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Ok, the rest of the world looks at the USA as a bunch of nose-picking, banjo-playing, bible-beating, cowboys that have nothing better to do than sit in front of the TV and watch "American Idol" and eat lard.

I've got a couple hours to spend on this because the TV is on the fritz and the lard hasn't been delivered yet. So, aside from the fact that no other nationality will sit in front of the TV and eat unheathy food, what makes the rest of you so much better?

Coz they say so! :D

Ok, the rest of the world looks at the USA as a bunch of nose-picking, banjo-playing, bible-beating, cowboys that have nothing better to do than sit in front of the TV and watch "American Idol" and eat lard.

I've got a couple hours to spend on this because the TV is on the fritz and the lard hasn't been delivered yet. So, aside from the fact that no other nationality will sit in front of the TV and eat unheathy food, what makes the rest of you so much better?

Absolutely nothing. Because if emperical evidence is anything to go by, Americans are actually smarter than those of other nations, America being disputably the most rich, powerful nation in the world.

They're not us. ;)

I'm so sick of Anti-Americanism. A few weeks back I heard two college-aged girls criticizing America because "their Harry Potter version is so much different than ours."
Ever wanted to smack someone with every Harry Potter book written yet? Yeah. Hardcover version. Ugh. People will work to find ANY DAMN THING to make fun of us for, in my experience.

Nothing, all western countries are nicely stereotyped.

We're a bunch of fat, uneducated, asian-hating, crocodile-raping, weirdo's that have nothing better to do than drink Fosters and watch Australian Idol dontcha know? *rolls eyes*

Absolutely nothing. Because if emperical evidence is anything to go by, Americans are actually smarter than those of other nations, America being disputably the most rich, powerful nation in the world.
I think you put the "disputably" in the wrong place.

Nothing, all western countries are nicely stereotyped.

We're a bunch of fat, uneducated, asian-hating, crocodile-raping, weirdo's that have nothing better to do than drink Fosters and watch Australian Idol dontcha know? *rolls eyes*

And rubbish at cricket

Absolutely nothing. Because if emperical evidence is anything to go by, Americans are actually smarter than those of other nations, America being disputably the most rich, powerful nation in the world.

Just because someone has the largest army doesnt make them the best (and I should point out that in current economic climates, Britian is the richest nation. The US is in recession)

And rubbish at cricket

Oh, that's certainly false. We're trained in the combat-art of spin-bowling and wicket keeping from birth. At the age of 4, we bludgeon captured Indians, Pakistani's, and the British with our first ceremonial bats as a rite of passage...after we dab on our zinc warpaint of course. *nods*

Wealthiest nation? Go ahead and overpower us, UK.
(Not being cocky, working on the whole devil's advocate thing.)

Oh, that's certainly false. We're trained in the combat-art of spin-bowling and wicket keeping from birth. At the age of 4, we bludgeon captured Indians, Pakistani's, and the British with our first ceremonial bats, after we dab on our zinc warpaint. *nods*

You guys have Aussie Rules football. That makes you awesome.

You guys have Aussie Rules football. That makes you awesome.

I prefer American Football. I don't know the rules, but I just got told to run at people and knock them over. So I did. It was fun.

More fun than running around like a ponce in short shorts and long socks trying to kick the ball around. Meh. It's an alright sport. GO THE POWER!!!! [/foolish sports fanaticism]

Meh, just take it in stride. After the US has crumbled from its own mistakes and acts of ego (as happens to all nations in power that are not taken out by outsiders), they'll move on.

Just because someone has the largest army doesnt make them the best (and I should point out that in current economic climates, Britian is the richest nation. The US is in recession)

This is why it's disputable. But consider the standard of living of the average American.

When the national dietary skirge shifts from starvation to obesity, a nation is probably on the upper end of the "well off" spectrum.

Of course, to assert that any nation is "cleverer" or "stupider" is completely asinine, every nation has stupid people and clever people.

Nothing, all western countries are nicely stereotyped.

We're a bunch of fat, uneducated, asian-hating, crocodile-raping, weirdo's that have nothing better to do than drink Fosters and watch Australian Idol dontcha know? *rolls eyes*
You need to come over for a beer sometime. We'll scare up a gator and go at it.

Just because someone has the largest army doesnt make them the best (and I should point out that in current economic climates, Britian is the richest nation. The US is in recession)
With at least six quarters of increasing GDP behind us, I think you'd have a hard time arguing that the US is in a recession. Is that your best shot?

