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[ScotFree]

To speak in defense of Americans, its not like there are very many countries nearby to interact with. In Europe, you travel 3 or 4 hours, and you can cover two or three countries, languages and cultures, in the US, you travel 3 or 4 hours, and basically, you're still in the US (excluding those who live near the Canadian or Mexican borders of course). The average American most likely will never see another country in his/her entire life. More, maybe once in their life for a week or so. I'm certainly not speaking in defense of Bubba's on Parade, such as the above referenced TV Show. But no doubt, every country has their "village idiots". They just tend not to put them on the telly. And frankly, most Europeans I know sole view of the US is what Hollywood and the media export. Not exactly an accurate picture. I would also venture that the average American's viewpoint of the average European is less than stellar either, for many of the same reasons. I guess its human nature to criticize that which is different and "not like us".

Just my $0.02

[davedove]

in the US, you travel 3 or 4 hours, and basically, you're still in the US

In a lot of places, you're still in the same state!!!

I know some people who have never left their home state, and barely left their home county. So, not only do they not know what other countries are like, they don't even know what other parts of the US are like.

I can completely understand about prefering your "home", but I'm at a complete loss in understanding those who don't even want to see other places. I guess, as they say ignorance is bliss.

[KiltedCodeWarrior]

....I know some people who have never left their home state, and barely left their home county. So, not only do they not know what other countries are like, they don't even know what other parts of the US are like.....

Reminds me of some folks that I am acquainted with that live on Long Island, and have never been to New York city!