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The Heart Attack Grill in Las Vegas absolutely blew my mind. The fact that outside it they have what looks like a scale for use on a farm, but for weighing people, and if they weigh over 350lbs they eat for free, was horrendous and it took me ages to get my English mind around it.
Europeans-Reveal-Weirdest-Things-Visiting-America
The Heart Attack Grill in Las Vegas absolutely blew my mind. The fact that outside it they have what looks like a scale for use on a farm, but for weighing people, and if they weigh over 350lbs they eat for free, was horrendous and it took me ages to get my English mind around it.
Europeans-Reveal-Weirdest-Things-Visiting-America
The cheerful, smiling faces on a medication TV add while the voice over mentioned that death is a possible side effect.
Europeans-Reveal-Weirdest-Things-Visiting-America
-Everyone drives everywhere -Toilet bowl has a lot of water -Toilet stalls have large gaps -Portion sizes in restaurants are huge -Advertising anti-depressants etc. drugs on tv and billboards -Bumper sticker politics -Liquor stores everywhere -Jesus everywhere -Lot of homeless people -Most people have manners and are friendly
Europeans-Reveal-Weirdest-Things-Visiting-America
Was staying with the nicest family ever. They worked extremely long hours and lived in the suburbs. I wanted to cook for them as a surprise and set out to the store on foot, with an empty backpack for the groceries. Had to walk along the curb of, and then cross, an 8 lane highway to get to the store. Had to stop a really really old man from bagging the groceries. Then was stopped by police on the way back. They were very friendly, just wanted to know where my car had broken down. Ended up explaining to me that there was basically zero infrastructure for walking out in the burbs. They took me home. On the way, I saw a sign "gas 99 cents a gallon, Bud's Xmas Gift to the Community", blew my dad's mind when I told him later. Got home, thanked the nice officers, made a vegetable casserole. When my wonderful host family came home, they were blown away but also extremely worried. All in all, I would say that no matter how crazy America may be or seem, Americans make up for all of it. They are some of the friendliest, most welcoming people I have ever met.Show All 10 Upvotes
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Europeans-Reveal-Weirdest-Things-Visiting-America
The Heart Attack Grill in Las Vegas absolutely blew my mind. The fact that outside it they have what looks like a scale for use on a farm, but for weighing people, and if they weigh over 350lbs they eat for free, was horrendous and it took me ages to get my English mind around it.
Europeans-Reveal-Weirdest-Things-Visiting-America
The cheerful, smiling faces on a medication TV add while the voice over mentioned that death is a possible side effect.
Europeans-Reveal-Weirdest-Things-Visiting-America
-Everyone drives everywhere -Toilet bowl has a lot of water -Toilet stalls have large gaps -Portion sizes in restaurants are huge -Advertising anti-depressants etc. drugs on tv and billboards -Bumper sticker politics -Liquor stores everywhere -Jesus everywhere -Lot of homeless people -Most people have manners and are friendly
Europeans-Reveal-Weirdest-Things-Visiting-America
Was staying with the nicest family ever. They worked extremely long hours and lived in the suburbs. I wanted to cook for them as a surprise and set out to the store on foot, with an empty backpack for the groceries. Had to walk along the curb of, and then cross, an 8 lane highway to get to the store. Had to stop a really really old man from bagging the groceries. Then was stopped by police on the way back. They were very friendly, just wanted to know where my car had broken down. Ended up explaining to me that there was basically zero infrastructure for walking out in the burbs. They took me home. On the way, I saw a sign "gas 99 cents a gallon, Bud's Xmas Gift to the Community", blew my dad's mind when I told him later. Got home, thanked the nice officers, made a vegetable casserole. When my wonderful host family came home, they were blown away but also extremely worried. All in all, I would say that no matter how crazy America may be or seem, Americans make up for all of it. They are some of the friendliest, most welcoming people I have ever met.
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