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61 Americans Take Patriotism To Another Level With Opinions Leaving The Rest Of The World Confused
There’s something strangely universal about thinking your country does at least a few things better than everyone else. Maybe it’s the food, the roads, the sports, or some completely ordinary invention you would never imagine living without. Most people keep those opinions to themselves, but Americans have never been particularly shy about making their case.
A quick look at the r/2american4you subreddit shows just how far that confidence can go. We can see them joking, boasting, and making wildly patriotic arguments about everything from everyday life to the country’s supposed superiority over the rest of the world. Some of the takes even sound convincing enough to make you wonder if they are actually kidding.
From hilariously specific claims to unapologetically American takes, these images capture the kind of patriotism that refuses to settle for second place. Scroll down to see some of the best they have to offer.
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Southern Iq
JumpingThruHoopz 15 hours ago
This annoys me to no end. I wouldn’t mind helping them with a permanent solution to the problem. But I hate my tax money going to pay for them to move back to the same place….when this happens every frigging year.
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An American Hero 🦅🇺🇸
The word patriotism first appeared in English in 1726, meaning “love of one’s country” and a willingness to serve it. It comes from the word patriot combined with the suffix -ism. The word patriot itself goes back through French and Latin to the Greek word patriotes, which meant a fellow countryman.
The word patriot is older and showed up in English around the 1590s, first meaning a compatriot. Over time, it came to mean someone who actively supports their country.
By the 18th century, people also used the word in political contexts, which helped shape the meanings of patriot and patriotism as we know them today. And Americans do push the boundaries of what patriot means.
#3
I Know This Is Old But God It I'm Proud
#4
Modern Warfare Seattle
The American Psychological Association says patriotism means feeling attached to and committed to your country. This feeling can help people feel like they belong, share a purpose, and connect to something bigger than themselves. Family, community, traditions, and shared experiences all help shape a person’s national identity.
Of course, patriotism can look different for different people. One person might celebrate their country’s achievements but still criticize its government. Another might show their attachment by displaying flags, celebrating national holidays, or supporting the military.
Psychologists say this kind of attachment is different from nationalism, which usually means believing your country is better than others or drawing stronger lines between groups.
#5
The Only Ohioan Worth Shedding A Tear Over
John O'Donnell 10 hours ago
I watched a YouTube video about him. He was all about increasing crop yields while reducing the amount of fertiliser used. Smart guy.
#6
The Only Way To Beat The Devil Is To Become Him...or Be American
Polls show that Americans are confident about their country’s standing. In a 2011 survey, 53% of Americans said the United States is one of the world’s greatest countries, and 38% believed it stands above all others. Only 8% thought some other countries ranked higher.
That 38% helps explain the exaggerated claims often seen on patriotic meme pages. While the subreddit takes the idea of American superiority to an absurd level for humor, the belief itself has been around for years. Many Americans have openly seen the United States as better than any other country.
#7
Got Another One
#8
Can We Let Them In?
Andrew Keir 10 hours ago
3 days living in the actual "Wild West" would cure them of that ... Most 'gunfighters' died from a shot in the back
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America Number One
American exceptionalism is linked to several long-standing ideas about the country’s identity. Individualism, optimism, self-reliance, and independence are key parts of American culture. The nation’s economic and military power has also helped shape the belief that the United States takes a unique path compared to other countries.
These ideas often show up in everyday comparisons. Someone who values independence and self-reliance as core American traits might see American business, technology, or pop culture as proof of that uniqueness. Online, this way of thinking is sometimes summed up in a popular phrase: America is not just different, it is “built different.”
#10
NYC Rats> Your Rats
#11
😎
Luke || Kira (he/she) 9 hours ago
Oh yeah, Bandit Keith, the American-est American who's ever American-ed 😁
However, national pride is not unique to the United States; it’d be crazy to assume it is. In 2025, researchers asked 33,486 adults in 25 countries what made them proud of their country. People gave reasons like their fellow citizens, culture, history, geography, food, diversity, freedom, politics, lifestyle, and economic achievements.
People in different regions gave very different answers. Greeks often mentioned their history, Italians talked about arts and culture, Australians focused on their people and sense of community, and Japanese respondents also praised their people.
While the reasons change from place to place, the desire to celebrate something about one's country is common everywhere.
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Most Normal Portland Resident
#14
The Chad Hillbilly vs. The Virgin Highly Trained Soldier
David Paterson 14 hours ago
Easy to invade. First grab all the main news stations. Second grab the top brass while they're asleep. That's 90% of the job done in a single day.
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Br*tish Food
Still, Americans do have things to be proud of. The telegraph is a clear example they often mention when talking about their country’s impact on modern life. In 1844, Samuel Morse and Alfred Vail showed how their system worked by sending a message from Washington, D.C. to Baltimore. Using electrical signals, information could travel much faster than it could by horse, train, or ship.
