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You could say the idea for the post came to u/jenzredz quite gradually. "I was perusing Reddit and had come across a r/AskReddit about things Americans do that is weird," they told Bored Panda. "I like to read those because it's interesting to get an outsider's perspective on America and Americans. However, lately, I had come across quite a few 'weird things Americans do' or 'dumb things America does' and the like. I had also been reading several articles lately about American politics, which can be a depressing pastime. I decided to see what does America actually do right."

"I posed the question ... thinking I'd get a few answers, some uplifting but mostly snarky or 'nothing.' I was astounded at the response I got! Both in number and positivity. I even got a few messages telling me thank you. That they had been thinking and feeling the same way I had and was getting pretty down about being from America. That was a great feeling! Knowing others were feeling the same way I was and that I was able to brighten their day!"

People Share The Times America Set A Good Example (30 Posts) If we're talking the U.S, their National Park system is good. They were the first to sorta do it and got the rest of the world into it too.

throaway9999333 , Dino Reichmuth Report

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Caro Caro 3 years ago (edited)

I would love to visit the USA one day and visit some of their national parks.

60points

People Share The Times America Set A Good Example (30 Posts) NASA. Even with all the government and political bullsh*t, it's still taking great strides in taking humanity forward, but more importantly they focus a LOT on educating the common folks during missions.

I love that all the information and pictures and everything NASA produces are publicly accessible for free, and not even under copyright. I'm not even American but NASA had a great role in creating interest in me about Space and Astronomy when I was growing up.

vpsj , NASA Report

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Tài Trần 3 years ago

Vietnamese here. And NASA is actually what I admire about the US. Sooo many great people working at a great organization for a great purpose.

55points

Listing 101 great things about the United States, Fortune's editors mentioned many of the things that we see in this Reddit thread. From athletes, musicians, social activists to domestic beer, Fender, and NASA, they touched upon many subjects too.

After going through all of the comments under their post, u/jenzredz learned they "take for granted several things so many people around the world don't have access to or aren't allowed to experience, or at least not to the level we in America do."

"For instance, I didn't realize National and State Parks aren't really a thing in other countries. I thought everyone had those! Also our libraries and interstate systems. Again, I thought that was pretty universal. The most interesting thing is our First Amendment right to speak against our government. I was unaware how much of a privilege and to what degree of freedom we have to speak against our government and politicians. However, the thing I noticed the absolute most was the comments about our food! Our food diversity, availability, cost, etc. I had no idea we were pretty much the only country in the world to do bbq!," the Redditor explained.

All of this made u/jenzredz realize that Americans are doing much better than they give themselves credit for.

People Share The Times America Set A Good Example (30 Posts) Wandering hype people.

You never know when it will happen, but at some unexpected moment in America, someone is hyping someone up. Usually, this is performed by complete and total strangers.

Some dude pulls off wrapping a particularly full burrito? Person ordering it will point it out to the (completely unrelated) customer behind them and say something like “This guy’s got this burrito on lockdown!”

You order three extra shots of espresso at the coffee shop? “Oh, you’ve got this now, the day is YOURS”

Rest stop at 2AM playing some light gun game while your friend takes a dump? “Oh, there they go! F*ck those robbers up! Do it! Yeaaaaah!”

Wandering hype people exist everywhere in America. They celebrate small and large things. Americans genuinely love watching someone win, even if there’s no competition. From a half court buzzer beaters to having exact change, we feel this weird camaraderie when we share a moment of victory. Makes me think we’ve got a shot.

Golfamania , Tânia Mousinho Report

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Chancey 3 years ago

I love this!!! I never thought about this before but it is so true. I do this all of the time. Lol

77points

Barbecue. I’m Canadian and we’ll barbecue year round but they call that grilling, I’m talking American barbecue. F*ck me up with that brisket you’ve been smoking all week Uncle Sam. Hell yes.

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Anne 3 years ago

TRUE!

50points

However, there is data that suggests life in America might be getting worse. The General Social Survey, one of the longest-running and most highly regarded public opinion research projects in the nation, reports that on a scale of 1 to 3, where 1 represents "not too happy" and 3 means "very happy," Americans on average give themselves a 2.18 — a hair above "pretty happy."

That might sound good but it's actually a significant decline from the nation's peak happiness, as measured by the survey, of the early 1990s. The change is driven by the number of people who say they’re not too happy — 13 percent in 2018 vs. 8 percent in 1990. That's a more than a 50 percent increase.

People Share The Times America Set A Good Example (30 Posts) This country has remarkable natural beauty. The national park system was a good idea even if it's underfunded and overcrowded now. In Colorado search and rescue is free and that is a very good thing. We also do craft beer well.

tofutti770 , Dave Herring Report

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208points

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James016 3 years ago

I have been to Yosemite and Zion national parks as well as the Grand Canyon. The parks are just stunning and the canyon is awe inspiring

37points

The Blues. The Blues influenced everyone from Elvis, to The Beatles, to the Stones. It's a music of hardship and pain. And while it's rooted in the darkest time of our country, it's one of the most unifying forms of music ever created.

The_Gristle Report

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Caro Caro 3 years ago

Blues and Jazz are very American and I love it. Still want to visit New Orleans ....

50points

People Share The Times America Set A Good Example (30 Posts) The public library system - in my county alone we have over 10 different libraries with transfers between them so there’s a vast selection of movies, books, magazines etc

nessinoo , Emil Widlund Report

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Caro Caro 3 years ago (edited)

I don't think this is only a usa thing. Most western countries have good public libraries. EDIT this thread is about USA getting things right. So YES, they get this right too! I have to watch myself posting and sounding like a cow so to all you Americans here: I really like you and the USA is full of good stuff and nice people. So there !!!

82points

Aria Whitaker 3 years ago

You are correct, but I dont believe this thread is about things only America does...but things that America "gets right". Other countries can also have excellent libraries...and they get it right as well :)

20points

Leo Domitrix 3 years ago

Yes, but given how incredibly remote some of these counties are, the fact they have ANY libraries is amazing ----- it's easy to go 100-200km in the US without being anywhere near a "city", so those rural library systems really are a godsend, given the context.

11points

Beta 3 years ago

But America still gets it right

8points

Onion Cutting Ninja 2 years ago (edited)

We love you no matter what, Caro! You are truly one of the nicest people I know!

1point

H.L.Lewis 3 years ago

Lol, thanks! I like reading a lot of your comments.

