I get it, obesity is a big problem here but we're not the "fattest country in the world" at all. Why not hate on the other countries for having even more fat people than the US?
Also, I think the only reason everyone thinks we're a bunch of idiots is because the USA has a lot of influence in the media. You guys get to see more idiocy out of this place because of that. I'm sure any place is just as idiotic as the US. Most of the US thinks the **** like Jersey Shore is a bunch of crap. But it seems like people outside of here go "WOW Americans watch this ****? What ****in' idiots!" when that's really not the case.
Yes our government is corrupt as hell, but a lot of the times that doesn't represent the populous of the US either. There were people going "HEY. **** YOU AMERICA. YOU GUYS STARTED THIS SOPA THING.".....really? As if the whole nation isn't against it? We don't all agree with the government and basing the people off of the government is moronic, to say the least.
I'm not saying this is the best place in the world, with this shitty economy, but really I don't get why everyone just has to rip on the US. It seems like there's 2 people:
1.) The angry foreign person who has some sort of beef with the US for no apparent reason.
2.) The American who says "Yeah. All Americans are fat lazy ****s." just to avoid being criticized by the people who hate the US.
I like it here. I'm not fat or stupid, either. I know that might be a suprise to some of you, considering you have the generalization in your head that all Americans are fat and stupid.
Oh poor americans cant take some criticism, they instead send an army of 5 million people to kill everyone who does something against them.
I do not hate americans, but some of them are annoying , EX : you... aswell there is annoying people all over the world and people can hate on whatever they want to hate, however you dont see me making threads of WHY PEOPEL DONT LOVE ME!!! or any stupid thread someone would make.
Oh poor americans cant take some criticism, they instead send an army of 5 million people to kill everyone who does something against them.
I do not hate americans, but some of them are annoying , EX : you... aswell there is annoying people all over the world and people can hate on whatever they want to hate, however you dont see me making threads of WHY PEOPEL DONT LOVE ME!!! or any stupid thread someone would make.
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People claim the US is the fattest country. People claim we're all a bunch of idiots. The US isn't the fattest country and there's no more idiots here than there are anywhere else. I'd just like to make a point to the generalizing pricks.
I'm not asking for people to "love me" I'm asking why do people need to hate the US? You don't see people going "AY **** THOSE BRITS AND THEIR SHITTY TEETH" as much as you see "AY **** THOSE AMERICANS AND THEIR FATNESS" do you?
Oh poor americans cant take some criticism, they instead send an army of 5 million people to kill everyone who does something against them.
I do not hate americans, but some of them are annoying , EX : you... aswell there is annoying people all over the world and people can hate on whatever they want to hate, however you dont see me making threads of WHY PEOPEL DONT LOVE ME!!! or any stupid thread someone would make.
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I'm an American and I don't believe I have ever sent out an army of 5 million people to kill.
Really, the only reason we have more obese people is because of the higher level of prosperity our country has experienced in the past.
As to the government, it is terribly corrupt, but we as Americans still have more freedoms than any other country in the world.
Lastly, our school system is terrible, that is the reason behind the lack of intelligence many foreigners like to point out.
In my opinion, generalizing a country based on stereotypes is extremely unethical. All does who do that are as ignorant or arrogant as the people in their stereotypes. That's just my opinion though.
I don't think Americans are fat and stupid, but some things you have stated are false(namely the obesity fact).
Also, I think you have to learn about stereotypes. British people think the rest of the world see us as people who say "Hello mother dearest I would absolutely love a cup of tea!" but actually opinions are different. You should actually think about the difference between a stereotype and public opinion. Seriously, we don't actually say you're all fat, and if we do, it is normally as a joke.
I wasn't directing this just at British people, just everyone. But I really doubt most people are joking when they say that. Usually you can kinda tell when people are kidding, but a lot of people are serious.
Also, I saw this in another thread:
# Country %Overweight or Obese
1. Nauru 94.5
2. Federated States of Micronesia 91.1
3. Cook Islands 90.9
4. Tonga 90.8
5. Niue 81.7
6. Samoa 80.4
7. Palau 78.4
8. Kuwait 74.2
9. United States 74.1
10. Kiribati 73.6
11. Dominica 71.0
12. Barbados 69.7
13. Argentina 69.4
14. Egypt 69.4
15. Malta 68.7
16. Greece 68.5
17. New Zealand 68.4
18. United Arab Emirates 68.3
19. Mexico 68.1
20. Trinidad and Tobago 67.9
Source: World Health Organization.
Really, the only reason we have more obese people is because of the higher level of prosperity our country has experienced in the past.
As to the government, it is terribly corrupt, but we as Americans still have more freedoms than any other country in the world.
Lastly, our school system is terrible, that is the reason behind the lack of intelligence many foreigners like to point out.
What I hate is when they're being so vague. Example: "Americans are stupid". Well, how are we stupid?
I always feel that Canada is being hated on by the Americans. I keep hearing different people from the USA say things like: Canadians live in igloos, Canadians are so dumb all they can do is hunt seals, Does it always snow up there, and so on. This really bugs me, but I just have to ignore people like this and move on.
I always feel that Canada is being hated on by the Americans. I keep hearing different people from the USA say things like: Canadians live in igloos, Canadians are so dumb all they can do is hunt seals, Does it always snow up there, and so on. This really bugs me, but I just have to ignore people like this and move on.
