April 30th, 2011
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Now that lunchtime's schmancy canapes and gâteaux opera have long since been washed down with nebuchadnezzars of bubbly and royal wedding guests have shaken their tasteful tail feathers all night long, what's to stop imbibers from being crowned by a king-sized hangover?

While our Anderson Cooper disavows knowledge of the tradition of the "survivor party" - also demurely termed a "post-wedding breakfast" or less so, a "hangover brunch" - he admits that cold pizza is potentially effective armor against the onslaught of post booze bender pain. His UK counterparts, however, swear by the "bacon butty" - which the groom's brother Harry - reportedly himself no stranger to the occasional tipple - is serving at 6 a.m. to those left standing after the massive dance party that's taken over three state rooms at Buckingham Palace.

Prince of a guy, that Harry.

The bacon butty, for the record, is a slab of fatty back bacon on a bun, doused with brown sauce - usually HP or A1 steak sauce. While Anderson finds the combo on the "disgusting" side, quoth the ever-smashing Richard Quest, overserved guests will in the wee, small hours, "Be gagging for a bacon butty."

Speaking of gagging, Anderson found a goodly sampling of tozzled revelers as he walked down a London side street, Tweeting "I love London, but Brits drink 2 much. In 20 min I just saw 25 drunks, 3 vomiters, 5 public pee-ers, and 4 passed out people. Yuck" and "Of course, you can't generalize, and plenty of folks drink in US, but I never see this much public intoxication in NY."

Sounds like a royal mess.

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  1. Harry

    How in God's name did they ever conquer /4 of the world? I guess they just unleashed the Scots.

    May 24, 2011 at 4:17 pm | Reply
  2. Bacon Butty

    You weren't eating me, that was a cheap imposter! I am not a fatty! I demand you retract your insulting comments about my delicious bacon goodness!

    Handbags at dawn, I say, old chap!

    May 2, 2011 at 11:34 pm | Reply
  3. mtnman

    bacon butty my be good enough for a royal, but not for a Vanderbilt. And Vanderbilt houses have 43 bathrooms, so one never has to go in the street.

    May 2, 2011 at 8:56 am | Reply
  4. Mildred

    Two things- Any word at what food was actually at the party? and I scored HP sauce at one of my local stores w/a decent international section. I love the stuff. (I live in upstate NY)

    May 2, 2011 at 8:42 am | Reply
  5. Movitar

    I just got a $829.99 iPad 3G 64GB for only $88.37 and my mom also grabbed a $1499.99 HDTV for only $251.92, they are both coming with FED-EX tomorrow. I would be an idiot to ever pay full retail prices at places like Walmart or bestbuy. I sold a 37" HDTV to my boss for $600 that I only paid $78.24 for. I use SnagBids.com

    April 30, 2011 at 5:23 pm | Reply
  6. Pooper Cooper

    Wow, the last time Andy went down on meat like that was when he met George Michael in the restroom for an "exclusive".

    April 30, 2011 at 5:14 pm | Reply
  7. Jack

    AC? Someone PLEASE take away his passport. Gads what an Ugly American. Seriously, if you're not going to learn good manners, STAY AT HOME!

    April 30, 2011 at 5:09 pm | Reply
  8. Matt

    Princess Anderson should man up and quit eating like a little girl. Don't worry, when you get back to the states, we'll have your Evian and soy burger waiting for you. BTW, were you able to pick up any extra small black T shirts while you were in London?

    April 30, 2011 at 5:02 pm | Reply
  9. dapace

    Would someone please rewrite this article in Americanese?

    April 30, 2011 at 4:59 pm | Reply
  10. Tennessee

    Emmy G is so defensive. I lived in England while I was in the Air Force and their traditional food is not that good. Also, Anderson Cooper has been around the world and then some. He got his start reporting in war torn Bosnia. Therefore I think he is very open minded and not an arrogant American. Emmy G needs to look at this story for what it is just a story. Anderson had paid his dues.

    April 30, 2011 at 4:54 pm | Reply
  11. Abe

    In the Fire and Rescue Service a bacon butty is a force multiplier. Give a firefighter who's been working four hours solid a bacon sandwich and he or she'll do anything for you.

    April 30, 2011 at 4:48 pm | Reply
  12. Kookmyer

    Why is Anderson Cooper such a wuss?

    April 30, 2011 at 4:35 pm | Reply
  13. Ian

    The guy clearly hates anyone or anything that does not follow his american ways and ideologies, a bacon butty and or bacon sandwich whatever you choose to call it is not fattening especially when grilled and it is not a 'fatty slab of meat on a bun' it is really quite thin and not very unhealthy at all, for an american to say this when americans are the kings of fatt shitty meat full of salt and sugar stuffed on a bun served quik on every corner of the continent. he's clearly only brit bashing to try and make the americans feel better about their way of life, this guy is everything that is wrong with that country and should try basing his opinions on real facts, not surprising he didnt like something with 'butt' in its name hes probably had enough arses for one lifetime.

    April 30, 2011 at 4:28 pm | Reply
  14. BillyK

    Too Bad that Anderson does not like a Bacon Buddy – a good one is Wonderful – Like a Good Hotdog is Wonderful – - Give the Brits a Chance – they hold a bunch of US Debt Bonds and Support the US in its idiotic Military Wars – - Love The Brits – - they have CLASS – - and their Prime Minister and First Lady DRESS UP wherever they go – - Proper English – - Respect

    April 30, 2011 at 4:01 pm | Reply
  15. grlnxtdoor

    Bacon 'butty'–is this the 'butt' of a joke? It even sounds disgusting.

