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* ''[[Lexx]]'' in its Season Four is very much Type Two in its portrayal of the United States. Stupid moralistic rednecks, the prison industrial complex, crazy survivalists, suburban misery behind a facade of perfection, teenage druggies, criminals, heartless porn stars, reality TV... And the [[Our Presidents Are Different|evil, crooked, and not-too-intelligent president]] is armed with nuclear weapons and is a puppet of [[Satan|a pure evil being]]. Of course, ''every'' country comes off badly on ''Lexx''. |
* ''[[Lexx]]'' in its Season Four is very much Type Two in its portrayal of the United States. Stupid moralistic rednecks, the prison industrial complex, crazy survivalists, suburban misery behind a facade of perfection, teenage druggies, criminals, heartless porn stars, reality TV... And the [[Our Presidents Are Different|evil, crooked, and not-too-intelligent president]] is armed with nuclear weapons and is a puppet of [[Satan|a pure evil being]]. Of course, ''every'' country comes off badly on ''Lexx''. |
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* ''[[Top Gear]]'' is particularly infamous for going over the top with the second flavor in its portrayal of US. Not only do the presenters call Americans fat, lazy, and stupid with every mention of ''anything'' American, but the show proceeds to present mock evidence to all stereotypes. They took this to new heights during the American Challenge special (Series 9, Episode 3), where the presenters went on a cross-country drive; in fact, the US state department retaliated to the bad publicity of the American Challenge episode by revoking their filming visas. Among the highlights of that episode; a lawyer of a "charitable" organization tried to extort money from them. Even the "American Stig," the American version of the racing driver that tests their cars, was wearing stuffed overalls to appear obese. |
* ''[[Top Gear]]'' is particularly infamous for going over the top with the second flavor in its portrayal of US. Not only do the presenters call Americans fat, lazy, and stupid with every mention of ''anything'' American, but the show proceeds to present mock evidence to all stereotypes. They took this to new heights during the American Challenge special (Series 9, Episode 3), where the presenters went on a cross-country drive; in fact, the US state department retaliated to the bad publicity of the American Challenge episode by revoking their filming visas. Among the highlights of that episode; a lawyer of a "charitable" organization tried to extort money from them. Even the "American Stig," the American version of the racing driver that tests their cars, was wearing stuffed overalls to appear obese. |
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| ⚫ | ** They also purposely and openly trolled Southern locals with stereotypical things Southerners weren't supposed to like painted on their cars, and were chased off by people angered by the Top Gear crew being condescending assholes. Well, they got the reactions they wanted, which made for good filming—but it's hard to say if they enjoyed it. |
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| ⚫ | They also purposely and openly trolled Southern locals with stereotypical things Southerners weren't supposed to like painted on their cars, and were chased off by people angered by the Top Gear crew being condescending assholes. Well, they got the reactions they wanted, which made for good filming—but it's hard to say if they enjoyed it. |
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** Jeremy Clarkson once flirted with an American audience member by saying "You can't be American. You're not nearly fat enough." |
** Jeremy Clarkson once flirted with an American audience member by saying "You can't be American. You're not nearly fat enough." |
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** Clarkson's comments about Americans are particularly ironic given that if he were American, [[Take That|he'd be the archetypal Type 2]]. |
** Clarkson's comments about Americans are particularly ironic given that if he were American, [[Take That|he'd be the archetypal Type 2]]. |
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US Government: Oh and you owe us half your annual budget for that coin. }} |
US Government: Oh and you owe us half your annual budget for that coin. }} |
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* The "Waldorf Salad" episode of ''[[Fawlty Towers]]'' had an American guest staying at the hotel who wound up bullying Basil into submission. The portrayal isn't ridiculous, but you can get a kick out of hearing the expression "Hot dog!" used in total seriousness (oh, and [[Fake American|the actor was Canadian]]). |
* The "Waldorf Salad" episode of ''[[Fawlty Towers]]'' had an American guest staying at the hotel who wound up bullying Basil into submission. The portrayal isn't ridiculous, but you can get a kick out of hearing the expression "Hot dog!" used in total seriousness (oh, and [[Fake American|the actor was Canadian]]). |
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=== Music === |
=== Music === |
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