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Since the US is one of the leading countries in the world, people often feel free to voice their opinions about what they like but mostly dislike about it. Costly healthcare, inflation, conservative values, and dysfunctional politics are just a few things that stop foreigners from believing in the American dream.
However, today’s collection of X posts is all about the things people actually like about the land of the free and are even a bit envious of. From coupons to a deeply rooted cheerleading culture, scroll down to find aspects of American culture others would want to have in their country.
We also reached out to the digital creator and Indian expat living in the US, Priya, from “It's Ok Yaar,” a content platform she created together with her partner, Darshan, to help other South Asian immigrants. She kindly agreed to share the things she likes about the USA, too.
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Lauren Caswell 7 months ago (edited)
Oh, I want to see a real one! Does the novelty wear off? We have lots of hedgehogs here and yeah they can be noisy but always cute ^-^ (Edit: and dirty, no touchy. Like raccoons, I assume)
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Tobias Reaper 7 months ago
we dont have air con because it doesnt get hot enough that often to justify such an expense
Priya’s and Dashan’s creation, “It's OK Yaar,” is a philosophy that most South Asians live by. It’s their way of saying, “Don’t worry, everything will be fine.” Their joint project is a nod to their community’s perseverance, which pushes them take a leap, leave their homes, and move to a foreign country.
The couple lives in New York, where they foster their content platform and aim to educate, entertain, and empower South Asian immigrants. On their YouTube channel, they post various videos helping people navigate visas, housing, insurance, and everything in between.
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I_imagine_even_worse_w***s 7 months ago
Nah we have car boot sales here as well in ireland nothing like a garage sake I've been to in the US.
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John Carr 7 months ago
Not really. Garage sales are at the sellers house whereas car boot sales are in public where loads of people sell from their own tables.
Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 7 months ago
I bought some kids' books at a yard sale. I said to my mom, who was with me, that the kids at the daycare would love the books, as theirs were falling apart. The homeowner heard me, and insisted on my taking all of the books.
Mia Black 7 months ago
Same in Germany but you have to pay for your place. It's regulated like so much more here... But sometimes there are streets that come together to make a street fleamarket (has to be authorised). Or, what I find so much better, in our streets people put out boxes with stuff to take free. But only small stuff and it has to be on your property to not be in the way of pedestrians
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Mc Hobbit 7 months ago
They have flea markets in the US too. I fully get why they have garage sales because you (as a person who wants to potentially buy things at the flea market) apparently have to PAY TO JUST GET IN! I just about fell over when my friend from the US told me that she had to pay an entrance fee just to walk around a flea market. I personally would not pay to get into a place just to talk around and maybe buy something. Like..you are spending money to spend money and wasting money if you don't find anything.
Auntriarch 7 months ago (edited)
Mr Auntriarch's uncle in Taranake had a garage sale when we visited in 1992. He said he particularly wanted to get rid of his mower, I was severely jet lagged and heard it as "moa", just managed to stop myself saying but I thought they were extinct
Maddymoocow 7 months ago
I thought they call them yard sales? Garage sale is what we say here in Australia.
Kate C 7 months ago
When I married I furnished out first house with mostly stuff I found at garage/yard sales. As time went by and we could afford better stuff, I resold most of it at my own yard sales - except for what we call the "haunted chair", a very odd looking chair that I've had an appraiser date at being made in the 1800s - no matter where we put it we hear someone walking around it . I have become quite fond of our chair ghost and will never sell him away.
Bettye McKee 7 months ago
Yes, we even have "flea markets" with huge buildings full of yard sale-like stuff for sale.
Georgia Ireland 7 months ago
Yard sales are AWESOME! My maternal grandmother taught me the joys of going to yard sales as a girl.
Dodongo Dislikes 7 months ago
baby clothes and old christmas deco...that's the typical American Garage Sale
First, we wanted to find out what prompted Priya to move to America. “I had the opportunity to transfer to Google’s Chicago office, but initially turned it down as I didn’t know anyone there. When the offer resurfaced a few months later, I decided to take a chance and give it six months,” she told Bored Panda.
