It's no secret that Americans do things a little differently from the rest of the world. But, as the first European colony to win independence, they've had lots of time to form the unique identity we associate with them today. So let's take a few moments to celebrate all the quirky and ridiculous little things that make the USA what it is, even if we still fail to understand them.
When the United States broke away from the rest of the European world in 1783 following the American Revolutionary War, a cultural shift began that is still developing today. Though the lands we now know as America mostly share a history of British occupation, tea and crumpets have long been replaced by coffee and donuts. America has given the world countless gifts, such as rock music, groundbreaking cinema, and New York City - in fact, it's probably the most culturally recognizable place on Earth. Still, for those of us on the outside looking in, the United States sometimes seems like a bit of a circus.
Scroll down to see some of America's funniest moments on Tumblr and how the rest of the world reacted. Don't take it personally, though - we've still got love for Yankee Land! (h/t)
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At 18 you can be married, drive a car, go into huge debt, vote, and die for your country but you're not responsible enough to buy beer. *Face Palm*
Oh my god, you guys should look up which countries rely overwhelmingly on nuclear power. The US is actually way behind many countries in Europe!
I'm not sure if I should laugh at the joke or cry because this guy is serious....
Except that a bunch of Americans hate Bill for being and atheist and because he tells them that science is correct instead of the BAHBLE.
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I find it hilarious that there are some offended Americans in the comments. :D
You can always count on some Americans believing, still, that this is the best USA #1 country in the world and getting upset when someone dares to believe otherwise.
Seriously, America can be #1 and still have flaws. It is okay to laugh at ourselves; we do a lot of dumb things!! (not trying to get into an argument as to whether america is #1 or not, just making an if then statement. also, am tired and therefore i cant articulate better right now)
I think you're absolutely right about being able to be #1 and still have flaws. However, unfortunately, the US isn't really #1 in ANYTHING anymore... We're not world leaders in energy, education, health, or really anything aside from having a massive military.
Everyone does dumb things. The fact that the US is one of the most developed countries just makes it more interesting to make fun of these flaws. (But the whole post was for humor, so let's not get into analyzing stuff.)
#1 in your hearts but in nothing else...
I never got offended at any of these. Mostly because I'm skinny and I don't like guns (I like knives) ;D
That is why I mentioned 'some' Americans. Because there's always going to be good and bad people in a country. (Again, 'good' and 'bad' are very generalized terms for describing people as no one is completely good or completely bad.)
fuck sake
I find it brilliant that all of this is so fucking true
Haha yes it is helping pandas crying about it haha
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I find it frightening that some people believe that all of this is true...
I just want other countries to know we think we're stupid.
Easily half of the U.S. agrees with you, Hayley. Unfortunately, the lower the IQ here, the more vocal they are, and the more convinced that they are always right, and everyone who disagrees is wrong.
Yeah I'vé always seen America as divided into two groups of people - the really smart nice inclusive apple pie and manners kind of people and then the really stupid discriminatory I'm always right America is above all of you orange muppet loving loud crass kfc eating kind of people. So don't worry we don't think you're all stupid. We just think about half of you are stupid 😂 but dw I laugh at my own country as well. I'm from New Zealand. Feel free to roast my country anytime. It's good to laugh at ourselves.
I find it hilarious that there are some offended Americans in the comments. :D
You can always count on some Americans believing, still, that this is the best USA #1 country in the world and getting upset when someone dares to believe otherwise.
Seriously, America can be #1 and still have flaws. It is okay to laugh at ourselves; we do a lot of dumb things!! (not trying to get into an argument as to whether america is #1 or not, just making an if then statement. also, am tired and therefore i cant articulate better right now)
I think you're absolutely right about being able to be #1 and still have flaws. However, unfortunately, the US isn't really #1 in ANYTHING anymore... We're not world leaders in energy, education, health, or really anything aside from having a massive military.
Everyone does dumb things. The fact that the US is one of the most developed countries just makes it more interesting to make fun of these flaws. (But the whole post was for humor, so let's not get into analyzing stuff.)
#1 in your hearts but in nothing else...
I never got offended at any of these. Mostly because I'm skinny and I don't like guns (I like knives) ;D
That is why I mentioned 'some' Americans. Because there's always going to be good and bad people in a country. (Again, 'good' and 'bad' are very generalized terms for describing people as no one is completely good or completely bad.)
fuck sake
I find it brilliant that all of this is so fucking true
Haha yes it is helping pandas crying about it haha
This comment is hidden. Click here to view.
I find it frightening that some people believe that all of this is true...
I just want other countries to know we think we're stupid.
Easily half of the U.S. agrees with you, Hayley. Unfortunately, the lower the IQ here, the more vocal they are, and the more convinced that they are always right, and everyone who disagrees is wrong.
Yeah I'vé always seen America as divided into two groups of people - the really smart nice inclusive apple pie and manners kind of people and then the really stupid discriminatory I'm always right America is above all of you orange muppet loving loud crass kfc eating kind of people. So don't worry we don't think you're all stupid. We just think about half of you are stupid 😂 but dw I laugh at my own country as well. I'm from New Zealand. Feel free to roast my country anytime. It's good to laugh at ourselves.