1point

Tim Pillinger 3 years ago

UK is bad at this

1point

Katrina 3 years ago

Maybe if places started funding them better. As a librarian, the idea of the system is great but most public libraries are way underfunded and understaffed because people don't want to pay taxes for them. Be kind to your local librarians, they're pretty stressed out right now.

8points

Jamma 3 years ago

I also work for a library system. :) Hopefully yours is an independent taxing entity and not part of a City budget. Our system is doing great, financially, thanks to supportive voters and not having to compete with fire/police for money, and I feel terrible for those systems that have to do so. (Nevertheless, our staff is also stressed out because of the conditions of the last 2 years, especially!)

3points

Jo Morris 3 years ago

Where I live all public libraries are connected throughout the entire State, with one card to borrow and easy transfers between any library. This includes books, movies, CDs, magazines, etc. It's great and, best of all, free!

8points

Pernille Dyre 3 years ago

Know the feeling in Denmark. It was one of the most desired thing to reopen during corona-lockdown...

3points

tuzdayschild 3 years ago

The United States had the first free library in Peterborough, New Hampshire.

7points

Cosmetica Solist 3 years ago

I agree, especially American university libraries. They're just so much better than what we have in Europe. If you're someone who uses libraries professionally like me, the difference is astonishing

5points

Kitty Jordan 3 years ago

Can I ask what the differences are? As a librarian, I'm curious!

0points

Foxxy (The Original) 3 years ago

We have similar in my state at least. If you can't get a book from your local library but another library has it, they will transfer it to your local one. We even have toy library's where you can loan large toys and some play equipment.

4points

James016 3 years ago

Where I used to live the local council saw no value in libraries and tried to close a load of local libraries. There was a huge uproar. Barnet council in the UK.

2points

~hUmMuS vIbEs~ 3 years ago

Yes! Support libraries!

1point

Two_rolling_black_eyes 3 years ago

Other countries have interlibrary loans but the US does have a great program. When I was working on my thesis, I was able to borrow relatively rare books from 3 other states for free - didn't even have to pay for the postage between libraries. There was some material in the Library of Congress that was too rare. I had to sign some paperwork saying I wouldn't use it for monetary gain, and send them a copy of what I was doing once it was done. Once I did, they photocopied tit all and sent me the copies. It cost me $.05/page for grand total like $7 because (understandably) making copies isn't covered by the taxpayers.Its not required by law, but most authors send a copy of whatever they write to the Library of Congress to get a unique number assigned to it and a free copy added to their library. On average, 12,000 new books are added to their collection every single day.

1point

Daniel (ShadowDrakken) 3 years ago

Unfortunately, right wing is trying to undo this system. Here in Nebraska, dipshit governor is trying to privatize the libraries.

1point

Jerry Mathers 3 years ago

I am curious how he proposes to do that? There is no profit In libraries. I am not doubting, just curious as to how he thinks that would work.

0points

Chris Freeman 3 years ago

The US was the first to do public libraries. It started in many places, with Ben Franklin being instrumental in starting them in Philadelphia. We can thank Andrew Carnegie, a Scot immigrant, who donated most of his fortune to open up public libraries across the country. This is why Carnegie is the most common name on a library in the US.

1point

Sapna Sarfare 3 years ago

We have libraries but they can be dusty at times (most of the times). For someone like me with dust allergies, it is a pain.

0points

Mary Jeffries 3 years ago

I don’t really know how it works outside the US but libraries here are amazing. I love going in and finding so much wonderful information. It’s been so great for firing up my kids’ love of reading.

0points

Yvette Desmarais 3 years ago

Amen.

0points

Dave 3 years ago

As we do in Europe and many other places in the world. We also have some of the Oldest libraries in the world.

0points

Leo Domitrix 3 years ago

Nobody said "ONLY the US" just that we didn't f*ck up.

0points

Mark Kelly 3 years ago

We in Canada have all that

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Julien 3 years ago

Err, isn't there public libraries in all developed countries ? 🧐 Not really an American thing.

-2points

TheAnimalLady 3 years ago

Not about ONLY American, about what we get right...has nothing to do with other countries.

4points

this-is-the-lastime , Luke Stackpoole Report

People Share The Times America Set A Good Example (30 Posts) I love the American experience. I live in DFW and I don’t take it for granted. There’s Japanese revolving sushi bars; Russian bath houses; Korean super markets; Mexican foods; Italian markets. Globalization is alive and well. It’s my favorite thing about America.

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Mihran Hovnanian 3 years ago

Dallas (Forth Worth)

70points

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People Share The Times America Set A Good Example (30 Posts) The ADA, the Americans with Disabilities Act*. America is really accessible compared to many of if not most other places. I consider myself able bodied and I travel a lot. When I do, I’m reminded how special the ADA is. And as an able bodied person I’m also aware that designing things for everyone makes them better for everyone.

spacebass , Josh Appel Report

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159points

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ZAPanda 3 years ago

hmm it depends on your country. We have mandatory laws here to cater for wheelchair folks.

28points

#11

People Share The Times America Set A Good Example (30 Posts) The United States adopts more children than the rest of the world combined.

NGUSE_1 , Ben Wicks Report

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153points

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Dave 3 years ago

The U.S. also has some of the craziest anti-abortion laws and appalling Children protection services.

153points

DanTheTerrible , Miguel Henriques Report

#12

People Share The Times America Set A Good Example (30 Posts) Freedom of speech and press. Many people don't appreciate that the reason America seems to have so many problems is largely that the problems get exposed and discussed whether the government likes it or not. Many countries that seem more orderly seem that way because the government controls information flow.

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149points

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I I 3 years ago

freedom of speech isnt freedom to lie but thats what some want

69points

#13

People Share The Times America Set A Good Example (30 Posts) Turning Halloween into an all ages celebration. The kids get to Trick or Treat. The adults throw their own parties. Everyone gets to dress up and have fun. I love driving and walking through neighborhoods and seeing people who have gone crazy decorating their lawns and houses with horror decorations. Some even turn their places in "haunted houses" that people could go through while they Trick or Treat. It's even fun when you go into regular stores like Target and they get into the spirit by playing scary theme music on the PA. "Thriller" always seems to be playing somewhere

inksmudgedhands , Szabó János Report

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147points

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Caro Caro 3 years ago

Americans are fun-loving people. Just goofing around and having fun.