“Worst-case scenario, I’d dislike it and return. Darshan and I started dating around this time. After a year of settling in and advancing my career, we got married and he moved to Chicago to be with me, ensuring I could maintain my professional momentum."
#7
Lauren Caswell 7 months ago
100% My sisters flatmate was feeling homesick, back in our Uni days, and it was Thanksgiving coming up. We researched, went all over town to get out of season ingredients etc. Learned to make pumpkin pie, and made a cornucopia. It was a wonderful experience in itself, sweetened by knowing it would help cheer him up
#9
Mary Kelly 7 months ago
we have the same regional differences...but, a lot of different geography...then again, you have red squirrels, hedgehogs, and castles...so, you're in pretty good shape
She admits that moving to the US wasn’t an easy step to take. “While I consider myself adventurous, moving to America was unexpected. With no friends or family here, the unknown loomed large. Growing up in the college town of Durgapur, West Bengal, I always dreamed big and refused to let limitations hold me back.”
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However, despite the fears of not fitting in and failing, she pushed forward. “As a petite 5-foot woman, I worried about not being taken seriously or underestimated, but I was confident once I started speaking that it would change perceptions. Ultimately, this journey required immense self-belief."
#13
Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 7 months ago
It's my favorite flavor from them after they discontinued Heath Bar Crunch.
#14
Boo 7 months ago
The first year after I emigrated to the UK, I decorated the house 2 weeks before.....hubby was not happy! Was glad I had my decs shipped from my dad's to here. Just wish I could have shipped the life size coffin, built and decorated it myself. But hubs would have had a stroke (at that time, Halloween wasn't really a done thing over here) but the neighbourhoods kids enjoyed it.
#15
We were also curious to know if she had any opinions about America before living there that were proven wrong during her residency. She told us, "Coming from India's community-oriented culture, I was concerned about the potential isolation of American life. However, I couldn't have been more wrong. Chicago welcomed me with open arms. I've been incredibly fortunate to meet amazing people who invited me into their homes for holidays like Thanksgiving and the Fourth of July. They were genuinely curious about Indian culture, making me feel truly included."
#17
Lauren Caswell 7 months ago (edited)
Yes! My mind boggles at this! I would for sure use a bucket load of coupons to get those kind of discounts! We used to have coupons in the 90s, but nothing like the American ones I've seen (I must note, I've seen on the TV. Not heard from any actual Americans about it)
What she likes the most about America is its liveliness and multitude of cultures. "New York City felt like a natural fit—the constant energy is addictive. With its massive expat community, I've been exposed to countless cultures and perspectives. I'm incredibly grateful for this experience. The freedom to manage my own time has been liberating. Moving to a new country was undoubtedly an adventure that unveiled a stronger, more confident version of myself."
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#20
Dogcat vet (retired) 7 months ago
If I was still having halloween parties I'd buy one of these 12 ft skeletons so fast... skeleton-1...5ba007.jpg 
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She emphasized that moving to a new country, especially the US, is challenging and might not be for everyone. “The first year often brings comparisons to your home life, which is natural. Your life stage, priorities, and personality will influence your experience. While resilience and hard work are essential, it's crucial to recognize if you thrive on stepping outside your comfort zone.
Priya signed off by saying, “Remember, there's no one-size-fits-all answer when it comes to choosing where to live. Our platform, “ItsOkayAar” (meaning ItsOkayFriend), is dedicated to sharing diverse experiences to help you find your perfect home away from home."
#25
Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 7 months ago
You can be jealous until you realize that most 16yo kids are nowhere prepared to drive in traffic.
#26
DE Ray 7 months ago (edited)
Corn dogs are so easy. Just mix cornmeal and water (beat in an egg if you want), skewer a sausage on a stick, dip it in the batter you made (a tumbler or other tall glass is a good vessel for dipping a sausage in batter), and fry it! You can vary the recipe: The sausage you use doesn't have to be a hot dog - try a kielbasa or bratwurst. If you don't have cornmeal you can make other types of batter - like what you would use for fish and chips or schnitzel. If you aren't comfortable deep frying, you can pan fry if there's a lot of oil in the pan and it's very hot.
