8 Symbols of Pride that Make America What it Is

Friends, America is kind of a controversial subject. In fact, the mere fact that we call our country “America” and its citizens “Americans” is seen by our South American neighbors as proof of our supposed arrogance. But in fairness, when the word “America” comes to mind, who pictures Argentina or Uruguay? Nobody, okay? The US isn’t a perfect country by any means. But on the other hand, there are those who insist that America never does anything right, which is also complete BS. In fact, there are plenty of awesome things that Americans should justifiable be proud of. Here is a look at eight of them!

1. Pumpkin Spice Lattes

For some people, coffee with a splash of milk will suffice. But we Americans laugh at your silly, simple methods of enjoying a cup java! Hahahaha! We are nothing if not indulgent and a bit over-the-top. This is why every fall, millions of coffee-drinkers go bananas when a Seattle-based coffee chain that shall remain nameless (no it won’t. It’s Starbucks) brings out its Pumpkin Spice Latte!!! It’s available at their locations everywhere in the world, of course. But it’s America that made it possible. USA #1 YEAH!!!

2. American Football

When most of the world attempts to watch American football, they sort of scratch their heads and think, “So one guy in a helmet and pads hikes the ball to another guy in a helmet and pads who proceeds to hand it off to a third guy in the helmet and pads who proceeds to run a couple of meters, and then falls down. That’s what passes for sport across the pond?” You better believe it does!!! Every Saturday in the fall, 100,000 fans cram into stadiums across America to watch a bunch of 18 year-old college students engage in a battle to see who can kick, throw and run spheroid-shaped ball around the field for 60 minutes. We’re the only country that truly follows this sport (because in my universe, Canada doesn’t exist), and we don’t care what anybody else thinks, all right?

3. Fast Food

McDonalds. Pizza Hut. Subway. KFC (or as a former roommate from Ukraine called it “the one with the old guy”). America. America. America. America. There isn’t anything we won’t deep fry, or throw onto a pizza, or stuff into a sandwich. You’re probably reading this article while waiting for your cheese-crust taco pizza to arrive, yeah? Whoa. You seriously are??? And I was only trying to make a joke!