I have some questions for American anons here. These are just some odd things I've noticed in American media, so I'm intrigued to see how accurate it is. I'm not trying to make fun of anything, I'm genuinely curious.
Do Americans still circumcise new-born children? It's been proven that there are absolutely no real benefits to circumcision.
Do Americans really need lube to masturbate?
Do Americans really have to pledge allegiance to their flag every day at school?
Do Americans really need a "hall pass" to use the toilet in school? Are there really children called "hall monitors" who skip lessons and try to catch other students who are skipping class?
Are packed lunches really that uncommon at schools? Usually the only people who eat cafeteria food here are the ones who are poor and entitled to free school meals.
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How frequently is the metric system used in schools? I'd imagine that maths and science classes would be forced to teach it but it seems that most Americans have a hard time converting between metric and imperial.
Do American schools really have "class presidents"? Is it really that big of a deal?
Do Americans really wear shoes in the house?
Do Americans really live in blocks of houses where the nearest shop is a 10 minute drive away?
Do Americans really clap in the cinema? Who are they applauding?
Do Americans really drink out of those red plastic cups?
Do Americans really go to a bar and just say "I'll have a beer"? Do they not specify the brand name?
Are Americans really not allowed to drink until they are 21, but they can buy a gun at 18?
Are there really some states where you're allowed to openly carry firearms, but you're forced to drink alcohol out of a brown paper bag?
Are mobility scooters for people who are too fat and lazy to walk common?
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>>58102063
>1/3
Oh nevermind, have fun in your thread by yourself.
Does America really only have two political parties? Over here, we essentially only have two parties with a chance of getting a majority but we do have smaller parties that get some representation. Does America not even have this?
Why do so many Americans live in single-story houses? Only old people live in bungalows here.
Is it common for American parents to sit on the roof with their kids? It's something I've seen a fair few times on television.
Are Americans really allowed to throw rooftop parties on an apartment block they don't own?
Do American universities really force you to minor in a completely unrelated subject at degree level?
Do American universities really offer scholarships to stupid students who are good at American football?
Why does American football have so many advertisements and breaks?
What are fraternities and sororities? From what I can tell, you're just paying for friendship.
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sum1 answer famalam
>>58102123
Are Americans really too fat and lazy to answer a few simple questions posted by a British man on 4chan?
>>58102063
>Do Americans still circumcise new-born children? It's been proven that there are absolutely no real benefits to circumcision.
Yes
>Do Americans really need lube to masturbate?
Varies by person, usually just lonely NEET tears work well
>Do Americans really have to pledge allegiance to their flag every day at school?
Yes, participation is optional though.
>Do Americans really need a "hall pass" to use the toilet in school? Are there really children called "hall monitors" who skip lessons and try to catch other students who are skipping class?
Hall pass for bathrooms, yes. Hall monitors are hollywood
Are packed lunches really that uncommon at schools? Usually the only people who eat cafeteria food here are the ones who are poor and entitled to free school meals.
The majority buy lunch (shitty at that) at school
>>58102063
>idk, think its decreasing
>i guess
>yes
>depends on the teacher
>some bring food, some eat school food
>>58102254
Maybe, and don't worry about it. That will answer all of your questions.
>>58102093
>How frequently is the metric system used in schools? I'd imagine that maths and science classes would be forced to teach it but it seems that most Americans have a hard time converting between metric and imperial.
Only in science classes.
>Do American schools really have "class presidents"? Is it really that big of a deal?
Depends on the school, but most of the time. They hold practically no power, it's just a title.
>Do Americans really wear shoes in the house?
Depends again, my family personally doesn't
>Do Americans really live in blocks of houses where the nearest shop is a 10 minute drive away?
Yes. Most of the time there are little corner gas stations close by though. America varies significantly so I'm just speaking for my area
>Do Americans really clap in the cinema? Who are they applauding?
If it's good, a lot of losers do. Why do they do it? I don't know, its fucking dumb.
>Do Americans really drink out of those red plastic cups?
Fuck yeah, don't knock Red Solo Cups, they're great for parties and stuff.
>Do Americans really go to a bar and just say "I'll have a beer"? Do they not specify the brand name?
Mhmm. But the tender will inquire further. Mostly losers though
>Are Americans really not allowed to drink until they are 21, but they can buy a gun at 18?
Yes, and it's a very controversial topic over here. You can get drafted to die but can't drink alcohol
>Are there really some states where you're allowed to openly carry firearms, but you're forced to drink alcohol out of a brown paper bag?
Technically you can get nabbed for drinking out of the bag too, open container.
>Are mobility scooters for people who are too fat and lazy to walk common?