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Mia Black 7 months ago
This one I feel. I think the variety of food from different heritages is so cool. In Germany it's a little like "only one food trend at a time"... As if we can't handle new food/taste. Like, till the maybe 2010s there where mostly Chinese restaurants beside greek and pizzerias. Then came sushi. Like two years ago Indian. In-between where Mongolian and wine others but they disappeared after the new trend wave in my observation. It's hard to find Mexican, African, Persian, Carribbean... But slowly it's becoming better. I enjoy discovering new tastes
#31
Wang Zhuang 7 months ago
True, I never wore a school uniform in the US, but the downside is that kids get bullied and judged for wearing unfashionable clothes.
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BoredPossum 7 months ago
Speaking up and being socially bold is great if used correctly. But it's not limited to America.
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Pittsburgh rare 7 months ago
I'll always be jealous of Americans for Costco. I want to be able to buy rice, car tyres and a coffin in the same place. And their cakes are amazing. Walmart is fine too, but it doesn't hit the same. But more importantly, I'm jealous of the can do mentality and the idea that you can change careers at any given time, no matter how old are you. We say "it's too late," too often in Europe and it's depressing.
Sophie 7 months ago
I don't know why you have been downvoted, (0ed you with an upvote) This comment has no negativty in it, and I think the same. Some people feels like downvoting here is just like reddit. Personal opinions gets downvoted just because someone doesn't like it... I'm so done with it. I don't downvote an opinion I don't like, just scroll by.
Load More Replies... Lauren Caswell 7 months ago
Downvote trolls come through usually in an early wave, then maybe another wave. Usually the good pandas (like yourself) come set it right ^-^
AnnwylTheBloodyLovesFerghus 7 months ago
Right? I plan to die with my Costco membership card in my wallet.
Sand Ers 7 months ago
Walmart has taxpayers subsidizing their payroll, while the owners are billionaires. It’s predatory capitalism at its most destructive level. They’re the poster child for why we need a minimum wage law the has a connection to reality.
Kael jones 7 months ago
Yeah, that does need to change, as other things do. But we can make it through.
ANTIVICTORIA 7 months ago
"Can do" mentality. The myth of the meritocracy. None of those things are possible if you're poor in America. Prime example, Pittsburgh is 66th in population, but #5 in gentrification. Even if you CAN find an affordable place to live, chances are you'll be gentrified out and have to ship out to the suburbs and try lving there without a car.
Lauren Caswell 7 months ago
I really hope people take this as a chance to show Americans some love. Ok, a few entries may vary but let's celebrate the neat things they have there! I have high hopes this will go well (gah that's putting my neck out).
Lauren Caswell 7 months ago
Screw it I'm leaving this up and putting my neck out. Show of support for the large part of Americans who are just trying their best to get through a f****d up time.
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Patrisia Sheremeta 7 months ago
Much appreciated. I'm hoping that if we get through this that we become better and wiser world citizens.
Kael jones 7 months ago
Thank you, I see not all of you think that all of us are scumbags, unfortunately there are a lot of us just trying to get through these very f*cked up times.
RedMarbles 7 months ago
Thank you so much, Lauren! I hope you get some wonderful karma for your kindness to so many deserving people. 💙
Lauren Caswell 7 months ago
Caro Caro! It's been so long (RL has been just hammer and tongs!) How are you??
Lauren Caswell 7 months ago
Yeah I'm good. Better as of lately, a rough patch (as life does huh!). Deciding to re-engage with the things I enjoy again ^-^
Ace 7 months ago (edited)
Sure, except that many of these, particularly all the sweets and food ones, are for products that may appeal to youth only because they've seen them on TV but which in reality would disappoint.
Caitlin Davenport 7 months ago
You don't think many of us hate guns and want them banned? We're stuck in a situation we don't want to be in, just like you are with anything you disagree with that your government does.
