British Couple Reacts to 25 Common Misconceptions About The United States That Simply Aren't True

[@marieneu264]

Is that Archie I hear in the background??? 💙💙💙

[@TheBeesleys99]

Yeah he was set next to the mic in front of us watching ❤️

[@rukus9585]

No, that was one of the hundreds of community infants they care for while simultaneously reacting to youtube videos. Like police detectives, you ask questions that you already know the answers to huh? lol

[@tahliasgoddaddy]

​@@rukus9585 Wow! Why so hostile?

[@rukus9585]

@@tahliasgoddaddy not hostile at all... I put lol at the end. Lol.

[@tahliasgoddaddy]

​@@rukus9585 Ahh. I stand corrected. I failed to even notice the lol.

[@brendaenglish2477]

As far as healthcare, 2 years ago, I was uninsured. I was found unresponsive in my home by a friend. I was quite literally near death with a rare type of meningitis. I was in the intensive care unit for a month and in a rehabilitation hospital relearning to walk and care for myself for two months. I had excellent care and the hospital worked with me to get my bills covered.

[@patriciamalin6652]

Same here when I had a stroke about 10 years ago. We didn't have health care at the time and I received excellent care for around 1 month in the hospital and their social worker helped us take care of the bills.

[@kingmasterlord]

female privilege, both of you. if you were men I'd say you were making these stories up because that would 👏never 👏happen for any of us. if you weren't claiming it had and just asked me how likely it sounded I'd say it was impossible.

[@kingmasterlord]

I don't know why pointing out female privilege makes youtube think it can delete my posts, but that's what this is.

[@derekhambleton4746]

Obama care!! Forced to get medical insurance. Good luck

[@auburnalum9019]

Everyone in the USA including illegals are provided healthcare in the USA. Period.

[@Zundfolge]

On the AC thing, most of the Europeans that bring this up are shocked when you show them a globe. The geographic center of the Continental United States (so not counting Alaska and Hawaii) is on the same latitude as Sicily. The northernmost point on the lower 48 states is on about the same latitude as Paris and the southernmost point is on about the same latitude as Egypt/Sudan border. So most of the US is going to be warmer than most of Europe.

[@jdanon203]

The map of the US and Canada overlaid on Europe is crazy to see how much further north Europe is. People don't realize how far north the major cities of Europe are.

[@CoL_Drake]

no the most europeans are NOT shocked because nearly all of them KNOWS it ... there aint ac in sicily as much as well mate :) also we not cry about usa having ac but are just annoyed when americans complain why we dont have xD

[@ex-navyspook]

​@@CoL_DrakeI've been in Sicily during the summer. Except in the interior of the island, the temperatures seemed to be moderated quite bit by cooler offshore breezes, even in cities like Marsala, Palermo, and Messina; their temperatures and humidity were nowhere near what I've encountered in the southern US.

[@chrissihr1031]

@@CoL_DrakeThe east coast of the U.S. doesn’t just get hotter than most of Europe. It’s also a lot more humid, which makes the high heat unbearable in August. Don’t judge until you come here and experience the climate here during the hottest time of year, which I can assure you, is nothing like Italy. 😆

[@davidcosta2244]

​@@chrissihr1031I'm a MA transplant to Tampa Florida, and July, and August is the worst.

[@tomhalla426]

A majority of states allow concealed carry of firearms. But the ruling statement is “concealed”, so unless someone is sloppy, the idea is that no one really knows who is carrying.

[@andrewbrumana3226]

This. In Las Vegas where I live, there are approximately 80,000 concealed carry holders - and the number is rising. I spoke to a police officer about 6 months ago and she told me that they process 100 CCW permit applications A DAY.

[@carmenohio8735]

@@andrewbrumana3226 I’m fortunate enough to live in Ohio, and you can’t get any better gun laws. I’m pretty sure it’s now legal to point it at someone for no reason, as long as you don’t call them a mean name while you do it🤣 We can now legally carry concealed With OUT a CCW Permit! The only reason I still renew my ccw permit is because it makes buying a new weapon ten times faster and you get to skip 90% of the paperwork

[@rukus9585]

@@andrewbrumana3226 Open carry is legal in many places.

[@riothero313]

I've carried for lets just say 15 years to be safe, no one has ever noticed. I've looked at the stats in my county and EVERY single time you go shopping there is at bare minimum one person carrying. People constantly every day walk by people with guns, and they don't die. It's so weird. The neighboring county has a larger concealed carry rate than Wayne county where Detroit resides.

