Europe's view of the U.S.
The King Prawn ·
April 21, 2012 at 7:59am
This picture was posted on facebook with the question "Ya think this is how Europe views the USA?" I think maybe. Thoughts?
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Mar '11
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Pretty close. I think there are a few Germans familiar with where Florida is, though. You see them there sometimes.
Sandals and black socks. On the beach. For the love of God, is there no end to my square-headed cousins' barbarity?
Nov '10
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Well I do know that tons of Germans (and hence, I assume, a not negligible number of other Europeans as well) travel to Florida -- so perhaps Florida gets its own designation. Other than that, it seems like a good parody of European myopia.
Well, except, I think the label "Jesus Land" would probably be more apt instead of "Texas."
Jun '10
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If that were the real map, then moving from Governor of Texas to President of the United States would be a big demotion. BIG!!
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Phew, my state (Illinois) can finally have some fiscal responsibility.
Feb '12
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If only....
Mar '11
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They missed Alaska
Mar '11
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If we voted exactly along those lines, we'd be better off. The problem is that other states are becoming California too.
Jun '10
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Percival: Pretty close. I think there are a few Germans familiar with where Florida is, though. You see them there sometimes.
Sandals and black socks. On the beach. For the love of God, is there no end to my square-headed cousins' barbarity? · 39 minutes ago
And they call us "ugly Americans."
Last time I was in Florida, Disney World was overrun by Brits (all of whom seemed very nice). So Florida appears to have its own identity to some Europeans. Other than that, you nailed it.
Edited on April 20, 2012 at 12:12amAug '10
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Who cares what they think ?
If they are able to leave a couple of good hotels, the museums and the better restaurants open , then I will be happy to visit Europe. Other than that...whatev-------
Edited on April 20, 2012 at 12:24amAug '10
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Having lived in Austin (which is, Vatican-like, surrounded by Texas) for 12 years, I can tell you this is how Texans think things oughta be.
Dec '10
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Spent the first half of my life in Texas; I understand completely.
Jul '10
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I thought I had something in common with Europeans until closer inspection: new york is too big and california is still attached.
May '11
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I have traveled through a large portoin of the world and all over the world I am often asked about Disneyworld. It really is viewed as quintessential America. I tell everyone I meet that they haven't really seen America until they have been to Graceland and they nod solemnly.
Aug '10
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Somebody, with some better connection to the King , ought to start a thread where we can share our Graceland stories . What do you think is the percentage of Ricochetti that have one to share might be ?
Apr '11
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The map could do with more detail. Most Europeans could place Vegas is in California, for instance, and know that DC is in or around New York.
Extend New York down a bit, add dots for Vegas and DC, and add Florida (as others have noted), and I think you're basically there.
Sep '10
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Let me fix that for you:
To reflect the European mind, Texas should have a belt cinched up too tight, cellulite exploding out of its deep fried thighs and dead hispanics and blacks littering the roadways after they are run over by callous emergency vehicles delivering illegal Cuban cigar smoking oilmen for quadruple coronary bypass surgeries.
Apr '11
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Not in this life time...we are doomed my friend.
May '11
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Flownover, whatever the percentage of ricoteers with a story of Graceland is, it would be dwarfed by the magnitude of what Elvis has meant to American culture and what American culture has meant to the world. You haven't been to America until you have been to Graceland. Unless you have been to the American Girl store which is another story.
Feb '11
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If the map included Florida, it might be how many New Yorkers view the rest of the USA.
Aug '10
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So Southern ~Is there a better song than "Little Sister " ?