45points

#14

People Share The Times America Set A Good Example (30 Posts) Did someone say free public restrooms?

twirlwhirlswirl , Sung Jin Cho Report

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135points

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Monday 3 years ago

This is a very normal thing to have...the only places I've heard of having to pay for public restrooms is over Europe.

48points

#15

People Share The Times America Set A Good Example (30 Posts) Your entertainment industry is second to none and absolutely light years ahead of all other nations.

In terms of ‘content’ the states is in a class of their own

ForceStories19 , Matty Adame Report

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132points

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Stefan 3 years ago

Competent people working in the entertainment field, for sure. But the content...

37points

An-Englishman-in-NY , amirali mirhashemian Report

#16

People Share The Times America Set A Good Example (30 Posts) Burgers. Like, each one is better than the next. I'm not talking McDonalds or Burger King, I'm talking burgers in bars. No other country I've been to comes close.

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130points

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Gogubaci 3 years ago

and steak, goddamn the steak is amazing

27points

#17

Public lands and access to them. Everyone is mentioning the National Park system, which is the crown jewel, but our wilderness areas, national forests, BLM lands, state and local parks, protected coastal areas and the roads that connect them all are truly amazing. We may not all be able to afford a cabin in the mountains or a house on the beach, but with a car and a tent we can all enjoy those places no matter what your income.

robinson217 Report

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122points

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Sky Render 3 years ago

Oregon takes it a step further than most states: all beaches have been declared public property. So nobody can privatize any stretch of the coastline or any lake!

49points

#18

School buses, i've always thought it was odd that in the US, a nation who prides itself on not having things like a national health service, that there is a bus service which picks up kids for free to to ensure they get to school.

In the UK kids use regular buses to get to school, and it makes them very overcrowded and messy and annoying for other people trying to use the bus at the same time

That is unless somebody is going to tell me school buses only exist in the Simpsons or got phased out in the 90's or something depressing.

WolvoNeil Report

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115points

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Pilot Chick 3 years ago (edited)

Where I live in the US there is zero public transportation so school bus is the only option to get to school. I also live in a rural area so the closest school I ever went to was still over 5 miles away.

46points

mentalincontinence , Josh Johnson Report

#19

People Share The Times America Set A Good Example (30 Posts) Giving in times of need, I think. The government always cocks things up, but when awful stuff happens somewhere, average Americans want to help. Horrific volcanic disaster in the Caribbean? Just hours later, people are texting in donations to rescue and recovery efforts. Hurricane Katrina? Cajun Navy shows up to help. Earthquake and famine in Haiti? You have musicians Pomplamoose figuring out how to get goats to people in need. While there are always exceptions, I think average Americans - paycheck to paycheck, truck driving, weekend football, everyday Americans - want to help when and where they can.

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111points

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Dina Simoné 3 years ago

Thats my Impression too. The average people in the US are kind and compassionate. Politics and Jeff Bezos do not represent Americans.

62points

#20

Being able to turn right on red lights.

Mahote Report

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104points

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Karen Cooper 3 years ago

Have to say, having driven in the US I loved this.

28points

I-come-from-Jupiter , Tadas Mikuckis Report

#21

People Share The Times America Set A Good Example (30 Posts) Music. So many musical revolutions started in the US.

Final score:

102points

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Rabbit Lord 3 years ago

GB is giggling...

29points

FieriFlavortown0 , Franki Chamaki Report

#22

People Share The Times America Set A Good Example (30 Posts) Convenience. I love going to Europe. But every time I go I miss the convenience of America. Grocery stores have everything you could want. 80 different cereals or potato chips? We got it. It's 2 am and I want pancakes? How about a burger? Well the diner down the road from me has it. Within a few miles of my house I can get chinese, jamaican, pizza, korean, sushi, bbq, mexican, indian, thai, etc. Maybe I want to go shopping at 10 pm and buy a toaster. Well wal-mart and target are open.

I admire the simplicity in some countries since places tend to close earlier. Especially on sunday. But here you can get what you want, when you want. I take it for granted until I travel overseas.

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101points

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James016 3 years ago

Please be grateful as there are people working those night shifts

95points

#23

Scientific research especially medical research. USA arguably has the best research facilities in general which attracts the brightest people from all over the planet. So many opportunities too for scientists to advance their career not just in research institutions but also in a ton of life sciences/biotech industries. BUT it’s sad that with all these knowledge we don’t have a universal healthcare system and not everybody can access the fruit of these research.

sf2127 Report

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94points

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Donkey boi 3 years ago

Arguably is the word! While true that the U.S has the highest rate of new drugs and medical devices getting approved (by their own governmental regulators), this is a distorted fact as it includes the same medication multiple times under different brand names. They also include in the list all those products you see on late night infomercials that "boost health and wellbeing" such as vibrators for your feet, facial hair trimmers and so on. The countries leading the way in terms of Innovation are (in order) Switzerland, Germany, Netherlands, THEN the United States. Interesting side fact: The Dutch company Philips has invented more medical devices that any other company in history combined, however it always gives away the credit when the devices were inspired/made using other peoples research.

44points

#24

People Share The Times America Set A Good Example (30 Posts) THEME PARKS!! There are so many to choose from besides just Disney and Universal and the few I've been to have been fantastic.

Here in NZ we have one theme park with ONE rollercoaster and it's the Corkscrew (AKA baby's first rollercoaster)

Explogan , Briana Tozour Report

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93points

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Desiree McKinnon 3 years ago

You want ROLLER COASTERS? Come to Ohio. Cedar Point in Sandusky on Lake Erie is the BEST!!!

51points

#25

People Share The Times America Set A Good Example (30 Posts) Handicap Accessible Buildings

mcimino , AbsolutVision Report

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86points

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Foxxy (The Original) 3 years ago (edited)

Is this not common in other countries? In Australia it is the law the have disability access to pretty much all buildings (except private residences).

58points

#26

The Interstate. Imagine the Autobahn but scaled up to an entire continent. It is one of the safest and least congested road systems in the world and has easily been one of the single biggest contributions to America's success. The simple fact you can drive from New York to LA in relative comfort on flat, paved roads is insane outside the US. It's like driving from Moscow to Madrid, except you drive mostly in straight lines and at high speeds with almost no risk of accidents, and the few that occur are often not deadly. There is a gas station and convenience store every few miles, a restaurant every few miles, a rest place every few miles.

ich_will_lolis Report

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86points

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Carol Emory 3 years ago

It's funny too. The interstate served a double purpose at it's creation...connections between states to foster travel...emergency landing strips for planes. President Eisenhower was a visionary.

