@@damianflanagan7359 unfortunately the global spread of american culture has been brought about by domination of TV and the international media. This includes the gradual loss of regional accents.
@@anthonym3351 Because millions of Irish fled across the sea to America. Irish is one of the biggest ancestry groups. The Irish are a historic part of America. I don't think these folk realize how much their people have shaped the country they are judging. 31.5 million Irish-American descendants.
@@anthonym3351you guys ran to America because you guys were afraid to fight 😂 they want to be us so bad they can never be😂 who the heck wants to be Irish
That's just sad. As an American who looks forward to traveling to different countries and learning about those cultures, I find it disturbing to judge everyone of a nation based on some obnoxious people on social media, certain people etc (which, btw, many Americans don't like either) - especially if you've never even met someone from that country. If you truly want to end the "-isms" of this world, you need to be open minded and understand that a whole population is not represented by just one person or small percentage, etc. And if you can't keep an open mind, thus keep looking for a reason to hate, you'll probably find it because you aren't open to true understanding and learning. Eg: calling something stupid or ugly and not opening yourself up to even discover why a culture believes it is important. Of all the people I know, I've never heard ANYONE say they hate the Irish, British, etc. And please let me dispel a misconception. An interest in learning about our heritage is NOT us trying to be you. We recognize that we aren't (insert whatever original homeland of our ancestors). We know having that ancestry isn't the same as being born and growing up there etc. But we are curious to learn about our ancestry. There are many different cultures in America and I'd say there are so many festivals of these cultures in every state. Eg: Oktoberfest is celebrated in many cities in every state. Such things are a fun way to celebrate and learn about that culture and are open to all people to come and learn. Instead of all the negativity, I'd challenge people to find at least 5 things they like about a country they think they hate. It's simple, really. Treat people the way you want to be treated and be kind to one another.
Its same way how others will look at other people from different cultures based on stereotypes or how its perceived to the world, its very unfortunate how people judge things by the cover and not the content.
Im irish, i feel they are just playing up to the camera a bit and going with all th stereotypes. Irish people like americans in general. Lots of irish people go on holidays to America every year to.
To be fair, a lot of the people he asked looked like teenagers. When I was that age, we made jokes about the Irish being a bunch of alcoholics eating potatoes. We didn't mean it.
@@sean864 Yes we do go on holidays to america ..that is were i found out americans are basically assholes... the rudest most unpleasant two holidays i ever had..but just because i had a bad experience doesnt mean everyone would ..its also my perception and cultural clash ... irish people PERCIEVE americans as rude based on the cultural norms that we grow up with ..so there is that. But because we both speak english we expect people to act the same but culturally the countries are very diff with very diff values. America is very individualist and they pride themselves on independance and having opinions ireland is less indendependance based and we think its ok to rely on friends and family more and to change yourself to fit in with them is considered more polite. Americans have this idea i am what i am and people just have to accept me..in ireland that is considered rude... neither way is wrong but i think its good to understand the diffs
The irony is that about 1 in 10 Americans is of Irish descent, about 32 million. As an American I have always felt when traveling abroad that I've had to be something of a cultural ambassador to try and undo the terrible impressions made by my fellow countrymen.
If an Irish-American can go on about their Irish ancestry but still understand that they’re American primarily, then you should be able to understand that a person who likewise is raised in Ireland is Irish regardless of their own ancestry
I lived in Ireland briefly, I was surprised to find out that Americans are extremely hated by everyone there. I personally didn’t care for Irish people at all. They like to ramp up the charm so they can insult you later.
That’s because they have to deal with Americans telling them they are Irish. Imagine you were born and raised in Ireland just for a bunch of people from Florida to show up saying “I’m Irish too”
@@Bens963 that’s not really the reason they dislike Americans. And what you say doesn’t happen as often as you think especially if you’re not in a tourist city. They just share the general opinion of all of Europeans that Americans are loud and stupid.
@@Bens963 Personally, I'd be flattered if someone was proud to have ancestors from my country. I'd be like, "Yeah, welcome to the family! The more the merrier!" Why not be happy that distant relatives from across the pond are interested in learning about the culture of their ancestors? At least they're trying to educate themselves rather than being close minded and hateful.
