I think I have a inherent incapability to conceive a coherent argument. It usually comes out in bits and pieces, like the previous post. *sigh*

ANYWAY

Something I thought of the other day : Kirstin and I were talking about whether South Africa is more American or British. Theoretically speaking, South Africa should be more British because we were anglicized and educated by them , there are numerous places named after British generals, and English is still the language used in government ; but in retrospect, they also tried to wipe out Afrikaans, and we didnt stand for that. ;)
On the other hand, America currently exercises the most media influence , and we are bombarded by sitcoms , movies, in fact the whole culture. Not that there isnt British television. But its a case of :

My Family/ Keeping up appearances/ Smack the Pony / Monty Python
vs
Friends / Life as we know it / Undeclared / I'm with her

Frankly the big difference lies in the brand of humour.
So its biting sarcasm and off-beat humour vs sleek manufactured laugh-a-minute sitcoms.

And I'd prefer the former.

*edit* thanks for the spelling guidance Mike, South Africans are so helpful :P