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America gets too much flak. Everyone hates America, and they don't get enough credit for the good they do in the world. Let us foreigners in particular show some appreciation for our friends in the US of A. What do you love about America?

I love America because they make our beer look good and cheap bourbon is almost as cost effective a way of getting drunk as cheap vodka, as well as tasting slightly better.




Mention other countries if you like, too.

I like some American TV. How about that?

I love America because they've made 90% of the music sitting on my shelf.

Yea, as mentioned above, American TV can be cool sometimes. I love watching NFL and NCAA basketball aswell.

I love America like a sickness and it's cure together.

...Like cold and heat....

...Like rain and sun...

I also love America because they make our religious types look tame, and provides a safe haven for them to retreat to. :)

...if i don't Jack Bauer will kill me :eek:



also cos they make a lot of good entertainment (yup, i've been americanised) from TV shows to movies and music, they have some good foods, and without them the current world order would collapse.

i'd like to say thanks for ben & jerry's and ice hockey, but that's the canadians (thanks! :D)

i'd like to say thanks for ben & jerry's and ice hockey, but that's the canadians (thanks! :D)

Oooh, you like Ice Hockey too?

...if i don't Jack Bauer will kill me :eek:



also cos they make a lot of good entertainment (yup, i've been americanised) from TV shows to movies and music, they have some good foods, and without them the current world order would collapse.

You say that as if it would be a bad thing.

and without them the current world order would collapse.


I thought you were a communist?

I will give to the americans. They know how to do fatty food right.

Well, I live here, but I'm not from here, so I'll say, I love America because it has New York in it.

I love America because...erm...it's not France. I'll admit, I was struggling there.

I love America because they've made 90% of the music sitting on my shelf.

Ha, how funny that is. Most of my music seems to be made by Europeans.

Oooh, you like Ice Hockey too?
hell yeah!

don't get to see it enough over here (tis never on TV and the local teams suck so much ass they make me cry) but i've seen the NY Rangers play in madison square garden, see it on TV very occasionally, and have NHL games for my xbox... thats about as much as i can do from here :p :(
you?

I thought you were a communist?

reformist, remember?


edit:
You say that as if it would be a bad thing.
changing the current world order is one thing. seeing it crash and burn around our feet is another entirely

I love America because they make our beer look good and cheap bourbon is almost as cost effective a way of getting drunk as cheap vodka, as well as tasting slightly better.
America: making Australia better for Australians everday.
I love America like a sickness and it's cure together.
To get over America, become American.
I also love America because they make our religious types look tame, and provides a safe haven for them to retreat to.
America: making Australia better for Australians everyday.
...but that's the canadians
The day this become the symbol of Americanization I'll commit murder. On Myself. (http://img34.photobucket.com/albums/v104/recon83/mounties.jpg)
I love America because it has New York in it.
Our favorite city to destroy. Funny how we get all emotional about it when another nationality gives it a shot.
I love America because...erm...it's not France.
Americans love France and hate the French. The French love Americans and hate America. Go figure.
Most of my music seems to be made by Europeans.
But, is it on your shelf?

But, is it on your shelf?

When I'm at home it is. Well, some of it still is, since I left some behind. In my dorm room it's either in the drawer or piled on my desk.

When I'm at home it is. Well, some of it still is, since I left some behind. In my dorm room it's either in the drawer or piled on my desk.
You need a stack (http://www.cint.se/Sweden/asp20/img/cd_stack.jpg). CDs with music not included.

You need a stack (http://www.cint.se/Sweden/asp20/img/cd_stack.jpg). CDs with music not included.

I suppose it could be called a stack... it's not a very neat one...

CD's with music not included? I left my records at home, sorry, I don't have a record player in my dorm. All the albums I have with me are the CD versions.

You need a stack (http://www.cint.se/Sweden/asp20/img/cd_stack.jpg). CDs with music not included.
THat's not a stack, that's a spindle.

I suppose it could be called a stack... it's not a very neat one...
Stacks are not intended to be neat. They are intended to be heaps of CDs. I have two stacks like that that where I just take lids, twist them on, set them in my car, and go. Works out real nice, but finding a certain CD takes a few minutes. Which is why I have a little CD case thingy that can hold twelve CDs that I keep some CDs that I've excavated from the stack for easy CD switching while driving. Oh, yes, I mainly listen to music driving. Not too much any other time.
CD's with music not included?
You must fill the stack with your own musical essence. Most come with black CDs, which can be removed, or your essence can be placed on them.
THat's not a stack, that's a spindle.
I'm referring to the CDs mounted upon the spindle. What good does a spindle do if it doesn't have a stack?

hell yeah!

don't get to see it enough over here (tis never on TV and the local teams suck so much ass they make me cry) but i've seen the NY Rangers play in madison square garden, see it on TV very occasionally, and have NHL games for my xbox... thats about as much as i can do from here :p :(
you?