@@dontworrydehappy7104 because they don't say they have Irish ancestors they straight up call themselves Irish and awkwardly try to shoehorn themselves into your culture. I'm from Scotland where we get this ridiculousness too, not even joking ive had Americans try to tell me they are more Scottish than I am based on 23 and me results. If only you knew the half of it
They’re referring to the millions of Scotch-Irish Americans who self identify as Irish When in reality the Scotch-Irish stole land from Ulster through England So imagine a bunch of people, whose ancestors stole your ancestors land, claiming their ancestry and heritage is the same as yours
@@ColeBresnehen and that's not what they're referring to. They don't like Americans who claim to be Irish because culturally they aren't Irish at all. It has nothing to do with the fact that they're scotch-irish. They probably don't even know that the majority of Irish Americans are actually scotch Irish. This is proven by the fact that modern scotch Irish aren't seen as non Irish by them
For any Americans watching I'm from Ireland and we all generally like them, they're usually very lovely when they come here and have great energy. These guys are just looking for attention.
exactly my experience in 2 weeks in dublin, cork, and kerry. and the irish were absolutely almost all lovely, lets say 90% of them...frendly , talkative, loved to chat...and we always love the irish who come to usa from ireland
Exactly, they have a sense of humor and like to wind people up. Americans think being teased is being attacked because they take everything so seriously.
Yeah, the pool of people questioned here are the undeveloped youth who are trying too hard. I'm mortified for them, and they will be mortified in a few years when it comes back to haunt them. Such a stupid bunch of people acting too big for their boots. This is not a good representation of the majority of the country and I'm irish
@@user-sp3wd2nn3e so every person is supposed to have the same personality as you? there are some who take things seriously and some who don't. that's what makes each person different.
For God's sake,if you interview a mob of teenagers / young adults, you are hardly going to get anything other than a juvenile response. The Irish have a long, positive, history with the US, which gave more than a million sanctuary in the immediate aftermath of an gorta mor in the late 1840s - early 1850s. Sanctuary is the right world, it was emigrate or die and Australia / New Zealand was too costly to get to and too far away. Almost all of us who have Irish ancestry, whether we remained or left, have relatives in the US, even if still undiscovered. For all its faults, the US is right up there among the best, if not the best, countries/societies/cultures ever, the beacon on th hill.
@@simonesewitt1040 "You are correct, but ..." Fair enough. I'd never thought of that phrase as being in breach of the 3rd Commandment. I'll think about it.
Remember, when the Irish first came to this country they were not well liked and had a bad reputation. They also had a bad reputation in other parts of Europe like Germany for example. Ireland became popular because of Irish Americans. I firmly believe this. Had they not emigrated in masse and Americanized themselves I really don't think people would think much of them.
That is patently absurd, when somebody hears Irish who is not American in no way shape or form do they think of Americans with a bit of Irish ancestry. You saying that just makes you sound like a giant narcissistic American feeding the stereotype further, this is why Europeans have disdain for Americans. Ireland is popular for it's distinct culture most Americans know nothing about, despite trying to claim the identity in which doesn't belong to them. Nobody born and living in America can claim any identity other than American. Maybe they can identitfy with their state but that's all, you have your own distinctively insular and self absorbed culture.
And insults like that are the exact reason SOME Irish people hate Americans. I'm Irish and I like Americans. Your xenophobic comment only proves their point
you are not askng Irish ppl anything, dude, you are interviewing highly uneducated tiktokers, hardly representative. do any of these even have jobs. i was in ireland for 2 weeks last year and they LOVED Americans, or at least me...from the older guards at the museum to the youngsters at shops, they were freindly polite and enjoyed chatting. and they all volunteered that they like americans.
@@RingRhino No American pretends to be from Ireland, Italy or any other country, we are proud to be Americans but nobody including Indians started off here. It would be silly and incorrect if anyone just said I'm 100% American. Nationality and ethnicity aren't the same thing.
Except they will grow older and their opinions won't change. Do you think a bunch of liberal pro-choice, pro LGBTQ transgender kids are going to magically grow up and change their minds? You wish.
I am from India and half of the people who has been interviewed doesn't look like Irish. If they are not IRISH why asking them for opinion about other country on behalf of Irish people?
Your comment reeks of stupidity, really. You might as well say that the North East Indians are not Indians at all because they look a bit Mongoloid. All of the people in the interview are Irish, of course, given that they were born and raised in Ireland.
@@alaa-eldin_hamdanBuddhists vs muslims in srilanka and Myanmar Jews vs muslims in isreal Christains vs muslims in Europe,Nigeria and Middle East..Hindus/Jains/Buddhists vs muslims in India, Yajidis vs muslims in Iraq
Buddhists vs muslims in srilanka and Myanmar Jews vs muslims in isreal Christains vs muslims in Europe Hindus vs muslims in India Yajidis vs muslims in Iraq
Your country is literally helping genocide palestinians but ok... sure one million in iraq dead .. but ok sure .. you all claim to be irish .. but ok sure
@@CPTBASONJRGAMING You did indeed but I bring it up more because I'm trying to make sense of that first guy's comment. I don't see the connection between the two halves of his sentence. I've only ever heard Americans bring up their independence struggle in the context of Ireland, to try and make out like that's something the two countries have in common, basically the opposite of what his point seems to be. Does he think that the Irish are British or something?
