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The United States has given the world plenty of brilliant people, groundbreaking inventions, iconic movies, and impressive achievements. From science and technology to entertainment, there’s no shortage of Americans who have made their mark in one way or another.

But just like anywhere else, the country also has its fair share of folks who don’t always think before they speak. And thanks to the internet, some of their most questionable takes live on forever. There’s even a whole subreddit dedicated to calling them out, so we’ve rounded up some of the funniest and most eye-roll-worthy posts below.

#1

"Name One Country That Surpasses The US In Culture"

Online comments highlighting how Americans confidently posted funny remarks on culture.

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Bewitched One
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43 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh that was a good one lol

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    #3

    America Was Not Stolen Land. It’s Was Discovered And Owned By The US

    A thread showing one of the dumbest things posted by Americans about the history of US land ownership.

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    Bunny Wood
    Community Member
    1 hour ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    History books are for LOSERS...Reading is just so passé

    #4

    If We (Americans) Stop Visiting, The UK Will Have An Economic Depression Tidal Wave

    Comment thread about Americans confidently asserting their tourism dominates the UK economy.

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    BlackCatWithWhiteSocks
    Community Member
    56 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Please stop visiting UK, we will take the risk

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    #5

    Queen Is America's Answer To The Beatles

    Twitter thread where a user calls Queen America's answer to The Beatles, showing Americans confidently posted mistakes.

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    Spellflinger
    Community Member
    31 minutes ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Insert image of Captain Picard face palm….

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    #6

    "We Chose To Go To The Moon"

    Comment debate about walkable cities showing how Americans confidently posted funny takes.

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    Bunny Wood
    Community Member
    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Using rocket technology developed by Werner the German

    #7

    Imagine If [ireland] Joined The United States And Had Freedom

    Post suggesting Ireland join the US for freedom, with community notes showing Americans confidently posting errors.

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    Bewitched One
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    40 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    People like this make me not want to claim it from the same country they are

    #8

    How Do You Know English?

    Online chat snippet of Americans confidently asking how Scottish people know English.

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    #9

    American And English And Australian Are Different Lanuage Too They Still Understand Each Other

    Tweet claiming American and English are different languages, an example of Americans confidently posted silly things.

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    #10

    "Why Is It So Difficult For Some People To Love America..."

    A social media post where an American boasts about USA, receiving a sarcastic reply about modesty.

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    #11

    "Vienna Is The Capital Of Australia"

    A social media post with a map of Austria, showcasing how Americans Confidently Posted incorrect geography facts.

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    #12

    "America Is The Only Country Where They're Teaching Our Kids Other Languages"

    Social media post by an American confidently questioning if other countries teach English in schools.

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    #13

    Could Someone Like Jimmy Kimmel Even Exist In Germany?

    Screenshot of an online post where Americans confidently posted clueless questions about German TV censorship.

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    #14

    I Bet Europeans Have To Wait 30+ Days For Bank Transfers

    A comment thread where Americans confidently claim Europe has outdated bank transfers and credit cards.

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    Bewitched One
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    37 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    🤦🏼‍♀️

    #15

    We Conquered Europe Twice

    Social media post showing Americans confidently boasting about conquering Europe in world wars.

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    I_Exist_=D
    Community Member
    45 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    yeah definetely back to back theres only a 27 year gap

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    #16

    FYI It's So Incredibly Sad That No Where In Europe Accept American Money

    A post showing how Americans confidently claim Europe does not accept US currency.

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    Spellflinger
    Community Member
    28 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would love to see a video of an American business owner being presented with foreign currency for payment.

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    #17

    Its Probably My American Centric Brain... But Why Would A Country Decide To Make A Currency Where 1 Penny USD Is Worth 263 Units?

    An online post where an American questions why Vietnam uses a currency where 1 USD equals 26,314 Vietnamese dong.

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    #18

    Kroner Is The European Dollar?

    TikTok comments where an American user asks if Danish kroner is the European dollar, showcasing cluelessness.

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    #19

    5am Is 5am. Don't Embarrass Yourself Any Further

    Twitter exchange showcasing Americans confidently posting illogical arguments about time zones.

