The Audacity Of Giving Crappy Gifts To British People.

When Barack Obama gave Gordon Brown a set of 25 popular American films on DVD, people were puzzled. The dour English PM isn't known for his love of American cinema.

It didn't help that the ill-fated discs were region-coded for U.S. playback, making them as useless as bagels in British DVD players.

Now, thanks to Barack Obama, Queen Elizabeth will be sporting a shiny new iPod, loaded with videos of... herself.

Yeah.

In most situations, an iPod makes an awesome gift. I highly suggest that you buy me at least two. But for the Queen of England?

Obama can do better than this. However, it appears that he needs a bit of help. Fortunately, I'm willing to place my vast knowledge of British stereotypes at his disposal.

This is an exhaustive list of things that British people like:

- Tea.
- Biscuits and/or Scones.
- Small cars.
- Witty butlers.
- Poor dental care.

Take note, Mr. President. We can't afford another 1812.