    April 30, 2011 at 3:59 pm | Reply
  16. Simon

    I saw this incident live and was shocked that Piers Morgan allowed that object to be called a 'Bacon Butty' – it was nothing of the sort... maybe ham or pork burger would have been closer. It was disgusting as it appeared and I have to agree with Anderson's assessment.
    I hope somebody points the poor man in the right direction and offers him the real thing... that was an abomination.

    April 30, 2011 at 3:55 pm | Reply
  17. Rita

    The gayest journalist on tv (male anyway...Rachael Maddow being the female) didn't like something named "butty"...go figure!

    April 30, 2011 at 3:12 pm | Reply
    • Pooper Cooper

      You never see Rachel Maddow and Ralph Macchio in the same place.... coincidence?

      April 30, 2011 at 5:26 pm | Reply
  18. grape_vine

    Back bacon on a bun? Sounds like something you'd get at a church carnival in Canada, eh? (Ps. at least in Canada, it's really good with roasted peppers)

    April 30, 2011 at 2:58 pm | Reply
  19. DustyDudetee

    My husband is English and every time he has taken me to England, the bacon we have had at his house has never been fatty, never. AC you must of been using bacon from the US.

    April 30, 2011 at 2:52 pm | Reply
  20. Go France!

    England sucks at soccer!

    April 30, 2011 at 2:40 pm | Reply
  21. Chauncey Hubert Smitheringtonsworth

    I say, this wedding was a smashing good time!

    April 30, 2011 at 2:37 pm | Reply
  22. Mel Gibson

    We 'Mericans beat your tea-drinkin hides across the ocean once, don't make us do it agin! Yeeehaaww

    April 30, 2011 at 2:35 pm | Reply
  23. s-jan

    The version I grew up with included slathering the bun with butter (or even better- margarine!) and what would be called ketchup in the USA. My brother swears by assembling at the last minute and adding potato chips (crisps in the UK).

    April 30, 2011 at 2:33 pm | Reply
  24. American Patriot

    This is not news. This is mindless fusion of entertainment and gossip. Qaddafi called for a cease-fire and the Taliban called for a "spring offensive," but I had to look for it. This celebrity nonsense should not push those real events into mere sub-script.

    Eileen, your argument is filled with logical fallacies. Where did I call Anderson Cooper gay? Americans are not all uneducated riff-raff, you know, so dropping pseudo-intellectual adjectives like "puerile" does not offend. Relax, sip some tea, and enjoy this obviously special occasion!

    April 30, 2011 at 2:32 pm | Reply
  25. Merlie

    I normally like Anderson Cooper but he's been acting like a jerk all week over the royal wedding. Fussing and snarking about morning coats and the difference between the work "mum" and "ma'am" as said with a Brit accent. Maybe he's just jealous.

    April 30, 2011 at 2:30 pm | Reply
  26. American Patriot

    Anderson Cooper, there are dead people in the U.S. south! Katrina made your career, buddy! Think of the press! Get on it and exploit this tragedy! Or just sip tea and eat crumpets at some irrelevant, superficial gossip-fest. For shame!

    April 30, 2011 at 2:21 pm | Reply
  27. aamilesslave

    That was a pretty sorry looking bacon butty. AC should try them again at the BA First Lounge on his way home.

    April 30, 2011 at 2:04 pm | Reply
  28. Wicket

    Maybe it takes an understanding of history to grasp the relevance of the British monarchy in terms of national identity, continuity with history and pride. Maybe you have to grow up in a place steeped in history to appreciate it...other countries support useless people like sports stars and actors with millions and millions of dollars and adulation.

    April 30, 2011 at 1:52 pm | Reply
  29. Amavet2

    I thought Anderson liked his meat between a bun!!

    April 30, 2011 at 1:49 pm | Reply
  30. Jim

    "tozzled"? Not a word?

    April 30, 2011 at 1:46 pm | Reply
  31. Bob

    Yaaaay... another video I won't be seeing because of a 30-second commercial that I'm forced to watch.

    April 30, 2011 at 1:45 pm | Reply
  32. Michael

    It's way better if the bacon is crispy and smothered in Heinz Tomato Ketchup.

    April 30, 2011 at 1:42 pm | Reply
  33. Caetus

    Geez.. it's bacon on a bun with HP sauce... not any more "fatty" than American bacon. Why all the disgust? A lot of people would gag on what Americans eat.

    April 30, 2011 at 1:41 pm | Reply
  34. LizNic

    BTW a Bacon Butty is also served with Ketchup in the UK, not just HP sauce. They give you options at every joint in town.

    April 30, 2011 at 1:40 pm | Reply
  35. ralph

    Tough luck for AC and CNN...Negative attitude will get you no where...AC you were in their country...If
    you are not able to go with their way of life.....Keep quiet!!!!!

    April 30, 2011 at 1:27 pm | Reply
  36. Homer

    mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, bacon butty

    April 30, 2011 at 1:14 pm | Reply
  37. nograyarea

    royal blood is a lot like mine and yours

    April 30, 2011 at 1:00 pm | Reply
  38. si

    anderson sounds like a wus. on several rugby tours to england ive found myself on a london side street enjoying a pint of bitter. and hours later playing the brits...not well but it cures a hangover.

