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 are unrivalled — a view debunked by the mere existence of John Oliver.

But every year, as July Fourth approaches, we become the target of some good-natured banter. Americans offer their condolences as if we see Independence Day as a day of sorrow, laud their forefathers’ victory over the British Empire in the late 18th century, or cut to the chase by simply shouting “America!” 

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