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Got asked if we have electricity in Germany, I replied that in Germany we have to run in our giant hamster wheels to generate power.

Leavo Report

Final score:

256points

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BananaJo 3 years ago

dumb question, dumb answer

47points

My grandma went on a European cruise and came back complaining that there were too many foreigners. LIKE ??? YOURE THE FOREIGNER.

grace Report

Final score:

255points

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Clearly sunny 3 years ago

This makes me laugh, old people sometimes!

21points

Bored Panda reached out to social media influencer @Voidable from Brisbane whose TikTok video has gone viral. The creator now has 36.2K TikTok followers and 1.8M likes on the TikTok platform but his audience is ever-growing.

“At the time these kinds of videos (the asking people questions) were all over TikTok and I noticed that no one had asked about this topic which as someone who is not American I hear a lot,” he explained about the idea for the TikTok.

They asked if I lived in a pyramid. I’m from Egypt. It has happened multiple times.

Akrammakar Makar Report

Final score:

233points

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Puppy Lover 3 years ago

Well where else are they meant to live? In an igloo?

70points

"I didn't know Alabama had its own language." After I said I speak Albanian.

drocopio Report

Final score:

230points

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Vicky Zar 3 years ago

Uff

40points

I have a foreign ID card and my date of birth is written as 18/04/95 and I had someone ask me once “you guys have 18 months in your country?”

christina Report

Final score:

230points

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King Joffrey 3 years ago

That allowed me to drink a bit early in when I lived in the US as a 20-year old.

65points

“When I hear some of the ways they do stuff it just makes me feel uncomfortable,” TikToker told us and added: “like how they microwave water instead of using a kettle, that one hurts.”

When asked how in his opinion Americans differ from the rest of the world, @Voidable said: “I think they differ as they are brought up and taught blind patriotism. I like America but you can’t sit here and not acknowledge its flaws.”

"Why do YOU care who runs OUR country, it's not like it affects you"
Pretty sure WWIII affects the planet, bud.

Jen GM Report

Final score:

225points

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Full of Giggles 3 years ago

Sadly, this is a common thought amongst conservatives.

28points

"Netherlands? Isn’t that where Peter Pan lives?"

Sanne Report

Final score:

213points

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James016 3 years ago

Yes, he loves the coffee shops.

136points

“Your English is so good, how long have you been learning it?” Ummm as an Aussie, my whole life.

Klad Report

Final score:

211points

POST

Truth Monster 3 years ago

Aussies speak Australian. Duh.

70points

And when it comes to the dumbest thing @Voidable has heard an American saying, it’s “when I had an argument with an American who told me that the US had 40 states. Still plays back in my mind,” he laughed.

#10

“I’m Spanish”
“Where in South America is Spain at?”
“I’m European”
“I thought u said u were Spanish”
“Spain is in Europe”
“What’s Europe?”

Alba Report

Final score:

210points

POST

Berry Budgie 3 years ago

... seriously

67points

#11

him: "you don't study US history?" me: "no, just like you don't study Chilean history". him: "but it's different, we're an actual original country"

Izha Report

Final score:

196points

POST

Monika Rhodes 3 years ago

*facepalm

77points

#12

German here - asked if we had nice cars in Germany.... like the BMW he was driving.

Dani Report

Final score:

194points

POST

Jos Poisquet 3 years ago

We all drive Lada

39points

#13

"Our sun is brighter than yours."

criminallives Report

Final score:

187points

POST

Foxxy (The Original) 3 years ago

They must have been talking about the sun they think shines out of their arses. Lol

119points

#14

One said to me “wait it snows outside of America?” Like wait until you hear that it snows in Africa.

Ed Report

Final score:

180points

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Truth Monster 3 years ago

It snows more in Africa than it does in Antarctica.

60points

#15

When they ask you if you have internet access - while chatting online.

CC Report

Final score:

178points

POST

aromantic avocado 3 years ago

I sometimes wonder where some people's brains have gone

20points

#16

Girl said I was insensitive for making jokes about the Pompeii volcano eruption. She said it happened 2008, and not 79 C.E

Amauman Report

Final score:

165points

POST

ThatOneCrazyFanGirl 3 years ago

What? Go back to School

50points

#17

"Australia is the Florida of Europe" I thought they were joking, but no, they were dead serious.

illtakryourknees Report

Final score:

157points

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Truth Monster 3 years ago

I kinda view Australia as the Florida of Europe....except its not in Europe. I'd say its the Florida of the English colonial system...but that would go to America...namely because we have the actual Florida. And America is always stealing headlines for some kind of wacky news. And a lot of that is from Florida.