34points

BranwenTheRiveter , Josè Maria Sava Report

#27

People Share The Times America Set A Good Example (30 Posts) LGBT protection. I don't believe it's perfect or without its flaws, but in comparison to where my extended family is from (Eastern Europe), I feel much safer recently outing myself here then I ever would where the rest of my family lives. At least here in the states I don't have to worry as much about possibly being fired, ridiculed, assaulted, 'corrected' or killed if other people know about me being a lesbian.

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81points

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Caro Caro 3 years ago

What's happening in Eastern Europe is terrible. Hungary, Poland, the Texas of Europe.

6points

#28

America really fosters entrepreneurial spirit. So many new ideas and businesses and risks being taken. It's not a coincidence why so many of the new great companies come from America.

ptwonline Report

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76points

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Josy Bannon 3 years ago

I think the enterpreneurial spirit is a cool thing too, I feel Americans think different about making mistakes and start over. Also seems they like to see others succeed

27points

#29

People Share The Times America Set A Good Example (30 Posts) Diversity (hard to believe if you’re American, but for real, very few countries handle it as well), the National Park Service, and attracting the world’s best and brightest.

CptS2T , Gemma Chua-Tran Report

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66points

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Foxxy (The Original) 3 years ago

Whilst they may have diversity, doesn't mean that the diversity is widely accepted.

39points

#30

Public restrooms and drinking fountains. In NZ, you're lucky to have a public toilet within a block of you if you're downtown. In the US, every shop has one.

Rootkit9208 Report

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60points

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Carol Emory 3 years ago

Not every shop. Many will only let you use their restroom if you are a customer (i.e. you need to buy something), but there are many public restrooms available. You can also thank the ADA for that.

23points

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#31

People Share The Times America Set A Good Example (30 Posts) Ice in drinks. Better beverage to ice ratio than just about anywhere.

nawmynameisclarence , Dose Juice Report

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37points

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I I 3 years ago

more ice = less drink

16points

#32

People Share The Times America Set A Good Example (30 Posts) I don't know how Europeans survive without free refills.

Richelieu1624 , Steve Snodgrass Report

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34points

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Adi A. 3 years ago

Easy, we stay healthy and do not drink dilluted sugars.

25points

#33

People Share The Times America Set A Good Example (30 Posts) Discouraging smoking cigarettes.

dadlifenokids , Jocelyn Lusseau Report

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32points

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Caro Caro 3 years ago

Yep. I've met many Americans and they just don't smoke. Great !

7points

#34

People Share The Times America Set A Good Example (30 Posts) Ranch dressing. We have something labelled as ranch where I am, but it's not the same as actually American ranch. Not even even close.

Real American ranch is amazing.

CrazyPlatypusLady , Whitney f Report

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29points

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KMill 3 years ago (edited)

Please note: there is a HUGE difference between bottled ranch dressing and making it yourself, either from scratch or with a mix. The stuff in the bottle doesn’t taste good (to many) - it has oils and preservatives that just make it taste sorta like plastic. So if you try ranch and hate it, try the homemade version. Otherwise it’s sorta like hating all cheese because you tasted the plastic processed American cheese (yuk!)

6points

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#35

We are a very expressive, passionate nation. I just got back from Europe and although they aren’t unhinged like us, a lot of them lack common courtesy and friendliness. I missed being able to make a slight remark towards a total stranger without them looking at me like I was a freak. Made me feel that maybe I wasn’t as much of an introvert as I thought I was.

Astralnclinant Report

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29points

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Vicky Z 3 years ago

Probably you haven't visited southern Europe!! You can come to Greece where we are too friendly i would say

10points

#36

honestly, the Constitution is a brilliant brilliant document ESPECIALLY for being drafted in the 1700s when the options appeared to be (1) monarchy, or (2) uncontrolled bloody revolution.

NormalFortune Report

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Foxxy (The Original) 3 years ago (edited)

It's due for another amendment though, particularly the gun rights.

23points

#37

Immigration.

The Melting Pot is one of the pillars of how America grew to become a global superpower, in a tiny fraction of the time other nations that have had empires have been around. We brought in everybody, from all over, and gained all their talents and knowledge. Decades down the road, it'll still be a source of innovation and growth for us.

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K. Lange 3 years ago

when immigration was that good for the US, why are they so against it now?

12points

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#38

Classic muscle cars. Ohhhh damn there’s just something about 60/70s American cars. Sure they’re boats but damn they look and sound amazing.

S3ERFRY333 Report

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27points

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Foxxy (The Original) 3 years ago (edited)

Classic American muscle cars are the best, would love to own one but unlikely it will ever happen. Plus they are terrible for the environment. Could they be converted to electric or bio fuel without changing the look and at least having a bit of a grunt still.

4points

FaithlessnessLeast77 , Avi Richards Report

#39

People Share The Times America Set A Good Example (30 Posts) A lot of things.

I'm not American. But the world owes the Americans gratitude for so many techs and startups and inventions that has made life on this planet more convenient or easier. The internet for example.

I understand the innovation process isn't a solitary affair and you build upon previous knowledge and innovations. But you still gotta give credit where credit's due.

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27points

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Susie Elle 3 years ago (edited)

To be fair I think that a lot of inventions that have made large influences on life on this planet are wrongfully credited to America. The inventor of the internet was a Brit who worked for CERN in Switzerland. I guess it also depends on which timeframe in history you're referring to. Tesla was from Croatia and Curie from Poland, for instance. However, the founders of Microsoft and Apple are/were both American.

34points

#40

People Share The Times America Set A Good Example (30 Posts) Central AC.

panconquesofrito , Lee Haywood Report

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24points

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O-man The Human 3 years ago

I see a lot of people talking abt how it's bad for the planet 1. The impact Is negligible compared to most corporations 2. Most *good* central ac systems can open and close vents, and change power to only output what is needed; hell, you can set up automation to detect when humans are in a room and enable/disable ac for that room. If your central ac is wasting power, your doing it wrong.

6points

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#41

America was one of the fastest developing countries to become a world power, it's almost astounding that it was only founded around 250 years ago.

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21points

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WilvanderHeijden 3 years ago

There is a difference between a developed country and a civilised country. US is the proof.

3points

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#42

Retail.

I go to a store in Canada and they'll have maybe two or three options for the item I'm looking for.

I go to the same store in the US and it'll be more like six or seven to choose from, often better quality for less money.