    April 30, 2011 at 12:24 pm | Reply
  39. Bill Mosby

    "Steak source" would be the correct pronunciation in that place where they used to say "Warsar" insurance, lol.

    April 30, 2011 at 12:23 pm | Reply
  40. ccincalif

    First of all, no one uses A1 in the UK, so I do not know why that was written (way to go CNN reporter!) For Anderson Cooper to say the bacon butty is disgusting, is like a UK reporter coming to the US and saying an In n Out Burger is "disgusting" its insulting to say the least. I've just lost whatever respect I did have for him. Not to mention HP on a bacon sandwich (which is all it is) is not anything so "far out there" that it should have merited such a stamp of disapproval. Two thumbs down, Cooper!

    April 30, 2011 at 12:21 pm | Reply
  41. Bloke

    Cooper is a real woman.

    April 30, 2011 at 12:19 pm | Reply
  42. charlie

    CNN and many other network spent so much effort to broadcast the royal wedding. all that's, stiil not earn enough credit to own one ticket for one American to go to the wedding.

    April 30, 2011 at 12:04 pm | Reply
  43. Josie

    Anderson, you have an interesting family connection to the Royals through your grandaunt. I enjoyed reading about Thelma and Edward VIII and her introducing him to Wallis Simpson changed history as we know it. I know it has nothing to do with this story but I thought I'd mention it.

    April 30, 2011 at 11:54 am | Reply
  44. A Horse

    I think I can trump any argument about horrible US v UK food in one word. GRITS.

    April 30, 2011 at 11:49 am | Reply
  45. giggidygo

    If the bacon butty goes down hard, how about just ordering a good ole fashioned BLT. You can't go wrong there.

    April 30, 2011 at 11:48 am | Reply
  46. EileenMoore

    Please tell the British we are not interested in their food, culture. I am glad Anderson said their food was disgusting! That Iyesha (British black anchor) is annoying! She always attempts to school Anderson, someone on the British culture. We are not interested! We are just fine and happy with our own American lifestyle and culture. That Bacon butty look disgusting! It is like Anderson said a big piece of pork on a bun. Yuck!!! That is so unhealthy and sounds disgusting!

    April 30, 2011 at 11:34 am | Reply
    • A Horse

      American view on healthy food. Hahaaaaaa! Throw me a cheeseburger please.

      April 30, 2011 at 11:42 am | Reply
      • Edinburgh_WP

        @Horse – well said. I love American food and culture – but I've got to say that by the end of our last holiday there we were a bit fed up with fried everything with cheese on it (but it is nice!!! It just got old a bit)

        April 30, 2011 at 11:49 am | Reply
    • Edinburgh_WP

      If your nation is so uninsterested in our culture then why were FOURTY MILLION of you watching our royal wedding yesterday?
      Please explain why the vast majority of pop trands such as music and fashion originate in the UK and go to the US. Need examples? Look to the 60s, 80s and 90s.
      To be fair, you don't speak for the majority of American's – just the minority small minded biggots.
      And by the way, if you weren't interested – why did you ready the bloody article?

      April 30, 2011 at 11:46 am | Reply
    • livinginCA

      Eileen, you're very narrow-minded. Please, do not speak for everyone. I am assuming by 'we', you mean Americans? I embrace all cultures, we can not expand our minds, and ideals, if we don't learn from others. There is no Country or Culture that is perfect. The best thing to do is to take from each what does work, and incorporate that in your life. To all the British people who have made comments. Not everyone is going to like what you find appetizing. There are foods in the U.S. that I don't like. So what if Anderson doesn't like the Bacon Butty . I don't eat beef, but I would be willing to try other foods that England has to offer, that I would enjoy, as I am sure so would Anderson Cooper. Does there really need to be a verbal lashing because of a sandwich?

      April 30, 2011 at 12:50 pm | Reply
    • sigmundfreud

      Right, this commentary from the country that invented the Big Mac, the "Supersize me", and what's the name of the double coronary chicken breast meal again?

      April 30, 2011 at 1:04 pm | Reply
    • Guvna Chap

      Anderson loves a big slab of pork in his buns, especially after a night of revelry

      April 30, 2011 at 1:11 pm | Reply
    • s-jan

      For someone who is not interested in British food culture, you seem to be interested in making a big deal of it. I also don't quite know why you had to mention that the British journalist was black. The UK is a modern society where people of many different ethnic origins proudly call themselves British. Don't you think a proud American journalist would like to make sure that foreign viewers don't leave with misconceptions about American culture?

      April 30, 2011 at 2:30 pm | Reply
    • Caetus

      Surely you jest in absolutely every aspect of your comment.

      April 30, 2011 at 3:39 pm | Reply
  47. Adam

    Really Britan's drink too much Anderson have you ever been to Vegas..This was big event an event that was based on celebration and parting.

    I spent months in London and I can say in no uncertain terms that its not a crazy place, I actually find very boring.

    April 30, 2011 at 11:25 am | Reply
    • A Horse

      I rarely see people falling about drunk and vomiting in the streets of London. However it may be because I am far too drunk to notice.

      April 30, 2011 at 11:44 am | Reply
    • Edinburgh_WP

      If you found London boring I think you rather need to see a doctor. You may not have a pulse.

      April 30, 2011 at 11:47 am | Reply
  48. DianD

    Brian, you shouldn't go there; since most ppl in your party are actually proud of not ever owning passports. It figures.

    April 30, 2011 at 11:19 am | Reply
  49. Barry

    If you think that was nasty Anderson, try there Kidney Pie (YUCK).

