How does the rest of the world perceive USA?(srs)(very srs)

[Dudun]

wish i lived there (srs) planning on visting next year.

Good. I'll switch you. I'd love to be in the land down under.

"Not denying they don't".... Then you call Americans uneducated in the next sentence. I believe you were trying to say "Not denying they do" .... You have just been educated by an American.

lolz

[cavymeister]

Texas thinks the US is okay.

http://www.lmgtfy.com/?q=What+does+t...+of+the+USA%3F

[sark]

Lets let the gross domestic product numbers do the talking...


— World 61,963,429[4]
— European Union 16,106,896[4]
1 United States 14,624,184
2 People's Republic of China 5,745,133
3 Japan 5,390,897
4 Germany 3,305,898
5 France 2,555,439
6 United Kingdom 2,258,565
7 Italy 2,036,687
8 Brazil 2,023,528
9 Canada 1,563,664
10 Russia 1,476,912

[anonymous]

[Jef-El]

i think aus/uk/canada all have a bit of sibling rivalry with the us. they make fun, but its light hearted for the most part.

for instance if a guy from the uk were to walk into a bar in the us, the people here would be excited to talk to them. on the other hand, you still have people saying bad teeth/****ty weather/tea and crumpets/warm beer etc.

i dont know about non english speaking countries but thats my opinion on the canada/aus/uk vs us bickering.

[blumpkin415]

[J3remy]

People form ignorant views because they lap up everything mainstream media tells them

having actually lived in the USA i actually find myself defending the place when someone starts bad mouthing it

[vabyss]

The stupid, fat, lazy slobs are simply more vocal because they are powered by an obscenely rich propaganda network...so it comes off as if most or all of us are the Tea Party slime you see.

There are many good people here. But it is 100% true that we have a dangerous epidemic of stupidity and sloth. It's enough to give you a superiority complex.

[cavymeister]

Lets let the gross domestic product numbers do the talking...


— World 61,963,429[4]
— European Union 16,106,896[4]
1 United States 14,624,184
2 People's Republic of China 5,745,133
3 Japan 5,390,897
4 Germany 3,305,898
5 France 2,555,439
6 United Kingdom 2,258,565
7 Italy 2,036,687
8 Brazil 2,023,528
9 Canada 1,563,664
10 Russia 1,476,912

Are you saying that they are jelly?

[aussie_chunky]

For most western countries, like Aus most people don't like America, and think americans are stupid because they generally have very little knowledge outisde their own history, ask many of them all the presidents and they can recite them and numerous facts I couldn't do the same with my leaders.
HOwever this is usually compounded by them always aving an opiion or needing to be outspoken, which when they have no Idea and are telling you it's summer and your an idiot when you say it's winter because you live in a different hemisphere it doesn't help the perception.


That being said all the yanks I have met I'vge gotten on fine with, and for the most part would get on fine with many, it is more of a case of hating your foreign policies than the american people

And all the americans coming in here and saying "oh they're just jealous they don't live here" your not helping the cause. It comes off as so arrogant, most Australian canadians New zealanders etc. have no desire to live in america ever Though visiting it would definately rank quite high. Though I do envy your gun laws, looking at gettig a rifle and it's going to be a serious pain in the A, why can't I own a kalashnikov

[Lpenny]

Government seems pretty shakey, and always want world domination. Can never settle for second best, always have to be number one. V. Irritating

What's wrong with wanting to be number one?

[aussie_chunky]

Lets let the gross domestic product numbers do the talking...


— World 61,963,429[4]
— European Union 16,106,896[4]
1 United States 14,624,184
2 People's Republic of China 5,745,133
3 Japan 5,390,897
4 Germany 3,305,898
5 France 2,555,439
6 United Kingdom 2,258,565
7 Italy 2,036,687
8 Brazil 2,023,528
9 Canada 1,563,664
10 Russia 1,476,912

Look up Australia Brah, 22 million and we have over a trillion, thats per capita more than America if you count your illegals, which you should as they are a huge contribution.

[nev3r]

Lets let the gross domestic product numbers do the talking...


— World 61,963,429[4]
— European Union 16,106,896[4]
1 United States 14,624,184
2 People's Republic of China 5,745,133
3 Japan 5,390,897
4 Germany 3,305,898
5 France 2,555,439
6 United Kingdom 2,258,565
7 Italy 2,036,687
8 Brazil 2,023,528
9 Canada 1,563,664
10 Russia 1,476,912

Lots of anti-americanism band-wagoning everywhere because of **** like this. Americans honestly think they're God's gift to humanity, they're the 20th century England.

I mean, really, it IS an awesome ****ing country, but chill the **** out, a little humility goes a long way.

[escapist]

I think most people have an ignorant view of the US. They say American's are ignorant. But that in itself is an ignorant, and narrow minded perception!

America is one of the most diverse countries on Earth. You literally have representations of people from almost every part of the World. Not only that, you also have different geographic regions. Its almost like your spoiled for choice.

And despite all that diversity, most foreigners still group everything American into one category. But, I can see why they do that. A lot has changed in the World, especially over the last 20 years. I think mostly it due to politics, and Bush's influence in the War in Iraq. Most European countries were against the war, and governments felt pressured to send troops. I'm sure there are other reasons, but from the people I speak to, that seems to be the main one.

this, 100%


"Americans" cannot be lumped into one category, our 300 mil pop is simply too diverse

[Sworn_Enemy]

"Not denying they don't".... Then you call Americans uneducated in the next sentence. I believe you were trying to say "Not denying they do" .... You have just been educated by an American.

