American Appreciation Thread

Mr. Frost

In response to the idiotic 'Americans' thread I thought I'd start an American appreciation thread instead! I for one love America and American people. As I mentioned in an earlier post I travelled across that magnificent country last summer and loved it! Even the one street towns (slight exaggerations, only slight!) - people were so friendly.

So what do you like/love/ about America? What kind of positive experiences have you had there that you probably mightn't find elsewhere.

Oh and I've never been to Disney World but I'm pretty sure I love that too!

MrsMcSteamy

I'm heading over there in two weeks to New York so will repost back with my experiences then

Donald-Duck

They have good roads.

0ubliette

Ive had 4 American girlfriends and they all shave down below. Not a blade of hair to be seen. Love it.

Seriously tho they are some of the friendliest people youll come across. Much friendlier than what youd find in Dublin, at any rate. Very nice people.

SoWatchaWant

The Canadians in my college class are ridiculously smart.

Also, I love a good deal of American films, TV dramas and comedies, even if alot of them are ****, but hey, that's life.

Running Bing

Good thread.


I feel their is a lot of ignorance, and even downright racism at times, towards the country and its people.


Its really a tremendous place that has given the world so much. A lot of people seem to think that outside of Washington, Chicago, LA, Florida, New York and Boston every American is a thick racist redneck which is ironic considering how close minded, ignorant and offensive that view is.


I love America, I think the country and its people have a tremendous attitude.

The_Conductor

My favourite thing about the US is the naming conventions used for the streets / road systems. We have a lot to learn in that respect.....

dSTAR

After having lived there I found out that Americans at home are nothing like some of the stereotypical Americans you see outside their country. I guess you could say that about many Irish people living here too. I lived in Northern Cali and met quite a diverse bunch who were well educated, opened minded and very much aware of what is going on in the world.

twinytwo

Babybing wrote: »

Good thread.


I feel their is a lot of ignorance, and even downright racism at times, towards the country and its people.


Its really a tremendous place that has given the world so much. A lot of people seem to think that outside of Washington, Chicago, LA, Florida, New York and Boston every American is a thick racist redneck which is ironic considering how close minded, ignorant and offensive that view is.


I love America, I think the country and its people have a tremendous attitude.

But taken alot from it and have done more damage than good....

Donald-Duck

twinytwo wrote: »

But taken alot from it and have done more damage than good....

If you truely think that, you are worse than the people in the video in the OP.

Edit: Me smart, though tthis was the other topic

BaZmO*

smccarrick wrote: »

My favourite thing about the US is the naming conventions used for the streets / road systems. We have a lot to learn in that respect.....

Isn't that a Dutch thing?

twinytwo

Donald-Duck wrote: »

If you truely think that, you are worse than the people in the video in the OP.

What world are you living in???

Everything from war to global warming and the current world econmic problems can be attributed to america.

Donald-Duck

twinytwo wrote: »

What world are you living in???

Everything from war to global warming and the current world econmic problems can be attributed to america.

Thats right, America killed your dog too.

Mr. Frost

Donald-Duck wrote: »

They have good roads.

Yeah they've great roads! And hardly any traffic lights around towns either. First to the stop sign goes and then the next one goes...any everyone obeys this.

BaZmO*

twinytwo wrote: »

What world are you living in???

Everything from war to global warming and the current world econmic problems can be attributed to america.

War? America invented War?

Mr. Frost

MrsMcSteamy wrote: »

I'm heading over there in two weeks to New York so will repost back with my experiences then

New York's amazing. People are friendly but not as friendly as elsewhere. Well maybe they are I guess they just don't care too much about you, but not in a bad way. There's such a diverse group of people there.

twinytwo

BaZmO* wrote: »

War? America invented War?

No i mean war in a general term.. ie Vietnam/ First and Second Gulf War etc

Mr. Frost

Babybing wrote: »

Good thread.


I feel their is a lot of ignorance, and even downright racism at times, towards the country and its people.


Its really a tremendous place that has given the world so much. A lot of people seem to think that outside of Washington, Chicago, LA, Florida, New York and Boston every American is a thick racist redneck which is ironic considering how close minded, ignorant and offensive that view is.


I love America, I think the country and its people have a tremendous attitude.