[@theresaseyferth7152]

In Wisconsin you need permit to carry conceal, but its legal to carry guns openly. Like a rifle walking to the street.

[@jburnett8152]

Considering we are more than 300 million people whos roots come from every other country in the world, I think we do amazing.

[@reidboggs4344]

More than 300 million ARMED people. And yes I agree, we’re doing good all things considered.

[@corryburton9252]

@@reidboggs4344 more like 150 million armed with 600 million guns....just for perspective :)

[@emilygroves5282]

@@corryburton9252 different guns for different activities. Shot gun for bird hunting, 22 for small game, 300 win. For bigger game, hand gun for self defense, etc. And sometime you own a certain gun just cause it looks cool.

[@corryburton9252]

@@emilygroves5282 or I own a desert eagle, a bb gun, a 22, a barret 50, an ar15, 2 benelli m4s, and a .306 for self defense....because its none of your business....and some people understand statistics, history, and totalitarianism.... someone pushing gun control calling people nazis is the epitomy of irony

[@corryburton9252]

@@emilygroves5282 or, I own an ar15 in case there is more than one and a 1911 to make sure it only takes one shot....saves money on ammunition

[@kerrihennebury7616]

Why laugh at us for air condition? I live in Maine, east coast, US. It gets so damn humid you feel like you’re breathing water. Have that on a 100 degree day, you can get hospitalized. So why why why make fun of that?

[@wiilov]

Don't worry, they'll be wanting AC's soon.

[@lindacarroll6896]

Back in the late 1970s we had a British family move next door to us in the Houston area. He was paid a stipend for living in an arid zone like his 1800s comrades were paid for working in India. Of course, his house was air conditioned, as was his car. But the concept of his UK employer was that they were sending him and his family into harsh living conditions.

[@rukus9585]

That's a cool bit of knowledge. I'm not sure why, but that's really interesting to me.

[@alonespirit9923]

Well it was harsh, there's no tea time in Texas.

[@rukus9585]

@@alonespirit9923 yeah, except all that harsh Texas iced tea, in that harsh air conditioning. Meanwhile in India, refreshing hot tea in their gentle, mild summers. Yep, the British that were paid extra for the Texas job in more modern times got shafted. 🙄

[@wiregrassga]

His comment that most Americans have never heard gunfire refers to gunfire from criminal activity. In rural Georgia where I live, hearing gunfire during hunting season is a daily occurrence. However, I have never heard or seen gunfire out of anger or directed at any other human being. Millions of Americans have concealed carry permits so we may go most places armed as long as the firearm is not openly displayed. In my state a permit is not even needed and most people I know go about armed daily. Despite this our violent crime rate is very low.

[@johndeeregreen4592]

What is rarely mentioned about public transportation in the U.S.: our population density away from the coast is MUCH less than nearly all other industrialized nations in the world. Even where I live, people need to drive on average 100 miles round-trip per day to commute to and from work. This makes public transportation unfeasible here. I live in central Indiana, which it just gets worse the further west you go... until you get to the west coast.

[@runrafarunthebestintheworld]

Yes the Golden Bachelor Gary Turner even realized how crazy California traffic is and he's from Indiana where it is not as crowded.

[@davidcosta2244]

Tampa Bay traffic is horrible too.

[@frankisfunny2007]

I live in an area where I see guns around, and hear guns fired. But very rarely hear gun-related crimes, or a whole lot of crime happen. The area is safe! But then again, most more-rural places are safe in the US.

[@renegade5130]

An armed society is a polite society, as the saying goes.

[@davidcosta2244]

"Fear no man because of his size. Call upon me, in times of need, and I will equalize." - Samuel Colt.

[@JULOC05]

Crete is no stranger to guns either…Also, I saw a man in a small town near Patras in Greece carrying a shotgun and he got in a bus like that. Nobody cared.

[@FoxWest603]

Red states cough cough, safer because of good people with guns. It's why nh is the 2nd safest place on earth. Next to No gun laws

[@MA-jd4ui]

It depends where you live in the United States The bigger cities do have good transportation

[@emanymton713]

“ good” is still relative…good for the US is still poor compared to Europe and Asia.

