I had a Canadian friend who was in French class in high school. She had to write her favorite recipe down, translated into French amd turn it in. Her favorite dish is Tater Tot Casserole, and so when she did the obvious thing (putting the the recipe into Google Translate), and then had her dad, who is fluent in French, read over the Frenchified recipe. He began laughing because Google had taken "tater" as "tattered" and "tots" as "babies." Her recipe name literally translated to "Shredded Baby Casserole."

"I had the right to remain silent...but I didn't have the ability." Ron White

There's an American lady that runs a takeaway van near me in the UK, and she cooks tater tots with fried onions, cheese and gravy. Bloody delicious 😍

Not to argue semantics (although I suppose that’s part of this channel’s raison d’être), the US right to silence is The Fifth Amendment, and the right to an attorney is part of the Sixth. Miranda Rights/Warnings are actually the stipulation that a person arrested must be made aware of these rights at the time of their arrest.

Cheez Whiz on a Philly steak sandwich is for kids and tourists. Provolone is the way to go if you're a local. Thanks LB!

Ore-Ida first created Tater Tots out of the trimmings from their french fries. Now, the Tots are their biggest seller, so they chop up whole potatoes to make them.

108 inches by 108 inches is larger than the average British bedroom.

When I was a kid, we had a foreign exchange student from France come and live with us for a while. I will always remember two things above anything else. 1. When he first arrived, he said that it had been a long flight, and asked where he could douche. This was English immersion lesson number 1. The word douche in English is not used to mean shower. 2. He was almost immediately amazed by Cheese Whiz and insisted that he bring a few cans home to show his family.

Speaking of Cheez Whiz, yes, Britain is very proud of it's cheese industry to the extent that when John Lennon stated that the Beatles were more popular than cheeses, well, that really caused quite a fuss.

Homecoming has always been tied strongly to American football.

Tater tots are a guilty pleasure, a holdover from childhood.

I have a California King. Because a king mattress is no longer than a queen, just wider. And I'm 6'5" so I need that extra length, otherwise my feet hang over the edge. And I have a cat so that's a non-option.

Homecoming is not about alumni. It is about (American) football. Alumni do usually attend, but it's about the football. Homecoming is the first home game after the first away game.

They used to sell "Tater tots" at Kwiksave in the 1980s in the UK. They were exactly the same but called "mini potatoe croquettes"

I used to work for an Englishman who laughed when was told the word 'husky' in the U.S. is used to describe a large, muscular or obese person. He said he'd never heard the word used that way before. We were dumbfounded, of course, even bemused.

I Googled "Tater Tots" and saw an entry stating that they're called "oven crunchies" in the U.K.

You hurt me Lawrence. I let out a chuckle and I just had surgery today. That hurt a lot. Thanks

Originally, homecoming was meant to celebrate the last home game of the football season, hence "homecoming". Along with that, came the spectacle of a homecoming court and the invitation to Alumni to be present at the "homecoming" of the football team.

Ohh dear. I have to say it. "...welcome back their alumnus..." It's alumni. Alumnus is singular, alumni is plural. It's not like you slip up, much!

To quote John Denver: But the best darn thing about grandma's house Was the great big feather bed It was nine feet high and six feet wide And soft as a downy chick It was made from the feathers of forty 'leven geese Took a whole bolt of cloth for the tick It could hold eight kids and four hound dogs And a piggy we stole from the shed We didn't get much sleep but we had a lot of fun On grandma's feather bed

Cheez whiz is one of those things that a lot of people have had or do have, but they won't admit to it

I did a triple take when "soccer" came across the screen

As an American, I'd never heard of either the Wyoming King OR the Alaska King sizes. Looking up a picture of the Alaska King, I can only wonder how many "sexy parties" you'd have to host to warrant that thing.

When you said you have been living here in the US for 13 years gave me the funny thought that you and my mother did a residence swap. She moved from Chicago to Great Yarmouth in Norfolk 13 years ago.

Here in New Mexico, we have a spooky story we tell kids to keep them away from ditches aka arroyos. It’s about the Ditch Witch or Lady Llorona. There are different variations depending on the part state you’re from. In the part of the city I grew up in there are lots of irrigation ditches, her tale was taught in school! 😂

A car-hop is also a person who waiters or waitresses an outside drive-in and put your order on a tray hanging on your semi-open window, A&W used to use car-hops exclusively.

I had to explain to a British friend of mine what tater tots were, and I described them as "sort of fat, squatty chips, basically one of those foods that you look at and think, 'that is so violently American.'"

