Traditionally, the French have always made their Belgian neighbours the butt of their jokes – but the British (or “rosbifs”, as they’re called in France) and the Americans (“yankees”) are close runners-up. Everything seems to be fair game: from British people’s fabled penchant for warm beer to their American allies’ apparent lack of culture. The Local has collected together ten of the best Brit and Yank-bashing jibes for your enjoyment/interest.

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