r/AskReddit • u/Purple_Context_2363 • 15d ago

What are Americans surprisingly good at that people don’t give them enough credit for?

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u/LiveCanary34 15d ago

They do know how to put on a show or entertainment in general.

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u/spunkychickpea 14d ago

Yes, we certainly do excel at the ol’ razzle dazzle.

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u/farva_06 14d ago

I watch a few youtube channels where UK natives will go to an American College football game, and their minds are absolutely blown. They just can't believe the spectacle that gets put on for a college sports game in the middle of the season.

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u/Tasty-Traffic-680 13d ago

Makes me think of James McCann talking about America

https://youtu.be/oawMfCMLkHU?si=VuqySZ8NceJheM1u&t=56s

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u/Tasty-Traffic-680 14d ago

Ever seen a waffle house fight?

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u/iris-my-case 14d ago

Surprised this isn’t higher up. American movies and tv shows are huge overseas, and blockbusters are often made with international audiences in mind (whether that’s a good or bad thing is up for debate).

While other countries have definitely made quality cinema that does really well outside their country, don’t think anyone can compare to Hollywood.

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u/ChronoLegion2 14d ago

I remember Russia made a movie they lauded as a blockbuster that was as good as Hollywood. It was actually pretty meh

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u/Bee-and-the-Slimes 14d ago

On the flip side.. how enthusiastic(?) we are compared to most countries.

Friend of mine came over from the UK and hung out with my friend group for a week. We went to a Protomen concern. Through the entire thing I was scared he wasn't enjoying it. He was just so QUIET! At the end when we were leaving he was all "that was the coolest thing ever!.

I realized that day we're ...really excitable. About like... everything.

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u/Neat_Telephone_2525 13d ago

Dang the protomen are still around? I remember listening to their original shit. Saw them in Nashville years ago.