I watch it on TV every once in a while, and NHL games kick butt. It's one of the very few sports I can actually enjoy watching. Of course, we don't have a national league or anything, due mostly to the lack of ice. :p

It's their strength and weakness but I love that they are proud to be American and thier government encourages them to be proud. Shame most of us English aren't the same or receive the same encouragement.

I watch it on TV every once in a while, and NHL games kick butt. It's one of the very few sports I can actually enjoy watching. Of course, we don't have a national league or anything, due mostly to the lack of ice. :p
lol! you can build these things called ice-rinks you know :p

though i have to interject.... NHL Hitz 04: Coolest Game On Earth! wooo!!!
man i wished i hadn't lost that disc :(

I love Americas cool TV programs (though much can be crap)
I love Americas ESPN
I love Americas bringing of NHL to me.

I love US TV
I love US music
I love US Movies

Ha. *snorts upon seeing thread*


I love America because they have some of the awesomest landscapes in the world, making it one of the few countries I would actually love to live. Except then there comes the whole "I hate it because..." part. :p

I also love America because I loved it ever since I was a small child, way before the love and hate thing, and some residual love has totally stuck (hell, I'm doing my MA in North American Studies, would I do that if I hated you guys? Aww, of course not.)

I love America for the people I got to know when I was there.

I love America because their squirrels pwn ours.

I love America for giving the world such awesome things as bagels, Hollywood movies (the Oscars, even!), Ghirardelli's Brownie Mix, Marushan Ramen, New York cheesecake, Highway 101, Muffins, the New York accent, the incredibly cute guy hitting on me in my Criminal Justice class, the piece of chocolate mud pie I had in that café in Moab, and for introducing me to the pleasures of watching Basketball.

Have a fluffle, America. :fluffle:

.. Ghirardelli's Brownie Mix, Marushan Ramen, New York cheesecake, Highway 101..!!!

Oh yeah, I forgot.. I love Highway 1.
http://www.thetrailmaster.com/Photos/lc1.jpg

Have a fluffle, America. :fluffle:
Sam has something to say (http://safetyseal.net/images/uncle-sam.jpg). :p

Let me take this opportunity to say some good things about Canada. I love the scenery and the people of Canada. They have some of the most fantastic landscapes and warmest people in the world. When they're not on their "high horse," trying to find more ways of making themselves "different" from their big brother to the South, they're among the people I love the most.

There. :p

I love America because
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/aa/LPSHC.jpg

There.
I love Canada, for the bags of milk.

Um, Mariehamn? Are you high? 'Cause you sure are on a roll here. I think you've about covered your daily post quota in this thread alone. :p

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Oh yeah, I forgot.. I love Highway 1.
http://www.thetrailmaster.com/Photos/lc1.jpg
Oh yeah, that's the stuff...Where I live you take Hwy 9 through the redwoods to connect to Hwy 1. I wish I still had a sports car, but the bus allows me to soak up the scenery...

I love America because
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/aa/LPSHC.jpg

Not bad, but

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/2/29/Gibson_SG.jpg

I prefer these.

Are you high?
I'm asked that all too often. Wearing sandals in the middle of winter? Does that count as "being high"?
I love Finland's reliable bus traffic, so I don't actually have to walk home for 26km through foot deep snow in beach sandals.
Which reminds me that I love America, because we really do use metric and imperial.

It's their strength and weakness but I love that they are proud to be American and thier government encourages them to be proud. Shame most of us English aren't the same or receive the same encouragement.
I find the American government's nationalism to be irritating.

I ... I ... (can't believe i'm going to say this:headbang: ) love America, (suddenly feel dirty) Because of Mountain dew!:p

I love America because the girls are so easy! - going (almost forgot the last part:p )

I love America because...erm...it's not France. I'll admit, I was struggling there.
Now there is a reason :D :D

Reason 1: WARMACHINE and HORDES. Best mini games ever.

2: They've taken the curse of James Blunt upon themselves.

3: They have a lot of funny punk bands, Blink-182, SR-71 et al.

4: Well I assume it's Americans who keep shooting at Fiddy, be nice if they learnt to aim mind...

I'm only really fond of two parts of America: The South and the Mid-west. Everywhere else I've always found either irritating or irrelevant.

I love American people for their friendliness, their boundless confidence and their lack of subtlety. Watching an American try to dissemble is like watching a bear cub eat from a jar of honey - amusing, but ultimately endearing.

I love American culture for it's simplicity that borders on elegance. It is so straightforward. I too am impressed by the way Americans draw on what meagre supplies of history they have to generate a genuine pride in their respectable achievements.