    April 30, 2011 at 11:18 am | Reply
    • A Horse

      It's STEAK and kidney pie Barry. Tastes yum if you pick the kidney out.I admit it's horrible but get it right :)

      April 30, 2011 at 11:46 am | Reply
  50. mejazzbo

    You never see that much public intox in NYC. You must be joking. NYC doesn't need a royal wedding to produce major intoxication. Clearly, Anderson, your NY hang outs must be very posh places.

    April 30, 2011 at 11:03 am | Reply
  51. Fat Bobby Joe

    On soft gray mornings widows cry,
    the wise men share a joke,
    I run to grasp divining signs,
    To satisfy the hoax,
    The yellow jester does not play,
    But gently pulls the strings,
    And smiles as the puppets dance,
    In the Court of the Crimson king...

    April 30, 2011 at 10:52 am | Reply
  52. Edinburgh_WP

    A bacon butty does NOT require 'sauce'. The butter goes on the roll (who wouldn't butter a roll?) and it's usually served with 2 rashers of bacon. It absolutely hits the spot in the morning – especially with a fried egg as well.
    Go north of the Border (to Scotland) and you can get a Square sausage (Lorne) and Black Pudding on a buttered roll as well. Heaven on some bread.

    April 30, 2011 at 10:39 am | Reply
    • Guvna Chap

      Oooh, Anderson is already making a bee line to Scotland so he can a little of that square "sausage"

      April 30, 2011 at 1:09 pm | Reply
  53. Niagara Falls

    I guess Anderson has never been to an NFL game in the lovely state of NY. I'm sure all the intoxicated people he saw were just celebrating the wedding of their future King and not sloshed on Bud Light, eating Bratwurst and peeing their pants because the Jets and Giants were playing. Get out and see the REAL AMERICA Anderson.

    April 30, 2011 at 10:37 am | Reply
    • Buford Pusser

      He prefers to wallow around naked in piles of Vanderbilt cash when he is in the U.S., so please understand that he just doesn't know any better.

      April 30, 2011 at 1:08 pm | Reply
  54. Calif Girl

    Bacon sandwiches are great. Not sure I'd add butter or HP sauce to them, though. Just crispy bacon between two slices of bread, nothing else. Hmmmmmm, guess what I'm having for breakfast this morning!

    April 30, 2011 at 10:29 am | Reply
  55. Sheila

    Isn't it the "beacon" of dawn, or the "beckon" of dawn? I really don't think pork has anything to do with the quote...

    April 30, 2011 at 10:24 am | Reply
  56. mugsy

    "Of course, you can't generalize, and plenty of folks drink in US, but I never see this much public intoxication in NY."

    That's because America's circling the drain, oh and not to mention we're a bunch of uptight morons who can't have a good time!

    Give 'em hell guys, shake things up in Britain and have some fun.

    April 30, 2011 at 10:02 am | Reply
    • A Horse

      We have to binge drink because the pubs close too early! 10 pints please guv' :)

      April 30, 2011 at 10:10 am | Reply
  57. Cedar Rapids

    What the heck, since when has a bacon butty been a 'slab of fatty back bacon in a bun'?
    English style bacon has far less fat than American bacon and its usually served in thick cut slices of bread.

    April 30, 2011 at 9:58 am | Reply
  58. Tom

    But I understand that he is quite fond of a related dish–the Sausage Buddy.

    April 30, 2011 at 9:55 am | Reply
  59. Ancient Brit

    Anderson wasn't given a true bacon butty – that looked more like a piece of fatty gammon stuck into a bap. I don't blame him for being wary.

    Hopefully someone will provide him with the genuine article – and he'll be hooked :)

    April 30, 2011 at 9:43 am | Reply
  60. argy-bargy

    I'm starving for a butty now. Just assume it's a BLT without the LT. And no mayo, but deffo butter.

    April 30, 2011 at 9:32 am | Reply
  61. Ashley Redmon

    Looks good to me LOL

    April 30, 2011 at 9:16 am | Reply
  62. Ann

    Of course there'll be alot of drinks...they are celebrating the wedding!! Doesn't mean it's that visible everyday.

    April 30, 2011 at 9:14 am | Reply
  63. nonameslef

    Who is Anderson Cooper?...

    April 30, 2011 at 9:10 am | Reply
    • Eileen

      You unpleasant little brat. Your comment smacks of adolescent sensibilities and the ignorant tittering and guffaws as you congratulate yourself on your wit (only half right, Bill) are very nearly audible. Anderson Cooper is gay...so? Look around, Bill. A great many people are gay and again I say...so? Please resolve to NEVER leave another post until you can do so without exposing your puerile tendencies.

      April 30, 2011 at 10:29 am | Reply
      • Ian

        Eileen of course the point that you have made is so much cleverer than billys' I applaud you for being able to critcise someone elses comment instead of coming up with a genuine point or counter arguement for what he has said, I guess when you said billy is a half wit you where saying it out of jealousy because thats a whole half more than you have?
        Oh how I revel in your intelligence and the wording of your eloquently designed response to a comment that actually made some valid points, please guide us and teach us all about your enlightened opinions that are right because the TV and the newspaper told you.

        April 30, 2011 at 4:35 pm | Reply
  64. A Horse

    Anyway it's Daddie's sauce

    April 30, 2011 at 9:06 am | Reply
  65. MarthaTighterAss

    I thought Brits were over the extravagence of royalty at their expense anyways. Seems they are still a century behind in reconciling that British (or should I say German) royalty is only a meaningless figurehead. I guess any excuse to puke up on the Tube with knickers around the knees in the wee hours.