Alaskan king for when you, your family, and your friends want to sleep together to stay warm.

When I first started watching your channel, the first thing I thought was, "I hope he does well in America." Well your channel took off, so my worry was for nothing. Still I'm happy your channel is doing well. I should'ver been worrying about myself. Nice watching you Mr. Brown.

I'm a Canadian with a British husband and I'm loving your channel!!! It's coming home, it's coming home, it's coming! Football's coming home!!!! 😆 love from 🇨🇦 and 🇬🇧

I really enjoy that you used a picture of a tater tot casserole for tater tots. For any Brits reading this, tater tot casseroles are similar to shepard's pie, except replace the gravy with condensed soup (usually cream of mushroom), remove the vegetables, replace the mashed potatoes with tater tots, then top with actual cheese (usually cheddar and always shredded). This dish is popular in the upper Midwest (Minnesota, both Dakotas, Wisconsin, Montana).

I can remember Cheez Whiz being on sale here in Scotland in the '60s, an orange coloured cheese spread in a jar, tasted a bit like the sauce in Cheesy Pasta, I can't imagine anybody missing it.

We live in New Mexico which is fully stocked with arroyos. My son was 2 and half when we moved here and for a few months he called them Oreos….

Tater tots are also excellent with bbq sauce or honey-mustard. I hope this helps you make the most cultured of choices.

Tater Tot casserole !! Classic hamburger, cream of mushroom soup, mixed vegetables topped by tots. Great on those cold winter nights. Bars in Wisconsin also serve them up loaded with chili , cheese, bacon etc. Add a cold beer - bliss !

Alaska beds must be so big so all the dogs have a spot?

Homecoming, which was invented by the University of Missouri, is mostly associated with football. There are some schools that associate it with basketball, usually because they don't have football. In the case of my home town, the entire school district gets the day off for a large parade containing floats, and bands from the nearby school districts. The streets are lined with parents, locals, and returning alumni to watch. I usually run into alumni from the 60's all the way up to last years class at the game, which is usually the most heavily attended game of the year. After a "family only" game last year, I can't wait to get back this year... and yes, tater tots are awesome. Especially if they are brought out by the roller skating carhops at Sonic.

The Alaska king is obviously made for holding your entire family and two huskies comfortably during the dead of winter

i love cheese whiz. i put it on toast and bagels and i heat it in the microwave and put it on cooked broccoli and carrots.

Processed cheese in an aerosol can that is just not normal. Had it one time and that was the last time.

Love the video. I wanna add that Miranda rights aren't just right to silence. It's also right to an attorney.

As a child growing up in South Florida, I LOVED cheese whiz. My family didn't get it often because for a can of cheese it is pretty expensive (also because my parents probably thought it was gross). Because of the rarity, I thought it was very special! Then as an adult with a job, I thought "I should get some cheese whiz to celebrate adulthood!" Wow, it is not good! It has by far, not held up to the nostalgia

"I did it like this, I did it like that I did it with a whiffleball bat"

The Witch of Cheddar should have been the 5th house at Hogwarts, but when she was denied she went to the US and founded Cheez Whiz out of spite.

In Australia we call tater tots potato gems. :)

108" X 108"?! How do you even get that in the house?

Lawrence- FYI, if I’m not mistaken, a “do” is short for hairdo over here. I pictured homecoming w everyone having special hairdos for the occasion 🤔.

As a Brit in the US for 16 years, there are things here that I had forgotten we didn't have in the UK. I can't believe I haven't been buying Tater Tots my whole life.

I'm thinking of John Denver's Grandma's Feather Bed

Authentic Philly Cheese Steak sandwiches would never use Cheez whiz. Ever. Perish the thought.

"...a whopping, and quite stupid, 108 by 108 inches..." 🤣🤣🤣🤣 How many people are sleeping together in Alaska?!?!

It’s wild to me how your accent seemingly hasn’t changed. I also moved from the UK to the Midwest and after about 4-5 years my accent had almost entirely gone. Now, over a decade later, I have had people doubt my Britishness.

Your eyes are so expressive, Laurence, and your facial expressions are often hilarious!

Cheese whiz is great on triscuts, and wheat thins.

It’s also a celebration at church we have once a year for all and even former members. We celebrate with preaching, singing, and food!

Upon graduating high school, I never returned for a homecoming. I have attended several university homecomings, though.

When you segued from tater-tots and then "lowriders" came on screen, I didn't know whether you meant the style of car or the style of pants/denim trousers that show the (usually female persons') underwear/pants. Either way, neither of those is usually accompanied by ketchup... so yeah... Anyway, best wishes for your safety and happiness, regardless of which pond you find yourself across.