I like Leather Jacket Guy and Daniel Day Lewis (he's much better than Jerry Lee Lewis). I sing Tu Ra Lu la Rula and Wilde Mountain Thyme. People of Ireland, accept us, we Americans are huge fans of potatoes and there are plenty of heavy drinkers here too.
Dear American people : I am from Lebanon which is part of the Middle East. Do you hate me ?? Do you label me as a terrorist ? will you spit on my face if i ever came to your country ? I personally believe that in every nationalities there are good and bad people ! peace !
As an American I think it’s cool you’re from Lebanon. You’d be definitely be welcomed here. Personally, I’ve always wanted to visit Beirut. The amount of history you guys have is incredible.
Thank you for your comment dear. I personally believe that the majority of American people are nice and welcoming as long as i keep my limits for sure and behave well ! The main weakness in the American personality is lack of knowledge for what is happening in the world especially the Middle East because the media in the US is not always showing the other side of the story but i am confidence that truth will win in the end. I believe every person deserve to live in peace and justice. If you ever came to Lebanon you will be welcomed with open arms. Hope you can visit Harrissa mountain or the mountain of Virgin Marry as it consist of a big statue of Virgin Mary on its highest peak overlooking the bay of jounieh and the sea ! It is a popular place visited by tourists from all over the glob. I pray for peace everywhere and thanks again for your comment
@@user-wt9sr2me4q I have friends who are Lebanese-Americans. Here in San Antonio we used to say every Mexican restaurant was owned by Lebanese. Why would we want to spit in your face?
As an American Mick, (Irish - Scottish decent) - I think Irish people watch American TV/Media and believe it is reality. Which shows true ignorance and an inability to do actual research. That's why we had Diaz issue McGregor a beatdown.
It is reality in comparison to how we live in Europe, America is indeed unsafer, louder and Americans are the fattest people on earth. Those are statistics. That has nothing to do with reality series. Also it is well-known that a certain amount of Americans aren't always well aware of how the rest of the world functions. I as a Dutch person got reaction of Americans like: What is The Netherlands? so they already don't know our country even though our country is involved in America and in the beginning of New York. To be honest I don't watch any reality series. I just watch documentaires and videos from Americans themselves, but also comparisons to how life is in America and in Europe. It's just not the same.
@@-_YouMayFind_- Unsafe? Netherlands has 800k crimes registered in 2022. New York the same size population wise as Netherlands less then 500k...How are we so much unsafer or did you fall prey to social media also... Maybe you want to watch some better documentaries lol. Fattest people on the planet sure I will give you that but don't worry as the big companies take hold in Europe you will catch up in fact 29% of New Yorkers considered Obese and 23% of Dutch....6% isn't that much of a stretch when you put your statistics into context. Where are your facts coming from? "Dorpies: Also it is well-known that a certain amount of Americans aren't always well aware of how the rest of the world functions." It is clear a certain amount of Dutch people suffer from the same issue. Let's look at Florida, bit higher pop then Netherlands. 28% versus your 23% obesity, crimes reported 406k versus your countries 797k.
@@-_YouMayFind_- 1)The murder rate in some European cities, especially the ones that have conspicuously high immigrant populations, like Stockholm, is higher than in most American cities. 2) "Loudness" is completely subjective. I don't know how you can even judge this. It's particularly silly coming from the Irish, who are probably louder than Americans, on average. 3) Check the most recent obesity statistics. Ireland has the highest obesity rate in the EU. 61% of males are overweight and 26% are obese. Women are 49% overweight and 25% obese. In America, the overall rate is 32% obese. Ireland is in no position to criticize the US; Ireland is nearly as fat as America (and the UK is just behind, for what it's worth).
You’re probably Scotch-Irish which isn’t Irish What’s your last name? That’ll give you the answer If it ends in “son” you’re not Irish or ethnically Scottish
@@ColeBresnehen Umm, like I said "Irish- Scottish decent" - It is derived from the Gaelic Mac Dhòmhnaill (see MacDonnell). Alternatively in Ireland, it may be derived from Mac Conaill meaning 'son of Conall
Most Irish people I’ve met were super kind and nice. When I went to London, most of the people who were Irish were the kindest to me as a visitor from the United States. I’m surprised Irish people actually don’t like Americans.
A guy with an American accent, interviewing other people with American accents, asking them what they think of Americans? Is this really in Ireland? The only guys who were even trying to do an Irish accent were some from the group of young boys and I could barely hear them because it's late and I gotta keep it quiet.