[@creinicke1000]

There may be bißes, but I wouldn't call them safe. I rode bus growing up in Milwaukee.. but even as a 10 yr old I knew to watch out for dangerous situations. Then late at night you had to be very careful.. If you were lucky you lived only a Blick of 2 from the bus stop.. But often I had a half mile to walk in the dark.. so I only used bus at night when I absolutely had to.. plus the busses stopped around 10 PM. So.. my point is public transportation even if it exists is dangerous.

[@justarepublicandog2505]

@@emanymton713that’s because you can’t compare the US to Europe and Asia!! Two completely different cultures and transportation options/choices considering infrastructure … educate yourself snowflake………

[@ahoyforsenchou7288]

@@emanymton713 I wouldn't say "Asia". Your train's liable to fly off the rails in China and India is just, well we won't even mention that mess. Japan and South Korea, however: most definitely.

[@emanymton713]

@@ahoyforsenchou7288 I think you misunderstood my statement. The worst of Europe and Asia is still better than most of America’s public transport.

[@lindae2524]

I took a train from Boston to San Francisco. We had a sleeper car and switched trains in Albany NY and Chicago. It took 3 days. Excellent food included if you have a sleeper. There's also sandwiches etc for those in the coach. We did this in 2001.

[@devhunter1702]

Current rates. Depending on time and day, approx. 300.00 NY to SF.

[@uwbadger79]

@@devhunter1702 but the person commenting said they had a sleeper car - that adds an amount twice the cost of just the fare. Plus we don't have high speed trains as much of the world does.

[@bigthing75]

@@uwbadger79 plus passenger trains have to give right of way to cargo trains. Making trips even longer than they need to be.

[@somedayDefect]

We wanted to travel to Hutchinson Kansas from Denver on Amtrak. Its not that far but we had to travel to Chicago, switch trains, and come back to Wichita KS. The cost expensive! The travel time was long! We understand the history of the railroad and its routs and the adventure would have been fun but nope!

[@RogCBrand]

@@uwbadger79 Actually sleeping compartments cost 4 times as much. But, you do get meals, a bed, etc. I did that from Oregon to Washington D.C. a while back, and I couldn't imagine spending 3 days stuck in a seat, including sleeping!

[@Stephanie.Hudson]

As a US citizen, I find these videos interesting because they always discuss differences as a country, but we have so many differences and misconceptions between states. For example, I had a boss located in Utah. I’m in Arkansas. She made a comment about me living in a one stop light town. I’m in NW Arkansas. Very different than the rest of the state. (I wasn’t insulted btw). It’s just so interesting what we think even within our own country.

[@tybooskie]

I'm originally from WV and the vast majority of people live in dense little industrial towns.Think Philadelphia with shorter buildings. Row houses are extremely common. In the largest, albeit still small, cities, most people don't even have front or back yards. Most people do not live in the rural areas and even there people live really close together on very small lots.

[@jeffreyphipps1507]

In general, if your income falls below a certain point the government will pay your medical bills and medicines (or the majority of the costs) - but you sometimes need to register for it. I needed an MRI once and was low income. The hospital filed the necessary paperwork to pay the $10K cost of it and did the MRI. An ER visit is often evaluated as a required stay until they discharge you because malpractice costs for improper medical care for an ER visit starts in the millions of dollars and if it involves a patient death that likely rises to over $100 million - that's sometimes enough to shut down a hospital.

[@LadyBeyondTheWall]

Yep - exactly! A lot of hospitals also have funds from fundraisers and stuff to pay off entire hospital bills for people who haven't been able to pay anything on their bills, separate from the gov helping. Even plenty of people in the US don't realize that. There were a few times I had to go to the hospital uninsured, wasn't able to pay anything on the bill and after a year or two, they used their funds to pay it off without me having to file paperwork or even ask them if it's available. I didn't even find out until after I had finally got a stable job, realized I hadn't got a hospital bill reminder in a long time and simply asked them how much I owed and I owed absolutely nothing. 🤷🏻‍♀

[@lookoutforchris]

The $10k cost is a complete scam btw. I need an MRI for my back, on insurance, but with a $2500 deductible. So I shopped around. Found a place that would charge $520, full price. No MRI actually costs thousands, it’s just how they negotiate with the government or u sues me companies. Anyone who gets bankrupted by medical charges is basically walking face first into a scam which is easy to avoid.