It's supposed to be for disabled people, but if someone is that fat, of course their lazy ass will ride one. Disgusting
It's been decreasing for a few years and probably less than half of newborns now.
No. Meme.
Depends on the school, but kids can refuse.
There was when I was in school. Used so there aren't too many kids leaving the classroom at once.
No. School meals and vouchers are for poors here too.
Only in math and science class, but some things use them like liters of soda.
School president and they almost never do anything important.
Depends on the person.
Yes.
Only if it's a good, classic movie like one of the new star wars.
Yes. Easier to clean up than broken glass when people are drunk.
No. Bars have multiple beer brands.
Yes, but nobody pays attention to this.
Yes. Mine.
Not common, but they exist.
We have multiple parties but the smaller ones usually son't get over 1 percent of the vote.
Cheaper.
No. This is something suburban kids see in movies and copy it.
Yes, with the owner's permission.
No. You choose minor and major.
Yes. Football brings in money to the school
No clue. Probably ad money.
Drinking clubs that you try out for. Payment is for alcohol/housing/food.
>>58102063
>Do Americans still circumcise new-born children? It's been proven that there are absolutely no real benefits to circumcision.
Yes but not all.
>Do Americans really need lube to masturbate?
No
>Do Americans really have to pledge allegiance to their flag every day at school?
Have to? No but we usually do when we're younger.
>Do Americans really need a "hall pass" to use the toilet in school? Are there really children called "hall monitors" who skip lessons and try to catch other students who are skipping class?
Hall monitors are a thing in larger schools. The hall pass is for when class is in session otherwise you just go between classes.
>Are packed lunches really that uncommon at schools? Usually the only people who eat cafeteria food here are the ones who are poor and entitled to free school meals.
No my H.S. didn't even have hot lunches so we had to bring it from home except for the poor kids who got free food.
>>58102254
>Hall monitors are hollywood
Not true. There was a hall monitor in middle and high school for me.
>>58102063
yes
yes
you don't have to but teachers will look at you funny if you dont
no no
depends on the location of the school
>>58102093
used primarily after middle school
yes not really
if the floor isnt carpet and you are lazy
those are called apartments and depends on the location
yes nobody knows
yes
no
yes
no
not really
>>58102143
we have more then 2 but the 2 are really the only main top dogs competing
because we are afraid of heights
no
no
no
yes
because jews
to increase popularity and maintain a high social / wealth status
>>58102143
>Does America really only have two political parties? Over here, we essentially only have two parties with a chance of getting a majority but we do have smaller parties that get some representation. Does America not even have this?
If you aren't Republican or Democrat, you aren't getting voted in.
>Why do so many Americans live in single-story houses? Only old people live in bungalows here.
Cheap housing, but most houses have two floors. Raised ranches are very popular so I don't know where that assumption comes from.
>Is it common for American parents to sit on the roof with their kids? It's something I've seen a fair few times on television.
No, families don't do anything together but watch the latest show in the same room while eating "Chinese" food. The family unit has dissolved. Also, " Muh unsafe roofs"
>Are Americans really allowed to throw rooftop parties on an apartment block they don't own?
>Rooftop parties
Hollywood or rich/ popular people
>Do American universities really force you to minor in a completely unrelated subject at degree level?
Ye, but it can vary greatly, most minor in a related subject.
>Do American universities really offer scholarships to stupid students who are good at American football?
All sports. How much that scholarship pays is the variant.
>Why does American football have so many advertisements and breaks?
Because it's shit. We need to fall in love with rugby asap
>What are fraternities and sororities? From what I can tell, you're just paying for friendship.
Greek life. Similar minded people living together and partying. I don;t know much about it though.
Hope my responses were ok desu
every meme and stereotype is true OP
don't think that anything you see on tv or the internet could possibly be false
Thanks for the responses.
Also the "No singles policy" is just a meme, right?
>>58102063
>Some odd things I've noticed in American media
You can say "memes on /int/" bro, we're all friends here.
>>58102701
For what? If movie theaters, yes.
>>58102063
Yes, but it's been on the decrease for some time now. Still predominate among blacks and even vaguely religious people.
I do lmao.
It's not required if you give a reason like it's against your belief system or whatever. Varies by state and school. Might get scolded if the teachers a prick.
Yes, though it's not universal and most people don't care.
I went to three different high schools before graduating and they typically served food like pizza or brand foods like Chik-Fil-A or Subway. If you're poor you will exclusively eat food there.
>>58102093
>frequently
It's taught but it's not what we use outside of the classroom. Everything is imperial.
They usually just represent student interests on minor issues. They aren't that important in reality but we like to make a big deal out of it because it reminds us of real elections.
