Is America still cool?

Trev M · 31-10-2008 1:28pm #1

A stupid question obviously, but when I was growing up back in the 90's America was a magical dream land of pepsi, beach babes, cool cars and rock bands. I couldnt wait to visit the place and when I did I was blown away by New York , Chicago , LA, San Fran etc

Seems like most stuff ya hear about America is negative... Mad for war, Mad for guns, Mad for having dumb presidents... etc etc

Pride Fighter · 31-10-2008 1:29pm

Japan is where its at for cool.

Xavi6 · 31-10-2008 1:30pm

In before Overheal

Trev M · 31-10-2008 1:31pm

Crap Im missing all the jap-cool?

Is saying Jap racisit?

Also elaborate on "the cool" please:D

Turd Ferguson · 31-10-2008 1:32pm

Was there for 3 weeks during the summer and I loved it. Its a crazy place but its pretty harmless. I would definatly go back.

Malice · 31-10-2008 1:34pm

America never was cool! Too many fatties, bad spellers and stupid accents. :P

viota · 31-10-2008 1:34pm

It was always mental , though heavily disgused under propaganda which george bush isnt very good at.

HalloweenJack · 31-10-2008 1:37pm

I'm hoping to go to Chicago next summer so I hope it's still "cool".

I think the thing is it has a lot of appeal because we are drowning in American culture here. They speak English (well, in most places) and it's a lot more appealing than the UK cos the weather's better and there's no colonial hangover.

I think Australia is the new "cool" place to go, for the same reasons that I gave for America, except the cultural influence. Although, I think Australia's too far away for me.

mumhaabu · 31-10-2008 1:38pm

If Obama wins (please god he won't) it will be funny to see the bleeding hearts actually showing kudos towards America again. The real shame however is that the US Constitution stops George W. Bush running for a third term, he will long be remembered as America's greatest President of Modern times.

Trev M · 31-10-2008 1:38pm

Ah come on now , leave the politics out of it a bit .

Ford Mustang Cool

Knight Rider / A-Team cool

Guns N Roses / Metallica Cool

I was gonna say Michael Jackson cool ....but forget that :pac:

Ya know what I mean

Kiera · 31-10-2008 1:40pm

South America is waaay cooler!

Trev M · 31-10-2008 1:40pm

malice_ wrote: »

America never was cool! Too many fatties, bad spellers and stupid accents. :P

Its like Dun Laoghaire on a saturday night:D

chamlis · 31-10-2008 1:42pm

I was in Tennesse and Georgia during the summer. People are rediculously polite tbh.
Kinda like the way people who've never been to Ireland mistakenly believe Irish people to be.

I'm in Cleveland right now till January.
I have not seen one Obese person while I've been here. see much more back home tbh.

m@cc@ · 31-10-2008 1:42pm

mumhaabu wrote: »

If Obama wins (please god he won't) it will be funny to see the bleeding hearts actually showing kudos towards America again. The real shame however is that the US Constitution stops George W. Bush running for a third term, he will long be remembered as America's greatest President of Modern times.

Ahem..

Pride Fighter · 31-10-2008 1:43pm

This thread is a bit like Bart asking if China was still cool in the Simpsons. We know the answer. Its nooooo

Trev M · 31-10-2008 1:43pm

HalloweenJack wrote: »

I'm hoping to go to Chicago next summer so I hope it's still "cool".

I think the thing is it has a lot of appeal because we are drowning in American culture here. They speak English (well, in most places) and it's a lot more appealing than the UK cos the weather's better and there's no colonial hangover.

I think Australia is the new "cool" place to go, for the same reasons that I gave for America, except the cultural influence. Although, I think Australia's too far away for me.

The cultural influence is huge doubt about it - evertything we watch , listen to and wear is similar , it seems everyone is kinda kickin back against that now a little.

Funny you mention the UK , my perception is that we're all like best mates now, we have more in common than less so.

Trev M · 31-10-2008 1:44pm

Pride Fighter wrote: »

This thread is a bit like Bart asking if China was still cool in the Simpsons. We know the answer. Its nooooo

Hhahhaa touche

eVeNtInE · 31-10-2008 1:45pm

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pickarooney · 31-10-2008 1:45pm

I have no impression whatsoever of what Chicago is like (windy, maybe). Are there any films set there that might right this heinous wrong?

I don't think America was ever as cool as, say, Brazil.

m@cc@ · 31-10-2008 1:46pm

America doesn't care what any other country thinks of it, which kinda makes it cool.

Trev M · 31-10-2008 1:46pm

chamlis wrote: »

I was in Tennesse and Georgia during the summer. People are rediculously polite tbh.
Kinda like the way people who've never been to Ireland mistakenly believe Irish people to be.