The last 18 months showed me how much I took living in a border city for granted, being able to pop over there for a shopping trip.

Own-Positive2242 Report

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H.L.Lewis 3 years ago

Reality check. We have more chouces than we need. And we contribute a Lot to the throwaway culture. Things are no longer built to last. Too much ends up in a landfill some where. And way too little is recycled. It's almost impossible to get anything repaired any more.

0points

#43

People Share The Times America Set A Good Example (30 Posts) my experience living in america is that there is a lot of product choice, from food stuffs to candy to drinks and other every day life products.

as a small example, here in brazil you will often find at most like 5 or 6 soda flavors, while in america there are so many i don't even know the actual number

barduk4 , Natasha Connell Report

Final score:

19points

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Foxxy (The Original) 3 years ago

That's one thing my mum misses about the US, the huge range of foods. So much variety.

6points

#44

The US is very decentralized and a true federal republic. Many countries (both developed and developing) struggle to populate the interior territories or distribute their population. In the US, the political center is DC, the richest city is NYC, the most populated state is California, movie production is based in LA, the tech capital of the world is in Silicon Valley/Bay Area, the gambling/nightlife center is Las Vegas, the largest cruise ship port on the planet is Miami, the busiest airport in the world is in Atlanta, what’s probably the most internationally famous and most prestigious American university (Harvard) is in Boston, the largest medical complex in the world is in Houston, etc.

Developing 50 different economies and vastly different regions is no easy task, and yet the US has found a system that works better than in most other countries

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18points

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Jihana 3 years ago (edited)

That has nothing to do with any special American System or if a country is developed or not, it's simple geography. Very small countries only have a few big cities, of course everything is concentrated there. Then there are large countries where only a part of the country is habitable, the rest is desert or jungle or whatever. Of course this countries also have only a small number of cities that are concentrated in those small areas. The US are very big, and people can live almost everywhere. Of course industries are spread all over the country.

10points

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

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#45

Revisiting its history in tv documentaries time and time again. Here in Canada we’ll do it once, rerun it, and then bury it in a vault or archive, never to be broadcast or available as a DVD (or vhs back in the day) ever again. There’s a lot of Canadian documentaries and broadcast tv rotting away like this.

tangcameo Report

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15points

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Analyn Lahr 3 years ago

I would love to see a Canadian history documentary.

2points

#46

People Share The Times America Set A Good Example (30 Posts) According to my friends who moved here from Germany and Canada the freedom to be whatever you want. Not so much career-wise as just expressive of personality-wise. They both felt that being different in those places made you stick out like a sore thumb. The German also pointed out that Career paths are very restricted there. You get on a track and you stuck there.

SparkWellness , Sigmund Report

Final score:

15points

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Seabeast 3 years ago

Career paths are not restricted in Canada! Where does this nonsense come from?

3points

#47

Altering your restaurant order. I visited Spain, and I couldn't find a place that let me substitute or change things. Wanna replace the ketchup on your burger with the bbq sauce they serve with the chicken strips? You're SOL

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14points

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Anne 3 years ago

You probably didn't ask nicely..

7points

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

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#48

I guess the fact that parents depend on themselves after their kids grow up. I mean in most Asian countries (India included), kids have to do what their parents say, and parents are totally dependent on the kids.

I mean, it's not a bad thing, but sometimes it is, these parents also micromanage their kids.

Forcing them to get married to a partner of THEIR choice and no-one else.

I've seen some parents literally stop working and then go live with their son and his wife forever, just eating, going on walks and stuff. Life's so easy for them damn.

I'm not saying it's a completely bad thing, but heyy, let your f*cking kid breathe.

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Final score:

14points

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Martha Meyer 3 years ago

This is more of an Asian vs. Western cultural thing.

22points

#49

Beer. And this is one that still surprises many non-Americans when I travel and talk to them about it. Many still think of American beer as Bud and Coors. I talk to folks about the microbrewery scene out here and their jaws drop.

This conversation is happening less and less frequently as the microbrewery system is getting imported into more and more countries. It’s a hell of a revolution and I’m proud that America has been so instrumental in redefining beer in the 21st century.

DrockBradley Report

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14points

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Hugh Willie Mungous 3 years ago

This micro-brewery thing is a phenomenon right across Europe. And at least the beer produced by the larger breweries in Europe doesn't taste like the p**s of a diabetic cat.

15points

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#50

Jury nullification

Double Jeopardy protections

Freedom of speech (from government)

Cheap fuel

Diversity

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13points

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WilvanderHeijden 3 years ago

In the rest of the world you can't be sued by your neighbor because he thinks you had an abortion.

21points

#51

Desserts. The USA does not fool around when it comes to desserts.

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11points

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Béatrice Gallet 3 years ago

Hey ! French person here ! Don't begin a battle about food because you'll lose it !

14points

#52

America does have a lot of good universities right?

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Donkey boi 3 years ago

Yes, but without standardisation across the country they limited the students to what they can afford, rather than what they can learn!

13points

#53

Outside of larger cities during rush hour, driving is pretty good, with few toll roads.

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7points

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Donkey boi 3 years ago

You mean it's like almost everywhere else in the world... but with toll roads?

5points

#54

Anesthesia practices. Apparently, the use of *general anesthetic for minor procedures (i.e. endoscopy or wisdom teeth extraction) is far more uncommon outside the U.S. Not to say GA is always necessary—sometimes it can be quite dangerous— but why put the patient under such unnecessary added stress/anxiety?

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7points

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Maria Batsouri 3 years ago

You don't have to do GA for teeth extraction.

3points

“All Three Shot Out Pink”: Triplets' Baby Shower Turns Sour, Pregnant Wife Wants A Divorce

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#55

General Aviation access for the public

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5points

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Caro Caro 3 years ago

Aviation for such a humongous country is fantastic.

1point

#56

Professional sports (other than soccer)

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5points

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Tiggy Darling 3 years ago

American Football, Baseball, Basketball, Ice Hockey. Sports that are big in the US that are niche just about anywhere else.

4points

#57

Fast food

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Auntriarch 3 years ago

Everywhere has fast food, it's probably the chain is their idea

5points

#58

People Share The Times America Set A Good Example (30 Posts) Big portions at restaurants.

placer128 , Louis Hansel Report

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Claudia Dugral 3 years ago

That is actually awful. All this left over food is thrown away. And if eaten it makes people far. So many obese people I have never seen elsewhere in the world. Just NO!