Varies by region. In New England it's discouraged and in the South no one cares.
Do they? Yes. Is it predominate? Not at all. Quarter of the population lives in rural, a think a good third live in a city as well. The row houses aren't fashionable at the moment.
Sometimes, it's not universal. I'll clap if it envoked a strong reaction like a joke or something sad. Critics sometimes sit in the crowd and they'll base reviews off of the audience's reaction as well.
For partying, yes. It's quick to throw all the cups away instead of washing out a bunch of glasses. Though we're aware of the meme and some people do dress like college jocks and have red solo cups as a theme for a party. Other do it unironically.
If they're regulars at the bar. That's usually just Hollywood.
Varies by state, 21 for a lot of places.
Yep.
Not common whatsoever outside of Wal Mart and local fairs. Usually it's elderly people but fatties will use it. Hambeasts on the little carts are rare.
will continue
>>58102732
>brand foods like Chik-Fil-A or Subway
this is false
>>58102063
1. Yes I would say a majority of us are circumcised. Girls here think its weird/gross if you aren't
2. No we don't need lube to wank at least I don't
3. From grades kindergarden-8 (ages 5-14) we said the pledge facing the flag at every morning assembly. When high school started the morning assemblies ceased and so did the pledge recitation. No one really thinks anything of it and no one really cares. People on /int/ usually get up in arms about it but its not like we are brainwashed half of the people never even say anything when they stand for the pledge.
4. We do have hall passes but they are just to make sure that you only have one person going to the bathroom at one time so two students don't just go and hang out in the bathroom and skip class. We don't have hall monitors at my school.
5. Its the same at my school. Everyone I know packs a lunch but you do see random kids you've never spoken to eating cafeteria food
6. Metric is only used beginning in high school science courses. Before then we just spend like a week every year doing metric conversions. No one knows metric and if you ask someone how far a distance is in metres no one will know.
6. We do have class presidents for every grade and they don't actually do anything besides attend student council meetings and help with fundraisers/other evnets
7. This is a meme. I would never wear shoes in my house except for when I'm leaving/entering but if I'm visiting a friends to hang out I might leave them on for a bit until I sit down on the couch or something
8. Some do, some don't. I live in a big city and I could never live like this but a lot of people do
9. No. This is a meme
10. I only drink from them at parties. Idk how it is in the UK but american highschool house parties can have as many as 100 people there and we aren't all going to drink out of glasses. Whenever I use them its for beer pong or if I'm mixing vodka with something
>>58102701
I always have to find a group of people outside the movie theater and give them money to purchase the ticket for me.
I feel shitty enough going to the theater alone but I really wanted to see batman vs. superman
Feels bad man
So yanks or other JF, any questions for us?
Yes my teeth are yellow and my genitalia is small and inoffensive before you ask.
>>58102732
>>58102143
Basically. There's local parties like the Conservatives and Working Families in NY, and the Libertarian party and Greens occasionally buggers in. A lot of heavily Dem or heavily GOP areas will have members of their own party running against each other because of internal divides over issues such as guns, environmentalism or abortion.
Socialist Party is also a thing but its a meme in really liberal cities.
Most were built after WW2 for mass housing for returning veterans and their new war bride families. Quick and cheap and made in mass.
No. TV is TV. Most everything is done to advance a story, not portray culture.
see above
never went to college lmao
Yep. A lot of footballers are illiterate
That's when a lot of people are watching. Gametime ads can net billions.
Usually so you can connect with new people and not be an awkward loner I guess. Frat bros are a bit like Chavs, but friendly until you do something they don't like.
>>58102701
kek what
I've just now heard of this.
>>58102830
320 million people buddy. Not just your school. Two of my three high schools had brand foods in their menus.
>>58102989
Is it true you guys get paid monthly?
I have two British friends and it blew my mind when I heard that
You aren't going to receive a consistent answer because it isn't the same for all of us.
Really bad thread, you should know better than this.
>>58102701
No. Theaters, parks, amusement parks, and some restaurants have no singles policies. The park ones are very serious, you can be put on the sex offender registry if you're caught in there without a group.
>>58102831
cont'd
11. No this is a meme
12. This is true although I am under 21 and still drink because I have a fake I.d. that says I'm 21 that I use to buy alcohol. Lots of teens here have them
13. Yeah you can open carry in some places I never see it though. My city is unique in that there are no open container laws so here you don't need the paper bag
14. Only the trashiest of trash people have these and you only see them at Wal Mart
15. Yeah 2 parties that have any chance at being president
16. we have a lot of space so no need for upward urban expansion. I live in a 2 story house and all of my friends have 2-3 stories but one story isn't unheard of
17. No I've never seen this happen. People do go on the roofs of their house to chill sometimes though
18. no? what?
