A survey conducted by the Cricket Foundation asked Brits to name their worst school memory. Astonishingly, physical education topped the list, ahead of both bullies and evil teachers. So while Brits love watching David Beckham bending footballs, when asked to do it themselves, they'll run to the nearest corner and curl up in the fetal position shaking and asking for Mummy (the parent, not the deceased Egyptian).
This is what happens when you tell a Brit that eating fried blood sausages and bacon every morning is no way to live. In fact, this is what happens when you tell a Brit to correct any (and there are many) of their destructive behaviors. They'll think you're an evil overlord bringing about the apocalypse. Classic projection in our book.