Hahahahaha! An American once asked me how long it took to drive from London to Madrid. After I pointed out there was a sea in the way, he then asked what part of London I was from. When I replied that I wasn't actually from London, he said: "Oh, you're from Scotland!" I think I gave up after that.

(#notallamericans obviously, in fact most Americans I know well are intelligent, witty, thoughtful people.)