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Happy_Pandalover 3 years ago

To all the people commenting on how most of the benefits are easily to be found in other countries: If something is good it is still praiseworthy, no matter if it‘s unique or not. The US has beautiful landscapes, friendly people and superb customer service. I also love how different each state is from the other.

52points

Ellis Reed 3 years ago

I love how the comments to this post are proving your point 100%.

11points

Caro Caro 3 years ago (edited)

Can I just say right here that I can comment on/about this thread but in general I really do like Americans, They have a beautiful country, the people are fun loving and friendly. I've read some hateful comments and it's outrageous to think these commenters are the same that shame others for being sh!ts and racists.

3points

memyselfandI 3 years ago

@Caroline Nagel how do you figure? The world is a globe, wouldn’t the center be the inner core of the planet?

3points

Tonya Wallace 3 years ago

Amen

1point

Caroline Nagel 3 years ago

I agree, the part of the US I got to see was beautiful, but the rest of the world has some beautiful landscapes too. The US is not the center of the world. That's Antwerp, Belgium.

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NsG 3 years ago

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Rick 3 years ago

Dave, show us on the doll where the American hurt you.

34points

Rosanna Jackson 3 years ago

It's easy Dave, get a glove and point to it.

5points

Tonya Wallace 3 years ago

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

0points

Auntriarch 3 years ago

Snort-laugh!🤣

0points

Pink Rose 3 years ago (edited)

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LittleBrownWren 3 years ago

The post is called "Things America gets right" not "Things America is #1 at." Not to say I wholeheartedly agree with all of them, but it is an important distinction.

25points

Carrie B 3 years ago

Right? The things said here aren't excluding anyone.

6points

Moe Lewis 3 years ago

Damn dude, came here for a shred of positivity and the comments on each entry are just filled with contratians bashing America anyways with their 'Um, Akshually, America Is Worse Than X'. Y'all ever let yourselves be okay with anything? I know America ain't perfect but it isn't literal hell.

20points

D K 3 years ago (edited)

+1 for “Akshually” lol

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Emily 3 years ago

Calm down everybody! It's things America does right, not things nobody else does right! We know other places in the world are great, Lord knows there's an article about how horrible America is every other day, just let us have a minute without every single comment being negative. And I agree with the barbecue one, that smoked meat is to die for!

19points

Leo Domitrix 3 years ago

It's cute how people who hate American exceptionalism then preach European exceptionalism. Every nation/region has its good, its bad, its ugly. So can't we be happy to see some good?

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Aliquid 3 years ago

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BoopBoop 3 years ago

There is no "European Exceptionalism." LOL, no, there's European arrogance. Brits, French, Germans, they don't need to express it, they know in their hearts that they're better than everyone else.

1point

ZuluIsraeliAmnesiac 3 years ago

Dave is really upset about this list. REALLY upset.

10points

John Baker 3 years ago

Dave is an idiot.

2points

The Dave 3 years ago

How does Moe Lewis down below get upvoted, but Caroline gets downvoted. I was only trying to say what Moe is saying.

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Caroline Nagel 3 years ago

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Dina Simoné 3 years ago

TV Shows and movies. Bobs Burgers.

9points

ZAPanda 3 years ago

Actually I just had an epiphany. Tom Hanks. Now there's something (someone) america got right. Decent guy.

7points

Scott Baysinger 3 years ago

If toxic anti-Americanism was electricity these comments could power a small city.

6points

The Dave 3 years ago

#truth

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BoopBoop 3 years ago (edited)

Here's an idea for you Europeans who can't wait to U.S-bash: unless you've actually lived IN the U.S. (more than one state) for a significant amount of time, visited our National Parks, tried to understand our culture and history, maybe you should just STFU. I'm the first one to point out all of the negatives about the U.S., but I've traveled to dozens of countries, and yes, there are many wonderful things about the U.S., just like there are wonderful things about many countries. So sorry if that hurts your feelings, Europeans.

6points

Rachael Sampson 3 years ago

I love how this post is basically saying, "we know the U.S. sucks really bad, and you Americans are still the worst, but we'll let you have something 'good' just this one time. Just to prove how nice we at BP really are". Yeah no. This article was actually very condescending. How about you just stop talking about us at all? There's more to the world that the US anyway. You don't need to mention us 24/7. We really live in your minds rent free don't we?

6points

BoopBoop 3 years ago

"We really live in your minds rent free don't we?" - truer words were never expressed on a BP post about the U.S.

1point

Droopsnoot 3 years ago

I think a neutral post like this could be good for a while. Not america-hating, not patriotic, just in the middle

6points

Auntriarch 3 years ago

I agree. But I hold out no great hope

6points

The Dave 3 years ago (edited)

This whole post is a bunch of crap talking. You guys need to stop politicizing every post and stop being so negative. I could find something incredibly wrong with every country on the planet, so stop acting like the US is some horrible place and everywhere else is great.

6points

Ploploplop 3 years ago

Wow, this site really hates Americans. Even in a thread about things they do well, (well mind you, not THE GREATEST!!!) the comment section is filled with people spewing verbal diarrhea about how awful it is, or that other countries do that too.

5points

velocirrober 3 years ago

It used to be more relevant before the digital age, but I always appreciated the efficiency of the postal service as well.

5points

Kevin Gerke 3 years ago

This thread lead to some of the most exhausting debates where no one looked awesome.

5points

tail_bite 3 years ago

upvote this comment if you think whoever made this post is a legend for puttping some american positivity in bored panda

4points

Claire De la Lune 3 years ago

Why is everyone commenting on how bad America is and arguing with the submissions? Can't we just appreciate some of these things (in what is supposed to be a positive post) without having to poo-poo it? Cant we just be nice for a change?

3points

Gavin Johnson 3 years ago

No.

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Susie Elle 3 years ago (edited)

I'm gonna get downvoted probably but I feel that lots of things in this list are things that originate from America because it's considered an important thing to have at your disposal in America, such as convenience and professional sports.

3points

Autumn 3 years ago

I love how this is supposed to show that the U.S. can be appreciated but there are so many comments that are attacking us again.

2points

John Baker 3 years ago

Telling how some "pandas" just don't want to hear *anything* good about the US, isn't it...?

2points

DDmaybeandor 3 years ago

I can't imagine a place without free public restrooms and access to free water. If I was somewhere and really had to go but they denied me unless I paid, I believe I'd just pop a squat right there. It's a human need, not want, need; and should be a human right.

