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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 Though the lands we now know as America mostly share a history of British occupation, tea and crumpets have long been replaced by coffee and donuts.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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    Tyrone
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They even made a hole and chipped one end of the biscuit if you look at the 16th and 35th ,that's brilliant !!

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    Daria B
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Canada is literally cooler. Well, maybe not cooler than Alaska....

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    Hans
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not using SI units indeed is hard to understand.

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    DhampireHEK
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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*

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    John L
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hmm, never considered that. I always did silly things.....like hide them in my pocket. Imagine that. ;D

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    Hans
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I guess these things give digestion problems and obesity just from looking at them.

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    Hans
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hatred and nescience are friends!

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    Galeanthropy2017
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How does one fry coke or lemonade? Or a margarita? Or liquids in general?

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    DhampireHEK
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I choked on my morning coffee as I read this. Too funny.

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    Hans
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Germans: Duh, this Autobahn section has a 130 km/h speed limit. Americans: wow, this freeway allows 100 km/h!

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    John L
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Perhaps you are mixing us up with Australia?

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    Helping Panda
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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!

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    DhampireHEK
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm not sure if I should laugh at the joke or cry because this guy is serious....

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    John L
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There is always a cheaper way, which includes buying a plane ticket. Works every time. ;D

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    Sa Pa
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aww that eagle is adorable 😍😊

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    Hans
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Even the pickup in the background...

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    Amanda Nelson
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ahhh the 'hashtag' button. That 'new' invention 🤔

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    ADHORTATOR
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can't believe taaht there is a place without a flag in the US...

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    Bronwen Harris
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, but the real problem here is some a$$hole took pictures of people just to make fun of them.

    Jennie Sapherson
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Especially as some of them may have a physical disability, such as the woman who fell. Don't judge until you know the reason why.

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    pusheen buttercup
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is offensive. You can't know every single person there. Some people have severe medical conditions that can cause weight gain or other circumstances. They at least have the courage to go out instead of giving up. The person who made this should be ashamed for making fun of those who are struggling.

    Rogue Hater
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why do poverty stricken towns have no insanely obese people... you don't just get fat it happens because you eat.

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    David Fooks
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At first I felt bad for the lady who'd fallen over, but when I saw the Mariokart banana, I died laughing. Terrible. 😂

    Sophie Renda
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    WOW, FAT SHAMING FTW! WOOOHOO! /s

    Wyndmere
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Again, the writer's user name says ut all... "in-bad-humor".

    Marie
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Even the security man! :O

    Kira Thesloth
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's easy for security guards to get fat. It's an after retirement career for most, and a lot of places I've worked just have them ride golf carts to patrol all night.

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    Rebecca Su
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Isn't that wheel chair for disabled?

    Blue wolf
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At first I laughed then I just felt sorry for how true this is

    FAKENAME FAKENAME
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They should have to walk. Also a burger should be dangled in front of them

    Valdis
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    8 years ago

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    I just don't get it, how people fat like that get money to eat that much ?

    Dave Roger
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Because typically people will eat the cheapest, most long lasting, processed foods. In the US, those tend to be incredibly unhealthy. Many people don't understand how to eat well and the obesity epidemic is the result.

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    Master Markus
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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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    just a thought
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Isn't aluminium spelled as aluminum somewhere ?

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    That Fat Mouse
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Part of me finds this hilarious, but the other part wonders if we, as a collective entity, have taken the american stereotype too far

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    ADHORTATOR
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Perhaps he is a pirate and wanted to write"Respect ARRR!"

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    Brittney Chaloupka
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah I live 5 minutes from Freedom high school. Conviently located 30 minutes south of Washington DC in Northern VA. My middle school was named after Mills E. Godwin, a man who lobbied to keep schools segregated. (They recently voted to rename the school)Not too surprising though.

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    Alex Newell
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow, McDonald's finally invents... the Whopper and Whopper Jr.

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    JillVille Child Care
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No way, they seriously have that on water bottles? I need one for my daughter, that would be so funny! She's not American, but is slightly obsessed about zombies, heehee

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    Tiny Dynamine
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    72 years??? There hasn't been a time in the last 75 years that America hasn't been involved in a war/ invasion!!!

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