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    I_Exist_=D
    Community Member
    45 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    HELLO EVERYONE TIME FOR A QUICK MATH TEST: TIME. ZONES. ARE. DIFFERENT

    #20

    “EU In A Nutshell”

    A meme with three dragons where the American and Chinese dragons look fierce, while the EU dragon looks silly

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    #21

    Harvard (University In Massachusetts) Is The Oldest In The World

    A Reddit thread from Americans Confidently Posted Dumbest Things claiming Harvard is the oldest university in the world.

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    #22

    There's A National Gallery In Washington DC

    A Twitter interaction with the National Gallery, where Americans confidently post about time zones.

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    #23

    "If America Is 250 Years Old How Is Denmark Sending Mail For 400"

    A comment thread on a video about Denmark, illustrating how Americans confidently post about global history.

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    #24

    That’s More Money Than Many Europeans Would Make In Their Whole Lives

    An X thread where Americans Confidently Posted about EU citizenship and finances with incorrect assumptions.

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    #25

    Americans Drive Cars. Riding A Train Isn't A Flex, It Allows Someone Else To Control Your Travel. Less Freedom Is Never A Good Thing

    An X post comparing US and European rail networks, illustrating why Americans Confidently Posted funny claims.

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    merlin
    Community Member
    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You're less free than you think you are and it has nothing to do with transit.

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    #26

    No He’s Puerto Rican💔💔

    Social media debate on deporting Bad Bunny because he is Puerto Rican, showing Americans confidently posted errors.

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    #27

    Why Does Italian Pizza Look So Bad? It Seems Uneven And Disproportionate Whereas American Pizza Is Far More Balanced In Its Design And Texture

    A comparison of Italian and American pizza, showing Americans confidently posted critique on traditional food

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    #28

    “Imagine Bragging About Leaving The Best Place On Earth 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸”

    A man happily holding a document about leaving the US, illustrating Americans confidently posted national pride

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    #29

    "The Greatest Fighting Force The World Has Ever Known"

    A social media post with a Confederate army painting, showing Americans confidently posting dumb things.

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    #30

    “Why Are We Letting A Canadian Go To Our Moon?”

    An online post from Americans Confidently Posted online, questioning why a Canadian is joining a lunar mission.

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    Elladine DesIsles
    Community Member
    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Surely they want at least one member on a mission to have grown up with decent healthcare and public education?

    #31

    "America Is The Reason You Have Cars"

    A comment section where Americans confidently posted the incorrect origin of cars and got corrected

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    Bunny Wood
    Community Member
    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Asia" ahem" can we have a word?

    #32

    American Wants To Move To Europe On An 'United States Of America' Visa

    Online discussion snippet where Americans confidently posted that United States of America is a type of visa.

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    #33

    "Alright This Question Is For Germans The Question Is Do You Guys Actually Have Aldi In Germany?"

    Social media screenshot showing Americans confidently posted questions asking if Germany has Aldi stores.

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    #34

    Irish By Blood American By Birth

    A flag outside a house that reads Irish by blood, American by birth, patriot by choice with a Celtic cross.

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    #35

    “Go Back To Your Own Country”

    A social media post where an American commenter mistakenly tells a Native American to go back to their own country.

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    #36

    “Make America Great Again, Everybody Make Your House Red White And Blue!”

    A social media post where Americans confidently posted about red, white, and blue house lights resembling France.

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    #37

    Will Never Visit Poland Again

    A post in a Polish heritage group illustrating how Americans confidently post about their ancestral identity.

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    tom (bat/man)
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    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We are sorry that your majesty was not greeted with the respect to which one was accustomed

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    #38

    Have Maps Lied To Us?

    A comment thread showing Americans confidently posting a misconception about the size of Australia.

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    Ripley
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    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There used to be cattle stations bigger than Texas.

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    #39

    “Georgia Is A State Not A Country”

    A social media exchange where Americans confidently post incorrect geographical facts about Georgia.

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    #40

    “So He Was American”

    A social media thread where an American confidently claims Joseph Stalin was from the US state of Georgia

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    I_Exist_=D
    Community Member
    33 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So you can check wikipedia for anything but won't actually DOUBLE CHECK

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    #41

    Fahrenheit Is Objectively Better Than Celsius

    An X post from Americans Confidently Posted Dumbest Things showcasing a weird comparison of Celsius and Fahrenheit.

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    #42

    No One In The EU Ever Heard Of Greenland Before

    Social media comment section showing Americans confidently posted that Europeans never heard of Greenland.