[@SammaclauseGamgee]

When I took Shakespeare classes in college, the professor told us not to try using English accents while reading aloud, saying that American English is closer to how it wouldve sounded back then. I dont know why he thought he needed to say that (guessing some goof-ball students from other semesters), but I found it amusing. 😂

[@hrw3mom103]

It’s always interesting to hear these. I’m an American (from NY) who married another American (from FL). We both served in the military and lived and traveled around the world. Being from different regions, we grew up in different cultures. We had different accents and ate different foods. Our children have had an even more unique experience having never had a “hometown”. Our oldest child now attends university in Scotland. We hear similar misconceptions from her friends. They all talk about her being a “different kind of American.” I do think our family has a unique perspective and wider frame of reference. No one can truly generalize a country as large, diverse, and populous as the US. Admittedly there is a lot we don’t do well and need to improve, you can say that about any country. But if we were truly all broke and dumb, we wouldn’t be in the top 10 richest and most educated countries in the world. One only needs to read comments on videos like this from non-Americans to know the US does not corner the market on ignorance.

[@RedRuffinsore]

If you subtract out the 5 or 6 big US cities with the highest crime, the average in the rest of America is about the same as Europe. Regarding another point about friendliness, there are big regional differences in the US. People in the Northeast US tend to be more stand-offish, and harder to get to know quickly. In the South, you might be invited to dinner the first time you meet someone.

[@CoL_Drake]

thats just not true also if u subtract the biggest us cities u also need to subtract hte biggest city of any nation and that also lowers the crime rate for them ....

[@littlelotus4572]

@@CoL_Drakeme over here pointing out that big cities like Huston Texas and New York and others are literally the size of European countries. Quite literally I think a direct comparison is that Houston is the size of Germany and i think New York is the size of Italy. And then pointing out that USA is 2.5 times the size of Europe so it would be more fair to exclude those super cities to make it a fair comparison

[@nameisprivate5429]

I’ll also say that the scary things you see on TV can be things the majority of us will never personally experience in our lifetime. When u see things and are shocked you must understand that even those of us who don’t live in the big cities are also just as shocked.

[@mikehermen3036]

There are apparently three trains a day from NYC to San Fransisco. It takes 3 days and 9 hours to get there (4100 km). Paris to Moscow is 3500km and only runs once a week.

[@joeterp5615]

Great job checking the facts!

[@Berts-pets]

Most people who carry a gun in the US carry it concealed. Open carry is much less common even in states where it is legal.

[@kisili7319]

Exactly! Because open-carry can make the carrier the first target a crazy person would go after: a) to take them out so they can't fire back; or b) to take the gun for their own use. Usually, much wiser to keep it concealed. Keeps the nervous people from being more nervous, too. Minnesota has a carry-permit. They say that you open-carry, but all the instructors for the carry classes I have ever talked to or heard about have recommended concealed-carry and say open-carry is just asking for trouble.

[@iDeagles]

@@kisili7319 both are situational. In close proximity to more than a few people like going in Walmart, concealed. Not in close proximity to many people like pumping gas at night or mowing the lawn, open. Surprise is an advantage but so is deterrence. Of course, location also plays a role as big city/concealed and small town/open both make sense. It's generally best to match the vibe of everyone else around you. 😂

[@fireheart6267]

This is actually a pretty fair and balanced video. Disagree with a couple things but its a pretty good video.

[@timothygrote5609]

I have to say I really enjoyed listening to the baby in the background. It was very cute.

[@jonathanfreedom1st]

Fun fact. America invented the refrigeration and Cooling system. Air conditioning. You're welcome. 😂🇺🇸

[@nuggie4huggie23pp]

Dark side to the fact, two out of three of those were created (or at least the blue prints) by enslaved black people whom the ideas were then stolen and not credited until current day

[@olafgogmo5426]

Sorry, the cooling system was invented by a German guy called Carl Linde.

[@bw1357]

Hollywood has always had a bias against southerners

[@samgrafton1455]

Public transport in Europe vs America is night and day. The two continents are simply different versions of civilisation.

[@MichaelJones-tk4xt]

I am not a member of law enforcement in the U.S.A. but I work as an armed security guard, and I also teach firearms safety. People would be shocked to know 1 out of 10 people they meet on the street carry a concealed firearm, and you would never know it.

[@kellypatterson8506]

If you get hurt in the U.S. people will go out of their way to help, render 1st aid, call emergency services (police, fire and medical) immediately descend upon you and take you nearest hospital even by helicopter (life flight) with proper facilities to treat you, from their trauma specialist surround you and tend to your needs, when can they collect vital information like people to contact to make decisions for you should you be unable to. Your life and welfare are the utmost importance, the money is not really a consideration, but travelers insurance is always a good idea ❤.