    April 30, 2011 at 9:02 am | Reply
    • jen

      British make no sense to me. Glorifying some inbred families with money. HUH??

      April 30, 2011 at 9:07 am | Reply
      • A Horse

        That sentence does not make any sense.

        April 30, 2011 at 9:17 am | Reply
      • Wicket

        Maybe it takes an understanding of history to grasp the relevance of the British monarchy in terms of national identity, continuity with history and pride. Maybe you have to grow up in a place steeped in history to appreciate it.

        April 30, 2011 at 1:40 pm | Reply
      • "Behind" the scenes

        Oh, but Catholicism makes perfect sense? Glorifying some gold-draped narcissist in a pointy hat who claims to talk with a puffdaddy in the sky, shields pederasts, demands lifetime monogamy of all subjects and chastity of employees while living in a palace with secret corridors used to shuttle whures (Irish pronunciation to avoid censors) in and out for his predecessors just a couple hundred years earlier? While condoning his salesmen in the USA dodging their property taxes (shifting them onto individual nonbelieving homeowners) and corrupting local politics? Yeah, royalty is SUCH a disgrace by comparison. Not!

        April 30, 2011 at 3:31 pm | Reply
      • pw

        I think it's funny how Americans scoff at the pageantry and opulence of the royals but fall over backwards over the Kardashians and Paris Hilton.

        May 1, 2011 at 6:30 am | Reply
    • A Horse

      We love that people from all over the world come to London and spend their £$ to watch it! And then, those same people are often seen vomiting all over London every weekend. Not all Londoners are British.

      April 30, 2011 at 9:09 am | Reply
  66. Martha

    Bacon Butty is delicious...of course, anything with HP sauce is great!.

    Anderson Cooper shocked over drunk people in UK, good lord, what a tight-ass. It's a celebratory day in a large city...what do you expect?

    April 30, 2011 at 8:46 am | Reply
    • Buford Pusser

      I would exactly characterize Anderson as a "tight ass"

      April 30, 2011 at 1:05 pm | Reply
    • Tosa

      I agree with AC. So many young men and women end up in the gutter every night after work in London. Just walk past any cute corner pub in the city on any given week night and its there especially in the financial district. They didnt seem to need a royal wedding as an excuse to get drunk and pee, puke and pass out in public.

      April 30, 2011 at 3:33 pm | Reply
      • "Behind" the scenes

        Clockwork Orange is nearly here.

        April 30, 2011 at 5:47 pm | Reply
  67. Floretta

    My husband (and now kids) LOVE HP sauce. Thirty years ago we'd have to cross over into Canada to find it but now our local grocery carries it – hurray!

    As for drunks at that level in NY, walk around certain areas in the wee hours of March 18th following post St Pat's revelry and you'll see the same.

    April 30, 2011 at 8:41 am | Reply
  68. SgtSerge

    Too many English people on here trying to defend a dish? Is the guy not allowed to tell you what he thinks? You people are too much. He tried it, did not like it, and because he reported on it people all over the world will want to see for themselves.
    It is just an opinion chill out people, who the F cares if he likes what you like. This Canadian was going to give it a try until I read all the dumb Brit comments, now I am starting to think that after a night of boozing eating this and going to bed at 6am might be the source of the brit's rotten teeth. Don't toss stones if you live in a glass house. I will await the stones to be tossed back my way.

    April 30, 2011 at 8:39 am | Reply
    • Annunaki

      This Canadian agrees with you wholeheartedly.

      April 30, 2011 at 8:54 am | Reply
    • An Englishman

      Calm down dear. I think you may be taking this too seriously.

      April 30, 2011 at 2:49 pm | Reply
  69. Porky Pig

    Anderson only tasted bread. Then again thats all that Anderson Cooper does isn't it, criticizes everything.

    Darn Bacon in the USA is disgusting. 10 or 20% meat, and the rest fat is not bacon. In the UK they use Back bacon (before you say, it is nothing like Canadian Bacon) which is like 90% meat.

    April 30, 2011 at 8:32 am | Reply
    • Annunaki

      You have given him plenty to criticize about the US, haven't you?

      April 30, 2011 at 8:52 am | Reply
    • Buford Pusser

      Again, I'm really perplexed, as Anderson has always been fond of "back bacon"

      April 30, 2011 at 1:03 pm | Reply
  70. Makin Bacon

    This American thinks Bacon Buttys are GREAT!

    April 30, 2011 at 8:22 am | Reply
  71. Sagebrush Shorty

    Anyone who doesn't like HP Sauce is a traitor!

    April 30, 2011 at 8:12 am | Reply
    • Dood

      What's "HP"? "Hiney Poop"?

      April 30, 2011 at 8:56 am | Reply
      • A Horse

        Houses of Parliament

        April 30, 2011 at 9:15 am | Reply
      • CommonSenseProtector

        How sad for you that you choose to fly your complete ignorance, and lack of wit to the entire world. Even sadder is that this is probably the best you will ever be. Please do not reproduce as we already have too many of your ilk on the planet..

        April 30, 2011 at 12:25 pm | Reply
      • Buford Pusser

        Unlike others, I can appreciate your humor and heartily applaud the innuendo that your comment brings to the table.

