Three in 10 Brits read more about Donald Trump than King Charles, according to research. A poll of 2,000 adults found 30% know just as much about American pop culture as they do their own. According to the research, 40% of the information they consume every day comes from across the pond – with 23% preferring Taylor Swift’s music to Dua Lipa’s.
In addition, almost one in 10 know more about actress Zendaya and actor Tom Holland’s relationship than the Royal family – rising to 29% for 18- to 24-year-olds. And 34% of the younger age group are more knowledgeable about the Kardashians than EastEnders.
A spokesperson from Lottoland.co.uk, which commissioned the survey to complement its US £520 million Powerball draw, said: “There is so much interesting US culture at our fingertips to consume.
“From TV, film and music to food and drink, the US has no shortage of things that have made it to the UK. Even politics is a hot topic of conversation.”
The research found 18% watch more American TV than English options – with drama, comedy and crime being the favourite US genres.
As for music from the United States, pop, rock and country top the charts with 88% claiming to enjoy some sort of American culture in their British life.
Aside from TV and music, Brits also enjoy food (37%), books (24%) and sports (17%) from across the pond. While 15% like to celebrate Thanksgiving in the UK and one in 10 mark Independence Day on 4th July.
What’s more, it was discovered that Netflix, Hollywood films and Coca-Cola were the top things to have come out of America, followed by Rock and Roll, Disneyland and instant coffee.
The spokesperson from Lottoland.co.uk added: “It’s great to see a sharing of cultures between different nations. We have a lot to thank the US for.
“It’s hard to imagine what the country would be like without Netflix, Hollywood films or Coca-Cola.”
TOP 30 THINGS TO HAVE COME FROM AMERICA:
Netflix
Hollywood films
Coca-Cola
Rock and roll
Disneyland
Instant coffee
Baked beans
Hamburgers
Fast food takeaways
Elvis Presley
NASA space missions
Friends (TV show)
The Simpsons
Pixar films
Ben and Jerry’s ice cream
Peanut butter
Martin Luther King Jr.
Hot dogs
New York cheesecake
The Muppets
Halloween
Stephen King novels
Taylor Swift
Starbucks
Jazz music
Beyoncé
Eminem
Broadway theatre
Harley-Davidson