I'm in Cleveland right now till January.
I have not seen one Obese person while I've been here. see much more back home tbh.

Southern States are amazing . I was there a couple of years ago ...drove from Miami to Texas over three weeks . A real eye opener ... and the friendliness of the people was at times embarrassing. I get what your saying about the Irish people statement too.

ScumLord · 31-10-2008 1:47pm

Americans are cool it's just their government, military and top earners that ruin it for everybody. Every American I've met has been sound and those that travel are definitely cool. Their so aware of the reputation and go out of their way to be nice.

Eoin · 31-10-2008 1:53pm

Trev M wrote: »

A stupid question obviously, but when I was growing up back in the 90's America was a magical dream land of pepsi, beach babes, cool cars and rock bands. I couldnt wait to visit the place and when I did I was blown away by New York , Chicago , LA, San Fran etc

I remember that as well - all the football/basketball/baseball merchandise was really popular. You only really see the occasional NY yankees hat these days.

I don't think it's as cool anymore, maybe because we are much more like them now, so it doesn't seem a million miles away from our culture (e.g. all the teenagers with their OMG!!!!! talk). Also, maybe because it's so much cheaper to get there these days, it's not that exclusive.

HalloweenJack · 31-10-2008 1:56pm

Trev M wrote: »

Funny you mention the UK , my perception is that we're all like best mates now, we have more in common than less so.

I think you misunderstood me there.

I meant Irish people would want to go to America more than the UK becuase of the "800 years" and all that.

Gran Hermano · 31-10-2008 1:58pm

America cool? We having another ice age? America stopped being 'cool' years ago.

KnifeWRENCH · 31-10-2008 2:00pm

Democrats are cool, Republicans aren't.

Seriously though, I do think America's pretty cool - if someone I know or someone or my family knows is going to America, it's a huge thing. The reaction is always "America - WOW" as if it was on a ddifferent planet or something.

I'd love to go to America someday. And Canada.

Trev M · 31-10-2008 2:00pm

Yeah I understood you ... the 800 years an all of that seems to be somewhat reconciled amongst the majority and relationship seems to have improved ...hence my perception remark.

fricatus · 31-10-2008 2:07pm

America is still cool, but we're a hell of a lot more familiar with it these days than we were in the early '90s, since more of us have probably been there now.

What I couldn't get over (in NYC) was that it felt more like any of the regular big cities I'd been to (London, Paris, Madrid) than the New York I'd seen on the movies. Another thing I was surprised at was just how sweet, friendly and polite most people were, even though US media portrays New Yorkers as extremely rude and aggressive.

But if you want to go somewhere cool, go to Tokyo. To see the neon and all the fashion on show in Shinjuku, Shibuya, Ginza or Harajuku, is just phenomenal. At times I just had to lie down - I was getting overload!

jeryryanisagimp · 31-10-2008 2:12pm

meh its ok...never thought of it like that, just a place to live. I'd say if you live there its like any other place, you either like it or you don't.

Princess Consuela Bananahammock · 31-10-2008 2:13pm

Never been there, so open to a challenge on this, but I always got the impression it was a very conservative, judgemental place, which is what put me off. That said, it probably depends on what part you go to.

jeryryanisagimp · 31-10-2008 2:18pm

on a 2 wk holiday all you want is some nice people, and a lot to do, and america has this, now i dont no wat it be like living there tho.

sorry.

Eoin · 31-10-2008 2:23pm

Ikky Poo2 wrote: »

Never been there, so open to a challenge on this, but I always got the impression it was a very conservative, judgemental place, which is what put me off. That said, it probably depends on what part you go to.

It definitely depends on where you go, as it would in most western type countries. I can't see the likes of San Fran being too conservative.

lovepink_xo · 31-10-2008 2:25pm

it still seems cool to me..heading out to san fran in 2 weeks! cant wait to get out of here!

thelordofcheese · 31-10-2008 2:27pm

mumhaabu wrote: »

If Obama wins (please god he won't) it will be funny to see the bleeding hearts actually showing kudos towards America again. The real shame however is that the US Constitution stops George W. Bush running for a third term, he will long be remembered as America's greatest President of Modern times.

Obama is the smoothest motherfucker on the planet right now.

Also, everything you wrote was crazy, i'd seek professional help.

NADA · 31-10-2008 2:33pm

I met a few Americans here in Germany and to be honest you couldn't meet nicer people. They are all cool and very friendly and were really interested in what life in Ireland was like and knew where it was even! All of these Stereotypes about Americans being thick as bricks are just not true. Also Germans are very friendly and laid back too despite the Stereotypes! My point! Now the French on the other hand.....................