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    #43

    “I Thought The Manufacturer From Spain Would Pay For This”

    Screenshot of an online post showing Americans confidently posted about not understanding import tariffs.

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    merlin
    Community Member
    1 hour ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hahahahaha. Those are called tariffs moʻtherfùcker. That's what happens when you let an orange tùrd be in power. 🇨🇦🍁

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    #44

    "Super Bowl Winners By Country"

    A social media post showing a dumbest things comparison of La Liga and Super Bowl winners by country.

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    #45

    Do European Clocks Go Up To 24?

    A forum post of an American asking if European analog clocks have 24 hours, met with confusion.

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    #46

    Do Euros Really Use Centimeters For Height It Sounds So Goofy

    A girl posing in the kitchen next to a post about Americans confidently posted reactions to metric measurements

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    #47

    "If It's Not In The USA, It Foreign"

    Online chat debate about what constitutes a foreign page on the internet, showing USA-centric views.

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    #48

    "So They Have Bluey In Other Languages Other Than American"

    Facebook comment asking if Bluey is in other languages besides American, showing a silly online post.

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    #49

    Learn To Tip. It's Not My Job To Serve You For Free!

    Receipt with an angry tip message illustrating things Americans confidently posted.

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    merlin
    Community Member
    58 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's your employers job to pay you a living wage and not the patrons.

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    #50

    Importing American Water To Europe To Slowly Introduce Europeans To The Concept Of Drinking Water

    A comment thread showing how Americans Confidently Posted an idea to import TAP water to Europe.

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    #51

    "The European Mind Can’t Comprehend American Lake Summer "

    A post of an American lake summer showing dumbest things confidently posted by Americans online

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    #52

    “Why Would They Speak Spanish In Europe”

    A meme with a confused Ben Affleck about people confidently posting dumbest things regarding the Spanish language

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    merlin
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    53 minutes ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Port o' Rico?? Spania?? What is happening. I think I'm losing brain cells going through this list. Spania..you're 🤏 this close to figuring it out dude

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    #53

    "Doesn't This Risk The Chickens Incubating Since They're Not Kept Cold To Suppress Incubation?"

    A tweet from an American mistakenly claiming Colombia cannot afford to refrigerate eggs due to high electricity costs.

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    Bewitched One
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    13 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    lol First off…. 🙄

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    #54

    My Uncle On My Italian Side Got One Of The DNA Tests Done And It Turns Out They're Not Italian And Everyone In My Family Is Having A Mental Breakdown

    A Twitter post about an American family having a meltdown after a DNA test reveals they are not actually Italian

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    #55

    Also, Who Sets Their Phone In Military Time?

    A screenshot of a dumb post from Americans Confidently Posted Dumbest Things about military time.

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    #56

    They Don't Accept US IDs?

    A Reddit post showing Americans Confidently Posted Dumbest Things about needing passports for Thailand.

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    #57

    "I Refuse To Submit To The British Mind Virus Of Adding Random U's"

    A Reddit thread where Americans confidently post about British political parties and spelling.

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    #58

    “And They Yell At The Americans For Bringing Bad At Geography”

    An online map showing where Italians are, showcasing how Americans confidently post incorrect geographic ideas.

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    Elladine DesIsles
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    50 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Random Italians, or random "Italian" Americans?

    #59

    They're Burning American Flags All Over Europe! I Thought Our President Made That Illegal?

    A social media post where Americans confidently post confusing European laws with American jurisdiction.

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

    It’s illegal IN America but our president cannot make laws or rules for other countries and expect them to be followed lol

    #60

    You Are Telling Me Greenlanders Wouldn’t Be Interested?

    An online post detailing a bizarre US plan to buy Greenland, illustrating how Americans Confidently Posted ideas.

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    Elladine DesIsles
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    48 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    $1 million USD wouldn't get me to take even one step across the border at this point.

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    #61

    I Thought No Kings Tho?

    A social media comment section where Americans Confidently Posted confusing thoughts about Denmark's monarchy.

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    #62

    “Next Time Change The Date Format When You Do This. You Have A Bigger Player Base In The US”

    Online discussion showing Americans confidently posted demanding a company change date formats to suit the US.

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    #63

    “My Cash Got Turned Down”

    Social media post showing Americans confidently posted about expecting France to accept American dollars.

