In Europe, there is this stereotype about how southern countries produce more extrovert reactions, and northern countries create silent, calm people. Untill you piss them off, then you get exactly the kind of reaction Linus produces. I think the world got used to the USA corporate blandness, and gets surprised when people just don't fit in that culture.
I expect the participants in this discussion to grumble for a few days, then continue working amically together.
I expect the participants in this discussion to grumble for a few days, then continue working amically together.