Europeans love to remind Americans that they are 'more cultured' than we are. Americans, in return, love to remind Europe that we don't give a single damn what they think about us. As long as we are footing most of the bill for NATO, we like to tell them what Col. Nathan R. Jessup said to Daniel Caffey in 'A Few Good Men':
'I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the blanket of the very freedom that I provide and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather that you just said 'thank you' and went on your way. Otherwise, I suggest you pick up a weapon and stand the post. Either way, I don't give a DAMN what you think you're entitled to.'
Right on, Colonel.
Yet earlier this week, a social media trend started popping up on Twitter, citing things Europeans know that America just can't understand. We're not sure why, no one can really ever explain these things, but you can bet America was not likely to take it lying down. Last night, America struck back ... HARD.
We think this is the tweet that might have started it all:
We don't know who this account is. It says it's located in Virginia but it has Australian and Ukrainian flags. Whatever, it's confusing. So is the 'joke' it tried to make. Umm, it's a hot pot. Big deal. What's so hard to understand about that?
No matter what the point of that tweet was, it was GAME ON from there, as America took over the trend on Twitter with hilarious memes and gifs. (And the 'Europeans are sleeping...' part of us made us proud. As proud as we are about George Washington crossing the Delaware in the middle of the night -- on Christmas -- to defeat the British.)
Here are some of our favorites:
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That's just gorgeous. Those pictures make us want to belt out America The Beautiful at the top of our lungs.
OK. Some funny things may go on at certain Bass Pro Shops in America. But they are OUR Bass Pro Shops and Europe has nothing like them.
Looooong, hot showers are as American as apple pie. And we like to have them every day, unlike SOME European countries we could name [cough--France--cough].
We LOVE our air-conditioning. It keeps us from getting all hot and sweaty like everyone will be at the Paris Olympics this summer.
Of course, it wouldn't be America without many people standing up for our Second Amendment rights.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer is ALSO an American. Just sayin'.
Oh, we want that. Badly.
That's so beautiful, it brings a tear to our eye.
Of course, all those guns really mean just one thing:
The Europeans are sleeping
— Schadenfreudelish (@aggierican) April 19, 2024
Quick, post things they don't understand. https://t.co/XVnqdfbygC pic.twitter.com/34PzRwWAak
God bless you, Florida Man. You ARE America.
People also were quick to point out the superiority of American food.
An American tradition unlike any other. Joey Chestnut is a HERO.
The Europeans are sleeping
— ʞɹıɯ𝕊 (@FoundersGirl) April 19, 2024
quick post things they don’t understand https://t.co/6BRNUZH6rC pic.twitter.com/1XatcQz3Bp
The Europeans are sleeping
— 🥀 🖤𝔏𝔦𝔟𝔢𝔯𝔱𝔞𝔯𝔦𝔞𝔫 𝔊𝔬𝔱𝔥🖤🥀 (@LibertarianG0th) April 19, 2024
Quick post things they don't understand https://t.co/raPaD4uBTv pic.twitter.com/9j4557Z47u
We KNOW Europeans don't get biscuits and gravy. They admitted it earlier this week.
The Europeans are sleeping.
— Jules! (@sparkly_jules1) April 19, 2024
Quick post things they don't understand.
Fries Chips https://t.co/Uwb33Jzj42 pic.twitter.com/VErWmlv9or
Europeans, for the most part, don't know how to make good fries ... which are NOT chips.
Even our water and drinks are better. Because we know how to keep them cold.
the europeans are sleeping
— Wattus Maximus (@WattusMaximus) April 19, 2024
quick post things they dont understand! https://t.co/PKz6v7ECMM pic.twitter.com/8v42xSxd1b
The Europeans are sleeping
— Just Plain Eric (@EricNowTweets) April 19, 2024
Quick, post things they don't understand. https://t.co/FvXh8wrHky pic.twitter.com/htNgQ4Kngl
The Europeans are sleeping.
— Alan Cornett (@alancornett) April 19, 2024
Quick post things they don’t understand. https://t.co/cYvqbcDWmO pic.twitter.com/8zRRoEOc5d
And then there are the obvious advantages of American personal and dental hygiene.
The Europeans are sleeping.
— That One Guy Who Is Always Right. (@RickLazzarini) April 19, 2024
Quick post things they don't understand https://t.co/q5SdHwNUjw pic.twitter.com/iLDIftZVpl
The Europeans are sleeping.
— Fusilli Spock (@awstar11) April 19, 2024
Quick, post things they don’t understand https://t.co/TTacgNifl6 pic.twitter.com/PoRIJmArrE
The Europeans are sleeping
— cactus girl 🌵 (@cactusncookies) April 19, 2024
Quick, post things they don't understand.
(iz a joke, don’t hate.) https://t.co/ItFWE4onr2 pic.twitter.com/AAphd9GJg2
Let's not forget America's pastime, which Europeans definitely don't understand (OK, we don't understand cricket either, but we know the matches can be interminable).
The Europeans are sleeping.
— Hooch (@CompanyHooch) April 19, 2024
Quick, post things they don’t understand https://t.co/pLWQwBTLSa pic.twitter.com/8rY9nlFRYr
And no matter how many other countries adopt the metric system, America never will. Because it's dumb.
The Europeans are sleeping…
— The Wasatch Jackalope (@Jackalopes_Inc) April 19, 2024
Quick! Post things they don't understand!
…
1. 50 miles
2. 6 feet
3. 28 pounds
4. 96 degrees https://t.co/SNTgX04jJR pic.twitter.com/WLolvp5v3Y
The Europeans are sleeping! Quick, post things they don’t understand! https://t.co/Q0iv9O0XFX pic.twitter.com/xzQpMqEbEa
— Mike Kupari 🚀💥 (@RocketPulpHack) April 19, 2024
Interstate trucking, dogs in big trucks, waffles with maple syrup, and ... armadillos packing heat. That is AMERICA, BABY.
The Europeans are sleeping
— Calliope ⚡️ Jane (@CalliopeJane2) April 19, 2024
Quick, post things they don't understand. https://t.co/pkX3rY4M6f pic.twitter.com/JxgHQdOWWT
Let's hope so. It is always under attack, but we will never give it up.
The Europeans are sleeping.
— Fairbairn (@FairbairnBC) April 19, 2024
Quick, post things they don’t understand. https://t.co/nOetKsrDfs pic.twitter.com/vyNuYvQte8
Check and mate.
We'll take the American Bald Eagle over a European swallow (carrying or not carrying coconuts) any day of the week and twice on Sunday.
God bless America. And better luck next time, Europe.
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