I love travelling in America. I love long journeys in big, comfortable cars through scenery that is often dramatic or unique, even when it's deadly dull (Kansas was a lesson in meditation). I like motels with swimming pools and cable tv. I like big houses and stepford wife suburbs. Huge gardens and hot, hot days. Hiking in mountains and deserts. Swimming in warm oceans with girls in hot bikinis.

And American girls are so charmingly naive, it's almost a crime... ahem.

don't get to see it enough over here (tis never on TV and the local teams suck so much ass they make me cry) but i've seen the NY Rangers play in madison square garden, see it on TV very occasionally, and have NHL games for my xbox... thats about as much as i can do from here :p :(Boo! Hiss! Not the Rangers! (It's a shame that the Penguins suck this year.)

You need a stack. CDs with music not included.Personally, I don't like those things, I like my CDs to remain in their cases.

I love Americas cool TV programs Oh, if you only knew how much TV we steal from the Brits.

I LOVE America!!!
I'm talking about the continent.
You Yankee's(I'm using this because "United Estatenians" sounds horrible) stole the name and used it for your country

I'm American, I'm also Argentinian, but i was born in the continent of America.

I cant recall the last time I've seen such a gaggle of pompous,jabbering windbags.

I like America because of it's varied geography, and also because I have the freedom to whine about things that others have the freedom to do. :D

oh, and you know we have good food and like cool national parks. ;)

I cant recall the last time I've seen such a gaggle of pompous,jabbering windbags.
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He's never seen the Senate in session. Or Parliament I guess.

The US attracts all sort of looneys, religious fanatics and other scum, so there's less of them in other countries :D
It's also far, far away, another great plus.

I being an American, have the most to say about America, but I'll tell you some story.

I was driving with my family(I'm not the driver, I'm currently 14) through Yellowstone Park, which is sadly still badly damaged by the fires, and we had just arrived at the Grand Tetons. The sheer majesty and beauty of the mountains, it was awe-inspiring. I sat silently, my jaw ready to drop because of the pure beauty of the mountains.

Another story, I was in D.C. the past year. I love America, it was my birthday, and I want to be president. Makes sense to go to D.C., right? Anyways, I went there and it was amazing. Sure, the politicians suck, name a politician from any country that doesn't. But the beauty of the city, I don't care if you disagree, I think its the most amazing capital city on Earth.

I love America for giving the world such awesome things as bagels, Hollywood movies (the Oscars, even!), Ghirardelli's Brownie Mix, Marushan Ramen, New York cheesecake, Highway 101, Muffins, the New York accent, the incredibly cute guy hitting on me in my Criminal Justice class, the piece of chocolate mud pie I had in that café in Moab, and for introducing me to the pleasures of watching Basketball.

Have a fluffle, America. :fluffle:New York Cheescake is the best. I'll take that fluffle. :D

I love America, because *not* being part of it is the only thing that defines me as a Canadian.

sigh.

And I love America because it gives Europe someone to look good against...oh wait, Europe looks good against everyone. My bad. :)

I love America because are freedom and we aint afraid of a good ol war. America Owns.

He's never seen the Senate in session. Or Parliament I guess.
The Canadian/English (u said parliment so im gonna assume its one of those 2) parliment and senate are orderly compared to what I've seen

He's never seen the Senate in session. Or Parliament I guess.
I barely saved my laptop from my beverage on that one. :p

New York City. That's the only reason I really need to give for liking this place (though there are also a lot of reasons not to like this country).

I love America because are freedom and we aint afraid of a good ol war. America Owns.
because are freedom. And you make war sound like a good, thing...oh wait, your the one that advocates torturing and killing chidlren arn't you.

And I like America because NYC, and Miles a good mate of mine. if more Americans where like that the world would be a better place.

Despite all the crap going on right now America is still the most free country in the world. Our wealth and freedom combined does allow people a chance to advance in our society (a chance now, no bringing up Horatio Alger). Where even the poorest have a telephone and a color TV.

Oh, and professional sports. Without baseball and football things would be much more dull.

because are freedom. And you make war sound like a good, thing...oh wait, your the one that advocates torturing and killing chidlren arn't you.

I only advocate torture and killing children in the right situation. God, Im not a bad person or anything but yet you make me out to be one.

Despite all the crap going on right now America is still the most free country in the world. Our wealth and freedom combined does allow people a chance to advance in our society (a chance now, no bringing up Horatio Alger). Where even the poorest have a telephone and a color TV.


Go to Canada, the poor have a telephone, color tv's and excellent winter gear. And you can do whatever the hell you want in Canada, the onyl drawback is that it's cold.

I only advocate torture and killing children in the right situation. God, Im not a bad person or anything but yet you make me out to be one.
please give us an example of how torturing children is good.