I am related to one of the food scientists who developed cheeze whiz back in the late 40's/50's. Interestingly, I was told that initially, it was tested in Wisconson, and it was a mo go precisely because of the strong history ofvthe cheese industry there. It was only when Kraft reached out to othere states that it tested well. Perhaps Britain has regions devoid of good cheese makers? It might want to metastasize.

Not sure if it's already been mentioned in the comments here, but in the UK the analog to the 'Miranda rights' are collectively known as 'The Caution' (you do not have to say anything, but it may harm your defense if you do not mention, when questioned, something which you later rely on in court. Anything you do say may be given in evidence). This is usually repeated before an interrogation 'under caution' at which point the words 'you have the right to have an attorney present' are added (which is unofficially known as The Caution Plus)

There are other words in various forms of English for the equivalent of an “arroyo”, also often derived from other languages which have such a specific word for a feature that doesn’t commonly occur in England (and which British English therefore lacks its own word for). In South African English it is a “donga”, borrowed from Afrikaans, which in turn borrowed it from Zulu (“udonga”).

Lowriders were the product of the Los Angeles Chicano culture from the 1970s.

I wish to make a case for 'tater tops' or discs or coins or medallions or crowns whatever you want to call them, but they're crispier than tots also, for some reason I want crab legs

I’m American but was homeschooled.. you’re the first person to explain HOMECOMING to me! WOW! Thanks!

I graduated in 2019 and didn’t know till today what homecoming was actually for 🤣

Lacrosse is a unique sport in the US and Canada

Please do a video about ballifs and debt collection UK vs US. Specifically, how those guys on "Cant Pay They'll Take it Away " can literally walk in your house (even after you tell them not to) and take your stuff, which collectors dont do here. Most friends of mine who I have shown that show to are absolutely speechless lol.

I am American. I was shopping the other day and saw the international section of the store where they sell mostly Mexican and Asian foods but they had a shelf for foods for the UK like certain kinds of chocolate and shepherd's pie mix (which I bought). We also have a store in my little town called Taste of Britain which also has specialty foods from the UK. It made me wonder if stores in the UK sell American foods like Cheez Whiz in the international section. I think i recall in a documentary I watched once that American processed "cheese food" is the result of Kraft and other companies attempting to make a cheese product with a long shelf life that could be transported around the country.

It used to be that tater tots were very cheap because they came from just grinding up the remnants of potatoes sliced for chips or fries. However, they became popular and with increasing demand the price for them went up as well. Now, they cost basically the same as fries.

Thank you for explaining the meaning of homecoming! I'm a 53 year old American who never really knew what it was all about. Though I must admit I teased my class' homecoming queen by calling her "Queen Liz" as her name was Elizabeth despite her using its diminutive.

I live in Philadelphia and I get real cheese on my cheesesteak,usually provolone.

Alaska King sounds like it'll fit a dog sledding team.

"Allows (lowriders) to do things that would make the Transformers cack themselves" 😂😂 I LOVE THAT!!

As someone who is originally from Philadelphia (aka Philly), I can understand your confusion on Cheez Wiz. I grew up eating it on white bread with fried Spam or as is. Now, in regards to putting it on cheesesteaks, it was not put on the cheesesteaks I ate as a kid or even now. I prefer real cheese.

An Arroyo is typically called a “Wash” in AZ

I have lived my whole life in the United States and just moved to Edinburgh Scotland with my husband and 3 kids! Loving your channel! Hilarious and educational! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿♥️🇬🇧

At my HS we had homecoming week where the 5 girls that were picked as possible homecoming queens would pick a guy to partner with and every day during lunch they’d have all kinds of strange games and competitions. We also had dress up days for the whole week.

I think we do have Tater Tots now in the UK. I think they were in Sainsburys once. If that Cheez Whiz every came over here I think it'd get promptly thrown back into the pond, or at the French just to annoy them even more.

There is a family mattress for families who all sleep together.

As I sit here, at 4am, in the middle of Camden, I can see cheez whiz deals outside my bedroom window on the reg.

Thank you, Lawrence. Your humo(u)r is right up my alley. I can't remember a video of yours I've seen that I haven't literally LOLed. Keep it up!

Somehow Cheez and Whiz sounds a bad symptom...it is good stuff.

I have really enjoy your videos and so much more when I get to watch others reaction to you videos. Thank you for your hard work.

