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Article created by: Denis Krotovas

During the 16th century, when the British were in permanent conflict with the Spanish Empire, they started the so-called "Black Legend," spreading rumors about the extreme cruelty, inertia, and obscurantism of their main enemy. No, Spain at that time was far from a paradise on earth - but it was also not as terrible as they said.

Centuries have passed since then, we know much more about history (although Spain is still not presented in the best light, for example, in The Pirates of the Caribbean franchise), and our selection today is dedicated to the modern pros and contras of the United Kingdom, expressed by its residents and tourists.

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#1

Man in a red and white robe singing on stage with choir members, illustrating Britons sharing opinions about their native country. God Save the King is probably one of the worst national anthems about. Not only is the the tune an offensively dull, dirgy number, but the song doesn’t mention Britain at all, it’s all just banging on about some members of the German aristocracy.

Harrry-Otter , Hrant Khachatryan Report

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    A group of people walking along a dusty road carrying large bundles, reflecting diverse opinions about Britain’s weather and soccer. The way that large parts of British society demonise refugees fleeing from their homes because of war and other horrors that we cannot even imagine is utterly shameful.

    All_within_my_hands , alrasyiqin Report

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    #3

    Crowd of soccer fans in a stadium showing support during a match, reflecting Britons' views on soccer and native country. Football culture. People need to not let the outcome of some random sports teams match effect their lives so much.

    little_cotton_socks , Tembela Bohle Report

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    #4

    Yellow emergency ambulance on a sunny London street, capturing a typical scene in Britain’s urban environment. The NHS is about to collapse and not offering good service at all. Yes, it can work brilliantly, but people are dying daily because it’s underfunded and understaffed. And all that British to do is to blame foreigners and immigration as if that magically solves the two issues mentioned before, in particular as most doctors and nurses are immigrants.

    Edit: funny how this has turned into a rant about immigration again rather than looking at the actual sources. Don’t bother fixing it when you can blame immigrants. You just go and suffer when you are ill… FFS.

    trinidad8063 , George Morina Report

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    #5

    Group of students in a classroom setting, focusing on writing and listening during a discussion about Britons' opinions. We have aligned too much with American culture and not enough with European. We are too damned lazy to learn another language.

    I quite like Essex.

    Rascal_1970 , Yunus Tuğ Report

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    #6

    Assorted cheeses and nuts on a wooden board, featured in an article about Britons sharing honest opinions about their native country. This sub is full of popular opinions shocker.

    But.....

    British cheese is better than French cheese is mine.

    elbapo , azerbaijan_stockers Report

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    #7

    Overflowing trash bins on a city street reflecting common Briton concerns about waste management and urban challenges in the native country. The litter in this country is disgusting and people need to take personal responsibility for it instead of whining about a lack of bins. Take it home.

    rumade , Mike Bird Report

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    #8

    Portable grill with sausages and vegetables cooking outdoors, representing Britons' honest opinions about their native country. Went to Germany (Koln), was in a public park. I saw an immaculate gas BBQ set sitting next to a rain cover. I asked the guide, ‘Why doesn’t anyone steal the bbq?’ The guide turned to me with absolute horror on his face and replied: ‘If a person were to steal the bbq, then no-one else who comes to this park would be able to use it’. I have never felt so embarrassed to come from UK.

    imperialharambe , freepik Report

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    #9

    Red double-decker bus and pedestrians with umbrellas on a rainy street in London, reflecting Britons' views on weather and soccer. We're actually lucky to have the weather we do here, really, in the grand scheme of things.

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    #10

    Man wearing sunglasses and leather jacket exhaling smoke outdoors, illustrating Britons sharing honest opinions about their country. There should be much stricter regulations on vapes.

    TommZ5 , jozzeppe Report

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    #11

    Classic green Mini Cooper parked on a London street, reflecting everyday life in Britain with native culture and weather. British people are far too wedded to their cars and driving. I’m 30 and have never learned to drive. Never wanted to. When I tell people that, they look at me with either pity or contempt, as if it’s somehow embarrassing to use public transport. When really it’s the state of public transport that is the problem in many areas.

    anon , Sonya Livshits Report

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    #12

    Red London double-decker bus and black taxi on a busy city street, representing Britons' views on their native country. London is hideous. Too cramped, too noisy, everything is absurdly overpriced. The one good thing is the range of diversity from people to food, but other than that it is simply the worst place on earth.

    The weather is brilliant though.

    SwooshSwooshJedi , Martina Jorden Report

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    #13

    Person writing in a book with a British flag, reflecting Britons sharing their honest opinions about their native country. Large chunks of the population disdain education which makes it hard to progress as a country.

    UK-sHaDoW , freepik Report

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    #14

    Black snake coiled on dry leaves and grass, illustrating 24 Britons' experiences with native country weather and nature. Introducing some dangerous, wild animals would make hiking more exciting.

    Alpine_Newt , Mattias Åström Report

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    #15

    Blurred cars speeding through a busy intersection in a city, illustrating daily traffic and urban movement in Britain. People drive far too fast, drink far too much and are so easily swayed into stupid decisions by insidious media methods.

    adamjames777 , freepik Report

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    #16

    Two Britons smiling and chatting outside a haircuts shop, sharing honest opinions about their native country. We aren’t as funny a nation as we think we are. 90% of our jokes are verbatim taken from stand up clips and the rest are saying things in a sarcastic tone.

    No-Transition4060 , Tony Zohari Report

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    #17

    Statue of a seated historic figure in front of a large stone cathedral, representing Britons' opinions about their native country. That the UK is actually a good place to live with a great history and if the UK didn't exist the entire world would be a much, much poorer place to be.

    iambeherit , Petra Nesti Report

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    #18

    Older British man in winter clothing reflecting outdoors, illustrating Britons' honest opinions about their native country's weather and culture. Northerners aren't all friendly.

    YinkYinkYinken , EyeEm Report

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    #19

    Person reading BBC News article on coronavirus terms explained on desktop computer screen about Britons opinions. People are far too influenced by the media here.

    LiverpoolBelle , alleksana Report

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    #20

    Two people reviewing documents with a calculator and phone, discussing honest opinions about their native country. The UK has the worst of socialism and capitalism.

    Relatively high taxes associated with socialism and low public services / benefits associated with capitalism.

    I'd rather have lower taxes and the state did less or higher taxes and the state did more for everyone.

    gym_narb , Mikhail Nilov Report

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    #21

    Traditional British pub and assembly rooms building with brick facade reflecting native country architecture. Wetherspoons is fine.

    NorthernLights3030 , Clyde Darra Report

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    #22

    Two British police officers with high-visibility vests overseeing a public event, reflecting Britons' views on their country. I think the UK police is too soft. I have personally witnesses police officers being told off by random drunkards, being told to fck off, etc...
    They are too much customer service oriented, not how police in most of the countries operate for a reason.

    jesuisneandertal , Ethan Wilkinson Report

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    #23

    Bottle of HP Sauce featuring London landmarks, representing iconic British flavors and opinions about the native country. HP Sauce is disgusting.

    eidolon_eidolon , Windell Oskay Report

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    #24

    Two boys playing and running on a street, illustrating childhood fun in Britain from weather to soccer opinions. The amount of feral kids roaming out cities is out of control.

    Big-End-9824 , Javid Hashimov Report

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