Yes but my sentence refers to that their is doubt in my mind. Pretty sure China or Russia could give you guys a lot of grief if they wanted to. The 2nd sentence was referring to your "average" american. dont be mad.

[Ashtarall]

As a Canadian, I see the USA as a very important country, them being our closest neighbours and our most important economic partner. Also, contrary to many of my countryfolk, I do not blame the US for being the "world police". Someone has to do it, and that nation will automatically be blamed for it.

I also firmly believe that the general worldly view of the USA as massively ignorant is totally unwarranted and false. Most of the greatest universities of the world are american.

I have a strong fear of the right wing parties, on the other hand. They are absolutely crazy.

I believe healthcare should be the hallmark of any advanced society.

I do not have a bad opinion on they're firearms policy, altough I prefer the laws of my country on that.

[JimmyJohns]

America, unlike most, allow the stupid and lazy to suffice. They don't cast away any citizen, no matter how sorry they are. Hell, they even house them in jails for 40+ years until they die a natural death. America keeps up those who survive on government assistance, no matter how many years they do it and no matter what age. Basically, America adjust to the poor and minorities and gives a crap less about the people that actually hold this Country together. Just look at the last election and the people that elected the leader they currently have. They were just thinking about the free money they could get, not about how the Country would benefit.

[Dudun]

So question to all my foreign brahs.


Say i was in sidney, london, etc...how would the locals look at me as an American? Would they automatically assume that I was arrogant, uneducated, and sloppy?

Thread is entertaining. Also, notice how you put (srs)(very srs) and a red has yet to open this bitch>

[Dennis71]

your all fat
uneducated
arrogant

[Phal4nx]

Things I like about USA.

-They bring out the best entertainment (movies, tv, music, literature, games, etc)
-Love a lot of US food (even though most of it is unhealthy)
-Looks like a great place to visit. I'd love to go to San Fransisco, New York, Vegas, Grand Canyon, Yosemite, Washington DC, Hawaii, etc.
-Diversity
-The sheer size of the US and how many cities you have

Things I don't like (Keep in mind I've never been to USA but this is my observation from what I've seen through media)
-Evangelicals and the bible belt
-Dangerous 'hoods' and the amount of homelessness
-The Iraq and Afghan war
-The drug war

[aussie_chunky]

this, 100%


"Americans" cannot be lumped into one category, our 300 mil pop is simply too diverse

The reality is most people say americans but for the most part the hatred stems from the actions of your governement, which for the most part are all of similar stock. I already outlined the ignorance thing it's not that your stupid it is just that most americans are ignorant of anything foreign, I mean you hve guys in the egypt/libya thread with "not a single **** was given that day" and all anyone care about is snooki gettig punched on jersey shore, most americans do not care about the sorld outside america and the huge impact much of it negative America has.

Now this is true of most other countries too but when you are No 1 it means your the brunt of everyones hatred as you are the ones trying to do good and ****ing it up sometimes, most other coutries are never in the spotlight as they lack the influence and sheer might to do anything as drastic as America.

[Phal4nx]

So question to all my foreign brahs.


Say i was in sidney, london, etc...how would the locals look at me as an American? Would they automatically assume that I was arrogant, uneducated, and sloppy?

Thread is entertaining. Also, notice how you put (srs)(very srs) and a red has yet to open this bitch>

Most people will assume that he will be loud. Maybe a little arrogant. But he'd get a lot of attention just because of the accent.

[joselsturbo]

hahah wtf cant stop laughing

[Levronewannabe]

i'm canadian, and unfortunately everyone i know thinks every single person from the USA is a close-minded extremist.

it's really immature and makes me mad- i can't even have a political debate with most of my friends because of it, like one time when i was talking about how the US's defense general was doing, mentioned one thing he said, everybody goes "well he's fukkin american of course he'd say that"


we're all american, dip****

[Dudun]

Things I like about USA.

-They bring out the best entertainment (movies, tv, music, literature, games, etc)
-Love a lot of US food (even though most of it is unhealthy)
-Looks like a great place to visit. I'd love to go to San Fransisco, New York, Vegas, Grand Canyon, Yosemite, Washington DC, Hawaii, etc.
-Diversity
-The sheer size of the US and how many cities you have

Things I don't like (Keep in mind I've never been to USA but this is my observation from what I've seen through media)
-Evangelicals and the bible belt
-Dangerous 'hoods' and the amount of homelessness
-The Iraq and Afghan war
-The drug war

Just about 66% of all americans are against/opposed, both of the bolded. True story.

[DanishJordan]

Hate us but wish they lived here.

Pimpin' ain't easy.

It's pretty much like this. I hail from Denmark but everyone there wants to be here, meanwhile, I want to go back to my roots!

[Kharig]

i reckon most dont like us

[Jayl12345]

Accurate:

[DiscoMillipede]

Lets let the gross domestic product numbers do the talking...


— World 61,963,429[4]
— European Union 16,106,896[4]
1 United States 14,624,184
2 People's Republic of China 5,745,133
3 Japan 5,390,897
4 Germany 3,305,898
5 France 2,555,439
6 United Kingdom 2,258,565
7 Italy 2,036,687
8 Brazil 2,023,528
9 Canada 1,563,664
10 Russia 1,476,912

higher GDP =/= higher standard of living

[joselsturbo]