RedMarbles 7 months ago
And a large majority of us want gun control. So sad to see Tracy's response to Lauren's kindness is to categorize us all as a "they" that should be dehumanized. It's never, ever right to stereotype an entire people for the sins of a subsection. That's how we get to the ugliest places we as a species have ever been. :( Hang in there Caitlin - we will get this ship turned in a better direction.
Lauren Caswell 7 months ago
Because of the incessant unecessary comments like yours. Answers to questions no one asked.
Auntriarch 7 months ago
My friend in Urbana talks about sitting on her porch, my UK mind saw the little hallway where you keep your wellies and macs, when I visited it turned out to be a veranda. I absolutely loved sitting there on a rocking chair, saying hello to people who walked past, sipping tea and reading. Yes I'm envious of her porch and the culture of porch. And the fireflies in the evening.
Tamra 7 months ago
Ah, the culture of porch, I love it too. My husband and I will sit on the porch at dusk and crack open roasted peanuts, occasionally tossing a few to our little beggar dogs, and watch the bats and fireflies.
Load More Replies... Lauren Caswell 7 months ago
I forgot about fireflies!! I thought they were magical/made up when I was little. They have flying fairy lights! Oh to sit on an American porch of an evening ❤️
Carrie B 7 months ago (edited)
This was nice! Insightful and kind comments. Thanks everyone! Except Varena.
Lauren Caswell 7 months ago (edited)
Lol right? I just looked at that comment. There was literally a post yesterday extolling the greatness of my country (NZ), it got a bit wrong and as usual painted us as better than we are. I cannot fathom how I would feel if I was born somewhere that somehow qualified me as bad. The constant negativity for years: I don't know how you stand it! It would be hard not to be bitter, entrenched or simply switch of from those voices, when they cannot fathom the vast size and variation of opinion that forms the USA (Edited for spelling, as usual lol)
Load More Replies... Kael jones 7 months ago
I want to visit New Zealand because of the adorable little kiwi birds, like I just want to hold one!
Goth Mouse (he/they) 7 months ago
I want opossums! They’re so goofy looking, all the babies riding on their back is adorable and they eat ticks
AnnwylTheBloodyLovesFerghus 7 months ago
We used to get nightly visits from a couple different opossums in our yard. They came to eat cat food and drink water. They're very shy. We live a few blocks away from a big wilderness type park. And yes, this is a city.
ENSJ 7 months ago
I'm jealous that every time I'm looking for some specific camping equipment, it turns out the manufacturer is in America and they don't ship to Europe (and the times they do it's more expensive to ship than the product itself costs). Like Groundbird Gear. They have so much nature and all that they have a lot of companies invested in creating quality camping and trekking products. And yes, we have some in Europe as well, off course. But some things, mostly the really lightweight products or things geared towards dogs, are things I only find in America.
Tamra 7 months ago
I feel the same about the smaller, stylish cars and scooters that can only be found in Europe.
Load More Replies... Sand Ers 7 months ago
The US desperately needs progressive taxation on wasteful vehicles. The entire market here is built around people who are convinced that their wants are needs. I’ve seen comments made with a straight face that anything with less than 200hp is unsafe on the freeway. I got my license in 1979. I’ve never had anything with 200hp in my life. Somehow I’ve survived.
LokisLilButterknife 7 months ago
Ever since I moved to the U.S. for my job, I have to admit that I will never get tired of their spectacular national park system. It is so varied, and I hope to visit as many parks as possible during my time here.
Mariotevez 7 months ago
74 entries and no one mentioned southern/comfort food. Y'all are really missing out... If a master smoker would set up shop in England, after a week the lines would be 3 kilometers long...
Weasel Wise 7 months ago
This makes me giggle...so many commenters that usually trash America(ns) suddenly commenting shìt along the lines of "...well, we have something similar but not as good. But we could have that..." Can't accept that *gasp* the entire Earth really enjoys A LOT of what America has to offer to our global community and that their life has been enriched by it. I really don't understand the hypocritical, xenophobic, European BP's on here that have the EU version of a Trump-esk mentality while simultaneously bashing an entire country where the minority think the same way.