The bill of rights is the finest thing ever written.

please give us an example of how torturing children is good.
please give an example of how its bad

please give an example of how its bad
The burden of evidence is on you in this case though.

please give an example of how its bad
You said there were certain times when torturing children was good state them

It is bad to torture children, theyre generally weaker and less experienced than that, and we're civillized, its like shooting pregnat women or the elderly

The burden of evidence is on you in this case though.

Burdens...that sounds kinky.

hell yeah!

don't get to see it enough over here (tis never on TV and the local teams suck so much ass they make me cry) but i've seen the NY Rangers play in madison square garden, see it on TV very occasionally, and have NHL games for my xbox... thats about as much as i can do from here :p :(
you?
Boo...rangers. Yech. Other noises of disgust.;)

I watch it on TV every once in a while, and NHL games kick butt. It's one of the very few sports I can actually enjoy watching. Of course, we don't have a national league or anything, due mostly to the lack of ice. :p

You two have gained my respect (well, more of it, anyway...). You guys ever make it up to Boston, I'll treat you to a Bruins game. Sure they suck, but the fans are fun!

by the way, PM, Ben and Jerrys is a Vermont company, not Canadian.

Burdens...that sounds kinky.
Later, I am preoccupied right now. :p

Later, I am preoccupied right now. :p

Well poo.

You said there were certain times when torturing children was good state them

It is bad to torture children, theyre generally weaker and less experienced than that, and we're civillized, its like shooting pregnat women or the elderly
shooting pregnat women or the elderly is fine if it protects America

shooting pregnat women or the elderly is fine if it protects America

I would argue against that, but im not American(US-wise)

please give an example of how its bad
Well, children never have any information worth extracting through torture. That's before we get into the question of whether torture even works.

I love America because they make our beer look good
Budweiser and such isn't amazing, but when compared to such hideous piss as Fosters and Castlemaine XXXX... oh and if you guys have any better beers why not export 'em over England way? :p

I only advocate torture and killing children in the right situation. God, Im not a bad person or anything but yet you make me out to be one.
HE'S TROLLING ALL THE TIME, AND YET PEOPLE STILL TAKE IT SERIOUSLY?? IGNORE THE MUPPET!

HE'S TROLLING ALL THE TIME, AND YET PEOPLE STILL TAKE IT SERIOUSLY?? IGNORE THE MUPPET!

Meh, im bored

America gets too much flak. Everyone hates America, and they don't get enough credit for the good they do in the world. Let us foreigners in particular show some appreciation for our friends in the US of A. What do you love about America?

I love America because they make our beer look good and cheap bourbon is almost as cost effective a way of getting drunk as cheap vodka, as well as tasting slightly better.




Mention other countries if you like, too.

Beer, yes. US beer is essentially weakened and distilled urine. However, due to its recent conduct, I do feel that the "flak" attracted by the USA is deserved.

However, the French are deplored beyond all reason and justification.

Beer, yes. US beer is essentially weakened and distilled urine. However, due to its recent conduct, I do feel that the "flak" attracted by the USA is deserved.

However, the French are deplored beyond all reason and justification.
ahem

too much to France
not enoguh to the US and their diluted beer

Go to Canada, the poor have a telephone, color tv's and excellent winter gear. And you can do whatever the hell you want in Canada, the onyl drawback is that it's cold.

Best of all, Canada gave us Rush.

Best of all, Canada gave us Rush.
they gave the world maple syrup, which is awesome

Best of all, Canada gave us Rush.

For a second there I thought you wern't talking about the band...the though of RL coming from Canadia would terrify me to no end.

However, the French are deplored beyond all reason and justification.
And they make amazing beer. Kronenbourg Blanc.....mmmm

please give an example of how its bad

Well, it is recognised by the entire sentient race beyond UN Ambassadorship and the hick he calls father as being morally reprehensible, whilst it can have severe psychological ramifications for the child, essentially destroying their future. However, to UN Ambassadorship, why should such entities as other people matter?

Death To America....this is From a loyal Canadian

Well maybe not death, lets just hold there head under the water for a few seconds, just to scare them.:p

America gets too much flak. Everyone hates America, and they don't get enough credit for the good they do in the world. Let us foreigners in particular show some appreciation for our friends in the US of A. What do you love about America?

I love America because they make our beer look good and cheap bourbon is almost as cost effective a way of getting drunk as cheap vodka, as well as tasting slightly better.




Mention other countries if you like, too.

I like the USA, although I think little of Bush.

I like the way their women swoon at an English accent and the men do not hold it against us.

Budweiser and such isn't amazing, but when compared to such hideous piss as Fosters and Castlemaine XXXX... oh and if you guys have any better beers why not export 'em over England way? :p


HE'S TROLLING ALL THE TIME, AND YET PEOPLE STILL TAKE IT SERIOUSLY?? IGNORE THE MUPPET!

The best English beers are far better than the best USA beers. You have better wines though.