[@jongrho602]

I had a close friend in college in the early 80's that was a refugee from Czechoslovakia. However he would always insist that he was Czech, NOT a Czechoslovak, so it didn't surprise me when it became two countries once the Warsaw Pact ceased to exist in the early 90's. As for Americans excessive patriotism, I never experienced that as a child growing up in the 60's in California. There was a lot of opposition to the Vietnam War and when Nixon ended the war and the troops came back, they were treated very badly by parts of the American public and many were spit upon. And in those days, the US military was not a volunteer military - we had the draft - so it was not their choice to fight in Vietnam. I think all the flag flying and respect for the volunteer military was a reaction to that horrible treatment of the Vietnam Vets when they came back home. It was like the American public was blaming the soldiers for losing the war when it was really the generals like Westmoreland who were deceiving the public. Add Watergate and then the oil shocks causing hyperinflation and the stagnation of the US economy, Americans were not feeling good about themselves or the country. The Nadir was the failed rescue attempt of our embassy hostages in Iran which doomed the Carter Presidency. The Reagan recovery, the success of the 84 Olympics and Reagan's optimism brought back some of the pride, but the first Gulf War is what drove it to where it is today. Americans did not want to repeat the mistakes of how they treated Vietnam Vets, but most pundits were predicting tens of thousands of US casualties, so when the final tally of less than 200 fatalities due to hostile action, the US public exploded with pride and that is where we are today.

[@garycamara9955]

I am a Vietnam Vet. Was spit on and called a baby killer. I was a combat Medic. We didn't kill babies or anyone for that mater. I am god at geography. When I was a kid I had a 4x10ft map of the world on my wall.

[@jongrho602]

@@garycamara9955 Thank you for your service. I remember in grade school, geography lessons were given and there was a test. I doubt American kids these days have them which is why they suck so much at geography.

[@corinnepmorrison1854]

@@garycamara9955 Thank you for your service, Gary. ❤️🇺🇸❤️ My brother, Doug, was KIA in Quang Nam Provence, South Viet Nam, July 10, 1969 PFC MALCOLM D WHITING, lll On “The Wall” in Washington, DC Panel 21 West Line 96 Semper Fi and OOHRAH!! ❤️🇺🇸💝

[@joeterp5615]

@@garycamara9955 I salute you sir. Also, this guy seemed to have a bias against people (especially southerners) who are not from cities. I don’t like that kind of subtle elitist attitude.

[@jimgreen5788]

@@joeterp5615, what I heard him say was that many Europeans feel that way.

[@pj7362]

The little one had a thing or two to say about the air and a few other topics. So sweet😊

[@ChuckHuffmaster]

I interact with about 50 people during a normal day and none of them know that I have a concealed firearm on me and I hope they never have to find out

[@user-mg5mv2tn8q]

Glad you have that concern. Just out of pure, idle curiosity, may I ask why you carry?

[@rukus9585]

@@user-mg5mv2tn8q I can't speak for him/her, but for myself I say, well because sh*t happens. Better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it.

[@ChuckHuffmaster]

@@user-mg5mv2tn8q I carry for a number of reasons the main reason is for my personal safety and Police are never there to prevent crimes they show up later and take reports and it's perfectly legal in my state to carry without a permit the majority of businesses in my state also allow people to carry you rarely see no gun signs

[@andie22311]

Exactly. I carry every day and hope I never have to let anyone know I even have it

[@ChuckHuffmaster]

@@andie22311 yeah I'm 63 can't run as fast as I used to can't fight as good as my younger days and a cop is to heavy to carry but my 9mm Ruger is light enough and I live in Oklahoma a constitutional carry state so I'm good to go but my firearm is for my protection not to stop any crime I may witness out in public

[@Mo-ec1we]

Over last summer my boyfriend got injured after getting laid off from his job. He had to go to hospital with no insurance. When the bill came he got a 75% off the bill for being an uninsured patient. It was actually cheaper than if he had insurance because of deductibles. I have insurance and can't afford an emergency.

[@carissadallke1345]

Last year I didn't have any insurance & had 3 different places for bills. One when I called got it 75% off if I paid then & one is doing a 50/50 discount & then last place just put me on a payment plan. I love how the first two are doing things!