2points

The Dave 3 years ago (edited)

I’m done with this biased, woke, anti-anyone-who-believes-differently-from-you website. Somehow, even posts with initially positive overtone about something totally different get turned into a “let’s talk crap about the US” campaign. Yes, things need to change AROUND THE WORLD. But we also need to be positive. We need to love. I’m done. In the words of Eric Cartman, “screw you guys, I’m going home.” Y’all have ruined BP for me.

2points

Bird lover 3 years ago

k. Nobody is really gonna miss you so...

1point

Ezra Loevy-Reyes 3 years ago

What about star wars?

2points

Pungent Sauce 3 years ago

While the food posts and a few of the humanitarian ones are true, heck they are all good, the fact is that the US is on a fast track to minority rule and ending a lot of this (not the food). Our “conservatives” have seen pseudo-democracy at work (Hungary) in terms of rights for LGBT, POC, immigrants and women and they are absolutely in love with it. This also goes for all public funding for literally anything from space exploration to the parks to the libraries. Please, come visit us while you still can, you will be amazed, over-fed, treated well (mostly) and possibly appalled at a few things, but that’s travel, no?

2points

Lyone Fein 3 years ago

I think one of the most important things that did not get mentioned is American Foreign Aid. Our government gives huge amounts of money, food, medicines, etc. to other countries all around the world. We also host thousands of foreign college students, who then return to their respective home countries with the knowledge and cultural experiences to help transform their societies.

1point

Tamra Stiffler 3 years ago

Well, I stopped reading halfway through. I'm American and I'm used to seeing the US get bashed on BP - many times rightfully so. There's a lot of really terrible stuff going on here, has been for decades really, and the few, noisy ones who trumpet "America! Freedom!", etc. make us all look like we're the same, insufferable buffoon. However, I saw this post as maybe a little light of positivity. You know, a way to highlight a few things we may not suck at. But no. A constant barrage of hateful, judgmental condescension designed to shut down even a pinprick of happiness. Beware, negative commenters, that your unbridled cynicism doesn't turn you into the very people you seem to hate.

1point

PR 3 years ago

I can't believe Bored Panda actually had a positive article about America!! LOVE my country. Wouldn't trade for any other and I wasn't born here!

1point

Curry on... 3 years ago

The US does have a good functional infrastructure. I marvel at things like electricity, bridges, good highways, warm houses in the winter, cool houses in the summer, running water, indoor plumbing, the internet, well-stocked stores,. (my list could get long)

1point

loopyli 3 years ago

Instead of being so angry maybe people from other countries can create similar posts and show everyone things about their countries. Sort of like a "show and tell." I could be really cool 😎

1point

Moisturized Elbows 3 years ago

Make fun of them but they are very kind, europeans on the other hand...

1point

Mari 3 years ago

He wanted to make America great again, but the America-popularity made a downfall because of that president. A lot of people are hating the USA because of the wars in Afganistan and Iraq, and the previous president. Before all that it was (worldwide) the big dream to travel to the USA, now it is just a country like so many others.

1point

ivan bolitekurac 3 years ago

Not sure if hell will freeze or if we will have to prepare for 25 articles about how USA is bad.

1point

ZAPanda 3 years ago

To be honest I think a lot of this list of things is stuff americans invented or actively accelerated or promoted, which got spread globally in the 20th century due to their level of influence. That's not saying it's good or bad, just that their influence is in fact massive (hence the last post about 'living rent free'). That being said, some of these things definitely are not "things they got right" but rather "things that are convenient". Fast food being the particularly dubious claim. Anyway, my suggestion for the OP would be to travel more. Lots of countries "get things right". For example, Australia has better gun laws. South Africa has a better constitution. Europe has more interesting cuisine. Greece invented democracy. Etc etc. There are good and bad things about every country. This list is just a bit on the flag waving side.

1point

TheAnimalLady 3 years ago

Maybe because it wasn't supposed to be a competition. It was only supposed to be about some of the goodness of the USA and y'all ruined it with your racist nay-saying in the comments 😒 😤

3points

Dani_has_arrived <3 3 years ago

It's good Americans can finally get a positive post about their country

0points

Mimi M 3 years ago

The subtitle of this post is so insulting it's comical: "When we talk about the US, we usually mention its healthcare issues, gun violence, or racism, but the country is not all bad. So, to balance things out, we looked at what it does right."

0points

K R 3 years ago (edited)

Hmm many dubious honors on this list but we go get a lot of things right. Thank God

0points

Calvin Girvin 3 years ago

You USA haters can come back and rightfully say, "Told you so!" if Trump is reelected as president.

-1point

Aliquid 3 years ago

"American Exceptionalism" is a major thing. There is no end of propaganda saying "we are number 1!!!!!". so I don't know why this thread is needed. Sure there have been posts on this site that go on about how America is different, and some with trash talk about American health care etc... but that's a drop in the bucket compared to the amount of "pro-America' propaganda out there.

-2points

Leo Domitrix 3 years ago

Why is it bad to point out good things in America? Nothing in this post says "only America" or "America First/Best".

7points

Gavin Johnson 3 years ago

BP produces a self-congratulatory post for those who are wilfully ignorant of the reality of life. Most of these opinions are based in propaganda and / or a lack or knowledge. The U.S. is a great country that has a glorious history and a population that deserves to be celebrated, of course it has a dark underbelly (which country doesn’t?), but this post demonstrates how unaware many are of the rest of the world. This could’ve been a post that was crammed with human achievements and it could have shown the beautiful side of the U.S.. Instead it was put together with zero interest in facts and no self-awareness, just a desire to pat itself on the back and to reinforce the ‘America is the greatest country’ approach.

-2points

classbag 3 years ago

Except that not a single one of these entries states that America does any of this stuff better, just that it does it well. You really have that much of a problem with national parks and cheeseburgers? Apparently, a lot do.

2points

Mystery Egg 3 years ago

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classbag 3 years ago

No one said they aren't found elsewhere. At all. No one even implied that.

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Anne 3 years ago

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ZAPanda 3 years ago

Except it's Jewish.

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Lis Daglish 3 years ago

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classbag 3 years ago (edited)

What do any of these have to do with how the rest of the world functions??? They're about how the US functions. Most of them make no claims about anywhere else in the world but the US. And please don't start with the consumerism BS when I'm sure you typed this inane comment on your smartphone. Consumerism is a problem in all developed nations. It's why we're all collectively making the world unlivable.