René Sauer 7 months ago
I am jealous of all the special flavors makers bring out for their products, like Oreo for example. And these things: hard-candy...053b57.jpg 
LokisLilButterknife 7 months ago
It's a shame that this listicle is getting downvoted so much as there is actually some really positive responses in the comment sections. I understand that the United States has an incredible number of problems at this time, however, I also understand that there are people standing up and fighting for change. After moving here from Scotland for a research/work position, I have to say that I am in love with the U.S.'s national park systems. I also love the diversity in many of the cities and being able to walk down the street and here so many different languages spoken and try some really tasty cuisines form around the world.
Noname 7 months ago (edited)
I'm an American expat and I miss food that isn't overly salted or immersed in fake flavors like French foods. I absolutely miss variety, which only Americans know. And f**k the baguettes. I had better bread in my American diverse community of Sicillians and Portuguese than that sh*t the French eat. Anyone who says French food is awesome is a tourist who never had to endure f**king traditional french cuisine longer than their visit. So close to Italy, but the French can't make a decent pizza to save themselves. I'm otherwise happy with the French as a people-- and their work ethic. I've honestly never met nicer people-even in Paris! I've never had a negative experience with the French, only their food.
highwaycrossingfrog 7 months ago
The spacious houses and open spaces, and how everyone seems to have a porch with a swing at minimum (if this is just in movies, don't shatter my idealism, please)
Kael jones 7 months ago
Verena, I hope you realize we hold the global economy to where it is now. The amount of resources we have is crazy. Why can’t people see the actual good and blame the bad on our whole country. Yes, I do believe my country is great, yes, there are problems, but I won’t let that taint our country. I want it to change.
Anony Mouse 7 months ago
SO many downvotes on the rare (unicorn) article that isn't just crapping on the US for once. And most of the comments are "We have that too!" Just let one positive article exists ffs.
Caitlin Davenport 7 months ago
This makes me want to ship American food all over the world. I'll send you Mountain Dew!
Pickle (any pronouns) 7 months ago
Even with all that's going on in the US now, I'm still going to be jealous of their wider range of stuff in general, and earlier release dates. A new volume of manga from this mobile game I'm really invested in was released in the US and (probably some of Europe?) last month and I still have to wait until September to finally buy it :(
R Dennis 7 months ago
Didn't read, but assume a large portion of the comments are s******g on America/Americans.
Carrie B 7 months ago
Not so much in this one! It was nice and the comments were kind.
Load More Replies... Sophie 7 months ago
Not this time. Only few of them saying some of the things are in other countries too, but mostly we non-americans agree on this things. I specially as a non-american, love your holiday seasons and would like to experience it like Americans like Halloween and Thanksgiving. Also we have Xmas here, but you guys make it more festive. Also your shops like target, one day I want that too. So Americans have many good things there, just sometimes from other parts of the world we think other stuff are cool there than Americans. Sorry for my english this is not my first language.
R Dennis 7 months ago
No need to apologize. Your English is better than my second (third) languages. Maybe I'll give it a try. I am just tired of anything American having to be diminished as if we are the cause of all things bad in the world. When nice things are being said about other countries, we often comment positively but don't get the same kindness.
Sophie 7 months ago
Unfortunatly as I can see everyone hates everyone. If one says this is nice about this country another comment will downvote and says they think otherwise... The US is a great country having many great things, and many wonderful people and its flaws also just like the rest of the world. Sadly I think some people does it on purpos that making articles here to gaslight people. Both Americans and non-americans.
SheamusFanFrom1987 7 months ago
This is why I'm jealous of the USA. I will never get the chance to meet him unless I go there myself, and with the exchange rate right now, that's literally out of the question... -_-" AJ-Styles-...9b9a9f.png 
Dan Collins 7 months ago
The grass is always greener somewhere else. But I do believe that being born in the US is like hitting the lottery. A single mom in the USThat has an apartment is better off than 90% of the rest of the females on the planet. On the flip side we are the most wasteful country out there. Using far more resources than anywhere else and contributing to world pollution at an alarming rate.
Chris Topher 7 months ago
Wow...can't believe no one is jealous of our kick a*s, pay-to-play, insurance/healthcare provider profit-driven healthcare system!