We do have mattresses in other sizes. When they were children, my kids slept in an antique three-quarter bed. my husband and I sleep in an antique sleigh bed that is somewhere between a full/standard mattress and a queen size mattress. Both use custom made mattresses from Verlo. We also have to use sheets that are one size up. For example, the three-quarter bed uses full size sheets, while the sleigh bed uses queen size sheets. They’re a little bit big for the mattresses, but they work just fine.

In regards to "Homecoming," I'd like to mention the Texas high school tradition of making and giving mums. I think this is something unique to the state, and yet there it is a quintessential part of Homecoming

I was going to resist commenting, on the off chance that everything you said was tongue in my cheek and you really DO know exactly what these things are. I think that is partially true, but i really got the impression that you had an almost correct understanding of some of the things you listed but you didn't quite get there. So i will clarify and try to be quick about it: Arroyo - not to be confused with rivers and streams, which also exist in these United States. An arroyo is a large crevice in the ground that was created by a flash flood. It will fill at the high end, suddenly during a storm, and a very rapid wall of water will shoot down this crevice taking everything in its path with it. Cars. People. Cows. Houses. Each time this happens, the arroyo gets wider and deeper until you find yourself staring at the grand canyon. Between storms, however, it is simply a dry stretch of land in the bottom of a topless tube. Such things happen in a flood in the UK when, for example, water in the Thames rises over its banks and gushes towards the Kennet & Avon Canal, cutting a wide swath as it goes and dumping all of the soil that was part of the ground just 10 minutes before the waters ran over the embankment and cut a trench to the canal. An arroyo is typically seen in the deserts of the US and Mexico and is dry between storms. Attempts to eliminate an arroyo by filling it with soil inevitably fail as once the pathway is created, the water will follow the same path when next it floods. HOMECOMING- Americans get very excited when football season starts and football fans will attend as many games as possible on (typically) Fridays, Saturday and Monday nights. If a professional team is not close, collefe, high school and middle school stands and stadiums will fill up with local residents. Now, some serious fans (or parents of school age players) will follow a team to every game, most local residents attend the Home games and miss most out of town games. The Homecoming Game is the first Home game of the season and is the official start of that town's football season. It is a big deal, usually played between long standing rivals and everyone comes to see the game. The band is decked out in new, freshly creased uniforms, raising their horns at every opportunity, former alumni come in for the game and celebration and fall is officially here. The Homecoming Game is not for the alumnus, the alumnus is there for the Homecoming Game. CHEEZ WHIZ - should be banned. But a lot of people like it. I cannot explain it. Not a fan! Great video! Thanks!

Oh, I thought tater tots were potato croquettes! Thanks for clarifying!

Thanks for this!

Come now. Cheez Whiz was invented by Kraft in 1952 FOR THE UK MARKET. That's not a joke - look it up. Wartime food rationing was still a thing on the UK in the early 50s, and Kraft was looking for a way to sell an inexpensive Welsh Rarebit sauce. Cheez Whiz was such as huge hit that Kraft decided to sell it in the US, too. After rationing ended in 1954, Brits slowly fell out of love with Cheez Whiz, in much the same way that Vienetta (a fancy ice cream treat in the UK) was briefly hugely popular in the US in the mid 1990s.

"Lowriders." My first thought were lowrider jeans, the ones with the waistline cut a couple inches shorter along the length of the body exposing some booty cleavage or the top line of the pelvic triangle.

Leave it to a Brit to educate this American about the California, Wyoming and Alaska king mattresses. I have never heard of any of these before viewing this video. Thank you!

You always make me laugh. Thank you.

Thanks mate! Long time no see. Glad I found you again😉🇬🇧

As a child, my parents forced me to eat Cheez Whiz on celery, as a "healthy" snack. : /

In Philadelphia we just call them cheesesteaks and Whiz is for the tourists! Real cheesesteaks have Provolone on them!

Not sure if it is different in various regions of the US, but out on the west coast Homecoming was our first home football game. With a parade at half time, elected King and Queen for each grade level, etc. Then again, perhaps the origin was in college alumnis.

The bed bit 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I had no clue we had beds bigger than California King!

When lowriders came up my first thought was lowrider jeans. (Not cars) :-)

There is also a rare size of mattress called a California Queen (60" x 84").

"...the unfathomable allure of Cricket..." LMAO

Homecoming is usually held for American high school or college football teams for their last “home” game of the season. Meaning their last game where fans can watch at their home stadium and afterwards (if the teams are good enough) the teams will travel to a regional or National playoff game.