Most of the time, being British in the United States is riddled with perks. Americans love our accent, routinely ask if we are friends with King Charles, and assume that our intelligence, honesty, and wit is unrivaled—a view debunked by the mere existence of John Oliver.
But every year, as July 4th approaches, we become the target of some good-natured ba…
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