National composure holds firm through an entire American celebrity scandal
Britain Manages to Discuss a Nearly Nude Betting Advert Without Raising Its Voice Once
American commentary on Sydney Sweeneys Novig advert has been loud, sustained and occasionally furious. British commentary, by contrast, has consisted mainly of a dry remark over the paper and a mild tut, proof that national temperament survives even the most attention grabbing celebrity headlines.
It is a small, stubborn kind of national character, disapproval expressed entirely through tone, never through volume.
Full story at The London Prats coverage of the scandal. More patriotic commentary at Lowri Griffiths on The London Prat.