52points

#18

"Does gravity work opposite in Australia?" I was half amazed that he knew what gravity was and half dumbfounded.

khehra3300 Report

Final score:

155points

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dhiguthila 3 years ago

cause space is indeed filled with floating Australians

74points

#19

Me telling Americans I'm from Norway: "ohh the capital of Sweden?"

AnitaZenell Report

Final score:

155points

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dhiguthila 3 years ago

Once I got one asking me where I am from, I said Lake Como, right at the boarder with Switzerland, and the guy said "oh lucky you, you can visit Stockholm often, then"... and me "mmm na bro that's Sweden, 2k km away"

49points

#20

He told me that the USA is the best country in the world, they are the only country where you can vote freely and give your opinion

Kirsteeen Report

Final score:

154points

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Foxxy (The Original) 3 years ago

Did he say this on April fools day

81points

#21

“Wait, some other countries have presidents too? I thought it was just an American thing.”

cob Report

Final score:

144points

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WilvanderHeijden 3 years ago

No, American things are going shopping with an assault riffle strapped to your back and going bust on medical bills.

166points

#22

Someone corrected my spelling of Sydney, apparently it's sidny (I'm Australian)

Ahhthatshot Report

Final score:

144points

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Sue Simmons 3 years ago

Love this. I was told England is spelt Ingland. I'm English. Lived in USA 21 years and was shocked by the lack of common sense and knowledge about other countries.

79points

#23

My dads American co-worker was shocked that my dad had a drivers license, because he seriously thought that we only ride horse and buggy in Denmark.

Cecilli Report

Final score:

144points

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Foxxy (The Original) 3 years ago

They will be shocked to hear we don't ride kangaroos in Australia.

95points

#24

“Do you speak Asian?” I am Asian but I don’t speak Asian.

naoko_tiktok Report

Final score:

138points

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Bobert Robertson 3 years ago

"I'm blackanese!" - Chris Tucker in Rush Hour

26points

#25

An American who thought Canada was a third world country. Because every country except the USA is a third world country. They really thought that.

Casibucci Report

Final score:

138points

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Truth Monster 3 years ago

This checks out. Not Murica = Third World Country

41points

#26

“The closest I've ever been to Brazil was in Spain last year.” She lived in Florida.

pedrocostamace Report

Final score:

135points

POST

Vorknkx 3 years ago

She probably thinks the official language of Brazil is Spanish :D

56points

#27

“Do you speak European?”

ThatB Report

Final score:

127points

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Vorknkx 3 years ago

No, but I'm perfectly fluent in Asian.

128points

#28

"I have freedom of speech because I'm American... You don't" I'm from Britain by the way.

Kaceii Report

Final score:

125points

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WilvanderHeijden 3 years ago (edited)

The American freedom of speech means you can promote fascism, racism, sexism, homophobia and xenophobia in public without consequences. In Europe not so. That's why we don't have free speech, according to some Americans.

36points

#29

How can you be from England if you’re not white?

Final score:

123points

POST

Scagsy 3 years ago

England is one of the most multicultural places on the planet.

58points

#30

I’m Italian: “is it true that you think in English and then translate it to Italian when you speak Italian?”

Ginevra Report

Final score:

119points

POST

Vicky Zar 3 years ago

How do people come up with stuff like this?

76points

#31

An American dude, about 25-30, laywer, mindblown that we had fields in the French countryside cause he "thought that France was only made of cities"

eroaldif Report

Final score:

119points

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Anna Banana 3 years ago

...and cheese.

71points

#32

“Do y’all have grass in Mexico?” GRASS, she thought we were a big dessert.

gisela Report

Final score:

115points

POST

Shea Linton 3 years ago

A big DESSERT? So, we aren't the only ones who are dumb!

9points

#33

"In Finland you have polar bears walking around the streets, right?"

Mila Report

Final score:

115points

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elStiJneriNO 3 years ago

they actually drive the coca cola trucks in finland

115points

#34

“When’s December for you?”

saint Report

Final score:

112points

POST

Foxxy (The Original) 3 years ago

July

88points

#35

I had someone ask me what it’s like having Christmas in the middle of the year. I had to explain that we still have it in December, it’s just hot.

Janedoe Report

Final score:

111points

POST

Anna Banana 3 years ago

Haha I remember struggling with that concept myself, except I was about 5 at the time.

62points

#36

My dad was asked by a Harvard graduate how long it would take to drive from New York to Ireland.