19. idk im still in high school
20. Yes if you are very, and I mean VERY good at football colleges will recruit you and bend over backwards to give you all kinds of scholarships and benefits. You may get one or two of these guys if your highschool is good at football
21. because ads make the nfl mad $$$
22. basically paying to live in a house with a bunch of dudes who usually binge drink every weekend and throw all kinds of parties.
Hopefully this answers all of your questions
>>58103051
This.
Hollywood isn't hardly reflective of anywhere in the US, outside of California.
>>58102830
No, it's not.
We were provided ten different "lines" if we desired to eat lunch on campus, which consisted of items like sushi, subs, tacos, pizza, pasta, etc
Every day of the week.
>>58103057
>The park ones are very serious, you can be put on the sex offender registry if you're caught in there without a group.
What the fuck
What state do you live in
>>58102063
Yeah but it is decreasing
No only if it is botched
You don't have to
Never encountered this
No they are common
Only in Science classes
Yeah but I'm not sure what they do
>>58102467
How do these hall monitors even work? You have one kid who doesn't go to class so he can walk through the school grounds looking for people outside of class? That seems very detrimental to their education.
>>58102989
do all the kids in your schools really dress in a tie and wool pants?
What is school and youth like for young englishmen? What are the parties like?
>>58102989
do you guys hate ireland
do you guys really have a scheduled 'tea time' each day
why do you guys call french fries 'chips'
do you guys use fancy words like 'cheerio'
>>58102701
no, I live above a movie theatre that serves booze while you watch, I usually buy a ticket for something there once a week because they do nostalgic runs (last week was ghibli)
>>58103057
What the fuck kind of dystopia do you live in
>>58103181
They probably just do it during their study hall period.
>>58103181
they probably do it in their study hall period
>>58103209
if it isn't clear, I buy a single ticket just for myself
>>58102701
Yes it's just a meme. I've never heard of these movie theatres
>>58103037
Wait, being paid monthly doesn't happen in America? What do you get, weekly? I used to be paid weekly in teenage jobs but anything close to well paying or career like would be monthly.
>>58103037
Some jobs pay you monthly, some pay you weekly.
If you have a job where you get tips then you can usually take them home daily. Although I've heard that a lot of places here pool all the tips together and share them equally amongst the staff. We don't really have the same tipping culture as you do in America since waiters are paid at least minimum wage and a service charge is usually included in the cost of the food.
>>58103321
Bi-weekly is most common
>>58103202
Yes, all schools have a uniform, but that is up to the school. In primary for me it was a blue jumper with the school badge, black trousers and shoes.
For secondary is was shoes, black trousers, a white shirt, maroon jumper (this could be removed if you were too hot) and a maroon blazer with the school badge on the left breast pocket as well as a tie in the school colours.
School was just school, we certainly didn't have those groups like you see on American TV (popular kids, athletes, nerds etc).
Speaking for myself parties were mostly house parties while we were under age/pubs where you knew the landlord.
A lot of people in the school would get a bottle of cheap cider and hang out at the nearest park on the weekend in large groups.
Once you turn 18 or at least look old enough to pass for 18 (I did once I turned 16), you tend to go out to clubs and pubs.
>>58103205
No, but we certainly do banter them.
No, but we do have tea breaks at work and such.
No because fries are fries and chips are chips.
Not really, maybe sarcastically or to pander to yanks who expect us to sound like that.
>>58103035
>>58103124
Not him but how long ago was this? I thought schools started cutting back on the fast food and sodas in vending machines after the government started trying to make school food healthier. For example no more sodas in vending machines, etc
>>58103245
>>58103246
What is a study hall period?
>>58102063
>Do Americans still circumcise new-born children? It's been proven that there are absolutely no real benefits to circumcision.
Yes.
>Do Americans really need lube to masturbate?
No.
>Do Americans really have to pledge allegiance to their flag every day at school?
No.
>Do Americans really need a "hall pass" to use the toilet in school?
Depends on the school.
>Are there really children called "hall monitors" who skip lessons and try to catch other students who are skipping class?
Not in my experience.
>Are packed lunches really that uncommon at schools? Usually the only people who eat cafeteria food here are the ones who are poor and entitled to free school meals.
Most kids pay for school lunches, poor kids get free school lunches, and some people bring their lunch.
>How frequently is the metric system used in schools? I'd imagine that maths and science classes would be forced to teach it but it seems that most Americans have a hard time converting between metric and imperial.