        April 30, 2011 at 1:02 pm | Reply
  72. John

    So do the british people actually think of them as royalty or do they just play along? It's so sad if they really consider them to be royalty.

    April 30, 2011 at 8:08 am | Reply
  73. Buford Pusser

    Odd, I've never known Anderson to turn down anyones "butty"..........

    April 30, 2011 at 8:02 am | Reply
    • Jaybird

      Your just sorry he hasn't got a hold of yours, aren't ya?

      April 30, 2011 at 8:04 am | Reply
    • Dood

      LOL Buford!!!

      April 30, 2011 at 8:55 am | Reply
    • A Sad Looking Horse

      Hey Buford, stop picking on AC! He's obviously distraught about the fact that he and LZ Granderson had their car egged. Cut the guy a break.

      April 30, 2011 at 9:05 am | Reply
  74. Absit Invidia

    A good bacon butty is served hot, on two slices of braed not a bloody bun & washed down with a pint of hot sweet tea. The best buttys are usually found at transport cafes (truck stops), The butty shown was not the real thing!

    April 30, 2011 at 7:50 am | Reply
  75. Ghastly

    I give the guy credit for trying it. So many would turn their nose up and not even try a new food. I have eaten snapping turtle, muskrat, raw oysters and like them. I have friends who say "that's disgusting" with out ever taking a bite......that's just ignorance.

    April 30, 2011 at 7:49 am | Reply
  76. Anderson Cooper

    I prefer to dine on an American dish.......Tube Steak. Holla!!!!

    April 30, 2011 at 7:38 am | Reply
    • Mia

      Does your mother teach you some manners Anderson?! Obviously not.
      As well punctuation?! Edinburgh It is pronounced ɛdɪnbʌrə!

      April 30, 2011 at 1:12 pm | Reply
  77. Brian

    Please don't judge all Americans by Anderson Cooper. He is part of the anti-American network of CNN here in the USA. He is a socialist and socialists here believe that it is their way or the highway as you have undoubtedly seen in Obama.

    April 30, 2011 at 7:35 am | Reply
    • johnmccain

      Man, lighten up. Anderson is a well traveled, bright man, feel the humor in his tweet. It is your tea party that makes the world laughing on America, not Anderson. Socialist bla bla. Go out and travel the world, ninja.

      April 30, 2011 at 7:50 am | Reply
    • Dennis

      If CNN is anti-American in your opinion what is pro American, Fox? God I hope not. I think it's funny that you right wind idiots always have to try to find a way to bash the President. You must be really afraid of something.

      April 30, 2011 at 8:05 am | Reply
      • Dennis

        My bad, of course it's right wing idiots not wind.

        April 30, 2011 at 8:10 am | Reply
    • jen

      what a bunch of you BS you are spouting Brian. You disagree with someone so you call them socialist, liberal, or whatever word of the day. Get a life and open your own mind. You obviously have closed one.

      April 30, 2011 at 9:05 am | Reply
    • k

      go away Republican, I will take a socialist over you Republicans any day, at least a socialist is not a degenerate human

      April 30, 2011 at 9:26 am | Reply
  78. An Englishman

    A bacon butty with brown sauce and a cup of PG with 2 sugars is the food of the Gods. Anderson finds it "disgusting"

    April 30, 2011 at 7:26 am | Reply
    • An Irishman

      The last sentence of your comment is far more "disgusting" than this dish.

      April 30, 2011 at 7:43 am | Reply
      • A Scotsman

        Have you guys any interest in walking into a bar with me?

        April 30, 2011 at 8:37 am | Reply
      • A Sad Looking Horse

        Hey guys if you come into this bar, don't make any wagers with the bartender..... you'll lose.

        April 30, 2011 at 8:57 am | Reply
      • Duck

        Can I come too?

        April 30, 2011 at 9:20 am | Reply
      • Anderson Cooper

        Hey horse, cheer up! That bartender is a fraud. I'm the standard by which all tools are measured!

        April 30, 2011 at 9:30 am | Reply
    • A Horse

      only if I can come too

      April 30, 2011 at 9:04 am | Reply
      • A Horse

        Damn, Sad, you got there first

        April 30, 2011 at 9:05 am | Reply
      • A Sad Looking Horse

        No worries mate, I'm a thoroughbred. But seriously, dude is packin'.

        April 30, 2011 at 9:13 am | Reply
    • Susan

      If you think that's disgusting, the thought of your member in someones mouth is even more disgusting, and I'm a female.

      April 30, 2011 at 9:15 am | Reply
      • Madame Rue

        Is it really necessary to talk like a low budget porno?

        April 30, 2011 at 10:46 am | Reply
      • A Member

        I may taste better with brown sauce.

        May 2, 2011 at 11:22 pm | Reply
    • A Rabbi

      Why you leave me out?

      April 30, 2011 at 10:31 am | Reply
  79. SamburuBarbara

    Dear Lord, that would bring on a GERD attack!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    April 30, 2011 at 7:26 am | Reply
    • Mapp

      one more exclamation point and you're outta here. :)

      April 30, 2011 at 9:55 am | Reply
      • SamburuBarbara

        OK!

        May 2, 2011 at 8:59 am | Reply
    • joefrombflo

      !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

      April 30, 2011 at 12:40 pm | Reply
  80. Emmy G

    Mr Cooper needs to open his shallow mind and realize there are customs, traditions and trends in other parts of the world that are not specifically American. As a reporter, I would think he'd choose he words more carefully. I'm beginning to understand why the world has such a negative view of Americans. Believe it or not, there is life outside of the USA.