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John Hopkins 3 years ago

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John Baker 3 years ago

F**k *you*.

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Martha Meyer 3 years ago

I don't agree with some of the things on this list here either, but you are just being negative for the sake of negativity. And I think you don't actually know what you are talking about.

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Happy_Pandalover 3 years ago

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Ellis Reed 3 years ago

I love how the comments to this post are proving your point 100%.

11points

Caro Caro 3 years ago (edited)

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memyselfandI 3 years ago

@Caroline Nagel how do you figure? The world is a globe, wouldn’t the center be the inner core of the planet?

3points

Tonya Wallace 3 years ago

Amen

1point

Caroline Nagel 3 years ago

I agree, the part of the US I got to see was beautiful, but the rest of the world has some beautiful landscapes too. The US is not the center of the world. That's Antwerp, Belgium.

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NsG 3 years ago

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Rick 3 years ago

Dave, show us on the doll where the American hurt you.

34points

Rosanna Jackson 3 years ago

It's easy Dave, get a glove and point to it.

5points

Tonya Wallace 3 years ago

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

0points

Auntriarch 3 years ago

Snort-laugh!🤣

0points

Pink Rose 3 years ago (edited)

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LittleBrownWren 3 years ago

The post is called "Things America gets right" not "Things America is #1 at." Not to say I wholeheartedly agree with all of them, but it is an important distinction.

25points

Carrie B 3 years ago

Right? The things said here aren't excluding anyone.

6points

Moe Lewis 3 years ago

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D K 3 years ago (edited)

+1 for “Akshually” lol

2points

Emily 3 years ago

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Leo Domitrix 3 years ago

It's cute how people who hate American exceptionalism then preach European exceptionalism. Every nation/region has its good, its bad, its ugly. So can't we be happy to see some good?

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Aliquid 3 years ago

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BoopBoop 3 years ago

There is no "European Exceptionalism." LOL, no, there's European arrogance. Brits, French, Germans, they don't need to express it, they know in their hearts that they're better than everyone else.

1point

ZuluIsraeliAmnesiac 3 years ago

Dave is really upset about this list. REALLY upset.

10points

John Baker 3 years ago

Dave is an idiot.

2points

The Dave 3 years ago

How does Moe Lewis down below get upvoted, but Caroline gets downvoted. I was only trying to say what Moe is saying.

0points

Caroline Nagel 3 years ago

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Dina Simoné 3 years ago

TV Shows and movies. Bobs Burgers.

9points

ZAPanda 3 years ago

Actually I just had an epiphany. Tom Hanks. Now there's something (someone) america got right. Decent guy.

7points

Scott Baysinger 3 years ago

If toxic anti-Americanism was electricity these comments could power a small city.

6points

The Dave 3 years ago

#truth

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BoopBoop 3 years ago (edited)

6points

Rachael Sampson 3 years ago

6points

BoopBoop 3 years ago

"We really live in your minds rent free don't we?" - truer words were never expressed on a BP post about the U.S.

1point

Droopsnoot 3 years ago

I think a neutral post like this could be good for a while. Not america-hating, not patriotic, just in the middle

6points

Auntriarch 3 years ago

I agree. But I hold out no great hope

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The Dave 3 years ago (edited)

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Ploploplop 3 years ago

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velocirrober 3 years ago

It used to be more relevant before the digital age, but I always appreciated the efficiency of the postal service as well.

5points

Kevin Gerke 3 years ago

This thread lead to some of the most exhausting debates where no one looked awesome.

5points

tail_bite 3 years ago

upvote this comment if you think whoever made this post is a legend for puttping some american positivity in bored panda

4points

Claire De la Lune 3 years ago

3points

Gavin Johnson 3 years ago

No.

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Susie Elle 3 years ago (edited)

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Autumn 3 years ago

I love how this is supposed to show that the U.S. can be appreciated but there are so many comments that are attacking us again.

2points

John Baker 3 years ago

Telling how some "pandas" just don't want to hear *anything* good about the US, isn't it...?

2points

DDmaybeandor 3 years ago

2points

The Dave 3 years ago (edited)

2points

Bird lover 3 years ago

k. Nobody is really gonna miss you so...

1point

Ezra Loevy-Reyes 3 years ago

What about star wars?

2points

Pungent Sauce 3 years ago

2points

Lyone Fein 3 years ago

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Tamra Stiffler 3 years ago

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PR 3 years ago

I can't believe Bored Panda actually had a positive article about America!! LOVE my country. Wouldn't trade for any other and I wasn't born here!

1point

Curry on... 3 years ago

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loopyli 3 years ago

Instead of being so angry maybe people from other countries can create similar posts and show everyone things about their countries. Sort of like a "show and tell." I could be really cool 😎

1point

Moisturized Elbows 3 years ago

Make fun of them but they are very kind, europeans on the other hand...

1point

Mari 3 years ago

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ivan bolitekurac 3 years ago

Not sure if hell will freeze or if we will have to prepare for 25 articles about how USA is bad.

1point

ZAPanda 3 years ago

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TheAnimalLady 3 years ago

Maybe because it wasn't supposed to be a competition. It was only supposed to be about some of the goodness of the USA and y'all ruined it with your racist nay-saying in the comments 😒 😤

3points

Dani_has_arrived <3 3 years ago

It's good Americans can finally get a positive post about their country

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Mimi M 3 years ago

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K R 3 years ago (edited)

Hmm many dubious honors on this list but we go get a lot of things right. Thank God

0points

Calvin Girvin 3 years ago

You USA haters can come back and rightfully say, "Told you so!" if Trump is reelected as president.

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Aliquid 3 years ago

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Leo Domitrix 3 years ago

Why is it bad to point out good things in America? Nothing in this post says "only America" or "America First/Best".

7points

Gavin Johnson 3 years ago

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classbag 3 years ago

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Mystery Egg 3 years ago

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classbag 3 years ago

No one said they aren't found elsewhere. At all. No one even implied that.

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Anne 3 years ago

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ZAPanda 3 years ago

Except it's Jewish.

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Lis Daglish 3 years ago

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classbag 3 years ago (edited)

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John Hopkins 3 years ago

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John Baker 3 years ago

F**k *you*.

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Radek Suski 3 years ago

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Martha Meyer 3 years ago

I don't agree with some of the things on this list here either, but you are just being negative for the sake of negativity. And I think you don't actually know what you are talking about.

10points