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I am so sick of the stereotyping... yes, this has been done before, but I don't care, here it goes again.
Our country is the coalescence of just about every other culture in the world. Although most Europeans think of the average American as being a fat WASP, this is simply not true. There is so much diversity in the nation that it's too hard to generalize.
I am pretty modest and hate bragging, but I have to say that I am fairly intelligent/articulate. I cannot wait to see the rest of the world in its entirety. So many Americans around me feel the same way.
Although some people can be ignorant, I resent them, and the same is true of any other culture anywhere.
I will have a celebration the day George W. Bush is out of office. He is perhaps the worst president our country has ever seen... and can certainly stand next to Millard Filmore in the hall of shame. The fact that he was re-elected, it just blows my mind.
But I digress. Back to the point, Americans are not one people. In the same way that British citizens, Frenchmen and Middle Easterners cannot be typified. Our country has accumulated a terrible reputation over the years... but I hope to make friends in other countries anyway.
Say what you will about our excuse for a government, but please, don't think of us in the same light.
British person: Americans are stupid, fat, lazy, ignorant people with nothing to add to this planet.
American person: You're stupid, lazy and ignorant for just saying that. Look beyond the rep.
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Love us or hate us, think about the huge, positive influence we've had on other countries: DEMOCRACY. Yes, the Greeks may have pioneered the concept, but had it not been for America's successful experimentation with it, you'd still be living under a tyrant.
Also, the highest-rated definitions of this word SICKEN ME. You say we make so many ignorant stereotypes, when you made one yourself right there! Remember, stereotypes hurt everybody.
I DON'T EAT FAST FOOD, AND I DON'T OWN A GUN....yet. Hell, at some point I'm gonna need it! So'll you!
Anyone who disgraces true American culture in front of my face will be slapped.
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An American has so many flaws it would be easier to name whats good about them, an American can stop a bullet with their body fat, this is why guns are so common there
Tim: did you hear that filthy American Kyle took a bullet and walked away unscratched?
Adam: looks like severe obesity is good for something after all!
Tim: no hes still got to pay the medical bills for that heart attack from last week
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Person/animal/alien born in the U.S.A or raised there, the most brave ones are the Species of Floridamen.
Bob: why you talkin like a non american?
Pedro: why you talkin? You ceiling gang so stfu
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Someone born in the U.S. or just on the continent. Someone who is very open to every race of human that is willing to die for America and it's beliefs. The greatest people from all over the world are gathered here in unison. Me myself coming from Dublin I have grown very fond of this country and all it stands for. Accepting my family and giving us the chance to live in true freedom. I have friends from Asia, russia, ukraine, south american and ireland also. This is the country where I belong and the country I will die for.
Someone from anywhere in the world
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Denotation: Someone living in the Americas, North or South, more commonly refering to those in the US.
Conotation(neg):arrogant, proud (of nothing), stupid, hick, redneck, bible thumpers, etc
Conotation(pos):hardworking, proud (of their actions), loyal, dedicated, etc
Conotation(neutral): god-fearing, christian, melting-pot-people, etc
Native
The "first nations", the only 'true' Americans, as they where the original 'owners' of the land.
Note: First Nations did not have a concept of ownership regarding land. I think.
Modern
Stereotypically: loud, arrogant, proud(in the 7 deadly sins fashion for all you christians), lacking in intelligence, etc
In reality: A nation of people, some live up to the stereotype, some don't, some live up to the american dream, that is: work hard, but alot of stuff and you'll be happy, but not all. The American culture is a loose conglameration of many different cultures, centering on european cultures because of the "melting pot" philosophy
To those of you who dislike America, think of this: Hypocrisy is to tote beleifs you yourself do not have, to say all americans are arrogant, stupid, proud is itself and arrogant, stupid and proud notion. Thus you either think these actions are great or are a hypocrite.
Americans do love their country, even with it's faults, but don't most of us love our country of origin? And don't all countries have faults?
"OMG Americans, they have weak beer!"
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