American Appreciation Thread

Mr. Frost · 26-02-2009 09:42AM #1

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 · 26-02-2009 09:45AM

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

Donald-Duck · 26-02-2009 09:56AM

They have good roads.

0ubliette · 26-02-2009 09:58AM

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 · 26-02-2009 10:00AM

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 · 26-02-2009 10:06AM

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 · 26-02-2009 10:08AM

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 · 26-02-2009 10:12AM

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 · 26-02-2009 10:12AM

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 · 26-02-2009 10:16AM

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* · 26-02-2009 10:18AM

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 · 26-02-2009 10:19AM

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 · 26-02-2009 10:20AM

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 · 26-02-2009 10:21AM

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* · 26-02-2009 10:21AM

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 · 26-02-2009 10:21AM

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 · 26-02-2009 10:23AM

BaZmO* wrote: »

War? America invented War?

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

Mr. Frost · 26-02-2009 10:23AM

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 · 26-02-2009 10:24AM

Donald-Duck wrote: »

Thats right, America killed your dog too.

ok?... no debate then

Mr. Frost · 26-02-2009 10:24AM

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 · 26-02-2009 10:25AM

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 · 26-02-2009 10:25AM

Fantastic fast food.

dSTAR · 26-02-2009 10:28AM

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* · 26-02-2009 10:29AM

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 · 26-02-2009 10:29AM

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 · 26-02-2009 10:33AM

BaZmO* wrote: »

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

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

BaZmO* · 26-02-2009 10:33AM

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 · 26-02-2009 10:33AM

biko wrote: »

Fantastic fast food.

*Missing Mel's Diner*

BaZmO* · 26-02-2009 10:35AM

twinytwo wrote: »

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

So you hate all the other big super powers then?

Mr. Frost · 26-02-2009 10:36AM

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 · 26-02-2009 10:36AM

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.

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