Travelbugee Report

Final score:

107points

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Eliza Schuyler 3 years ago

A H-H-Harvard graduate...please tell me this is a joke

48points

Dutch Swimmer Goes Viral For Super Revealing Trunks During 2024 Olympics: “Is This Legal?”

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Thrill-Seeking Diver Jumps Down Extreme Waterslide, Ignoring The Strict Ban For Women

#37

“Do you watch TV in English or Australian?”

Orion Report

Final score:

104points

POST

Foxxy (The Original) 3 years ago (edited)

We watch TV in any language the show comes in. We even get the news in foreign languages.

41points

#38

I got into an argument with American cousin about whether or not it's safe to play with the liquid inside a thermometer. BTW ITS MERCURY.

CameronFisher Report

Final score:

104points

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BananaJo 3 years ago

answer is no

40points

#39

"Yeah I am from Libya."
"Ohhhhh do you guys have a sun?"

thefedoraguy Report

Final score:

103points

POST

Caleb Hall 3 years ago

Ok what

34points

#40

While visiting LA, a girl asked where I lived and I said Australia (I was living there at the time) and she said “OMG, my dream is to go to Europe!”

ju_boas Report

Final score:

102points

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Foxxy (The Original) 3 years ago

It's a looong way to Europe from Australia.

42points

#41

An American asked me how comes British people speak English and thought it was so we could understand Americans. He didn’t know England was a country.

JamesJenkins Report

Final score:

98points

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Vicky Zar 3 years ago

This one did not know their own history then

43points

Woman Put A Water Fountain With A Camera In Her Yard, Here Are 24 Photos Of Regular Visitors (New Pics)

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“Ma’am I Live Here”: Woman Refuses To Back Out Of Driveway, Learns A Lesson The Hard Way

#42

“You don’t have dollars in France ?” Biggest laugh of my life.

Pauline Report

Final score:

97points

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Mag Marguerite 3 years ago

French dollars of course!

21points

justonebrokenheart Report

#43

"I'm from Serbia" "omg how did you learn english, don't you live in like" and I quote "PAPER HOUSES?"

Final score:

97points

POST

Tamsin Far 3 years ago

Actually, according to some other threads here, it seems to me like Americans live in paper houses.

67points

#44

"Where are you from?" "Sweden" "Omg, I love swiss cheese and chocolate!"

Lola Report

Final score:

97points

POST

Vorknkx 3 years ago

I suppose Lithuania and Latvia also get confused often.

28points

#45

I told someone I'm Hungarian and she responded with: "But why do you look European?"

uservk3m2dxdbi Report

Final score:

95points

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Mag Marguerite 3 years ago

can we look European?

20points

#46

I had an American ask me if we IN Canada are celebrating the 4th of July. ??? No... Because that is an American Holiday. ??? What?

jennifer.r.maclea Report

Final score:

94points

POST

Sasy 3 years ago

I get asked that as an Aussie every year by someone online.

23points

50 Of The Most Incredible Shots That Were Submitted To The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards

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French Diver’s “Jewels” In Tight Swimming Trunks Become Talk Of The Town At Olympics

#47

They genuinely thought that Canadians have to live underground in the winter because it’s below 0.

zacfulton Report

Final score:

90points

POST

Bobert Robertson 3 years ago

If you've ever been a student in Ottawa, you'll find that a lot of us actually do. Half the students are pale as a ghost come late February from sticking to the tunnels and avoiding going outside.

36points

#48

I've worked at the Viking Shop Museum in Denmark, and Americans often thought Vikings are a living race, that live in territories nearby our museum..

SaraElleskov Report

Final score:

90points

POST

ADHORTATOR 3 years ago

like american natives?

26points

#49

"Argentines are not from latin america because most of them are white" guess I'm european now and I didn't even notice lol

caim Report

Final score:

88points

POST

Marianne 3 years ago

Same thing is true for many many Americans ... and generally people from immigration countries.

9points

#50

"So you guys have politics? I thought you didnt get to chose the queen."

hen2thetai Report

Final score:

87points

POST

Eliška Hůlková 3 years ago

Some people seem to think that monarchy is when Queen runs rampant around London and screams "Off with his head!"

14points

#51

"ohmygod you're Dutch? Write my name in your alphabet!!" -Rebekah

SaffinJulia Report

Final score:

87points

POST

Jos Poisquet 3 years ago

Rebekah

19points

Woman Moves Out Of Parents' Home After They Asked Her To Give Her Space To Brother, They Freak Out

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Mom Leaves $250k Inheritance To Son, Throws A Fit When Daughter Stops Looking After Her

#52

“Do you have oceans in Australia?”

hmmminteresting Report

Final score:

85points

POST

Eliza Schuyler 3 years ago

Well, not in, but around

73points

#53

Once one person asked me if there are beaches in Brazil...

