Friday, March 12, 2021

American Schadenfreude

 

There has always been a certain schadenfreude between America and Britain. We had Trump and they had Brexit. And now they have Meghan and Oprah and we have the 1.9 trillion dollar deal. It would take an American locale and an American talk show host to bring about the grief that the Brits have about the latest riff. It's not the first time that an American tv host embarrassed the Royal family. From the Crown, many of us  remember Prince Philip's interview in the early sixties. Again, the monarchy was embarrassed.

Arguing over the dinner table over Trump with Grandpa can affect our inheritances. However, a light banter over the Oprah interview is harmless entertainment for Americans. Since the stakes are low (unlike in England) we can have hours of mirth talking about Harry and Meghan.

Editor's note: I am now one of those privileged Americans that have obtained a covid shot. In six weeks I can travel!



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