Tristan J 7 months ago
The article doesn't make a compelling case that the benefits of excessive quantities of high fructose corn syrup outweigh the costs of healthcare and active shooter drills in schools.
Michael Largey 7 months ago
Did I somehow miss every one of the "I'm jealous of America's health insurance system" posts?
Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het 7 months ago (edited)
Looks like i am not jealous. I can happily do without these things.
Pittsburgh rare 7 months ago
I'll always be jealous of Americans for Costco. I want to be able to buy rice, car tyres and a coffin in the same place. And their cakes are amazing. Walmart is fine too, but it doesn't hit the same. But more importantly, I'm jealous of the can do mentality and the idea that you can change careers at any given time, no matter how old are you. We say "it's too late," too often in Europe and it's depressing.
Sophie 7 months ago
I don't know why you have been downvoted, (0ed you with an upvote) This comment has no negativty in it, and I think the same. Some people feels like downvoting here is just like reddit. Personal opinions gets downvoted just because someone doesn't like it... I'm so done with it. I don't downvote an opinion I don't like, just scroll by.
Load More Replies... Lauren Caswell 7 months ago
Downvote trolls come through usually in an early wave, then maybe another wave. Usually the good pandas (like yourself) come set it right ^-^
AnnwylTheBloodyLovesFerghus 7 months ago
Right? I plan to die with my Costco membership card in my wallet.
Sand Ers 7 months ago
Walmart has taxpayers subsidizing their payroll, while the owners are billionaires. It’s predatory capitalism at its most destructive level. They’re the poster child for why we need a minimum wage law the has a connection to reality.
Kael jones 7 months ago
Yeah, that does need to change, as other things do. But we can make it through.
ANTIVICTORIA 7 months ago
"Can do" mentality. The myth of the meritocracy. None of those things are possible if you're poor in America. Prime example, Pittsburgh is 66th in population, but #5 in gentrification. Even if you CAN find an affordable place to live, chances are you'll be gentrified out and have to ship out to the suburbs and try lving there without a car.
Lauren Caswell 7 months ago
I really hope people take this as a chance to show Americans some love. Ok, a few entries may vary but let's celebrate the neat things they have there! I have high hopes this will go well (gah that's putting my neck out).
Lauren Caswell 7 months ago
Screw it I'm leaving this up and putting my neck out. Show of support for the large part of Americans who are just trying their best to get through a f****d up time.
Load More Replies... Patrisia Sheremeta 7 months ago
Much appreciated. I'm hoping that if we get through this that we become better and wiser world citizens.
Kael jones 7 months ago
Thank you, I see not all of you think that all of us are scumbags, unfortunately there are a lot of us just trying to get through these very f*cked up times.
RedMarbles 7 months ago
Thank you so much, Lauren! I hope you get some wonderful karma for your kindness to so many deserving people. 💙
Lauren Caswell 7 months ago
Caro Caro! It's been so long (RL has been just hammer and tongs!) How are you??
Lauren Caswell 7 months ago
Yeah I'm good. Better as of lately, a rough patch (as life does huh!). Deciding to re-engage with the things I enjoy again ^-^
Ace 7 months ago (edited)
Sure, except that many of these, particularly all the sweets and food ones, are for products that may appeal to youth only because they've seen them on TV but which in reality would disappoint.
Caitlin Davenport 7 months ago
You don't think many of us hate guns and want them banned? We're stuck in a situation we don't want to be in, just like you are with anything you disagree with that your government does.
RedMarbles 7 months ago
And a large majority of us want gun control. So sad to see Tracy's response to Lauren's kindness is to categorize us all as a "they" that should be dehumanized. It's never, ever right to stereotype an entire people for the sins of a subsection. That's how we get to the ugliest places we as a species have ever been. :( Hang in there Caitlin - we will get this ship turned in a better direction.
Lauren Caswell 7 months ago
Because of the incessant unecessary comments like yours. Answers to questions no one asked.