[@stevechilders2624]

I am very low income now that I’ve retired due to some financial difficulties. But I don’t ever have to worry about getting medical care the matter fact, I am with a plan right now that I get everything paid for because I’m low income. I had wonderful medical care through my work my whole working life now I have Medicare, which is still great healthcare, even though many people downplay it and think it’s bad. People without any insurance can always get help in an emergency room or an urgent care center. They care for you first and then worry about if you have money second.

[@runrafarunthebestintheworld]

Except it is partly true though. Many people get surprise Hospital Bills even though they already paid there hospital Bills which is proof of a broken health care system.

[@stevechilders2624]

@@runrafarunthebestintheworld ask the provider you received help from for financial aid. If you are low income they’ll give you time to pay, or pay for you.

[@bambamnj]

You can actually take trains that will take you from East Coast to West Coast. You do of course have to go to the larger cities to board these trains and you might have to transfer a couple times to get where you want to go, but there are trains that will take you from New York City to Los Angeles. As you said, our country is so large that some of our cities are nearly as big as some countries, so the concept of Public Transportation is a little different. There are "local" means of Public Transportation, such as subways and speed lines and local bus routes and then there are interstate means of Public Transportation such as Passenger Trains and Long distance buses commonly called inter-city buses or coach buses such as Trailways bus service.

[@cookielady7662]

Enjoyed this and felt it was pretty fair. So glad the point about each state having its own government and being almost like a separate country was brought up. I live in Texas which is far different than Maine or Missouri, for instance. Also, I live in a small town of under 7,000. There are three languages spoken here, and three cultures represented, including their food, festivals, customs, etc. This country is very diverse and it's impossible to say, "The US is______" (fill in the blank) because it's huge. TFS

[@joeterp5615]

Yes, but in describing the south, he implied that people in cities are better than those who live in more rural areas (more educated, etc.). I didn’t think that was nice. The Beesleys had a better perspective on not accepting negative stereotypes - one that didn’t involve a bias that city people are better than non-city people. Also, I think he’s wrong in saying that most people have never heard a gun being fired. Gun ownership is huge. 42% of adults live in home where there is a gun. I’m guessing that at least 8% of the rest of adults have at some time in their life been around a gun. The thing he didn’t mention is how responsible the vast majority of gun owners are.

[@darcyjorgensen5808]

There are more guns than people in the States. My first husband had one. My second husband had four. I have to assume that every household around me is armed. (BTW, in San Francisco there are more dogs than schoolchildren. And you cannot buy a gun in SF.)

[@andrewbrumana3226]

I lived in SF for twenty years. The reason you can’t buy a gun there is because the politicians forced the only gun store in town to shut down. Luckily, Daly City butts right up next to the SF city limits and there were plenty of places to purchase there.

[@jonadabtheunsightly]

There are a lot of guns, yes; but most of them spend most of their time locked up in gun safes. Like anything, people who are into guns tend to be *into* them, so while there are more guns that people, most people don't own any; the people who do own guns, tend to own several. Pretty much everybody in the US *knows* somebody who owns firearms, but if you never go hunting and never go to a shooting range, you can go decades without actually seeing them. I've lived in the Midwest since the seventies, and I don't think I've ever seen a loaded firearm. My dad used to have a beebee gun, and I've handled airsoft pistols, and I've seen historically significant firearms on display in museums, and one time an old man found an old rifle in an attic and brought it in to the public library where I work in hopes of finding out that it had antique value. (It didn't; it was a common model that there are zillions of. I think it might've been either a 1903 Springfield, or an M1 Garand, but it's been a few years so I am not certain of my memory of the details.) The police of course have *access* to firearms, but they don't normally display them without some kind of reason. (I've always lived in smaller communities.) So if I've ever seen a loaded firearm in person, I can't recall the occasion. It's not as common in real life as it is in Hollywood movies. I know people who own guns, but I've not seen the guns, even though I've been over to some of their houses in numerous occasions.

[@andie22311]

@@jonadabtheunsightlyinteresting. It’s got to be a location thing. I’m from Fort Worth, TX- I cannot think of a single adult person that I know that doesn’t have at least 1 gun. I also carry every day (concealed).