The sunrises in my country earlier than yours!

HAH! Beat that you Amedicans!

You need to come over for a beer sometime. We'll scare up a gator and go at it.

Sure. As long as it's not Fosters* or that Budweiser shite :D

*To do my part in dispelling the myth, nobody here drinks Fosters. If you go into a bar here, you will never get Fosters on tap. Maybe in hotel bars, because only tourists drink it. I gotta hand it to them, I don't know how they stomach it.

With at least six quarters of increasing GDP behind us, I think you'd have a hard time arguing that the US is in a recession. Is that your best shot?

What's the inflation rate though?

I prefer American Football. I don't know the rules, but I just got told to run at people and knock them over. So I did. It was fun.

More fun than running around like a ponce in short shorts and long socks trying to kick the ball around. Meh. It's an alright sport. GO THE POWER!!!! [/foolish sports fanaticism]

Haha, you said ponce. (Wait, what's that mean??)
There are some pretty men running around in short shorts and beating the living daylights out of eachother. For that reason, I appreciate aussie rules.

Ok, the rest of the world looks at the USA as a bunch of nose-picking, banjo-playing, bible-beating, cowboys that have nothing better to do than sit in front of the TV and watch "American Idol" and eat lard.

I've got a couple hours to spend on this because the TV is on the fritz and the lard hasn't been delivered yet. So, aside from the fact that no other nationality will sit in front of the TV and eat unheathy food, what makes the rest of you so much better?

The assumption is mainly based on the average US citizen's lower knowledge of the world outside the US. Also, remember that the stereotype is not usually applied to the East coast, where people are more European in their outlook. East coast citizens are more likely to be thought of as slim, suit-wearing, intelligent and amoral. Lawyers, then.

Sure. As long as it's not Fosters* or that Budweiser shite :D

*To do my part in dispelling the myth, nobody here drinks Fosters. If you go into a bar here, you will never get Fosters on tap. Maybe in hotel bars, because only tourists drink it. I gotta hand it to them, I don't know how they stomach it.

Oh man, you're the second Melbourne-ian who has said that.
Are you a VB drinker, perchance?
Look up "Outback Steakhouse" online sometime. You'll get a good giggle at how an American corporation is capitalizing on Australian stereotypes, including Fosters.

With at least six quarters of increasing GDP behind us, I think you'd have a hard time arguing that the US is in a recession. Is that your best shot?

No, I don't think he would. You are experiencing a decline in economic activity and prosperity. Which is actually the definition of 'Recession'. Merely because you've been experiencing hyperactive economic growth previously does not mean you are immune to recession now.

The sunrises in my country earlier than yours!

HAH! Beat that you Amedicans!
What country is that? We're imperial, remember? We have the sun rising on one of our possessions almost all day.

The sunrises in my country earlier than yours!

HAH! Beat that you Amedicans!
I'll contest that statement, there's plenty of places in the US where the sunrises are absolutely wonderful.

Oh man, you're the second Melbourne-ian who has said that.
Are you a VB drinker, perchance?
Look up "Outback Steakhouse" online sometime. You'll get a good giggle at how an American corporation is capitalizing on Australian stereotypes, including Fosters.

Strange. A Melbournian drinking Fosters.

A Cold one's the best IMO. :)

Sure. As long as it's not Fosters* or that Budweiser shite :D

*To do my part in dispelling the myth, nobody here drinks Fosters. If you go into a bar here, you will never get Fosters on tap. Maybe in hotel bars, because only tourists drink it. I gotta hand it to them, I don't know how they stomach it.

I used to live near Seattle, WA and I'm real partial to a bitter they brew up there. Red Hook is the name, if anyone want's to try it. That same brewery trucks some swill out to Atlanta, but it isn't as good. Pete's Wicked Ale is a pretty good national brand, though.


What's the inflation rate though?
This is from memory, so I'm ready to be jumped on. I think we're at 2-3 percent.

Haha, you said ponce. (Wait, what's that mean??)
There are some pretty men running around in short shorts and beating the living daylights out of eachother. For that reason, I appreciate aussie rules.

ponce

n : someone who procures customers for whores (in England they call a pimp a ponce) [syn: pimp, procurer, panderer, pander, pandar, fancy man]

Anyhow, they don't really beat the living daylights out of eachother. In finals, yeah, you see the odd fight, which is fun, but often its very wimpy. "HE PUSHED ME IN THE BACK!" etc.

