Washington, D.C.: In a lighthearted display of historic banter, the British Embassy in Washington marked America’s Independence Day with a cheeky meme — wishing rain on the US’s parade, quite literally.
As Americans across the country lit fireworks and fired up their grills to celebrate July 4, the British Embassy posted a meme on X (formerly Twitter) featuring a humorous exchange from the 2023 Netflix docuseries Beckham, which starred football icon David Beckham and his wife, Victoria Beckham.
🇺🇸 Enjoy your big day!
— British Embassy Washington (@UKinUSA) July 4, 2025
Honestly… pic.twitter.com/48DG7CnYVV
The meme humorously imagined Victoria offering well-wishes to the US before delivering the punchline:
“I hope it pours down and the BBQs go out.”
“Enjoy your big day! Honestly…” the caption read.
The embassy’s post drew laughs, with many recognizing it as classic British sarcasm, referencing the centuries-old history between the two nations—from conflict to camaraderie.
Special Relationship… With a Side of Roast
Though the meme playfully nods to the historic fallout of 1776, the UK and the US have long since buried the hatchet. As Winston Churchill famously called it in the 1940s, theirs is a “special relationship” rooted in diplomacy, trade, culture, and shared global interests.
Still, the British Embassy’s jibe was a hit online.
“This is the best 4th of July meme I’ve seen. Well played, Brits. Glad we are friends now,” one user commented.
“British humour is impossible to beat,” said another.
“That’s a very long grudge. Still stings??” quipped a third.
“Remember what you did to DC in 1812? Yeah, we’re still not over that,” joked another, referring to the British burning of Washington during the War of 1812.
Meanwhile, the US Embassy in London…
…chose diplomacy over wit, simply posting:
“Happy 4th of July everyone!”
While some took the British meme in stride, others used it to reflect on the current social and political climate. Across the US, protests and demonstrations—some in opposition to former President Donald Trump’s policies—were also part of the long holiday weekend, highlighting how Independence Day continues to serve as both a celebration and a platform for civic expression.
Despite the drizzle of sarcasm, the playful online exchange reminds everyone that while 1776 might’ve separated them politically, the UK and US remain close allies—bound together, among other things, by a shared appreciation for memes and mockery.