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    #64

    Dutch People Are Tiny

    A social media post comparison of suburbs showing one of the dumbest things posted about house sizes.

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    #65

    We Need To Start Calling Winter Olympics Medals Participation Trophies For Rich Europeans, They're Not Real Sports Like The Summer Olympics

    A social media post with a dumbest things comment about Winter Olympics medals and a 2026 medal table.

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    #66

    "You Need To Specify Which Prague We're Talking About"

    Online comment claiming there is a Prague in Nebraska and Oklahoma, illustrating Americans confidently posted things.

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    merlin
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    36 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Trust me when someone says Prague, noone thinks of the ones in US.

    #67

    "[...] It Is Just Min."

    A comment where an American confidently tries to correct British spelling variations on a recipe site.

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    #68

    Today Is Not The Second Day Of 26th Month

    A Reddit comment of an American confused by the DD-MM-YY date format, thinking it is an AI error.

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    #69

    Staten Island? Doesn't Ring A Bell?

    An online debate where an American confidently claims to know Italian food culture better than Italians.

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    #70

    Do You Know Iran Is Pronounced Wrong By Mostly Everyone?

    Social media thread with Americans confidently posted confusing pronunciation logic regarding Iran and Italy

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    #71

    Name A Worse Place To Build A Startup Than This Area

    A tweet questioning Europe as a startup hub, showing Americans confidently posting controversial takes.

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    #72

    "Oh Wait, We Are!"

    Reddit comments highlighting Americans confidently posting wrong statistics about USA education rankings.

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    #73

    “Then I Did My DNA. Turns Out, We Have No Irish At All.”

    X post of a woman discovering she is Scottish, demonstrating Americans confidently posting.

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    #74

    Name A European Country That Is Way Safer Than The United States, I’ll Wait…

    Social media thread showing Americans confidently posting incorrect European countries.

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    #75

    "Europeans Complain Here All The Time About How Bad US Chocolate Is. So Why Are Kit Kat Bars So Popular In Europe?"

    Social media thread showing Americans Confidently Posted questions about Kit Kat bars, corrected by Europeans.

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    #76

    Most Europeans Have No Idea How Absolutely Furious With Europe America Is

    A post showing how Americans Confidently Posted about a perceived threat to Europe's economy and military.

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    #77

    “Euros Getting Mad At America For Having Stricter Labeling Guidelines Will Never Not Be Funny.”

    A comparison of ingredients of European and American bread showing dumbest things confidently posted online

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    #78

    I Just Found Out That Most European Kitchens Do Not Have Electricity In Them 😭

    A post on social media where Americans confidently posted about electricity in a traditional Italian kitchen

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    #79

    She Was Born In America, But She Set Foot On Irish Soil First

    A man holding an American baby with her foot touching a small box of grass to set foot on Irish soil first

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    #80

    Things I Miss As An American In Germany

    Social media post by an American confidently listing things they miss about the US while living in Germany

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    #81

    I Didn't Have Kids, Nor Was I Expecting Any, So Denmark's Generous Maternity Leave And Excellent Childcare Were Of No Use To Me

    An article screenshot about moving from the US, showing why Americans Confidently Posted their life experiences.

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    #82

    "Im 100% Italian, Grew Up In Chicago"

    Comment thread showing Americans confidently posted claiming to be 100 percent Italian despite growing up in Chicago.

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    #83

    Hitting A Baseball Is The Hardest Thing To Do In Sports

    An online post containing a dumbest things statement about the physics of hitting a baseball.

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    #84

    What If The US Lost The Vietnam War

    Reddit post asking what if the US lost the Vietnam War, showing an example of Americans confidently posted errors.

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    #85

    "I Thought Y'all Spoke English?"

    A post questioning why Z is Zed in Canada, showing Americans confidently posted confusion over language

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    #86

    This Will Sound Like An Obnoxious “Only In New York” Thing…

    Social media post claiming walking home from work is unique to New York, showing Americans confidently posting.

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

    Yes it's a uniquely American experience.

    #87

    “London Is Not Walkable. You Have To Get On The Tube Or A Bus Or A Train”

    Social media post claiming London is not walkable, showing Americans confidently posting incorrect travel assumptions.

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    #88

    “Am Dutch From Holland Michigan”

    Hand slicing a pink-frosted Dutch tompouce pastry, highlighting Americans confidently posting geographic confusion online.

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