The dislike of France generated in the USA is something I find mildly depressing. It is based on a perception that is largely false and due to a lack of understanding.

Us English dislike them because they are French, which is undeniably true.

The dislike of France generated in the USA is something I find mildly depressing. It is based on a perception that is largely false and due to a lack of understanding.

Us English dislike them because they are French, which is undeniably true.

Very true, a millenia of warfare allows us to mildly dislike them (not me personally, I have found those French people I have me to be agreable). One occasion of justifiable opposition to a war, and routine arrogance does not.;)

The best English beers are far better than the best USA beers. You have better wines though.

You obviously haven't had most of our microbrews. There are some from the Midwest (in a patch area from Milwaukee to the Pittsburgh) that are on the level of Guinness.

When I say "on the level", I don't mean they're the same. I mean they're virtually equal in quality.

You obviously haven't had most of our microbrews. There are some from the Midwest (in a patch area from Milwaukee to the Pittsburgh) that are on the level of Guinness.

When I say "on the level", I don't mean they're the same. I mean they're virtually equal in quality.

I am well aware of the very impressive growth of microbreweries. I did my doctorate in brewing (just like Louis Pasteur, eh?) and know what I write of.

Guinness is not a great beer, it is a good mass produced beer, and incidentally Irish. Compared to the best English beer, it is poor.

The techniques of the microbreweries in the USA are largely based on the techniques of English breweries. They are progessing rapidly, but England does have a head start.

I am well aware of the very impressive growth of microbreweries. I did my doctorate in brewing (just like Louis Pasteur, eh?) and know what I write of.

Guinness is not a great beer, it is a good mass produced beer, and incidentally Irish. Compared to the best English beer, it is poor.

The techniques of the microbreweries in the USA are largely based on the techniques of English breweries. They are progessing rapidly, but England does have a head start.

Alright, then. Your statement obviously has backing, which is refreshing, as many similar statements hardly do.

Alright, then. Your statement obviously has backing, which is refreshing, as many similar statements hardly do.

Thank you.

I felt a bit awkward showing my hand like that, I am glad to hear you appreciate the stuff that is being produced in the USA. It is good ot know the proper beer has a receptive audience.

I notice the actualy poster is actually being disingenuous, but I'll bite. Two words - the blues.

I am well aware of the very impressive growth of microbreweries. I did my doctorate in brewing (just like Louis Pasteur, eh?) and know what I write of.

Guinness is not a great beer, it is a good mass produced beer, and incidentally Irish. Compared to the best English beer, it is poor.

The techniques of the microbreweries in the USA are largely based on the techniques of English breweries. They are progessing rapidly, but England does have a head start.
But it's still piss compared to Belgian beer. :D

The best English beers are far better than the best USA beers. You have better wines though.
Me, I am English, I was having a go at the excuses for beer they have in Australia. Never been a big fan of English beer though. Czech, that's the way forwards, and at 60p a half litre....:)

But it's still piss compared to Belgian beer. :D

England, Belgium, Germany and the Czech Republic are the world class brewing nations.

If you want alcoholic strength, then it is Belgium all the way, but then you should go for spirits.

Thank you.

I felt a bit awkward showing my hand like that, I am glad to hear you appreciate the stuff that is being produced in the USA. It is good ot know the proper beer has a receptive audience.

Yeah, I don't know why most people bother with our macrobrews. I guess it's because you can buy a case of 24 for about $3, but still, blech.

And it sure as hell isn't for the flavor. If you want a strong, bitter beer, get a case of Iron City (the only real working man's beer). If you want a more crafted taste, get Sam Adams.

Whatever the case, just don't buy Budweiser, Miller, or Coors. The big three are nasty.

I love America because...

...of rednecks.

...of being able to act like a total dumbass and still fit in.

...of big business that provides one store where I can buy all my crap.

...there's braille on the drive through bank machines.

...I'm an American.

...They government agent with the gun to my head tells me to. (just kidding)

...there's braille on the drive through bank machines.

Drive-through bank machines... *sigh*
as if it'd kill you lot to park 2 minutes and get out of the Hummer into some fresh air....

stuff I like about America that springs to mind:

American sitcoms are entertaining

the people are nice and friendly

American girls like English guys

good American movies are too vast to list

fast food tastes great

the weathers good

I love America because...

...of rednecks.

...of being able to act like a total dumbass and still fit in.

...of big business that provides one store where I can buy all my crap.

...there's braille on the drive through bank machines.

...I'm an American.

...They government agent with the gun to my head tells me to. (just kidding)

Do you know why there is braille on those machines?

I love when pull that little gem out of their collective buttocks.

I only advocate torture and killing children in the right situation. God, Im not a bad person or anything but yet you make me out to be one.
Here is a thread praising your country and you toss out this kinda crap. :confused:

Well, I live here, but I'm not from here, so I'll say, I love America because it has New York in it.
DITTO! Oh and I also love America because we heve John Stewart.

