Many Americans think that our country is the center of the universe and everyone else on the planet knows exactly what we do and why we do it.
But that’s not true!
Just like when an American goes abroad and is confused by the customs of other people, foreigners feel that way about US.
Because we have a lot of peculiarities, believe it or not.
Enjoy these 15 questions from non-Americans wanting to know just what the hell is going on over here.
1. Click what?!?!
"If you don't click it you'll get a ticket." Can an American explain? Click what?!
— seatbelts (@cyb0rges) September 17, 2019
2. It’s a free-for-all.
CAN AN AMERICAN EXPLAIN POTLUCK DINNERS TO ME BECAUSE I ALWAYS THINK ITS A COMPETITION OF SORTS THE BEST FOOD WINS I DONT FUCKING KNOW
— beanie (@psychbeani) December 19, 2018
3. Just tune in, pal.
can an american explain to me how snl works. when does it starts? will the music guest perform at the end of the show?
—
(@mikroxkosmos) April 10, 2019
4. I can see how that would be confusing.
can americans explain to me wtf is 7/8c like what does that even mean
— ???? (@arianacrystals) October 16, 2013
5. It’s the thing students fear most.
Can Americans explain to me what "finals" mean?
— Huthaifa (@Al_Khulaqi) December 10, 2012
6. IT’S NOT A JOKING MATTER.
can Americans explain to me the context of Olive Garden Jokes? I felt very lost when it was a joke in the sonic movie xD
— will ☆ @pencil commissions open! (@willxichen) February 20, 2020
7. Don’t ask me.
can an american explain to me what a sorority is and how it works and all the weird names what does this all MEAN
— danielle (@stxbbornlove) January 13, 2020
8. Here’s how it works…
Can an American explain the actual logic behind coffee creamer? What exactly is it and how is it different from milk which is what I add to my coffee? Is this just an American thing? Or is this just another “Australia is backwards” situation?
— SandiMaree (@SandiMaree90) November 18, 2018
9. Oh, it’s fun!
Can an American explain to me what exactly is enjoyable about going to pumpkin patches and apple picking and all that
—
(@panbonambo) October 23, 2019
10. Good question.
Can an American explain to me why 'Shit' is censored on their TV but 'Bitch' is acceptable?
— Cepheid – 0% (@LuminousOcean) August 15, 2018
11. So are we.
can an American explain to me what the Jerry Springer show is all about bc i am watching a compilation of best bits & I am so baffled right now
— t (@ntltctom) July 16, 2018
12. It’s one of life’s great pleasures.
Can an American explain the term "dive bar" to me? Non Americans sit tight because I have follow up questions
— Andrew McEwan (@SanfrAndrew) March 7, 2018
13. Too hard to explain. Just eat it.
Real quick, can an American explain to me what a Graham cracker is?
I googled it and I'm still non the wiser.— Taz Roberts (@Taz__Roberts) December 13, 2017
14. A delicious concoction.
can an American explain to me wtf gumbo is
— Joey
(@JoeyChipotle) February 26, 2017
15. Never thought about how that would confuse someone.
can someone american explain the concept of "homecoming" to me? ive googled it many times and dont get it. who are the king and queen, are they elected?
— barnabus (@othersome) December 18, 2017
16. Maybe save that for another time…
can an american explain to me what a coochie is
— definitely not cat (@lvecean) May 2, 2019
Can we help these folks out, or what?
Are there any American-isms that you find weird?
Tell us about them in the comments!
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