British Re-Invasion
by Zanyneb Almiggabber
Today, it is known that some of the most interesting or contemporary products originate in Britain. More recently, however, it’s been evident that American teenagers have a growing fascination with British culture. The use of new social-networking sites that allow people from around the world to connect with each other has opened up a gateway in which there is an easier access to the discovery of foreign products. Nevertheless, it’s come to a point in which some would like certain British things simply because they are of British origin.
The entire concept of British entertainment and pop culture still grows throughout the United States. The allure of it all is especially seen with the comings of British musicians, films, television shows, celebrities, and even clothing. Bands such as One Direction, Mumford and Sons, and the Arctic Monkeys have become much more prevalent throughout the nation, as well as other parts of the world.
Additionally, popular British television shows such as Downton Abbey and BBC’s Sherlock Holmes adaptation set in modern-day London, have caught the eyes of American viewers and critics alike. Both have been aired in the United States on the PBS channel as Masterpiece Classics to much acclaim. The classic television show Doctor Who, is having its seventh season air simultaneously on BBC America for the second time in its entire television history. That’s quite a step foward, considering the show celebrates its fiftieth anniversary next year.
Moreover, several British actors, such as Andrew Garfield and Tom Hiddleston, have risen as actors in both regions. Garfield starred as Spider-Man in the recent summer flick and Hiddleston played the belligerently devious god of mischief, Loki, in Marvel’s, The Avengers. Such names have become common in conversatons of adults and teenagers alike.
So what causes such an appeal towards the British? They do, indeed, possess a certain charm. Many would agree that British entertainment is full of originality, flamboyant costumes, derisive wit, and fascinating foreign accents. Juse look to Monty Python; it is the perfect combination of all three.
It is best, however, to bear in mind that things shouldn’t be assumed to be “really good” just because of the fact that they’re British. They should be judged as anything else of any other origin. If one were to think about it, we here in America are probably seeing only the best of mainstream British enterainment, causing for the widepread British craze. Even they have trash T.V. comparable to our own Jersey Shore, such as The Only Way is Essex.
That being said, will people stop loving all things British because of logic like this? Most likely not. The allure remains.
Today, it is known that some of the most interesting or contemporary products originate in Britain. More recently, however, it’s been evident that American teenagers have a growing fascination with British culture. The use of new social-networking sites that allow people from around the world to connect with each other has opened up a gateway in which there is an easier access to the discovery of foreign products. Nevertheless, it’s come to a point in which some would like certain British things simply because they are of British origin.
The entire concept of British entertainment and pop culture still grows throughout the United States. The allure of it all is especially seen with the comings of British musicians, films, television shows, celebrities, and even clothing. Bands such as One Direction, Mumford and Sons, and the Arctic Monkeys have become much more prevalent throughout the nation, as well as other parts of the world.
Additionally, popular British television shows such as Downton Abbey and BBC’s Sherlock Holmes adaptation set in modern-day London, have caught the eyes of American viewers and critics alike. Both have been aired in the United States on the PBS channel as Masterpiece Classics to much acclaim. The classic television show Doctor Who, is having its seventh season air simultaneously on BBC America for the second time in its entire television history. That’s quite a step foward, considering the show celebrates its fiftieth anniversary next year.
Moreover, several British actors, such as Andrew Garfield and Tom Hiddleston, have risen as actors in both regions. Garfield starred as Spider-Man in the recent summer flick and Hiddleston played the belligerently devious god of mischief, Loki, in Marvel’s, The Avengers. Such names have become common in conversatons of adults and teenagers alike.
So what causes such an appeal towards the British? They do, indeed, possess a certain charm. Many would agree that British entertainment is full of originality, flamboyant costumes, derisive wit, and fascinating foreign accents. Juse look to Monty Python; it is the perfect combination of all three.
It is best, however, to bear in mind that things shouldn’t be assumed to be “really good” just because of the fact that they’re British. They should be judged as anything else of any other origin. If one were to think about it, we here in America are probably seeing only the best of mainstream British enterainment, causing for the widepread British craze. Even they have trash T.V. comparable to our own Jersey Shore, such as The Only Way is Essex.
That being said, will people stop loving all things British because of logic like this? Most likely not. The allure remains.