VictoriaCosta Report

Final score:

85points

POST

Anna Banana 3 years ago

Famously not.

41points

#54

I was asked whether I‘m from West or East Germany and if the Berlinwall is still standing. That was in 2008

jin Report

Final score:

85points

POST

James016 3 years ago

Did they not see David Hasselhoff bring the wall down? Maybe they were born after the event

26points

#55

I'm from Indonesia. They said, "Is that in India?"

sukiyuu Report

Final score:

83points

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Joseph Georgiadis 3 years ago

yep, it's the island of India (from Greek: Indo=Indian, Nesia=Islands)

20points

#56

A girl asked me where I’m from... I said Spain... and then she told me she drove there last summer ( we were in Texas)

AdaGenzman Report

Final score:

77points

POST

SykesDaMan 3 years ago

Even though you were in Texas, you WERE near Spain but the S is silent...

37points

#57

Someone asked if it’s true the UK doesn’t celebrate Christmas.

Final score:

77points

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BananaJo 3 years ago

No. We have Christmas. In fact, we're probably one of the countries that celebrates it the most.

27points

Woman Refuses To Chip In For Babysitting Because She Doesn’t Even Have Kids, Asks If She’s A Jerk

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“This Breaks My Heart”: People Stunned—And Angry—After Woman Buys Lost Luggage From Airport

#58

Me: I just got my new iPhone! American: I didn’t know they had iPhones in Germany!

helenahand Report

Final score:

74points

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Vicky Zar 3 years ago

Germans prefer Samsung and other brands (or no brands) because iPhones are overpriced, but we do have them.

40points

#59

one person believed the capital of Paris was Italy. You know, a separate country

Final score:

73points

POST

Joseph Georgiadis 3 years ago

Much needed clarification...

12points

#60

"Do you guys have any supermarkets?" or "Which US state is Serbia?"

Happyadriana Report

Final score:

72points

POST

grafxgal60073 3 years ago

Being an Alaskan and having worked for the tourism industry, we got "what bench should I sit on to see wildlife walk by; What kind of money do you use in Alaska; and, who's your president?" Double face palm.

32points

#61

"Do you guys also celebrate New Years???" like eh.

maroline24 Report

Final score:

64points

POST

Eliza Schuyler 3 years ago

Yep! 5 hours before you

41points

#62

“Is there toilet paper in Portugal?”

MatildeGon Report

Final score:

63points

POST

Vorknkx 3 years ago

No, they use three seashells ;)

81points

#63

Do you speak moozlim? WHAT IS MOOZLIm? iTS MuSLIm AND ItS A RELIGION

Multi Report

Final score:

62points

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Victor Botha 3 years ago

Incorrect, Islam is the religion and the followers or adherents of that religion are called Muslims. Also all my muslim friends pronounce it Mozlim here in SA, how do you pronounce it?

23points

"I Didn't Start The Dryer": Karen Gets Taught A Lesson After Throwing Out Neighbor's Wet Clothes

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College Student Does Exactly As Told After Roommates Demand They Keep Their Stuff In Their Room

#64

"Oh you're from Poland. Have you seen any polar bears?"
Hun, I'm from Central Europe, not Antarctica...

Zuz Report

Final score:

58points

POST

Daria Z 3 years ago

There're no polar bears in Antarctica either.

120points

#65

“Canada? Isn’t that a US state?”

theDreamSMP Report

Final score:

56points

POST

Jos Poisquet 3 years ago

No, but Alaska is an island. You can see it on every map of the US. It lies under California.

41points

#66

My us host mom thought human blood is blue until it‘s out of the skin..

Final score:

56points

POST

James Thompson 3 years ago

That was actually taught, or at least widely believed to be true for a long time. The "fact" was that un- oxygenated blood is blue, and only turns red after being enriched with O2. It's not unusual to see this myth debunked on listicles entitled something like "6 myths about your body that we were taught ".

32points

#67

“Do you have swimming pool in Indonesia?”

Nessie Report

Final score:

49points

POST

M O'Connell 3 years ago

Perhaps they were acquainted with Eric "The Eel" Moussambani Malonga who swam for Equatorial Guinea at the 2000 Olympics, and won his heat of the 100M freestyle in spite of the largest swimming pool in the country being only 12 meters long (at the time).

9points