The discussion centers around recognizing America's positive contributions to the world, despite previous criticisms. Participants highlight various cultural and technological achievements, including Rock'n'Roll music, Spongebob Squarepants, and significant milestones like putting humans on the moon. There are debates about the origins of certain inventions and cultural elements, with some participants arguing that many American contributions are adaptations or improvements of earlier ideas from other cultures. Discussions also touch on American innovations in technology, such as the internet, aviation, and various consumer products. The conversation occasionally veers into critiques of American fast food and other cultural exports, but overall, the thread aims to celebrate America's impact on global culture and technology.
Of course they eat haggis...
Many people fear "sliders" (White Castle hamburgers). I was told that they're nicknamed sliders because they give you diarhea (they "slide" out of you). Don't know if that's the real reason.
Logic! What was I thinking?!
