Tuesday 3 May 2016

the english and the germans

This weekend saw England and Germany play football to mark a 50-year anniversary:
England "legends" are thrashed by Germany as 15,000 fans watch former stars and celebs at Upton Park - Mirror Online
The Legends: Germany beat England 7-2 at Boleyn Ground in game marking 50 years since World Cup win | Football | Sport | London Evening Standard
England–Germany football rivalry - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Where do the English come from?
Jay Doubleyou: identity

What are the differences in humour?
Jay Doubleyou: british vs german humour

What language do they speak?
Jay Doubleyou: “you felt uncomfortable about people speaking foreign languages..."

What is 'typical'?
Jay Doubleyou: what is typically english... german... nigerian... brazilian?
Jay Doubleyou: how others see us...

And what about 'culture'?
Jay Doubleyou: english traditions which aren't english...

How do different countries see their history?
Jay Doubleyou: how is world war one seen in different countries
Jay Doubleyou: the first world war: triumph and pride ... or ... tragedy and sorrow?

What about how the British Museum sees German history?
Jay Doubleyou: telling stories about the germans on the bbc

Would you like a holiday?
Jay Doubleyou: "drunk stupid brits"
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