    April 30, 2011 at 7:25 am | Reply
    • parkcitybrian

      jeez, emmy...lighten up

      April 30, 2011 at 7:37 am | Reply
    • SpookyX

      Yes because Anderson Cooper is such an insular American. Geez, he is nothing if not open minded and I bet he has been to more places in the world and knows more about different cultures than you.

      April 30, 2011 at 8:01 am | Reply
      • Emmy G

        Spooky, you know nothing about me and probably less about life outside of your borders except that of what CNN reports. You'd lose your bet.

        April 30, 2011 at 8:26 am | Reply
      • Chio

        @SpoolyX Agree!!!!!!!!!!!!!

        April 30, 2011 at 8:41 am | Reply
      • Mapp

        Well, if I had to guess...with a name like EmmyG you are probably from rural kansas, a member of the menonite or apostolic christian church and most likely are a closet lesbian. You have your hair in a bun with a little black lace thing covering it and wear jean skirts while your husband and children enjoy wearing normal clothing. You've never been outside of your small town and only know of other cultures when they're talked about at your church or knitting circle.

        April 30, 2011 at 9:53 am | Reply
    • SgtSerge

      Sounds like sour grapes to me Emmy..... He is reporting on what he saw as unique. You are obviously a moron for making such a dumb comment. =) Have a good day.

      April 30, 2011 at 8:33 am | Reply
    • movement31

      Come on..is it really that serious to be a prick about what anderson said. He thinks its disgusting, so what.. It sounds disgusting. Dont you think you're going over board. Cooper keeps it real. Sounds like you have a issue with americans and the U.S

      April 30, 2011 at 10:07 am | Reply
    • T3chsupport

      Choose his words more carefully? Sounds like he was reporting what he was seeing. He's not there to make sure your feelers don't get hurt.

      April 30, 2011 at 10:28 am | Reply
    • David Turner

      Get a Life. We exercise Freedom of Speech as do those in Hyde Park. I love Bacon butties being an Ex-Pat UK in the US but jesus lady. You are the reason why so many men date foreign women in the UK ( I married a yank because British women are so unhumored by everything

      April 30, 2011 at 10:42 am | Reply
    • cregis

      Yeah, the Brits are famous for their "cuisine".

      April 30, 2011 at 10:58 am | Reply
    • Barry

      You're a hateful cow!

      April 30, 2011 at 11:14 am | Reply
    • Gerald Spencer

      It just could be that the product Anderson tried to eat was an inferior product. Perhaps it was underdone, perhaps it was overdone, perhaps the cook was on a bit more of a bender than the diners. I find it not unusual that 1 in 4 food products just might be a bit going to the dog, especially when people have been "stocking up" for weeks and just maybe the cooler was not longer functioning properly, if at all. It just isn't unusual to find a "disgusting" at a fast food outlet, the world isn't perfect.

      April 30, 2011 at 11:16 am | Reply
    • PEDRO TACO BURRO COCAINE BEANS BURRITOS

      STFU YOU FAT AMERICAN SLUT.

      April 30, 2011 at 11:39 am | Reply
    • joefrombflo

      Oh be – have!

      April 30, 2011 at 12:38 pm | Reply
    • Andrea

      That's ridiculous though, why should an American having a good time with foreign friends be forced to be perfectly respectful of ALL of their cultural traditions, no matter how insignificant or silly? Bacon butties are hardly religion or intensely respected things. His Brit panelmates/friends knew they were kind of gross to start with; that's why they got so much pleasure forcing Anderson to eat one and make faces.

      April 30, 2011 at 12:39 pm | Reply
    • Mia

      I agree with you 100%! The ignorance and lack of class of Anderson Cooper was pitiful and shameful, but not surprising.

      April 30, 2011 at 1:06 pm | Reply
    • Timi

      Guess what Emmy, Anderson have been to MANY PARTS of the world and seen variety of cultures more than we do and probably ate worse than bacon Butty. Obviously you don't watch CNN that much. If the guy doesnt like Bacon butty, then let him be. I for one doesnt like sloppy Joe, so what's the big deal?? Its just a matter of taste. Just like you go to Mickey D's. your order fish fillet and your kids will order #5 whatever that is. Simple.

      April 30, 2011 at 1:13 pm | Reply
    • sue

      Not all food is good because it's from another culture. He tried it, doesn't means he liked it. You don't need to like the food to respect the culture, just try it and eat it.

      April 30, 2011 at 2:48 pm | Reply
    • HoppinBill

      Eh... been to England, tried a bacon buttie made by a friend and it was very tasty. Though not slathered in HP sauce, which may be the difference. It's basically a BLT without the LT. And England has better bacon than we do here in the US, in my opinion. Meatier. I'm guessing they purposely gave AC a bad one to make him cringe.

      May 18, 2011 at 8:55 am | Reply
  81. Shoreleave

    I wish he'd take a bite of my bacon butty

    April 30, 2011 at 7:24 am | Reply
    • Jaybird

      Yeah, you want feel him bite it off don't ya?

      April 30, 2011 at 8:01 am | Reply
      • Shoreleave

        Go back to your dreams of riding off into the sunset bareback with Anderson behind you...on your horse...you crazy White Knight you....

        April 30, 2011 at 8:19 am | Reply
    • Anderson

      like I said, they're disgusting.

