Britain always copies America in everything, eg. we have proms and Trick-or-Treat now, but I think the school system seriously affects your weirdos' ability to create the best comedy/art/music. I worry for young US creatives, in Britain we seem freer, though the US obviously rules drama, individuality is important in comedy, which may be why Rich Hall, Reginald D Hunter and Bill Hicks first broke in the UK. Maybe a Democrat government would help...
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