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[-] ThePowerOfGeek@lemmy.world 8 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

I think having English heritage is not trendy for several reasons.

  • It's seen as the default (as you pointed out), and thus boring.
  • It's not seen as exotic/fashionable because of stereotypes about the English.
  • The English have traditionally been considered America's enemies because of what happened two hundred and fifty years ago.
  • Stories being passed down (and possible exaggerated) from earlier generations about how the English oppressed their ancestors.

ETA: Man, you really riled up some people!

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