It's always used in math and science, it's just hard to convert it to imperial because imperial is nonsense.
>Do American schools really have "class presidents"? Is it really that big of a deal?
It's not a thing at all school, and no one cares about it.
>Do Americans really wear shoes in the house?
I always thought that many Americans do because of TV and movies, but I haven't met anyone who does this.
>Do Americans really live in blocks of houses where the nearest shop is a 10 minute drive away?
Yes, but it's nothing like the memes.
>Do Americans really clap in the cinema? Who are they applauding?
Sometimes.
>Do Americans really drink out of those red plastic cups?
Only at parties.
>Do Americans really go to a bar and just say "I'll have a beer"? Do they not specify the brand name?
I don't go to bars, but I would assume so.
>Are Americans really not allowed to drink until they are 21, but they can buy a gun at 18?
Yes, but you can drink with a parent's permission at any age.
>>58103357
>Bi-weekly
You get paid twice a week? That just seems weird.
>>58103609
*For example my old high school got rid of sodas in vending machines and brand fast food options
>>58103668
He means once every two weeks
>>58103632
It's a period when you don't have a class so they just stick you a big room and tell you to be quiet.
>>58103668
no, every two weeks
>>58103695
So fortnightly.
>>58102063
>some do
>some do
>You don't have to but you're supposed to and the schools all do it, they can't enforce it though
>Yes hall pass, no no hall monitors teachers will just catch you instead
>Packed lunches aren't that uncommon but they're much more rare than nonpacked for some reason
>>58102093
>Science classes use it, but no one has a frame of reference for it, we only learn it in the context of abstract math problems
>Yes we do, no they're just popularity votes
>No and yes. People feel free to wear them in their homes, but most people don't. If you go to a strangers house though, you'll most likely leave your shoes on
>Often....
>Sometimes, and I Don't know it's weird
>Yes frat boys do
>No
>Yes, but in college underage drinkers abound all the time
>yes
>sadly
>>58103709
Bi-weekly and fortnightly are interchangeable terms there, that just seems like it would cause exactly what has happened in our exchange, confusion.
>>58103760
Yes exactly
>>58103205
>do you guys hate ireland
Generally no
>do you guys really have a scheduled 'tea time' each day
Err not that I know of
>why do you guys call french fries 'chips'
They are chips of potato like wood chips or something idk
>do you guys use fancy words like 'cheerio'
Yea differs from person though
>>58102063
> do Americans still circumcize?
Yes. But it's not really for medical reasons as much as it is traditional at this point.
> pledge of allegiance
Some schools don't, but most do. Keep in mind no one requires you to participate. We had a British girl in my class who would stand just to humor us but then sit back down at the moment of silence.
> hall-passes
Depends on the school and on the teacher. And the only monitors at my school was assistant principals who were bored
> packed lunches
Still depends on the school and the state. When I lived in Texas, almost every one brought a lunch from home. But in Louisiana, almost no one did. It was also cheaper in Louisiana.
> metric system
Not nearly enough. Science classes is it, and if your am engineering student you're expected to be proficient in both... we REALLY need to drop the imperial system...
> class president
Only for student government. They help organize different events and the class president usually does a speech at graduation.. they really aren't important.
> wear shoes in doors
Usually yes, though in my house no. A lot of us live outdoor lifestyles, like my gf who lives on a farm. While I'm at her place its shoes on because at any moment I could get pulled outside to help with their chickens or whatever.
> block of houses...
Depends on the region. In Texas, yes. Because urban development was planned out. In Louisiana, no. Because urban development was more organic.
> clap at the cinema
Unless their making fun of something, no. If I saw anyone do that I might punch them or check to see of they have autism
> red solo cups
Nigga we wrote a song for those tons. They're great!
> Not specify the kind of beer
Only if they wanna make life harder for the bartender. If I say "I wanna beer" it's because I haven't determined which one I wanna try yet.
> drink at 21, buy gun at 18
Those are state laws, but yes. The fed government forced us to raise the age to 21 for drinking because drunk dr
>>58102063
>Do Americans still circumcise new-born children? It's been proven that there are absolutely no real benefits to circumcision.
Yes most children are circumcised but it's not very uncommon for non circumsied males
>Do Americans really need lube to masturbate?
No
>Do Americans really have to pledge allegiance to their flag every day at school?
In kindergarten and elementary school
>Do Americans really need a "hall pass" to use the toilet in school?
Depends on the school
>Are there really children called "hall monitors" who skip lessons and try to catch other students who are skipping class?
Not that I know of
>Are packed lunches really that uncommon at schools? Usually the only people who eat cafeteria food here are the ones who are poor and entitled to free school meals.
