Life As an American, what do you call yourself?

Bump · 05-19-2013, 08:18 PM

I know you guys are having too much fun in the hootie thread, but this is cereal.

Lately, I've been hearing people say stuff like "only idiots from North America call themselves Americans." I usually respond "Everybody in North America calls themselves Americans?"

I've only recently begun to hear this. This must be something new, it's quite baffling.

To be fair, it's usually nerdy kids playing Path of Exile or some other PC game I'm playing. There will be a discussion about it every other day or so in the general chat. I've never heard anybody say this in person.

But what is the deal here? It's not just one time or one guy saying stupid shit like this, it happens a lot. Like it's improper for us to refer to ourselves as "Americans." Is this improper?

Should we call ourselves United States of Americans? or United Statsians? lol, I don't think so.

I'm guessing that some people probably took a latin american class or some shit and their professor told them it's not the correct thing to say or some shit.

I imagine these people are from other countries. No American is going to give somebody a hard time because they referred to themselves as an American.

And FTR, this isn't some proud to be an American speech or some bullshit like that. There are 20 other countries I'd rather live in.

So if we cared about pleasing those people, what would you call yourself? poll coming

I'm sure most don't have a clue what I'm talking about.

TLR people from other countries don't like it when we call ourselves 'Americans' or say we are from 'America'

unnecessary drama · 05-19-2013, 08:19 PM

this thread is lock worthy

Exoter175 · 05-19-2013, 08:20 PM

I was born and currently reside in the United States of America

I'm an American.

**Shogun** · 05-19-2013, 08:20 PM

Yanks?

MOhillbilly · 05-19-2013, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hootie

this thread is lock worthy

2nd

**DaFace** · 05-19-2013, 08:23 PM

I think it's just other NA/SA countries that have an issue with it. When I've traveled in Europe, that seems to be the preferred name for us. People say we are from "America" and that we are "American".

Baby Lee · 05-19-2013, 08:24 PM

Everywhere around the world, they're coming to America
Every time the flag's unfurled, they're coming to America

TODAY!!

**BigRedChief** · 05-19-2013, 08:25 PM

Where is the "American" option? Poll fail.

stevieray · 05-19-2013, 08:27 PM

drove my chevy to the levee
but the levee was dry

Mr. Laz · 05-19-2013, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Exoter175

I was born and currently reside in the United States of America

I'm an American.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigRedChief

Where is the "American" option? Poll fail.

these

Fish · 05-19-2013, 08:31 PM

I don't really care what the douche kids you play games with think. I'm an American....

teedubya · 05-19-2013, 08:36 PM

#Murica

**TrebMaxx** · 05-19-2013, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigRedChief

Where is the "American" option? Poll fail.

This.

**Scorp** · 05-19-2013, 08:47 PM

I am a little offended "White Trash" wasn't an option.

Psyko Tek · 05-19-2013, 08:47 PM

I mostly go by Brad

View Poll Results: What should we refer to ourselves to please idiots from other countries?
United Statsians	4	9.30%
United States of Americans	3	6.98%
Americanos	3	6.98%
Muricans	17	39.53%
North Americans	3	6.98%
NotCanadians	6	13.95%
McDonaldsians	3	6.98%
Englishmen	4	9.30%
Fatties	12	27.91%
**** this, I'm going back to Hooties thread	14	32.56%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 43. You may not vote on this poll

05-19-2013, 08:18 PM
Bump Legalize It Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Boston sucks :( Casino cash: $53258	As an American, what do you call yourself? I know you guys are having too much fun in the hootie thread, but this is cereal. Lately, I've been hearing people say stuff like "only idiots from North America call themselves Americans." I usually respond "Everybody in North America calls themselves Americans?" I've only recently begun to hear this. This must be something new, it's quite baffling. To be fair, it's usually nerdy kids playing Path of Exile or some other PC game I'm playing. There will be a discussion about it every other day or so in the general chat. I've never heard anybody say this in person. But what is the deal here? It's not just one time or one guy saying stupid shit like this, it happens a lot. Like it's improper for us to refer to ourselves as "Americans." Is this improper? Should we call ourselves United States of Americans? or United Statsians? lol, I don't think so. I'm guessing that some people probably took a latin american class or some shit and their professor told them it's not the correct thing to say or some shit. I imagine these people are from other countries. No American is going to give somebody a hard time because they referred to themselves as an American. And FTR, this isn't some proud to be an American speech or some bullshit like that. There are 20 other countries I'd rather live in. So if we cared about pleasing those people, what would you call yourself? poll coming I'm sure most don't have a clue what I'm talking about. TLR people from other countries don't like it when we call ourselves 'Americans' or say we are from 'America'
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DaFace Version 3.0 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Donkey Land Casino cash: $627541	I think it's just other NA/SA countries that have an issue with it. When I've traveled in Europe, that seems to be the preferred name for us. People say we are from "America" and that we are "American".
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Baby Lee Easy Going Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: State of Sedated Bliss Casino cash: $93928	Everywhere around the world, they're coming to America Every time the flag's unfurled, they're coming to America TODAY!! __________________ "Matthew McConaughey is a pilgrim in search of a shirt. He does not realize the shirt was inside him the whole time."
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05-19-2013, 08:36 PM	#12
teedubya Chiefs. Royals. Jayhawks. Join Date: Oct 2003 Casino cash: $207971860	#Murica
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