When Americans Say the Wildest Stuff Online and We Can’t Stop Laughing

There’s this subreddit called [Stuff] Americans Say that’s been around since 2013. Almost 800K people hanging out to catch the most ‘wait, what?’ moments Americans share online. It’s all good-natured roasting and epic facepalms.

We chatted with one of the mods, and guess what? Some things never change. Trump jokes got old, so now folks are all about things like tariffs and immigration - but they keep it light when they can!

We asked the mod for some quick advice if you wanna avoid ending up on their feed. The tip? Don’t assume everyone gets your Netflix references or your weird money talk. Also, if you’re claiming you’re “Irish” or “Italian,” better clarify if you mean your grandma was, or you might get called out!

Oh, and for those curious about the big wide world - try checking out foreign news sites like BBC or The Guardian. It’s like looking through someone else’s window and seeing things a bit differently. Plus, Americans abroad might learn a thing or two about how they sound to the rest of the planet.

The US packs quite a punch - biggest economy, a media powerhouse, and basically a global trendsetter. Hollywood, music, tech - you name it. But with great power comes... a lot of internet chatter, let’s say.

Less than 250 years old but already turning heads. With tons of people and constant news flying around, sometimes the loudest voices aren’t the smartest. Oh well! It makes for some pretty great memes, don’t you think?

Now, let’s talk about some classic American stereotypes that actually popped up online. Like, geography skills? Let’s just say half of Americans can’t name all 50 states (yikes). But hey, Europeans probably can’t name American states either, so everyone’s a bit lost sometimes.

Another hot topic? Language skills. People say Americans only speak English, but actually, 22% are chatting away in other languages at home. So nope, it's not all English all the time!

Unhealthy habits and obesity get teased a lot too. While nearly 40% of Americans are obese, guess what? The US isn’t even at the very top worldwide. Other countries are in the same boat, so don’t feel too guilty laughing.

But don’t let all that fool you. America’s got some serious brainpower. First organ transplant? Check. First moon landing? Check. Some pretty cool scientific breakthroughs came straight from the US.

Seriously, the first email ever sent was by an American, and the first full-length animated movie? Yep, that’s Disney’s Snow White, thanks America! Oh, and GPS? Also American. Pretty smart cookies over there.

Enjoying these laughs? We sure did! While some posts make you scratch your head, remember it’s all just internet fun. If you want even more of these wild American quotes, there are plenty out there waiting to be discovered!