(Guess what my political affiliations are:p )

stuff I like about America that springs to mind:

American sitcoms are entertaining

the people are nice and friendly

American girls like English guys

good American movies are too vast to list

fast food tastes great

the weathers good


yay for sarcasm!

!!!

Oh yeah, I forgot.. I love Highway 1.
http://www.thetrailmaster.com/Photos/lc1.jpg
Yes, I love the drive along Highway 1 in California.

http://doors.stanford.edu/~sr/highway-1/Images/6.jpg

I was there in January of this year.

Favourite places in the US that I have been:

California:

Carmel
San Francisco (truly a city for lovers)!!
Muir Woods
Lake Tahoe
Cambria
Monterrey
Sausalito
Glendale

Florida:

Orlando
Fort Myers
Fort Lauderdale
Clearwater

South Carolina:

Myrtle Beach - golfing, golfing, golfing!!

Washington D.C.

Nevada:

Las Vegas
Bolder City

New York:

Glenn Falls
Elmira
Niagara Falls
Warrensburg (Gore Mountain)

Connecticut:

Old Saybrook
Essex

I have been to Chicago, Detroit, Buffalo, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and many others.

I have always enjoyed my visits to the US and for the most part, the people were very friendly and helpful. :)

I love america because you told me to say so :p

but no really. I dont mind america that much "good music, fast pizza dilivery"

DITTO! Oh and I also love America because we heve John Stewart.
Dammit, I forgot Jon Stewart! He should actually be first on my list.


Yes, I love the drive along Highway 1 in California.

http://doors.stanford.edu/~sr/highway-1/Images/6.jpg
Egads, get that thing away from me!

While taking pictures was all nice and good, driving over that bridge was a nightmare. It's just...wrong the way it sits there all high and weirdly suspended and almost inside the freaking ocean and, above all, really, really old. *shudders*

While taking pictures was all nice and good, driving over that bridge was a nightmare. It's just...wrong the way it sits there all high and weirdly suspended and almost inside the freaking ocean and, above all, really, really old. *shudders*
LOL! But ... but ... but, I'm "really old" and you like me, yes? :D

LOL! But ... but ... but, I'm "really old" and you like me, yes? :D
Well, would you be in danger of collapsing if a car drove over you?

You would? :eek:

Well, Eutrusca, it was nice knowing you and all, but I never liked you anyway. :p ;)


Actually, on second look, I'm not even sure if that's even the same bridge - it sure doesn't look old in the pic, and the landscape looks a bit odd. There's this one really old & famous bridge on that higway which has the same design. Oh whatever.

I like America because it's a decent country when the right-wing wackjobs aren't in office.

Dammit, I forgot Jon Stewart! He should actually be first on my list.



Egads, get that thing away from me!

While taking pictures was all nice and good, driving over that bridge was a nightmare. It's just...wrong the way it sits there all high and weirdly suspended and almost inside the freaking ocean and, above all, really, really old. *shudders*
That really long high one near Big Sur? That bridge kinda freaks me out a bit, but that's because Veronica is susceptible to gusts of wind and her steering isn't the most accurate...

That really long high one near Big Sur? That bridge kinda freaks me out a bit, but that's because Veronica is susceptible to gusts of wind and her steering isn't the most accurate...
Aw, I had hoped you'd come to my rescue. Yes, that's the one. I'm thinking something like "Culver Bridge" in my head, but the internet seems to be of the opinion I just pulled that out of my ass. And the internet is probably right.

Is that the one on the pic? I only have a pic from the north side, so I'm not sure it's the same bridge. Also in my mind it was muuuuuch higher and scarier. And I seem to remember that it looked real short from afar because it's in a bend, but driving across it took forever.

And it's some famous old technical thing, I think.

Holy flame wars Batman! A thread where good things are being said about America!? There's no end to the surprises in NS General:p

Aw, I had hoped you'd come to my rescue. Yes, that's the one. I'm thinking something like "Culver Bridge" in my head, but the internet seems to be of the opinion I just pulled that out of my ass. And the internet is probably right.

Is that the one on the pic? I only have a pic from the north side, so I'm not sure it's the same bridge. Also in my mind it was muuuuuch higher and scarier. And I seem to remember that it looked real short from afar because it's in a bend, but driving across it took forever.

And it's some famous old technical thing, I think.
It was a nice drive across that bridge. It may be old but it didn't wobble. :)

Should I buy a T-shirt that says:

I Survived the Bridge Near Big Sur

It was a nice drive across that bridge. It may be old but it didn't wobble. :)

Should I buy a T-shirt that says:

I Survived the Bridge Near Big Sur
Lol, I just might have bought one. And I love how you made it out to "the Bridge Near Big Sur". :p

Aw, I had hoped you'd come to my rescue. Yes, that's the one. I'm thinking something like "Culver Bridge" in my head, but the internet seems to be of the opinion I just pulled that out of my ass. And the internet is probably right.