Very true. And the people that give out are still more than happy to pay to watch American movies, go on holidays there, buy their products etc.

twinytwo

Donald-Duck wrote: »

Thats right, America killed your dog too.

ok?... no debate then

Mr. Frost

smccarrick wrote: »

My favourite thing about the US is the naming conventions used for the streets / road systems. We have a lot to learn in that respect.....

I totally agree. It's such an easy place to find your way in. And absolutely EVERYWHERE, even the most isolated places have adequate road signs and directions from there.

MIN2511

American's are cool, i have worked with a lot of them who are now friends...

Although they canno handle their booze, they are friendly, easy going and generally nice people.

biko

Fantastic fast food.

dSTAR

Mr. Frost wrote: »

Yeah they've great roads! And hardly any traffic lights around towns either. First to the stop sign goes and then the next one goes...any everyone obeys this.

What I love about the lights there is that after 12am or 1am the lights at intersections flash amber allowing you to drive straight through if its clear. It sh!ts me over here when you are driving late at night and have to stop and wait at a set of red lights waiting for them to change without a car in sight.

BaZmO*

twinytwo wrote: »

No i mean war in a general term.. ie Vietnam/ First and Second Gulf War etc

So they're the only country that have gone to war?

Rented Mule

BaZmO* wrote: »

Isn't that a Dutch thing?

I beleive that it is actually based on (and then added to) the civil engineering that was originally done in Limerick City.

I could be mistaken on that but I do beleive that Limerick was the first city to be setup on the grid system.

twinytwo

BaZmO* wrote: »

So they're the only country that have gone to war?

Do you need my help to answer that?:rolleyes:

BaZmO*

MrsMcSteamy wrote: »

I'm heading over there in two weeks to New York so will repost back with my experiences then

I'm heading over there next week. Can't wait!
I've been to Boston before but I was so jet lagged that the jury is still out as to whether I like the place or not.

Rented Mule wrote: »

I beleive that it is actually based on (and then added to) the civil engineering that was originally done in Limerick City.

I could be mistaken on that but I do beleive that Limerick was the first city to be setup on the grid system.

LOL

dSTAR

biko wrote: »

Fantastic fast food.

*Missing Mel's Diner*

BaZmO*

twinytwo wrote: »

Do you need my help to answer that?:rolleyes:

So you hate all the other big super powers then?

Mr. Frost

dSTAR wrote: »

What I love about the lights there is that after 12am or 1am the lights at intersections flash amber allowing you to drive straight through if its clear. It sh!ts me over here when you are driving late at night and have to stop and wait at a set of red lights waiting for them to change without a car in sight.

That is so annoying I know! And people there can actually use the motorway properly!

Declan30

Have Travelled to America 4 Times and will go again this year for 2 weeks.
Have Family over there so it helps.
Last Trip was in 2007.Was in Vegas, Grand canyon and then back to California.
It is a great country they are so friendly. Although it so different from state to state and some of their laws in each state are crazy but that what makes them unique I think.
Never stayed in New York Boston or Chicago . Might do though soon. Only ever toured the west coast.
Hope I don't have any hassle getting in this year. In 2007 Had hassle in San Francisco airport even though I had everything up to date.

Mr. Frost

dSTAR wrote: »

*Missing Mel's Diner*

Great place!

twinytwo

BaZmO* wrote: »

So you hate all the other big super powers then?

Stop being a troll..I pointed out faults with america.. so why are you trying to derail the thread?

Wibbs

I've worked with a fair few. Have to say I like them in general. Obviously it's a generalisation, but I do believe there is such a thing as a national character in broad strokes at least. Understandably as ones culture does have an effect. I found them quite polite. Tendency to enthusiasm which sometimes grated with my reserve but actually a good thing. They vary a lot depending where they are from too. America is such a huge place with a lot of diversity of cultures, so that's not surprising and you can't pin down "americans" any easier than you can pin down "europeans".

Donald-Duck

twinytwo wrote: »

Stop being a troll..I pointed out faults with america.. so why are you trying to derail the thread?

No, you made a incorrect statement. Thats like saying everyone in Cork ****s horses

twinytwo

Donald-Duck wrote: »

No, you made a incorrect statement. Thats like saying everyone in Cork ****s horses

What incorrect statement would that be?

dSTAR

Mr. Frost wrote: »

Great place!

