John Cleese on the difference between England & America

[moof]

" In England when we hold a World Championship for a particular sport, we actually invite teams from other countries to compete."

[joeybee12]

1. Yeah, we just don't bother

We ARE the whole world!

I'm not serious--but Dumbo fans obviously believe that!

[Swede]

2. Canadians are Americans without the guns

Not sure where I heard that one.

[joeybee12]

3. Eh?

[Fenris]

5. Dave Foley, "Kids In The Hall"

A skit in which he goes to a foreign country and is asked if he's an American. "No, I'm a Canadian. It's like an American without a gun."

I never quite got that joke, because Canada is full of guns.

[populistmom]

6. They just shoot less people with their guns

and more moose I guess. I don't know. What do they hunt in Canada?

[Fenris]

7. Probably the same kinds of animals they hunt in the US

With the exception of humans.

[AnnabelLee]

4. He is spot on, as usual

I've always wondered why it's called The World Series, why the Superbowl champs are called the World Champions, etc.

[nemo137]

8. does anywhere else play american football?

if no, then i guess whoever wins the super bowl is the world champs.

[Ladyhawk]

9. It still seems a bit presumptuous, don't you think? n/t

n/t

[sleipnir]

10. Don't forget the everpopular Candian Football League and NFL EUROPE!!

Any one of those teams could kick the crap out of the Colts, Denver or the Chiefs anyday.....

I just can't figure out why all the old and worthless players go to NFL Europe or the CFL........