Over a hundred years later, Jack Kilby changed electronics with the invention of the integrated circuit. In 1958, while working at Texas Instruments, he showed a device that put several electronic parts onto one piece of semiconductor material. Engineers kept improving this technology, which led to the small, powerful chips found in computers, smartphones, and many other devices today.
People find many reasons to feel proud of where they come from, whether it’s because of history, culture, daily life, or even a funny Reddit post. For Americans, that pride often shows up in creative ways.
Do you think these Americans have a point about what makes the USA special? Which take did you find the most convincing… or the funniest? Share your thoughts in the comments!
#16
You're All Guilty
Jeff White 14 hours ago
Truest, most consistent, statement I've ever heard. I lived in Michigan and I used to think we had Thunderstorms. Then I moved to Kansas. Boy was I an idiot.
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The European Mind Cannot Comprehend This
#19
What Do Yous Think Yanks?
#20
God Bless This Amazing Country
#21
Murica 😎 🦅
#22
Hate To Admit It, But This Is True
Geoffrey Scott 10 hours ago
Highway to Dauphin Island in Mobile. Basically a shack with smoke pouring out of it, best BBQ I ever had. Texas toast, red beans and rice..
#23
So Something Happened In The Taiwan Strait Recently…
#24
I See The Europoors Cant Comprehend A Simple Pb&j Sandwich
#25
Total American Cultural Victory
#26
Where's The Dollar General
#27
Rahhhhhhhh
#28
Average Wisconsinite Trying Not To Be An Alcoholic Challenge (Impossible)
#29
Europoors When They Visit America
#30
I Won't Elaborate Further
#31
European Mind Can’t Comprehend
#32
Hmmm
Andrew Keir 9 hours ago
Call them Romanies, show a little respect, get a little respect. Works for quite a few ethnic groups, in fact
#33
Thoughts?
David Paterson 12 hours ago
Australia tends to side with the British on this one. Who does Canada side with?
#34
Should We Let Him In?
Andrew Keir 9 hours ago
I suspect that US food is designed on the same plans as their films - find the lowest common denominator of the target audience and go under it. "Nobody ever went broke underestimating the intelligence of the American public" - a variation on a theme by H L Mencken
#35
Found This In The Canadian Equivalent Of This Subreddit
#37
Borger 🤤
Auntriarch 11 hours ago
But do you have to know someone's nana to get the food on the right hand side?
#38
Most 'Middle Class' In Europe Would Be Considered Poverty Class In The USA
#39
Where Do You Think The Worst Place Would Be To Be Sent To In The Us As An Invader?
#40
The Only Good Thing About Elon’s Twitter
Andrew Keir 9 hours ago
Despite every effort of successive governments to whitewash the subject
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Based
Geoffrey Scott 9 hours ago
Cincinnati radio: "Don't worry, if ya'll from Kentucky wanna come across the river, we have plenty of shoes you can wear".
#42
Mexico Best Neighbor
#43
The European Mind Could Never
#44
They Seriously Can't Just Accept The Fact That Our Country Isn't Horrible In Every Way Possible?
#45
Blame Canada. Blame Canada
Jeff White 14 hours ago
Sorry, don't understand this map. I live in Michigan and feel I have a Lot, I mean really a LOT, more kinship with Canada than nearly any state in Blue on this map. I bet most people in Arkansas or Alabama can't even explain Offsides or Icing in Hockey
#46
Californians Ew
#47
Georgia The Country Is Also Based
marcelo D. 5 hours ago
"forces everyone to think of you when they hear the name Georgia", maybe if you are american? the rest of the world knows countries but nobody cares about states in the us
#48
Salute To Our New Fellow American
#49
America
#50
Most Ungrateful & Least Spoiled Venezuelan American
#51
I Was 21 Years Old Before Discovering Walking Tacos Were A Regionalism
cecilia kilian 7 hours ago
Taco toppings (meat, cheese, salsa...) poured into a small bag of tortilla chips. Clover is not involved.
#52
Eurpoor If It Was Good
#53
USA vs. England
Andrew Keir 9 hours ago
That last one *hurt* - she was a great lady and amazingly good at her job. We're still proud of her.
#54
Europe When The Bill For NATO Comes Up
#55
Least Self Centric Asian,african And Europoors
The_Nicest_Misanthrope 12 hours ago (edited)
Like the fact that there ARE other countries and they're not called 'Europe' 🙄
#56
Fahrenheit For Life!
Andi 5 hours ago
In everyday speech in UK we use Celsius for cold (oo, its sub zero) and Fahrenheit for hot ( god, its it's pushing 90!). Just like we use both the 12 and 24 hour clocks because, and I will say this very slowly for the hard of thinking - we are not easily confused and it's not difficult .... In the voice of Arthur Askey, 'I thank you!'
#57
Real 🇺🇸
#58
Cope And Seethe Europe
#59
About Sums It Up
#60
Quote From A German Sub
#61
Did I Miss Anything Kings?
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David Paterson 12 hours ago
Don't think so. This is way less anti-American than most BP threads.
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David Paterson 12 hours ago
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