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It's no secret that Americans do things a little differently from the rest of the world. But, as the first European colony to win independence, they've had lots of time to form the unique identity we associate with them today. So let's take a few moments to celebrate all the quirky and ridiculous little things that make the USA what it is, even if we still fail to understand them.

When the United States broke away from the rest of the European world in 1783 following the American Revolutionary War, a cultural shift began that is still developing today. Though the lands we now know as America mostly share a history of British occupation, tea and crumpets have long been replaced by coffee and donuts. America has given the world countless gifts, such as rock music, groundbreaking cinema, and New York City - in fact, it's probably the most culturally recognizable place on Earth. Still, for those of us on the outside looking in, the United States sometimes seems like a bit of a circus.

Scroll down to see some of America's funniest moments on Tumblr and how the rest of the world reacted. Don't take it personally, though - we've still got love for Yankee Land! (h/t)

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Tyrone
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They even made a hole and chipped one end of the biscuit if you look at the 16th and 35th ,that's brilliant !!

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DhampireHEK
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

At 18 you can be married, drive a car, go into huge debt, vote, and die for your country but you're not responsible enough to buy beer. *Face Palm*

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John L
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hmm, never considered that. I always did silly things.....like hide them in my pocket. Imagine that. ;D

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Hans
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I guess these things give digestion problems and obesity just from looking at them.

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Hans
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Germans: Duh, this Autobahn section has a 130 km/h speed limit. Americans: wow, this freeway allows 100 km/h!

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Helping Panda
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh my god, you guys should look up which countries rely overwhelmingly on nuclear power. The US is actually way behind many countries in Europe!

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DhampireHEK
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm not sure if I should laugh at the joke or cry because this guy is serious....

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John L
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There is always a cheaper way, which includes buying a plane ticket. Works every time. ;D

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Bronwen Harris
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah, but the real problem here is some a$$hole took pictures of people just to make fun of them.

Jennie Sapherson
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Especially as some of them may have a physical disability, such as the woman who fell. Don't judge until you know the reason why.

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pusheen buttercup
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is offensive. You can't know every single person there. Some people have severe medical conditions that can cause weight gain or other circumstances. They at least have the courage to go out instead of giving up. The person who made this should be ashamed for making fun of those who are struggling.

Rogue Hater
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why do poverty stricken towns have no insanely obese people... you don't just get fat it happens because you eat.

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David Fooks
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

At first I felt bad for the lady who'd fallen over, but when I saw the Mariokart banana, I died laughing. Terrible. 😂

Wyndmere
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Again, the writer's user name says ut all... "in-bad-humor".

Kira Thesloth
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's easy for security guards to get fat. It's an after retirement career for most, and a lot of places I've worked just have them ride golf carts to patrol all night.

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Blue wolf
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

At first I laughed then I just felt sorry for how true this is

FAKENAME FAKENAME
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They should have to walk. Also a burger should be dangled in front of them

Valdis
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I just don't get it, how people fat like that get money to eat that much ?

Dave Roger
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Because typically people will eat the cheapest, most long lasting, processed foods. In the US, those tend to be incredibly unhealthy. Many people don't understand how to eat well and the obesity epidemic is the result.

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Master Markus
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Except that a bunch of Americans hate Bill for being and atheist and because he tells them that science is correct instead of the BAHBLE.

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That Fat Mouse
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Part of me finds this hilarious, but the other part wonders if we, as a collective entity, have taken the american stereotype too far

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Brittney Chaloupka
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah I live 5 minutes from Freedom high school. Conviently located 30 minutes south of Washington DC in Northern VA. My middle school was named after Mills E. Godwin, a man who lobbied to keep schools segregated. (They recently voted to rename the school)Not too surprising though.

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JillVille Child Care
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No way, they seriously have that on water bottles? I need one for my daughter, that would be so funny! She's not American, but is slightly obsessed about zombies, heehee

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Tiny Dynamine
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

72 years??? There hasn't been a time in the last 75 years that America hasn't been involved in a war/ invasion!!!

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