Packed lunches aren't uncommon, it's a matter of preference, and if you can't afford school lunch then their is assistance if you still don't want to bring a packed lunch.
>>58103597
>Not really, maybe sarcastically or to pander to yanks who expect us to sound like that.
What youve never heard something like "alright cheerio"?
>>58102063
1. Yes we still circumcise. Don't you know it keeps you from jerking it?
2. No
3. It's not mandatory
4. Hall passes yes, hall monitors are uncommon
5. A lot of people bring packed lunches, most people don't care enough to
>>58102093
1. It's used in science classes in high schools, I used the metric system for everything in college. I'm not sure how other colleges handled it. I use the Imperial system when I'm talking to other burgers, metric when talking to Euros
2. Yes we have class presidents, no it isn't a big deal. It's a popularity contest for normies
3. I don't know where this meme came from, but no. Maybe in some places, but not in most places
4. In most suburbs, you're within a 15 minute drive of a commercial section of the town
5. Yes, I don't know why we do it. I think it's genetic
6. At parties
7. I'm too young to go to bars :(
8. Yes, yes
9. Yes, yes
10. Mobility scooters are for people too fat to walk 20 feet without getting out of breath
>>58102143
1. They're the only ones that win anything, It's a failure of the way we determine who wins
2. Because we have the space to live in single story houses
3. I don't know
4. I don't know
5. Some do
6. Universities get a shitload of money from sports, if dindus can compete they get in regardless of whether or not they can learn
7. Capitalism, get fucked commie
8. It's ostensibly for networking, mostly it's for normies to make friends, party, and get drunk
>>58103872
Yes, ironically.
>>58102143
>No
>Not sure what you mean, most houses here are 2 stories and a basement
>No not even really feasible for most homes
>I've never lived in an area where people can hang out on apartment tops so no idea
>no
>yes
>money
>they're dumb
>>58103202
All schools have uniforms. Some schools make you wear a shirt and tie, others just have a polo shirt.
School life is pretty standard. 5 hours of lessons, around 1 hour of break (usually split up into two sessions). Not really sure what else you want to know about school life.
House parties involve going around someone's house and drinking until you pass out. Sometimes people get laid there.
>>58103205
Not really, any "hate" towards them is just friendly banter.
No, although some parts of the country refer to dinner as "tea". Other parts refer to it as "supper".
Because chips aren't necessarily fried. So it's illogical to call them "fries". Also they were invented in Belgium, so it's illogical to call them "French".
No-one really talks like that. Only an extremely small percentage of Brits talk using Received Pronunciation/Queen's English. Most have regional accents.
>>58103057
>>58103145
>>58103231
I see you haven't actually tried it
It's okay, most Americans don't know, because who goes to do these things alone? But if you're a big enough loner eventually you'll run into these scenarioes and it'll happen
>>58104005
>t. kansas
>>58103246
>>58103246
These exist? I never got one in my school
>>58104041
this
>>58103844
>>58102063
> open carry but brown bag
Yes.
> fat scooters
I haven't seen many of them outside of Wal-Mart.
> two political parties
No. We have several, but only two that have power. first past the post makes third parties irrelevant
> single story houses
In the suburbs, maybe. But even then it depends on the region. In Texas a lot of houses are 2 story.
> sit on the roof
No.
> rooftop parties
They need permission from the landowner
> forced minor
No. Though they do make us take irrelevant courses to "well round" us
> athletic scholarships
Yes. A lot of us aren't happy about it either, though some do have decent arguments
> American football
Because commercialism... I'm the worse person to ask about this though because I hate American football for partly this reason. It's boring
> fraternities
It's more for networking (to find a job) and looking good on a resume. That's really the main draws to them.
>>58103632
free period where you sit in a class and just do any work you need to do or otherwise just dick around on the computer
>>58104131
>first past the post makes third parties irrelevant
We use FPTP too but there are still other parties that have seats in parliament (SNP, Lib Dems, UKIP, Green, etc.). They also all get reasonable media coverage, even if they have no real chance of getting a majority. From what I've seen, American media gives absolutely no media coverage to any party that aren't Democrats or Republicans.
>>58104091
In my school I had one, but it was only because I took high school level classes in middle school and got involved with the engineering program (yes we had an engineering program at my school).
But I spent half of that time either going home or going to work
Why is public intoxication illegal in the US? If you're going out in Germany, you'll see people with beer or harder stuff in their hands at every street corner.
>>58104249
> In UK they get media coverage
Because you have an atleast somewhat proportional representation system. We don't. The most you get recognized for is as an independent, like Sanders.
