I'm looking for suggestions of things that we should expect all true Americans to like in order to be true Patriots. I've already settled on Hot Dogs and Baseball. Later this week I'll post the top 10 suggestions!
Jacob
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English, and believing that everyone else ought to speak it.
May 1, 2008 at 12:16 AMAmericans historically are a mixture of other ethnicities. AS the cultures mix, some things come out of that that become uniquely US. For example, the American Frontier Spirit comes from the need for freedom and the grit to pursue it. So on the list that might be called "Innovation" or "Independence" I think other things may be on the list that are truly American-born though all Americans may not like them: Jazz music, square dancing, and "flower power."
May 1, 2008 at 7:22 AMBut you're probably after other things like chewing gum, iced drinks and roasted marshmellows. Maybe corn on the cob (other countries don't eat that),and flip-flops...
Amen Brother Andrew!! How about capitalism and democracy. Oh wait; that eliminates a good portion of the country. I suppose I'll add classic rock and roll, apple pie, Ford trucks, twinkies and jumping in a gas-guzzling SUV to travel 1/4 mile. If I can think of any more, I'll let you know.
May 1, 2008 at 9:24 AMOn the serious side:
May 1, 2008 at 10:21 AM1. Freedom (speech, religion etc.)
2. Risk/reward (you create your own successes and failures)
3. Nature/outdoors
On the not serious side: (though many are not fans, and I don't really think that makes you less american)
1. Smores
2. Reeses
3. Cheeseburgers
4. American Football
5. Basketball
Also, I disagree with Andrew. I think that grandma's editorials is right. The US is a mixture of cultures (and languages) and always has been. Lets embrace that. As long as you are willing to obey the law, come as you are.
ok, i know i'm majorly late... but here's my list:::
May 16, 2008 at 9:06 PMreality television
morbid obesity (jacob, you obviously don't count... twiggy)
cha (or in other words.... chewing toba-kee)
classy mobile homes-- complete with lawn globes
circumcision... seriously, only Americans do that (I looked it up)
dollywood
you're welcome
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