Is that the one on the pic? I only have a pic from the north side, so I'm not sure it's the same bridge. Also in my mind it was muuuuuch higher and scarier. And I seem to remember that it looked real short from afar because it's in a bend, but driving across it took forever.

And it's some famous old technical thing, I think.
It's called the Bixby Bridge, and here is a nice picture of the sketchyness:
http://www.inetours.com/CA-Coast/images/Big-Sur/Bixby-Bridge_8342.jpg

I'm not a fan of crossing it, but getting to Big Sur makes it totally worth it.

It's called the Bixby Bridge, and here is a nice picture of the sketchyness:
http://www.inetours.com/CA-Coast/images/Big-Sur/Bixby-Bridge_8342.jpg

I'm not a fan of crossing it, but getting to Big Sur makes it totally worth it.
Bixby! Thank you. I knew it was something to do with the Southwest and oldfashioned Western movies.° And look at how rickety it looks. :eek:


° Um, it totally makes sense in my head, I swear.

Bixby! Thank you. I knew it was something to do with the Southwest and oldfashioned Western movies.° And look at how rickety it looks. :eek:


° Um, it totally makes sense in my head, I swear.
I would have thought it would have reminded you of The Incredible Hulk, but the Westerns work, I guess...;)

I love America because without it, the country I'm about to move to would either: (1) be a communist hell hole or (2) gotten nuked by North Korea ages ago.

I would have thought it would have reminded you of The Incredible Hulk, but the Westerns work, I guess...;)
Oh my, you're in for another disappointment. I'm such a girly loser, I know nothing about the Incredible Hulk, except that he's green. Unless even that was just a lie picked up from the trailers of the Ang Lee movie. If so, just shoot me now.

Oh my, you're in for another disappointment. I'm such a girly loser, I know nothing about the Incredible Hulk, except that he's green. Unless even that was just a lie picked up from the trailers of the Ang Lee movie. If so, just shoot me now.
For this one you'd have to be both American and old enough (or a fan, or have watched the sci-fi channel, or be in tune with pop culture, or...) to remember that for television audiences, Bill Bixby was David Banner (in the comic it's Bruce, the movie did an interesting thing making Bruce's dad, who was also a hulk, named David...)
http://i13.ebayimg.com/03/c/03/0e/05/3e_8.JPG
In the TV show, the Hulk was not computer animated but Lou Ferrigno.

I love America because... all your classic comic books.

For this one you'd have to be both American and old enough (or a fan, or have watched the sci-fi channel, or be in tune with pop culture, or...) to remember that for television audiences, Bill Bixby was David Banner
Technically, I'd have at least those two covered, but yeah, in this case, I can actually blame it all on not being American. Which makes for a brilliant segue to very elegantly put this thing back on topic again.


I love America because it gives me an excellent excuse to not know that Bill Bixby ever played David Banner in The Incredible Hulk.

It's called the Bixby Bridge, and here is a nice picture of the sketchyness:
http://www.inetours.com/CA-Coast/images/Big-Sur/Bixby-Bridge_8342.jpg

I'm not a fan of crossing it, but getting to Big Sur makes it totally worth it.
Yes, that is it, the Bixby Bridge!! I love the valley off to the east of the bridge, which is not shown in this picture. If you look at the scenery, there is no need to fear a collapse of the bridge!!

Thx CTOAN :)

Yes, that is it, the Bixby Bridge!! I love the valley off to the east of the bridge, which is not shown in this picture. If you look at the scenery, there is no need to fear a collapse of the bridge!!

Thx CTOAN :)
This should give Whereyouthinyougoing some nightmares about crossing it again:
http://www.photosecrets.com/y08h.jpg

Here's (http://www.mccullagh.org/db9/1ds2-5/bixby-bridge-valley-view.jpg) view from the valley towards the bridge. It is really nice.

This whole area is one of the things I like about the US.

This should give Whereyouthinyougoing some nightmares about crossing it again:
http://www.mccullagh.org/db9/1ds2-5/bixby-bridge-valley-view.jpg

Here's the view from the valley towards the bridge. It is really nice.

This whole area is one of the things I like about the US.
Yup, that is the valley alright. It rises up to the east. BTW, the highway in that stretch would be a bitch at night. Not too many vehicles and the road twists and turns all over the place.