Most of these lads are just trying to show off for the camera and look tough. Most Irish people love the US and and it's people. Just look at the welcome we give your Presidents. The US is largely German and Irish in terms of it's ethnicity and we in Ireland are very much aware of this
Mostly German and English, but the English roots are so old that they don't even warrant a mention anymore. But also significant Scots Irish and Irish, which when added together do make up a very sizeable proportion of American European ancestry in the States.
@cigh7445 No most of the US Is German and Irish in terms of white ethnicity. That's according to every census.Prior to independence there was only 2 million people living in the 13 colonies. Over 4 million Irish went to the US over a century period not including those who colonized it before independence
Its not the general feeling of the Irish we are very welcoming to our USA tourists and Irish Americans the bond between the 2 countries is families, most of them were not even Irish born and the others were joking teenagers.
They get super angry if you say 'Irish American' if you were born in America. It's one of many things they get very angry over specifically with Americans.
@@Glorious_Kim_Jong_Un Yes of course specifically Americans because no other countries citizens do it. It's purely an American trait because America is a country that lacks togetherness and it's own culture. Hence you all claim your ancestors cultures to which you have no connection to.
A lot of commenters aren’t very reflective or don’t like to hear stuff about themselves that’s less than appealing. Which is ironically proving their point 😂 I love hearing different countries and cultures perspective of us.
There's so much Irish blood in America because you guys ran to America from a war😂 you guys fought the British for Independence but still pay the British😂
By Irish roots, do you mean that your great, great grandfather twice removed was Irish? If so, the Irish will be totally accepting of you. Just be sure to remind them when you visit.
I heard stories about Irish people when they first went to America they didn't like Italian people just because but we all know what happened there Italian people had Italian mob to be proud of to be Italian Irish people have Saint Patrick's Day One Day at the whole year
Oh heck yeah I want to be Irish I like the color green I like me gold that's why I don't celebrate Saint Patrick's Day that's dumb don't they pay taxes to the British😂
we arent jealous, but we dont hate americans for sure, they were just poking fun. america quite literally doesnt feel like a real place to a lot of people (including myself sometimes lol)
I think I counted about 6 actual Irish people in that video - the boys who could hardly speak and the two girls, the blond and the one with the big forehead. It looked more like Penn Station.
Why is it always Americans? Hundreds of videos concerning comparisons with America. What do Irish people feel about India? Poland? Anywhere but America. And I'm an American. Most of this crap is divisive anyway, we already know USA is #1. See, I'm kidding.
They talk about us by the way we talk that's funny and nobody wants to be Irish it's not 2016 the only reason why people like that because of Conor McGregor he gat smacked up in his last fight
Maybe next time pick people who have more experience and don't give grade school answers. Push back a little and give them something to think about instead of saying nothing and changing nothing.
They are actually. I am not saying they are right. But I think you need to understand culture in diff in Ireland to Americans. Its just misunderstanding.
@@RingRhino You'd want to all get over yourselves. An Irish American is more Irish than a Nigerian or Pakistani with an Irish passport. The very same people who slam Americans for trying to connect to a part or the whole of their ancestry accept foreigners who claim being Irish due to the fact they got a passport... Get over yourselves.
Why did you only interview teenagers? Perhaps to rattle our American Cousins feathers for views by asking the youth who dont know any better beyond sterotypes???
Glad to hear I will bypass Ireland on vacation!Spend my American money somewhere else.Maybe UK?I wonder how many Americans would buy there over priced trinkets and sweaters they peddle in USA.
As much as I think this video sucks and is not representative of the majority of the country. The Americans did nothing to help us keep our language as our language is not English but Gaeilge. Just for future reference.
@@BeautyBelldoogosupreme Remind the Youth of Ireland how America helped them keep their language ( english ) vs German ( Hitler) just for future reference
@@jimmyraidjames Our language is Gaeilge, not English. And why put Hitler in brackets next to German? Firstly, Hitler was Austrian. Secondly, we are well aware that he was once the German Chancellor.
im irish and an American lady once asked me where all the street lights were... on a footpath illuminated by street lights, i kind of paused for a second then said slowly "right there?" and she said "oohhh thank you" as if she had just noticed them, that was one of 3 interactions ive had with an american and it didnt help to disprove any stereotypes
Those young boys were terribly bigoted to use the term 'queer' in such a denigrating manner. And those two young girls think Americans want to be Irish? That was odd and unexpected. I'm not diminishing how badly Americans often behave when overseas, and I'm horribly embarrassed by Trump and his followers, but some of the feedback here was odd.
@@rcdny Other way around yankee, if not questioned about it no one over here talks about the US meanwhile a video about england for example you get loads of yanks in the comments about it then again if i was a yank id have other countries on my mind too lol