      April 30, 2011 at 9:16 am | Reply
      • DianD

        Just like we can't blame the Brits for not finding out pickled pigs feet tasty... it's why you follow the meal with that much more beer...Is this really you, AC? We luv ya lotssss!

        April 30, 2011 at 11:08 am | Reply
      • Barry

        Anderson ...They are like our BLT's except wtihout the lettuce and tomato

        April 30, 2011 at 11:13 am | Reply
    • DianD

      Lol...I wonder who's the lucky one who gets to bite that bacon butty.

      April 30, 2011 at 10:58 am | Reply
  82. Dorkus Maximus

    All week I was watching Kieren Chetry reporting from London, then when it's time for the wedding itself there's Anderson Cooper. What's the deal?

    April 30, 2011 at 6:52 am | Reply
    • Amy

      Editor?

      "A1 steak source"

      April 30, 2011 at 8:53 am | Reply
      • Barry

        "Source" Spelled like Sauce or so I am reading SAUCE! Prehaps you're still sauced from yesterday and in no shape to read so early?

        April 30, 2011 at 11:09 am | Reply
      • Sara N.

        It's been fixed, Barry.

        April 30, 2011 at 11:20 am | Reply
      • giggidygo

        An "A1 steak source" would be a really healthy meaty cow.

        April 30, 2011 at 11:46 am | Reply
      • Dover

        Amy? How was this a reply to Dorkus Maximus? Having your own problems today I assume?

        April 30, 2011 at 12:11 pm | Reply
      • Bill Mosby

        "Steak source" is the proper pronunciation in that place where they also used to say "Warsar" insurance.

        April 30, 2011 at 12:25 pm | Reply
      • ringo

        It's all part of the anglo-american linguistic exchange program. They get our extra arrs, we get all the haitches.

        April 30, 2011 at 1:16 pm | Reply
    • Lara

      I have made some great brunch dishes.. wonder if the royals would like them.. I found them in this hilarious cookbook called.. well i won't tell you the name of it here cause its a bit unPC and some of you will freak out.. but if you google "whipped and beaten culinary works' you can find it. just make sure you have a good sense of humor and don't get offended easily if you choose to go see it... there is also a hilarious video about it on YouTube.. just search for the title on YouTube..

      April 30, 2011 at 9:52 am | Reply
      • Lara

        http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-J2IoJsk7Sw here's the link to the youtube video..

        April 30, 2011 at 9:54 am | Reply
      • JG_Tucson

        HA!!! Found it, and...funny!!

        I'm a female and I find things like this funny when meant as humor and not sexist BS. It's obviously meant to be taken with a grain...LOL

        Recipes aren't bad, either...

        April 30, 2011 at 1:51 pm | Reply
      • HowIsThisNews?

        Thanks for the spam for your stupid book that has nothing to do with anything written here. i hope you die in a fire.

        April 30, 2011 at 2:19 pm | Reply
      • Lara

        Now now.. that's a bit harsh.. not very nice of you.. you sound very angry. You might want to get some help.

        April 30, 2011 at 3:19 pm | Reply
      • HowIsThisNews?

        you might want to get some help and realize that your cheap assed high school marketing tricks won't work.

        April 30, 2011 at 3:22 pm | Reply
      • Tom

        Lara,

        Thanks for the cookbook info. It made me laugh out loud, just what I needed to start my day. I am going to try the free rib recipe. Thanks again for the levity.

        April 30, 2011 at 4:17 pm | Reply
      • Lara

        No problem Tom.. check out the video link it is hilarious!

        April 30, 2011 at 4:37 pm | Reply
      • "Behind" the scenes

        Not really a surprise that Tom posted right after Lara texted him to. More cheap high school marketing tricks from people who need to get some ethics....

        April 30, 2011 at 5:51 pm | Reply
    • evoc

      Comic relief? And, Andy is more 'anglo' looking. Sheesh. Kieren is a doll. Andy is stuffy and judgmental. Send him back to Haiti, where he can become real again.

      April 30, 2011 at 11:33 am | Reply
    • Rick Skelding

      Apparently Anderson has never attended a tail gate party to try their food. If the Yankees won the world Series I doubt you could find 25 people in New York who were sober. Real class to ridicule another country when you live in the U.S

      April 30, 2011 at 12:09 pm | Reply
      • Ted

        Agreed. Classless for such a "world renowned figure" as AC. Plus, what adult male says "Yuck"...perhaps he's not really a male?

        April 30, 2011 at 1:44 pm | Reply
      • "Behind" the scenes

        ...and who is AC to pass up anything with a "Butt" involved?

        April 30, 2011 at 2:57 pm | Reply
      • Dave Hayes

        Has Cooper never witnessed Mardi Gras? Public sex and people defecating in the street . . .

        May 1, 2011 at 1:17 pm | Reply
    • lwampach

      I agree. Could Anderson have been any more disdainful or contempuous of the event? He obviously would rather have been dodging bullets in Libya than covering this event. Piers was wonderfully catty, giving Anderson grief at every opportunity. To CNN: Please do not send Anderson to anything else like this again. We want to watch someone who is enjoying themselves.

      April 30, 2011 at 1:16 pm | Reply
      • Blue Templar

        I agree, pretty much mocking by Cooper keep him off these events. I'm american, I'm glad to see a dose of HAPPY culture in the news for once. Yet all I see is people trying to tear it down. It's like people forget we have our own disturbing food and habits. Grow up.

        April 30, 2011 at 5:21 pm | Reply

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