One more point. About halfway between Cambria and Carmel, there are only two gas stations. The price of gas in Los Angeles was running at $2.39 gallon, but the first station north of Cambria was charging over $4.00 per gallon. I had over a quarter tank of gas and figured I could make it to Monterry. Talk about highway robbery!! :(

Culture: American music, sports and entertainment are all derivative from other cultures, but we adopted these things and modified them to suit our desires, now we have built a rich cultural history that, unlike many other global cultures, recognizes that it does benefit from change and that the influx of new cultural ideas is a good thing. (I'm looking at French elitists here...) The integration of minority cultures into the dominant northern European culture has created an unique blend. We have also integrated foreign holidays into our culture to create multiple drinking days to be celebrated (St. Pat's day, Oktoberfest, Cinco de Mayo, Mardi Gras) meaning our excuses to be drunk are so much more regular than everyone else's.

Politics and History: The American experiment was a radical change from what could be found in the vast majority of European states in the late seventeen hundreds. Even the most politically similar European state, England, hadn't gone as far as the US had. Eventually, the American ideal of representative government spread, and now is the dominant paradigm of governance in the western world. At a later time, the US posed as the center of opposition to the greatest threat representative government has ever faced, and won.

People: Generally either gregarious or reserved, Americans also have a tendency to be impatient when they're getting ready to do something, but are capable of slacking like none other when they are doing something (or doing nothing for that matter as well).

Geography: Big. Lot's of variety, generally nice weather, but if you want extremes you can find them in the US.

Yup, that is the valley alright. It rises up to the east. BTW, the highway in that stretch would be a bitch at night. Not too many vehicles and the road twists and turns all over the place.

One more point. About halfway between Cambria and Carmel, there are only two gas stations. The price of gas in Los Angeles was running at $2.39 gallon, but the first station north of Cambria was charging over $4.00 per gallon. I had over a quarter tank of gas and figured I could make it to Monterry. Talk about highway robbery!! :(
That ain't right, sorry man.

I actually did Hwy 1 from Long Beach to San Mateo in the middle of the night in a sports car racing an old pick up truck. The truck (it had been hot rodded) had me in the flat straights, but I got him in the twisties and the hill climbing. (I was in a 914 that made my VW Bus look factory fresh). There where points where I was doing over 100mph and close in the hills. Still took me way longer than if I had just gone up I-5. It's not like I could see anything anyway. But haulling monkey up that twisty road in a mid-engine car was totally worth it. Another thing I dig about the US. I should just say what I dig about the US is it has Northern California in it.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v648/stephshorez3/August%202005/IMG_5770.jpg
cape cod. 'nuff said by the picture.

oh, and Alisa, if you see this, sorry for using your picture:)

I'm asked that all too often. Wearing sandals in the middle of winter? Does that count as "being high"?

No, that just qualifies you as a Michigander :p

ok I'll play.

Pretty
(http://img202.imageshack.us/img202/6149/chevelle2uk.jpg)

ok I'll play.

Pretty
(http://img202.imageshack.us/img202/6149/chevelle2uk.jpg)
I believe the proper term is "beefy."

Lately I've been kinda wanting one of these (http://miroldpix2.homestead.com/files/abarracuda_may_65.jpg). (I had to grab a racing image. It's just in me...)

And there is always the soft spot for the ultimate cruise machine (http://www.rossgrahamphotography.co.uk/pics/hotrods/59CadillacFins.jpg).

A Harley Earle, American designers need you back-and not in a bullshit advertising campaign implying you'd those boring ass Buicks...

I believe the proper term is "beefy."

Lately I've been kinda wanting one of these (http://miroldpix2.homestead.com/files/abarracuda_may_65.jpg). (I had to grab a racing image. It's just in me...)

And there is always the soft spot for the ultimate cruise machine (http://www.rossgrahamphotography.co.uk/pics/hotrods/59CadillacFins.jpg).

A Harley Earle, American designers need you back-and not in a bullshit advertising campaign implying you'd those boring ass Buicks...

I think we could jack this thread up in a heartbeat with our Auto affections.

I think we could jack this thread up in a heartbeat with our Auto affections.
Probably, though I might tap out of American cars pretty quickly, unless I go into the racers like Chapparell or Cunningham...

Budweiser and such isn't amazing, but when compared to such hideous piss as Fosters and Castlemaine XXXX... oh and if you guys have any better beers why not export 'em over England way? :p

You've obviously got taste, because those two are some of the most HIDEOUS liquids known to mankind. They literally make me gag. Although West End Draught is only slightly above them...but I can drink it, so eh...

And the reason we export those ones is because nobody here wants to drink them. :p

Well, okay, some people drink XXXX, but not really down here. Mostly Queenslanders. I've never seen anyone actually drink Fosters, though...I don't recall it, anyway. It's virtually never on tap at pubs, either.

Boo! Hiss! Not the Rangers! (It's a shame that the Penguins suck this year.)

Personally, I don't like those things, I like my CDs to remain in their cases.

Oh, if you only knew how much TV we steal from the Brits.
Three's Company and The Office?