Auntriarch 7 months ago
My friend in Urbana talks about sitting on her porch, my UK mind saw the little hallway where you keep your wellies and macs, when I visited it turned out to be a veranda. I absolutely loved sitting there on a rocking chair, saying hello to people who walked past, sipping tea and reading. Yes I'm envious of her porch and the culture of porch. And the fireflies in the evening.
Tamra 7 months ago
Ah, the culture of porch, I love it too. My husband and I will sit on the porch at dusk and crack open roasted peanuts, occasionally tossing a few to our little beggar dogs, and watch the bats and fireflies.
Load More Replies... Lauren Caswell 7 months ago
I forgot about fireflies!! I thought they were magical/made up when I was little. They have flying fairy lights! Oh to sit on an American porch of an evening ❤️
Carrie B 7 months ago (edited)
This was nice! Insightful and kind comments. Thanks everyone! Except Varena.
Lauren Caswell 7 months ago (edited)
Lol right? I just looked at that comment. There was literally a post yesterday extolling the greatness of my country (NZ), it got a bit wrong and as usual painted us as better than we are. I cannot fathom how I would feel if I was born somewhere that somehow qualified me as bad. The constant negativity for years: I don't know how you stand it! It would be hard not to be bitter, entrenched or simply switch of from those voices, when they cannot fathom the vast size and variation of opinion that forms the USA (Edited for spelling, as usual lol)
Load More Replies... Kael jones 7 months ago
I want to visit New Zealand because of the adorable little kiwi birds, like I just want to hold one!
Goth Mouse (he/they) 7 months ago
I want opossums! They’re so goofy looking, all the babies riding on their back is adorable and they eat ticks
AnnwylTheBloodyLovesFerghus 7 months ago
We used to get nightly visits from a couple different opossums in our yard. They came to eat cat food and drink water. They're very shy. We live a few blocks away from a big wilderness type park. And yes, this is a city.
ENSJ 7 months ago
I'm jealous that every time I'm looking for some specific camping equipment, it turns out the manufacturer is in America and they don't ship to Europe (and the times they do it's more expensive to ship than the product itself costs). Like Groundbird Gear. They have so much nature and all that they have a lot of companies invested in creating quality camping and trekking products. And yes, we have some in Europe as well, off course. But some things, mostly the really lightweight products or things geared towards dogs, are things I only find in America.
Tamra 7 months ago
I feel the same about the smaller, stylish cars and scooters that can only be found in Europe.
Load More Replies... Sand Ers 7 months ago
The US desperately needs progressive taxation on wasteful vehicles. The entire market here is built around people who are convinced that their wants are needs. I’ve seen comments made with a straight face that anything with less than 200hp is unsafe on the freeway. I got my license in 1979. I’ve never had anything with 200hp in my life. Somehow I’ve survived.
LokisLilButterknife 7 months ago
Ever since I moved to the U.S. for my job, I have to admit that I will never get tired of their spectacular national park system. It is so varied, and I hope to visit as many parks as possible during my time here.
Mariotevez 7 months ago
74 entries and no one mentioned southern/comfort food. Y'all are really missing out... If a master smoker would set up shop in England, after a week the lines would be 3 kilometers long...
Weasel Wise 7 months ago
This makes me giggle...so many commenters that usually trash America(ns) suddenly commenting shìt along the lines of "...well, we have something similar but not as good. But we could have that..." Can't accept that *gasp* the entire Earth really enjoys A LOT of what America has to offer to our global community and that their life has been enriched by it. I really don't understand the hypocritical, xenophobic, European BP's on here that have the EU version of a Trump-esk mentality while simultaneously bashing an entire country where the minority think the same way.
René Sauer 7 months ago
I am jealous of all the special flavors makers bring out for their products, like Oreo for example. And these things: hard-candy...053b57.jpg
LokisLilButterknife 7 months ago
It's a shame that this listicle is getting downvoted so much as there is actually some really positive responses in the comment sections. I understand that the United States has an incredible number of problems at this time, however, I also understand that there are people standing up and fighting for change. After moving here from Scotland for a research/work position, I have to say that I am in love with the U.S.'s national park systems. I also love the diversity in many of the cities and being able to walk down the street and here so many different languages spoken and try some really tasty cuisines form around the world.
