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submitted 3 months ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by Irelephant@lemm.ee to c/facepalm@lemmy.world

TranscriptA threads post saying "There has never been another nation ever that has existed much beyond 250 years. Not a single one. America's 250th year is 2025. The next 4 years are gonna be pretty interesting considering everything that's already been said." It has a reply saying "My local pub is older than your country".

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[-] yarr@feddit.nl 12 points 3 months ago

This isn't a facepalm. As any red-blooded American knows, the only country worth mentioning is America. Since all countries of note were founded after America, this OP is correct.

[-] phx@lemmy.ca 2 points 3 months ago

LoL. There was a comment today from somebody (in Canada) that mentioned "the time in Canada" as if there weren't multiple provinces in different time zones.

Self-centered exceptionalism isn't just an American thing, though they may be louder about it in many cases.

[-] yarr@feddit.nl 1 points 3 months ago

When it comes to self-centered exceptionalism, USA is #1!

[-] Irelephant@lemm.ee 1 points 3 months ago

So, Ireland is of note, but England isn't?

[-] yarr@feddit.nl 6 points 3 months ago

Culturally, Ireland is of great importance to the US. From the humble shamrock shake, all the way up to Lucky Charms, we owe a lot of debt to Ireland.

Meanwhile, we'll never forgive England for the Boston Tea Party. Look at how few Americans drink tea to this day and you'll see the level of contempt.

[-] ikidd@lemmy.world 3 points 3 months ago

I grieve for the death of sarcasm.

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