Scale of Wimpiness, from good to bad

No Holds Barred Karate
Ice Hockey
American Football (Minus padding of course)
Aussie Rules
Rugby (gay)
Soccer

As you can see, it's in the lower half by my reckoning. :p

What country is that? We're imperial, remember? We have the sun rising on one of our possessions almost all day.

Imperial what country? Iraq?

Way to ruin my admiration of aussie rules. :(
Fine, Australia sucks now. ;)

As for the beer debate? Canada's got it right.

The assumption is mainly based on the average US citizen's lower knowledge of the world outside the US. Also, remember that the stereotype is not usually applied to the East coast, where people are more European in their outlook. East coast citizens are more likely to be thought of as slim, suit-wearing, intelligent and amoral. Lawyers, then.
Come to think of it, we do have more states than the EU has countries. It's a chore keeping up with what has happened lately in our hemisphere, nation, state, county...without worrying about the slackers on the other side of the world.

Maybe I need one of those sarcasm disclaimers.

Imperial what country? Iraq?
Isn't that what we're accused of all the time? Besides Wake Island is a US protectorate or something. It's where Americas day really begins. Somewhere on the other side of the international date line.

Now what country did you live in, Pig?

As for the beer debate? Canada's got it right.
What, Labatt? I'd rather drink Ranier.

Their isn't any country greater than ours. France should never make fun of us, considering their a bunch of faggit-girls who are afraid to hold a gun or join the army.

Oh man, you're the second Melbourne-ian who has said that.
Are you a VB drinker, perchance?
Look up "Outback Steakhouse" online sometime. You'll get a good giggle at how an American corporation is capitalizing on Australian stereotypes, including Fosters.

I do drink VB, yeah. I like Carlton Cold and Draught as well. Lately, with Christmas and all i've been drinking Crown Lager, which is better, but a little overrated.

And I've actually heard about that Outback Steakhose before. If I ever visit the States, i'm going to go in there and bitch about how "I want a prawn on the barbie, not a damn shrimp!" "this steak isn't bloody enough", "*pfeh!* I asked for a beer! Fosters!!! NOOO!!! PEOPLE!!! THIS ISN'T BEER, IT'S POISON!!!" etc. And i'd confuse them by asking for "snags" etc.

Strange. A Melbournian drinking Fosters.

A Cold one's the best IMO. :)

NOOO!!! YOU MISUNDERSTAND!!! I'd never drink that crap.

Oh yeah, and no-one drink XXXX, West-End or Southwark either. Yuck.


I used to live near Seattle, WA and I'm real partial to a bitter they brew up there. Red Hook is the name, if anyone want's to try it. That same brewery trucks some swill out to Atlanta, but it isn't as good. Pete's Wicked Ale is a pretty good national brand, though.

Cool. I haven't actually tried any other American beers apart from Bud so if I ever see them in the bottle shop I might be inclined to pick some up :)

American beer was corrupted by the fell bastard refrigerated train car. Yes, that was the downfall of beer in the US. You know why? Because a couple big breweries were able to ship their cheap, crap-tastic beer all over the country.

What, Labatt? I'd rather drink Ranier.
Moosehead is damn good stuff, as is the stuff Pumphouse Brewery puts out.

I do drink VB, yeah. I like Carlton Cold and Draught as well. Lately, with Christmas and all i've been drinking Crown Lager, which is better, but a little overrated.

And I've actually heard about that Outback Steakhose before. If I ever visit the States, i'm going to go in there and bitch about how "I want a prawn on the barbie, not a damn shrimp!" "this steak isn't bloody enough", "*pfeh!* I asked for a beer! Fosters!!! NOOO!!! PEOPLE!!! THIS ISN'T BEER, IT'S POISON!!!" etc. And i'd confuse them by asking for "snags" etc.


There's never a steak bloody enough anywhere.
When I went to an Outback out in Seattle area my server was actually Australian but I got really frustrated because I figured he was putting on an Australian act because he worked at Outback. Oops.

Moosehead is damn good stuff, as is the stuff Pumphouse Brewery puts out.
I haven't had a Moosehead in a while. I don't think I've _ever_ seen Pumphouse brands on the shelves. Not even when I was on Whidbey Island. I'm more partial to something bitter and only the small breweries seem to make that stuff. I'll pick some up tomorrow. Sunday blue laws and all you know.