The burgers are so good, along with the grilled vegetable sandwiches and cheese fries all washed down with chocolate malt. Yeah baby!

Donald-Duck

twinytwo wrote: »

What incorrect statement would that be?

How about this then,

How could America have caused more harm than good if it got itself to the status where its economy dictates most of the worlds?

Mr. Frost

dSTAR wrote: »

The burgers are so good, along with the grilled vegetable sandwiches and cheese fries all washed down with chocolate malt. Yeah baby!

I love the breakfasts over there too! Must had bacon and eggs (over easy ) nearly everyday I was there! And the hash browns! Mmm! I may have put on a pound of two on that holiday!

r0nanf

I married an American three years ago and I'm happy to say that my in laws are cool. I travel to Iowa three times a year (carbon footprint is GO!) and I love it. People are warm, open and friendly. Sometimes that's mistaken as naivety but it's not; it's no different to the good vibes you get going on holidays down the country, or in rural France or whatever. Good people

SoWatchaWant

twinytwo wrote: »

But taken alot from it and have done more damage than good....

Are you mental? You do realise we wouldn't be so rich without America for Trade reasons, right?

Just for the craic, have a think and come up with some American stuff you watch on TV, or eat, etc.

BaZmO*

twinytwo wrote: »

What world are you living in???

Everything from war to global warming and the current world econmic problems can be attributed to america.

twinytwo wrote: »

Stop being a troll..I pointed out faults with america.. so why are you trying to derail the thread?

I'm being a troll? Ha!
You're the one that's looking for a reaction by saying that they've caused more harm than good in the world. I'm just calling you out on a nonsense statement.

twinytwo

Donald-Duck wrote: »

How about this then,

How could America have caused more harm than good if it got itself to the status where its economy dictates most of the worlds?

Hence why the world economy is the way it is now?.. whats your point?

twinytwo

BaZmO* wrote: »

I'm being a troll? Ha!
You're the one that's looking for a reaction by saying that they've caused more harm than good in the world. I'm just calling you out on a nonsense statement.

nonsence??.. is the statement wrong? Why not point out the good they have done?

Donald-Duck

twinytwo wrote: »

Hence why the world economy is the way it is now?.. whats your point?

Well thats the other countries own faults for being so dependant on them, not Americas.

And as for wars, people complain when America are slow to join wars(ww2) and then complain when they do get involved? They just can't win with some people.

Lirange

dSTAR wrote: »

The burgers are so good, along with the grilled vegetable sandwiches and cheese fries all washed down with chocolate malt. Yeah baby!

Is that the restaurant in California where all the J1s work?

Pal

Mr. Frost wrote: »

I totally agree. It's such an easy place to find your way in. And absolutely EVERYWHERE, even the most isolated places have adequate road signs and directions from there.

I am sure that they put numbers on the streets because otherwise all the Yanks would get lost.

SoWatchaWant

Pal wrote: »

I am sure that they put numbers on the streets because otherwise all the Yanks would get lost.

Oh no you didn't:eek:

Seriously, it's the best way to plan a city.

Black Swan

Babybing wrote: »

Its really a tremendous place that has given the world so much.

Well, the countries of the world have given them their fathers, mothers, sons and daughters as immigrants, and continues to do so. Some have referred to it as a "melting pot," but I like a different metaphor called a "stew pot." In the first case everyone becomes homogeneous or more similar than different, which is not the case if you have visited the USA; rather, the "Irish" potatoes retain some of their original characteristics, while at the same time taking on the flavour of the stew about them.

dSTAR

I would prefer to live in a world where the America was the sole superpower wielding its power rather than a fragmented world with tyrants popping up all over the place invading neighboring countries. And before you attack my post I have read Chomsky and after yawning through most of it still can't envision a better alternative to American hegemony. Roll on American might!

twinytwo

Donald-Duck wrote: »

Well thats the other countries own faults for being so dependant on them, not Americas.

And as for wars, people complain when America are slow to join wars(ww2) and then complain when they do get involved? They just can't win with some people.

It has nothing to do with being dependent on america.. Clinton passed a law in like 93? that forced banks to give out loans... 80% of these people never even made the first repayment and they was nothing the bank could do about it so they sold these loans to othe banks in oither countries.( talking 100's of billions)..


Not talking about WW2.. America did what they had to