>>58104304
I think it's something left over from Prohibition, not sure though
>>58104005
the fuck are you talking about? I'm going to go to a movie alone and a park alone because you are pissing me off, and if no one gives me shit about it i'm going to find you and beat you up.
t. a bored faggot
>>58104304
>Why is public intoxication illegal in the US
I think it's just something to make public life a little nicer, so there aren't drunk assholes being assholes everywhere. If i had a choice i would do away with that law though, kinda bullshit to get arrested for having a few too many in my opinion.
>>58104249
The Democratic party cover the entire left side of the political spectrum and the Republican party covers the right. The next most popular party in the Green party, but no one gives a shit about them because they are just democrats with a greater emphasis on nature or whatever. A Green candidate could easily run for the Democratic nomination and no one would care.
>>58104304
> public intoxication is illegal
Because of "public decency" laws, which are kind of bullshit. But I don't think that's federal law because in New Orleans, LA you can carry an open container anywhere except for in your vehicle. But in Baton Rouge (about 60 mi up the river in the same state) it's illegal to have an open container.
And if you're not publicly intoxicated in New Orleans, we start wondering why you're not still drinking
>>58104364
I hope you enjoy being kicked out in front of the theater in front of everyone
They'll try not to make a big show but there's no way the people don't notice
>Sir you need to leave you're scaring the other theater goers
>What the fuck are you talking about
>SINGLES NOT ALLOWED
>But I am with someone
>Who?
>I'm holding the seat for a girl...
>Who?
>Point first girl who comes in
>She walks right past me
>They pull me out and don't refund my ticket
>Banned from theater
>>58104452
>the democrat cover the entire left
>the republican cover the entire right
At least they think they do. In reality they do a poor job at representing more than half of their constituents
>>58104452
Aren't Clinton and Obama centre-right. I know that Sanders is more left though.
>>58104573
Center-right in the rest of the west is pretty much center-left in the US.
>>58104573
Obama is left of center, Hillary does whatever is popular. Right now, that means being a feminist, saying that Mexicans are good, and generally keeping the blacks mollified.
>>58104573
>Clinton and Obama centre-right
No. Obama is centre-left and Clinton is whatever her donors tell her to be.
Obama might SEEM centre-right to a brit, but it's hardly so. Right in America means traditionalist, militaristic, nationalist, evangelical, etc.
Obama is only militaristic. That's it.
>>58104515
are you trolling me? i really think you are. I'm going to seriously go to the movies right now and announce loudly that i am there alone. I hope you know you made me spend money for no reason if you are trolling me you son of a bitch.
>>58104706
He probably lives in some shit city, anon. But go to the movies anyways! I wanna see if there's any good movies out right now
>>58102063
>Usually. It's honestly more traditional that medical at this point.
>No.
>There's no requirement, but we do it anyways.
>Not since the 80s.
>They really are.
>>58102093
>Always in science, often in math, rarely elsewhere.
>Most of them do, but it doesn't mean anything. It's more of a way to expose students to voting.
>Usually we wear socks in our homes and shoes in other people's, though Northerners will wear their shoes through hell and back.
>Only in the cities.
>Yes. We do it to show other movie-goers that we have good taste and that we're better than them.
>Only when we're at gatherings.
>Yes, since most bars only carry one brand of each drink.
>Yep! It's totally fucked!
>The paper bag thing is a loophole in a common "no public intoxication" law that most cities have.
>They're for the disabled (bear in mind crippling obesity is a disability here).
>>58102143
>We have smaller parties, but they get shafted.
>"American dream" culture.
>No, that's retarded.
>No, but landlords don't really give a shit.
>Yep! It's fucked!
>Yep! It's fucked!
>Because the NFL is greedy and football fans are dedicated.
>It's like a country-club, but less fancy and only for college students.
>>58104706
> announce loudly that i am there alone.
That will get you kicked out just for being annoying
>>58104800
I have literally never seen anyone get kicked out of the movies in my life, and i have gone 100's of times over 20 years and seen some ridiculous shit. I would be very surprised if i got booted out. I got caught smoking weed outside the door when i was 14 and i was told to cut it out by security and allowed back in.
>>58104706
I bet you never had penis inspection day at your school
>>58104769
>! I wanna see if there's any good movies out right now
OK check this thread in 3-4 hours i will let you know
>>58104887
Do yanks really shower together after sports in school?
>>58104924
If it doesn't archive. Now I kind of hope it doesn't
>>58105196
Yes. But there's often a way out for people who are too shy.