Noname 7 months ago (edited)
I'm an American expat and I miss food that isn't overly salted or immersed in fake flavors like French foods. I absolutely miss variety, which only Americans know. And f**k the baguettes. I had better bread in my American diverse community of Sicillians and Portuguese than that sh*t the French eat. Anyone who says French food is awesome is a tourist who never had to endure f**king traditional french cuisine longer than their visit. So close to Italy, but the French can't make a decent pizza to save themselves. I'm otherwise happy with the French as a people-- and their work ethic. I've honestly never met nicer people-even in Paris! I've never had a negative experience with the French, only their food.
highwaycrossingfrog 7 months ago
The spacious houses and open spaces, and how everyone seems to have a porch with a swing at minimum (if this is just in movies, don't shatter my idealism, please)
Kael jones 7 months ago
Verena, I hope you realize we hold the global economy to where it is now. The amount of resources we have is crazy. Why can’t people see the actual good and blame the bad on our whole country. Yes, I do believe my country is great, yes, there are problems, but I won’t let that taint our country. I want it to change.
Anony Mouse 7 months ago
SO many downvotes on the rare (unicorn) article that isn't just crapping on the US for once. And most of the comments are "We have that too!" Just let one positive article exists ffs.
Caitlin Davenport 7 months ago
This makes me want to ship American food all over the world. I'll send you Mountain Dew!
Pickle (any pronouns) 7 months ago
Even with all that's going on in the US now, I'm still going to be jealous of their wider range of stuff in general, and earlier release dates. A new volume of manga from this mobile game I'm really invested in was released in the US and (probably some of Europe?) last month and I still have to wait until September to finally buy it :(
R Dennis 7 months ago
Didn't read, but assume a large portion of the comments are s******g on America/Americans.
Carrie B 7 months ago
Not so much in this one! It was nice and the comments were kind.
Load More Replies... Sophie 7 months ago
Not this time. Only few of them saying some of the things are in other countries too, but mostly we non-americans agree on this things. I specially as a non-american, love your holiday seasons and would like to experience it like Americans like Halloween and Thanksgiving. Also we have Xmas here, but you guys make it more festive. Also your shops like target, one day I want that too. So Americans have many good things there, just sometimes from other parts of the world we think other stuff are cool there than Americans. Sorry for my english this is not my first language.
R Dennis 7 months ago
No need to apologize. Your English is better than my second (third) languages. Maybe I'll give it a try. I am just tired of anything American having to be diminished as if we are the cause of all things bad in the world. When nice things are being said about other countries, we often comment positively but don't get the same kindness.
Sophie 7 months ago
Unfortunatly as I can see everyone hates everyone. If one says this is nice about this country another comment will downvote and says they think otherwise... The US is a great country having many great things, and many wonderful people and its flaws also just like the rest of the world. Sadly I think some people does it on purpos that making articles here to gaslight people. Both Americans and non-americans.
SheamusFanFrom1987 7 months ago
This is why I'm jealous of the USA. I will never get the chance to meet him unless I go there myself, and with the exchange rate right now, that's literally out of the question... -_-" AJ-Styles-...9b9a9f.png
Dan Collins 7 months ago
The grass is always greener somewhere else. But I do believe that being born in the US is like hitting the lottery. A single mom in the USThat has an apartment is better off than 90% of the rest of the females on the planet. On the flip side we are the most wasteful country out there. Using far more resources than anywhere else and contributing to world pollution at an alarming rate.
Chris Topher 7 months ago
Wow...can't believe no one is jealous of our kick a*s, pay-to-play, insurance/healthcare provider profit-driven healthcare system!
Tristan J 7 months ago
The article doesn't make a compelling case that the benefits of excessive quantities of high fructose corn syrup outweigh the costs of healthcare and active shooter drills in schools.
Michael Largey 7 months ago
Did I somehow miss every one of the "I'm jealous of America's health insurance system" posts?
Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het 7 months ago (edited)
Looks like i am not jealous. I can happily do without these things.
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