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In many people's minds, the U.S. is still the greatest country in the world. Many of us grew up with the notion of the U.S. being the dominant superpower of the world, the land of freedom and opportunity. However, when some people actually get the chance to live there for some time, they realize that it may not be all that it's cracked up to be.

A new social media trend, dubbed "The America Effect," has foreigners who have spent some months or years in the U.S. showing how much their appearance has changed. Some of them seem to have adopted a more laid-back, casual style, prompting debate about how living in the U.S. messes with people's eating, fitness, and dressing habits.

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Woman showing before and after photos illustrating the America effect on her lifestyle and confidence by the beach and stairs.

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R.C.
Community Member
7 months ago (edited)

I understand what they're trying to prove here but it doesn't make sense. You would need to show a beach/beach photo. No one is going to convince me that, outside of the US, she would have worn that dress to what looks to be a chilly beach.

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    #2

    Side-by-side before and after photos of a woman showing the America effect transformation in the US lifestyle.

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    Rali Meyer
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    so where you come from, girl, you surf in a coat?

    #3

    Before and after photos of a young woman showing the America effect and how the US experience changed her style and confidence.

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    #4

    Woman showing before and after photos to illustrate the America Effect on her style and appearance in the US.

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    #5

    Woman taking before and after photos in mirrors, showing the America effect on style and confidence in casual outfits.

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    Bookworm
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    America made you taller?

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    #6

    Split image showing a woman in traditional attire and the same woman in casual clothes, illustrating the America effect on women.

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    Leslie McGinley
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    Seems like we are seeing pics of people when they're dressed up and comparing them to to a chill day? How did America cause people to not wear dress up clothes on a nature walk? Get real.

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    #7

    Side-by-side before and after photos of a woman showing how the US changed her in The America Effect series.

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    Bookworm
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    Either wear a bra or don't but you need to do the same in both photos. Looks like she's trying to make braless b***s look like she's gained weight.

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    #8

    Before and after photos of a woman illustrating the America effect and how the US influenced her style and confidence.

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    Rali Meyer
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    A UK-American sweater? Was that before 1776?

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    #9

    Woman showing before and after photos illustrating the America effect on her style and appearance in two indoor settings.

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    Bookworm
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    More like going out vs. staying in.

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    #10

    Side-by-side before and after photos of a woman illustrating the American effect on her appearance and style.

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    Bookworm
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    You normally wear your night clothes outside where you're from?

    #11

    Before and after photos of women showing the America effect and how living in the US changed them visually.

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    c6g9ntp7wv
    Community Member
    2 months ago

    Just trying to get views. No proof you’re in “America”

    #12

    Woman showing before and after photos outdoors, illustrating the America effect and how the US changed her style and confidence.

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    c6g9ntp7wv
    Community Member
    2 months ago

    Which is before? Which is after?

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    #13

    Woman showing before and after photos highlighting the America effect on her lifestyle and appearance in the US.

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    #14

    Two women showing before and after photos illustrating the America effect on their appearance and style.

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    Lori Jabi
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    What? Using a stupid filter?

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    Woman showing before and after photos demonstrating the America effect and how the US changed her appearance.

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    Joanne Earle
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    Honestly I like the pic on the left better.

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    #16

    Young woman showing before and after photos illustrating the America effect and how the US changed her style and confidence.

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    Rali Meyer
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    photo on the right looks like my niece, at 12 years old

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    #17

    Woman showing before and after photos demonstrating the America effect on her lifestyle and appearance changes.

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    Bookworm
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    Breast reduction?

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    #18

    Before and after photos of a woman showcasing the American effect and how the US experience changed her appearance and style.

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    Ben
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    Stupid article. It makes no sense to me, and both of these pictures are probably not even in America.

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    #19

    Before and after photos of a woman showing the America effect and how living in the US transformed her appearance and style.

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    Young woman showing before and after photos illustrating the USA effect on her appearance and style.

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    #21

    Side-by-side before and after photos of a woman showing the America effect and how the US changed her appearance.

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    Bookworm
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    Without the face in the second photo how do we know it's the same woman?

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    #22

    Young woman showing before and after photos demonstrating the American effect on her style and confidence outdoors.

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    Bookworm
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    Where's my free hoola hoop?

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    #23

    Before and after photos of a woman showing the America effect with changes in style and confidence in the US.

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    Bookworm
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    No ocean?

    #24

    Woman showing before and after photos illustrating the America effect on her style and appearance in two different settings.

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    #25

    Side-by-side before and after photos of a woman showing the America effect on her appearance and style.

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    Side-by-side before and after photos of a woman showing the America effect and how the US changed her appearance.

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    Another Panda
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    Officially a “nothing” post. Product endorsements have more content.

    #27

    Two women showing before and after photos illustrating the America effect on style and confidence at home.

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    #28

    Woman showing before and after transformation photos illustrating the America effect and how the US changed her style.

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    Leslie McGinley
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    Ah, yes. She always wore s3xy date clothes to bed before the US

    #29

    Woman showing before and after photos illustrating the America effect on personal style and confidence in the US.

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    David Beaulieu
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    Interesting that the "America Effect" appears to be wearing cheep souvenirs from London.

    #30

    Woman showing before and after photos, illustrating the America effect on her style and confidence in two different outfits.

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    Bookworm
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    From boho to grunge.

    #31

    Side-by-side before and after photos of a woman showing the USA effect on her style and confidence change.

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