Well, I always think of Canada and the USA as siblings. USA insults Canada, and Canada insults the USA. That's what sibling do right?
Oh poor americans cant take some criticism, they instead send an army of 5 million people to kill everyone who does something against them.
Yes.
That's called a military. Most countries have a military to 'to kill everyone who does something against them.'
The population of the United States army is also only made up of 1.4 million active soldiers, which is 0.4% of the United States population.
This is comparable to Denmark, which has an active military population of 26,585 with a total population of 5,544,139. (0.4%)
It is also contrastable with North Korea, which has a similar active military population of 1,106,000 with a total population of 24,346,229. (4.54%!!)
This is a prime example, although he is obviously being sarcastic.
America's hatred of communism is another problem. It's a hatred that should never have existed.
Hatred of communism hasn't been a common issue since at least 1991.
Also of note is the fact that the so-called communist hate is not completely unfounded.
Nearly every socialist state to date has had a definite dystopia tinge to it.
Also, I think the only reason everyone thinks we're a bunch of idiots is because the USA has a lot of influence in the media. You guys get to see more idiocy out of this place because of that. I'm sure any place is just as idiotic as the US. Most of the US thinks the **** like Jersey Shore is a bunch of crap. But it seems like people outside of here go "WOW Americans watch this ****? What ****in' idiots!" when that's really not the case.
Yes our government is corrupt as hell, but a lot of the times that doesn't represent the populous of the US either. There were people going "HEY. **** YOU AMERICA. YOU GUYS STARTED THIS SOPA THING.".....really? As if the whole nation isn't against it? We don't all agree with the government and basing the people off of the government is moronic, to say the least.
I'm not saying this is the best place in the world, with this shitty economy, but really I don't get why everyone just has to rip on the US. It seems like there's 2 people:
1.) The angry foreign person who has some sort of beef with the US for no apparent reason.
2.) The American who says "Yeah. All Americans are fat lazy ****s." just to avoid being criticized by the people who hate the US.
I like it here. I'm not fat or stupid, either. I know that might be a suprise to some of you, considering you have the generalization in your head that all Americans are fat and stupid.
Oh poor americans cant take some criticism, they instead send an army of 5 million people to kill everyone who does something against them.
I do not hate americans, but some of them are annoying , EX : you... aswell there is annoying people all over the world and people can hate on whatever they want to hate, however you dont see me making threads of WHY PEOPEL DONT LOVE ME!!! or any stupid thread someone would make.
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People claim the US is the fattest country. People claim we're all a bunch of idiots. The US isn't the fattest country and there's no more idiots here than there are anywhere else. I'd just like to make a point to the generalizing pricks.
I'm not asking for people to "love me" I'm asking why do people need to hate the US? You don't see people going "AY **** THOSE BRITS AND THEIR SHITTY TEETH" as much as you see "AY **** THOSE AMERICANS AND THEIR FATNESS" do you?
I'm an American and I don't believe I have ever sent out an army of 5 million people to kill.
As to the government, it is terribly corrupt, but we as Americans still have more freedoms than any other country in the world.
Lastly, our school system is terrible, that is the reason behind the lack of intelligence many foreigners like to point out.
I wasn't directing this just at British people, just everyone. But I really doubt most people are joking when they say that. Usually you can kinda tell when people are kidding, but a lot of people are serious.
Also, I saw this in another thread:
# Country %Overweight or Obese
1. Nauru 94.5
2. Federated States of Micronesia 91.1
3. Cook Islands 90.9
4. Tonga 90.8
5. Niue 81.7
6. Samoa 80.4
7. Palau 78.4
8. Kuwait 74.2
9. United States 74.1
10. Kiribati 73.6
11. Dominica 71.0
12. Barbados 69.7
13. Argentina 69.4
14. Egypt 69.4
15. Malta 68.7
16. Greece 68.5
17. New Zealand 68.4
18. United Arab Emirates 68.3
19. Mexico 68.1
20. Trinidad and Tobago 67.9
Source: World Health Organization.
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What I hate is when they're being so vague. Example: "Americans are stupid". Well, how are we stupid?
Perhaps this cover song video will make you understand more.
I've never heard of "Fried Coke Balls" until today.
Holy mother of god!!!!
What in the f*ck is that?
Do people eat that?
WHat in the hell!!
That is the most horrible eat-able thing i´ve seen in my whole life, and i´ve seen reality shows were people eat roaches.
How do people eat that?
Is it tasty?
Sorry, but after watching that fried coke picture i will have to watch PORN to clean my eyes.
Wait, how do i know it is nastier if i said i do not watch porn?
Heheheheheheh.
Well, I always think of Canada and the USA as siblings. USA insults Canada, and Canada insults the USA. That's what sibling do right?
Yeah! I mean it's not like a majority of you all voted for them!
Raise your flag!
Yes.
That's called a military. Most countries have a military to 'to kill everyone who does something against them.'
The population of the United States army is also only made up of 1.4 million active soldiers, which is 0.4% of the United States population.
This is comparable to Denmark, which has an active military population of 26,585 with a total population of 5,544,139. (0.4%)
It is also contrastable with North Korea, which has a similar active military population of 1,106,000 with a total population of 24,346,229. (4.54%!!)
Hatred of communism hasn't been a common issue since at least 1991.
Also of note is the fact that the so-called communist hate is not completely unfounded.
Nearly every socialist state to date has had a definite dystopia tinge to it.