted of three words, "America" and "the states." This could represent the ignorance and single-mindedness that is sometimes contributed to Americans.