Ruu_Old · 31-10-2008 2:35pm

I live a few hours south of Chicago and love it. My neighbours are lovely people. Never had any problems living here and having plenty of fun.

ScumLord · 31-10-2008 2:40pm

fricatus wrote: »

America is still cool, but we're a hell of a lot more familiar with it these days than we were in the early '90s, since more of us have probably been there now.

What I couldn't get over (in NYC) was that it felt more like any of the regular big cities I'd been to (London, Paris, Madrid) than the New York I'd seen on the movies.

I got that feeling from New York too, I went to Vegas then stopped off in NYC for two days on the way back. NY had a more European vibe to it despite looking like nothing I'd ever seen before.

Nodin · 31-10-2008 2:48pm

Trev M wrote: »

A stupid question obviously, but when I was growing up back in the 90's America was a magical dream land of pepsi, beach babes, cool cars and rock bands. I couldnt wait to visit the place and when I did I was blown away by New York , Chicago , LA, San Fran etc

Seems like most stuff ya hear about America is negative... Mad for war, Mad for guns, Mad for having dumb presidents... etc etc

That was the Clinton effect. It made people forget about Ronnie Raygun, Tricky Dicky and the other characters and disasters.

It should be pointed out that there are at least two Americas, with differing populations. One is different to us, but they're good people, and it'd be a boring world if we were all the same. The other is so out there, its become impossible to tell their views from satire, and its a more dangerous world because of them.

Theres nothing wrong with firearms, btw. Its what people do with them that should be the concern.

Biggins · 31-10-2008 2:55pm

mumhaabu wrote: »

If Obama wins (please god he won't) it will be funny to see the bleeding hearts actually showing kudos towards America again. The real shame however is that the US Constitution stops George W. Bush running for a third term, he will long be remembered as America's greatest President of Modern times.

Dear Gawd, there's still one born every minute! :rolleyes:

Sam Vimes · 31-10-2008 3:06pm

mumhaabu wrote: »

If Obama wins (please god he won't) it will be funny to see the bleeding hearts actually showing kudos towards America again. The real shame however is that the US Constitution stops George W. Bush running for a third term, he will long be remembered as America's greatest President of Modern times.

http://images.starcraftmazter.net/4chan/for_forums/obvious_troll.jpg

elmolesto · 31-10-2008 3:21pm

Kiera wrote: »

South America is waaay cooler!

I agree, South America and Central America are far cooler.

rinnin · 31-10-2008 3:59pm

HalloweenJack wrote: »

I'm hoping to go to Chicago next summer so I hope it's still "cool".

Chicago is most definately still cool! Enjoy.
Kicking myself didnt bring the folks to Buddy Guys blues club - went to House of Blues instead which was crap.

giggsy664 · 31-10-2008 4:04pm

chamlis wrote: »

I was in Tennesse and Georgia during the summer. People are rediculously polite tbh.
Kinda like the way people who've never been to Ireland mistakenly believe Irish people to be.

I'm in Cleveland right now till January.
I have not seen one Obese person while I've been here. see much more back home tbh.

The fat people stay inside LOL.

Yah. I don't want to America for fear of Obama Osama bin Laden

Tar.Aldarion · 31-10-2008 5:13pm

You don't see them chamlis because one of them dies every 45 seconds of a heart attack. Look down mate, you're not on a perpetual bouncy castle.

Conor108 · 31-10-2008 5:28pm

Nope

shenanigans1982 · 31-10-2008 6:25pm

Trev M wrote: »

Is saying Jap racisit?

I used to think it was....

http://www.irintech.com/x1/images/jean/supermann_says.jpg

but if its ok by him who am I to argue?

FatherTed · 31-10-2008 7:24pm

I've lived here in Connecticut for 16 years. Love it except in January-March when the weather is brutal. I'm 45 minutes from Manhatten and 2.5 hours from Boston yet there are farms etc 15 minutes away. People around here are friendly and not as whacky as some place especially down South. Went back to Galway last weekend for a few days and couldnt wait to get back here again.

MagicMarker · 31-10-2008 7:26pm

New York is one of my favourite cities, and i will live there one day.

Canada is better though.

liah · 31-10-2008 7:37pm

Canada is far better, but unfortunately greatly underrated..

Overheal · 31-10-2008 8:58pm

Conor108 wrote: »

Nope

:rolleyes:

We're working on it. Pardon our dust.

dSTAR · 31-10-2008 10:40pm

I lived in San Francisco and had the best of times and the worst of times there.

I clearly remember the day my brother picked me up at the airport and drove me around the city. It was a bit of an eye opener seeing so many homeless people and homeys on the streets.

Japan is waaaay cooler :cool:

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