I wouldn't go that far, and they're not all ignorant. They're just not a naturally curious nation, or at least not ones to act upon their curiousity.
Most of the American population don't own passports. America is a giant cultural and corporate juggernaut, they don't need to look outside of it. Everything they'll ever want, need, or be told that they want and need, is inside of it.
-AC
Originally posted by Dawsonyeah I know 😂 some say it's Russia because it's the biggest.
Not all of us are as ignorant as you think we are, although I must admit that there is overwhelming evidence that a good portion of our population is fairly stupid and unable to find their own country on a map.
disclaimer: I don't hate Americans, I hate America. 😄
I agree. I love my country, but I don't like being constantly surrounded by idiots. It gets quite annoying. I was in a geography class once where a girl thought that Alaska was southwest of mainland US because it's often in an inset there. I know people who think that Australia is in the Caribbean and that the Yucatan peninsula is in Arkansas. I have personal experience with American idiots.
Originally posted by Alpha Centauri
I wouldn't go that far, and they're not all ignorant. They're just not a naturally curious nation, or at least not ones to act upon their curiousity.Most of the American population don't own passports. America is a giant cultural and corporate juggernaut, they don't need to look outside of it. Everything they'll ever want, need, or be told that they want and need, is inside of it.
-AC
I, for one, love to travel. I have a passport, and I use it. I am going to England and Spain both next summer where I hope to put the Spanish that I desperately try to learn to use.
Originally posted by Alpha Centauri
One of my American friends just the other day asked me if Wales was in England, under the impression that it was.Disgraceful.
-AC
Agreed. Many Americans are not, shall we say, the brightest of people. I'm lucky, for the most part, in the fact that I am able to surround myself with smarter people.
I'm not one to make crass generalisations about Americans, unless of course they happen to be true, or unless I'm joking.
Most Americans are so fascinated by England and the English, purely because they have zero idea of what it's like...now. I'm sure most of them still believe King Arthur and his knights are roaming ancient forests somewhere. Though ironically, in this rabid and blind appreciation, they tend to treat England like some cute, modern day curiousity. As opposed to the historically rich country that it is.
Originally posted by Dawson
I believe that I'm staying in or near London, and most of the week is planned in advance, to my dismay, but as far as I know I will have a day or two when I will be able to do what I want. I'll probably go to see my aunt who lives there, but I'm not certain exactly where she lives. 😬
So why are you coming over? Schooling?
-AC
Originally posted by Legion_of_MaulI'm from Holland and I don't even want to know what yankees and rednecks are. I don't like it though that you accuse those ****ing europeans of calling americans that. 😛
damn canadians.... and ****ing europeans, y'know we rebelled for a reason. god, our biggest enemy is our best friend now. we don't exactly hate you guys, you just piss us off when you hate on us, tell us what did you do to you guys? don't blame bush, half his decisions aren't made by him.
Originally posted by Dawsonis it true some of them think Iraq is in Central America?
I agree. I love my country, but I don't like being constantly surrounded by idiots. It gets quite annoying. I was in a geography class once where a girl thought that Alaska was southwest of mainland US because it's often in an inset there. I know people who think that Australia is in the Caribbean and that the Yucatan peninsula is in Arkansas. I have personal experience with American idiots.
Originally posted by Alpha Centauriyou should see how their cartoons try to stereotype us. 😂 They try so hard, trying so many times, yet, they still haven't got it right.
I'm not one to make crass generalisations about Americans, unless of course they happen to be true, or unless I'm joking.Most Americans are so fascinated by England and the English, purely because they have zero idea of what it's like...now. I'm sure most of them still believe King Arthur and his knights are roaming ancient forests somewhere. Though ironically, in this rabid and blind appreciation, they tend to treat England like some cute, modern day curiousity. As opposed to the historically rich country that it is.
-AC
Originally posted by overlord
I'm from Holland and I don't even want to know what yankees and rednecks are. I don't like it though that you accuse those ****ing europeans of calling americans that. 😛
Originally posted by lord xyz
how do you think we feel? Every country has a different name for the English 😂
Originally posted by Alpha Centauri
I'm not one to make crass generalisations about Americans, unless of course they happen to be true, or unless I'm joking.Most Americans are so fascinated by England and the English, purely because they have zero idea of what it's like...now. I'm sure most of them still believe King Arthur and his knights are roaming ancient forests somewhere. Though ironically, in this rabid and blind appreciation, they tend to treat England like some cute, modern day curiousity. As opposed to the historically rich country that it is.
So why are you coming over? Schooling?
-AC
No, I'm going because I want to. Like I said, I like to travel. England is somewhere that I've never been. I was able to get a good deal on a trip, all meals paid, and I took it. My aunt lives there, and I haven't seen here in quite a while, with the Atlantic between us and all. If I recall, I stay for ten days and then head off to Spain, where I can see my cousin. A side trip may be made to Morocco as well.
Originally posted by lord xyz
is it true some of them think Iraq is in Central America?
I can't think of any who do, but it wouldn't surprise me. Like I said, I tend to surround myself with more intelligent people. All of my friends know where Iraq is, along with just about every country in the world. I'm sure that between us we can name a good portion of the countries and their capitals.
Originally posted by Dawson
I can't think of any who do, but it wouldn't surprise me. Like I said, I tend to surround myself with more intelligent people. All of my friends know where Iraq is, along with just about every country in the world. I'm sure that between us we can name a good portion of the countries and their capitals.
these I think are a bit out of date by about 5 or so years.