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The reason everyone thinks Americans have no culture is because their culture is prevalent everywhere. (lemmy.world)
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Most cultures stand out but American culture doesn't because basically everywhere has some sorta American influence.

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[–] BakerBagel@midwest.social 5 points 9 months ago (2 children)

The USA is America, and claiming that Mexicans ,Cubans, or Canadians are Americans is just weird manifest destiny bullshit. Go to a bar in Toronto or Windsor and tell the locals that they are actually Americans and you'll get your ass beaten.

[–] trafficnab@lemmy.ca 5 points 9 months ago

Canadians are basically Americans with some English and French seasoning

[–] Socsa@sh.itjust.works -2 points 9 months ago

I have literally made this joke in no fewer than a dozen bars in Toronto and everyone thinks it's funny.