There's never a steak bloody enough anywhere.
When I went to an Outback out in Seattle area my server was actually Australian but I got really frustrated because I figured he was putting on an Australian act because he worked at Outback. Oops.
I went to an Outback a couple years ago. I got a gift card from referring someone to a head hunter or something...anyway we ate dinner there.

After three or four Sam Adams, that's another American beer you should try -- corny commercials but good beer, I was trying to settle up the difference between the final bill, the tip, and the two gift cards. I wasn't thinking as sharply as I might have before the beer, but I don't think the waiter, oh he had a strong Austrailian accent, that was the point of this story, was doing a good job explaining the breakdown to me,either. After about the third time through, the accent became Chicago and he made is point. So there is a little acting going on at those restaurants.

Isn't that what we're accused of all the time? Besides Wake Island is a US protectorate or something. It's where Americas day really begins. Somewhere on the other side of the international date line.

Now what country did you live in, Pig?

Is it? Guess you proved me wrong then :p

*googles for Wake Island*

I'm in Malaysia btw. Somewhere around Hong Kong +8 Gmt.

Omg your right. :p

http://www.worldtimeserver.com/current_time_in_UM3.aspx

*Gnashes teeth*

Their isn't any country greater than ours. France should never make fun of us, considering their a bunch of faggit-girls who are afraid to hold a gun or join the army.


This is why most nations think they are better than Americans.

Is it? Guess you proved me wrong then :p

*googles for Wake Island*

I'm in Malaysia btw. Somewhere around Hong Kong +8 Gmt.
I've got a friend at work who's Malaysian. She finished her schooling at some college in London then moved to Florida with a work Visa.

Isn't google amazing? There is nothing that you can't find out about in just a few minutes.

Omg your right. :p

http://www.worldtimeserver.com/current_time_in_UM3.aspx

*Gnashes teeth*
I got lucky. I've actually been to Wake Island. I don't think most of the US knows about it. Wait, I can't say that. We are all-knowing, all-powerful...

Isn't google amazing? There is nothing that you can't find out about in just a few minutes.

And Yahoo! decided not to buy it when it was tiny and going for a steal. Genius in action there, Yahoo!

The assumption is mainly based on the average US citizen's lower knowledge of the world outside the US. Also, remember that the stereotype is not usually applied to the East coast, where people are more European in their outlook. East coast citizens are more likely to be thought of as slim, suit-wearing, intelligent and amoral. Lawyers, then.
Yeah, this is pretty much true. We regard the east coast as a bit more intelligent, but we don't think you're all lawyers or amoral. (Unless you have a different interpretation of the word "amoral" to me.)

Their isn't any country greater than ours. France should never make fun of us, considering their a bunch of faggit-girls who are afraid to hold a gun or join the army.
But they're more intelligent.

;)

Nothing, all western countries are nicely stereotyped.

We're a bunch of fat, uneducated, asian-hating, crocodile-raping, weirdo's that have nothing better to do than drink Fosters and watch Australian Idol dontcha know? *rolls eyes*

I KNEW IT! I KNEW KANABIA WAS A fat, uneducated, asian-hating, crocodile-raping, weirdo'!

Their isn't any country greater than ours. France should never make fun of us, considering their a bunch of faggit-girls who are afraid to hold a gun or join the army.

Stereotype.

What the fuck are you on? "Their isn't any country greater than ours" That's a load of tosswank. No country is better than any other you ignore piece of shit.

Ok, the rest of the world looks at the USA as a bunch of nose-picking, banjo-playing, bible-beating, cowboys that have nothing better to do than sit in front of the TV and watch "American Idol" and eat lard.

I've got a couple hours to spend on this because the TV is on the fritz and the lard hasn't been delivered yet. So, aside from the fact that no other nationality will sit in front of the TV and eat unheathy food, what makes the rest of you so much better?
They are not better. Everyone is just mad at us because we use the word "Congress" instead of "Parliment" and have superior inches and feet, instead of the loserific centimeters and kilograms.

So, aside from the fact that no other nationality will sit in front of the TV and eat unheathy food, what makes the rest of you so much better?
That's also a load of crap. Millions of people all over the globe do this, I did it in Malaysia and I did it yesterday here in Britain. Now your an American that's stereotyping his own culture,which is technically not true...

This is why most nations think they are better than Americans.
And this (http://www.orbyonline.com/backgrounds/nuke.jpg) is why Americans think they are better than most nations.