Hugh Laurie's song for America - A bit of Fry and Laurie - BBC sketch
I suppose that in Hugh Laurie's sketch he was supposed to be dressed up as a "typical America" (a.k.a. a hill billy). He wore a plaid shirt and a bandanna.
The song lyrics were comprised of the words "America" and "States."
The audience was laughing at the face he was making and how he was singing the song.
The sketch/song ends with Hugh Laurie being punched by a another man.
I think the sketch represents how the British view Americans as barbaric and "hill-billy" like.
Frankly I did not find the video very funny, maybe because I am an American. I think the only joke the British has ever made about the Americans is that we are just giant hill billies and we have no manners or sense or style.
Lacey: I've had students who thought this was funny, and some who took offense. I've had students from other countries who say this isn't too far from the truth! Good work. Richard Bobys
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