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The US is a big place, so non-Americans should be sometimes forgiven for having misconceptions about, say, which states have or don’t have a Cracker Barrel. But the world is a whole lot bigger, which often doesn’t stop some Americans from confidently making utterly incorrect claims.

So we’ve gathered some of the best (or worst) things Americans have said online. Load up your hotdog with ketchup, mustard and relish, get comfortable, warm up your eyes because you are about to be rolling them, upvote the worst examples and share your own stories in the comments down below.

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    #2

    Screenshot of a social media exchange where an American implies Europeans prefer walkable cities over space travel.

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    Spidercat
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    7 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought the moon was just a deep state conspiracy...

    #4

    Screenshot of a person asking how Denmark can send mail for 400 years if America is 250 years old, showing confusion about American history.

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    StrangeOne
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    10 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Does this American honestly think the USA engulfs the whole world?

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    #5

    Screenshot of online comments showing people from the US are confused about English language origins.

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    Roman Arendt
    Community Member
    49 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Corgies must have a British accent, you can't convince me otherwise.

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    #6

    A screenshot of comments about Americans being very confused about Greenland's popularity.

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    Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het
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    10 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    More likely the other way around, no one in MAG A heard of Greenland until the orange shart wanted to invade it.

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    #10

    A Facebook post asking if US money can be used in European countries, showcasing American confusion about international currency.

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    Did I say that out loud?
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    12 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Euros won't be of much use in Scotland, but at least they're asking.

    #11

    Screenshot of a comment asking What the f*** is a litre, highlighting how people from the US are very confused.

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    Lost Panda
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    11 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's French, so give me some GD cola!

    #12

    A screenshot of a tweet from a very confused American claiming European kitchens lack electricity, with a reply showing an Italian kitchen.

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    Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het
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    9 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There source for this info was probably BBQ.

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    #14

    A screenshot showing a conversation about Spanish accents, with an American asking why they speak Spanish in Europe.

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    Onan Hag All
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    28 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It beggars belief that a grown person could be so f#cking dumb and survive.

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    #15

    A screenshot showing a text conversation with an American asking for an English translation of military time.

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    Littlekw81
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    46 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This drives me nuts. It's not that hard. Subtract 1200 from anything 1300 to 2359 and you have the pm equivalent. I was taught this in a US elementary school. Probably second or third grade.

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    #16

    A screenshot showing an American user expressing confusion and surprise after learning Spain is in Europe, not South America.

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    Mobey Drunk
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    39 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We learned that in elementary school. God, this list is making my head hurt. Worst part about it, I have met plenty of people here that really are that stupid.

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    #21

    Screenshot of confused Americans arguing about the spelling of mum vs. mom, proving people from the US are very confused.

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    Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het
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    7 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ma, or mam, mama or mater if you want to be posh. Oh maternal one when referring to my mother.

    #22

    A screenshot of a comment below a burger video stating America is the number 1 country in the United States, proving American confusion.

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    Mobey Drunk
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    46 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, he's technically right. A little stupid, but right.

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    #23

    A screenshot of a tweet with a question, Do they have wind in Canada? showcasing American confusion.

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    Toika Gao
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    44 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Countries have the presidents they deserve

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    #24

    A screenshot showing a Reddit user confused about currency, asking if the dollar sign is universal for money, highlighting American confusion.

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    Toika Gao
    Community Member
    43 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, they think that "America" is universal for "the US"

    #25

    Screenshot of a chat where a person asks a Scottish person if they are American and how they know English.

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    Spidercat
    Community Member
    3 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've been to Scotland loads. It's a fair question 😂 (jk)

    #28

    Screenshot of an American confused about the pronunciation of the letter 'Z' as 'Zed' in Canada.

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    Otorgar
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    31 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes we speak English but not 'Merican

    #33

    A screenshot showing an American confused by 45 degrees Celsius in Australia, thinking it's cold compared to Texas heat, proving people from the US are confused.

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    Toika Gao
    Community Member
    36 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It feels worse because they live upside down

    #34

    A comment stating that if the UK were a US state, it would be the poorest, highlighting people's confusion.

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    Toika Gao
    Community Member
    30 minutes ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, that's true. The gdp per capita of the poorest US state (Mississippi) in 2024 was ~$49,800 - $53,900. The UK gdp was ~$47,000 - $49,100. However, even though the UK has a lower GDP per capita than Mississippi, it consistently outperforms the state on key measures that define a high standard of living, particularly in health, safety, and social welfare. (Thanks, DeepSeek)

    #36

    Screenshot of an American person asking about 'gram' measurements, showing confusion.

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    Toika Gao
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    28 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's a tenth of a milimeter, you absolute potato.

    #37

    Screenshot of Reddit comments showing American confusion about marshmallows and European food bans.

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    Toika Gao
    Community Member
    26 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, in the US they use marshmallows as brains

    #40

    A screenshot showing an American confused about the US potentially paying Greenlanders, and a comment on European earnings.

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    Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het
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    2 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Even if it was more money than Europeans would ever make, still not worth it.

    #41

    A screenshot showing comments on a post about French people not tipping, highlighting American confusion about tipping culture.

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    Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het
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    1 minute ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Your businesses refuse to pay a basic wage, keep your lifestyle to yourself.

    #43

    A screenshot showing a comment saying America has no idea what Europe is like, pointing to American confusion about Europe.

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    Forrest Hobbs
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    20 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Europe... Where our brick and stone walls have defied knives for - well, round here, there's one house I could take you to that was built in the 1600s (it's got a tile built into it stating the year of its construction). Just an ordinary house - never mind the actual castles...

    #44

    A screenshot of a comment section with a user claiming Europeans dont have free will, illustrating American confusion.

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    Roman Arendt
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    34 minutes ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He confused the Swiss with all Europeans. Calvin discontinued free will as he discovered predeterminism during Reformation. The Swiss are cool with that (well, they don't have a choice, do they?).

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    #54

    Screenshot of a social media exchange where people are confused about the number of US national anthems.

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    Space Invader
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    12 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He's right, though: Mercia was beautiful!

    #55

    A woman holds two bowls of fries comparing US vs UK McDonald's, proving people are confused.

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    Forrest Hobbs
    Community Member
    13 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, only I'll add a contrarian opinion here. Potatoes evolved in the Americas. I can't help thinking that maybe someone left-pondian thought to turn spuds into fried chips before Belgium was created (circa 1830-1839, for those who don't know).

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    #77

    A screenshot of a post about the steepest street in NZ, with a confused American asking what state NZ is.

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    Catie D
    Community Member
    3 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's some good exercise.