>>58103181
Sorry. It wasn't a student. It was some lady with a walkie talkie to communicate with the other lady who watched the front entrance. It was a closed campus so you weren't supposed to leave for lunch. But if you brought her back some food a couple times she "never saw you leave". Also for some strange reason the hall monitor rarely if ever patrolled the second floor. You would see the same kid walk by your classroom 5 times skipping class.
>>58102063
>circumcision
yes but nobody cares
>lube
no I am circumcised and you don't need lube to jerk off
>pledge allegiance
At most schools, and its a good thing
>hall pass and monitors
not at any school I've ever seen
>packed lunches
they are uncommon at the schools I went to because the food at my schools was pretty good
>>58102093
>metric in schools
For math and science only, its not really taught its just given to you as another unit that you have to convert around with based off the problems asked, not a big deal
>class presidents
yes, whether or not its a big deal depends on the president they can either have a lot of influence or none at all depending on how much they put into it
>shoes in house
depends on the context but I always take my shoes off in my own home
>blocks of houses
depends on your region, this happens out West apparently but I live and have lived in New York my entire life so idk. The suburbs I've lived in were always centered around a small town that didn't take long to get to at all, >5 minutes at the most
>Clap in cinema
yes they are applauding the work, like how you clap at a play
>RED SOLO CUP
yes they are pretty great not going to lie
>I'll have a beer
You'll be asked what brand
>not drink til 21 gun at 18
yes, its retarded it should both be 18
>states openly carry but paper bag
If that exists its on a county level and not a state-wide thing
There are states where you can open carry (God bless them) though
>scooters
I never see them but I live in the North so idk, only people who use them up here generally cannot walk (elderly people and the such)
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>>58105354
>>58102143
>two political parties
We have more than two but none of them have a chance due to the current two having >100 years to make it as hard as possible for one of the many smaller parties to rise
>single story houses
idk why they aren't bad at all though
>sit on the roof
Never happened to me or anyone I ever knew
>rooftop parties
I assume they get permission
>American unis force you to minor
Its slipping my mind right now but I believe you have to minor in something but you can choose anything at all.
>Scholarships to stupid students
it depends on how good they are, but for example Harvard would never accept someone who isn't smart no matter how good they are at football.
>Why does American football have so many ads and breaks
because there is a lot of down time inbetween plays and they need to show something
>frats and sororities
they aren't paying for friendship, its just a social club really
>Do Americans still circumcise new-born children? It's been proven that there are absolutely no real benefits to circumcision.
Yes, rates are something like 20-45% depending on which source I saw (low one was from HIV conference data, high one from wikipedia). Practice peaked in 80's due to AIDs scare among boomer's children
> lube to masturbate?
I use a latex glove and lotion for the realism but also sometimes just use the skin.
>Do Americans really have to pledge allegiance to their flag every day at school?
Yes, was done during the time students were arriving before classes
>Do Americans really need a "hall pass" to use the toilet in school? Are there really children called "hall monitors" who skip lessons and try to catch other students who are skipping class?
Yes. Hall monitors are not kids though, it's usually the 1-2 unarmed guards or janitors that will ask kids if they're skipping or going somewhere. Schools in bad neighborhoods have more security probably. I wandered the hallways during lunch pretending to always have somewhere to go because I had no friends and didn't want to get forced into the cafeteria to sit alone
>Are packed lunches really that uncommon at schools? Usually the only people who eat cafeteria food here are the ones who are poor and entitled to free school meals.
You could do either
> "class presidents"? Is it really that big of a deal?
I remember this, but don't know what it is. I think there's a student government which is basically just a bunch of pretend role-playing
>Do Americans really live in blocks of houses where the nearest shop is a 10 minute drive away?
.. only if they live in a suburb designed like that. The biggest sprawls are called Exurbs now, suburbs of suburbs
>Do Americans really wear shoes in the house?
Yes I can't seem to get my dad to stop doing this
> live in single-story houses?
Cheaper than 2-storey ones.
The rest involving parties or alcohol I can't answer because I'm not a normie
>>58105711
> 1 story house cheaper than two story house
Depended on the property tax. My 1 story house in Louisiana was (a little) cheaper than my Texas 2 story house. But the Louisiana house was 2.5 times the land size.
>>58102701
Alright I'm going to break character here and admit it
No. It's a meme we made up to scare /tv/ with greentext stories, because it sows terror in the heart of communities full of loners like 4chan
Much like Penis Inspection Day we make up stories about being arrested or publicly shamed for doing things alone by Normie Police
It's the American in-joke equivalent of Aussie drop-bears or something
>>58106093
... wait. Penis Inspection Day wasn't a normal thing?
Err-- I mean. Duh! Heh heh... could you even imagine... heh... some old guy grabbing your nuts... asking you of it ever got hard as he turns you around....