[@jonadabtheunsightly]

@@andie22311 I'm sure location is relevant, but I suspect what kind of people you choose to hang out with is probably even more relevant. In terms of location, I've never lived in a city anywhere near as large as Fort Worth. (I've _visited_ Chicago and Toronto, but never for more than a couple of days at a time.) The community I live in right now, is a city of about ten thousand people, an hour north of the nearest really big city (Columbus). Also, Texas is particularly known for high gun ownership rates; whereas Ohio's are probably average (by US standards). With that said, I do know a lot of people who own guns, but they don't _carry_ them normally, because that would be bizarre. They get them out when they're going hunting or shooting or whatever, for recreational purposes, and possibly also for social purposes in some cases. I've never gone with, because that's just not my kind of thing, so I've never actually seen their firearms, but I know they have them. In the late eighties I lived in western Michigan for three years, and deer hunting was a really really big deal there (for good reasons: the deer population was much larger than any other place I've lived; we lived inside the city limits and had 40 deer troop through our yard twice a day like clockwork), so the gun ownership rates were higher than here, but again, I lived in that community for three years and never actually saw any of the hunting rifles, because I didn't go hunting. And it's not like the other kids were bringing them to school or anything. I did randomly see a guy in a tree stand once when I was just out walking, but that was during bow season, so no rifle.

[@shinigamiking69]

For the no insurance thing i had to be hospitalized for dehydration i was seen in prompt time and the bill that came was a little over 6000 dollars

[@wtfesme235]

I’m glad that you got the care you needed and that the $6000 bill didn’t cause you distress. For most of the people I know, a $6K bill would be shattering. Unless you’re unconscious there is always the calculation about chance of death or chance of deeper, generational poverty. In the US you can only be well if you are extremely poor or very wealthy. Our system is trash.

[@shinigamiking69]

@@wtfesme235 what u talkin about i cant afford $6000 im just not stressing it because what r they gonna do send my shit to debt collection which means they wrote it off on taxes and i cant work because i was hit by a truck back in 2018 and i can barely stand for an hour at a time

[@gregorywright2798]

There is a transcontinental passenger railroad. Don't deny it, it's just, it's not to every city. It goes to major cities.

[@delphy2478]

a big part of it is that america is the place that everyone can complain about with almost no repercussions, while the vast majority of other countries, if people complain about them, face at least some repercussions

[@Aurleis]

I've lived in places in the US that reach 125F (51 C) and in places that reached as low as -40F (same Celsius). The temperature in the United States (and that's just the lower 48) varies wildly. From hot, cold, dry, humid, etc.

[@kathleenmenendezburgess8439]

The reason you don’t see all Americans wearing guns is because a lot of us are concealed carry and we don’t advertise the fact that we are carrying a firearm.

[@MA-jd4ui]

Me and my wife were born in Portugal we live in the United States now We speak Spanish Portuguese English and French

[@runrafarunthebestintheworld]

Damn impressive no wonder Jose Mourinho knows Spanish and his son. Are You also trying to learn Italian?

[@MA-jd4ui]

@@runrafarunthebestintheworld no

[@johnf-americanreacts1287]

Guns are a tough issue and I don’t blame you for not weighing in. Personally, I have been never held a gun and I know no one that owns a gun other than a few people who have hunting rifles. I’ve never seen anyone fire a gun in public. But then again, I live in the northeast.

[@clubsodavids]

DC here. Grew up in suburban Maryland. Never held a gun other than a bb and wouldn’t even recognize if I’ve heard distant gunfire if I have? In this part of the country not having ever had a gun is extremely common; it’s not that everyone is carrying concealed. These are just regional differences illustrated.

[@cloudsn]

I grew up going with my dad to do target practice, he still owns many guns and carries daily where he lives. I live in a different state, don't own a gun, and never see them in day to day life. But who knows how many people are concealed carrying around me? The video is correct that it varies by location, and mostly you won't see a gun unless you live in specific states that allow open carry.

[@raybans94]

I almost commented on gun convo. But going straight to “nope we aren’t touching that” makes sense. Great job of explaining but not diving in

[@jariemonah]

This is the 2nd time that James said Southerners are farmers. That's actually a Midwestern stereotype since all of our farms are in the Midwest.

[@coxmosia1]

Most farms, not all. There are farms almost in every state. Smaller, yes.

[@jariemonah]

@@coxmosia1 Yeah of course. I just meant the stereotype. Just like how they think all rodeos are in Texas.

[@mr.stuffdoer8483]

As a Minnesotan, any time I have to drive out of state I go through at the very bare minimum, 3 hours of farms. Damn things are EVERYWHERE in the midwest

[@kathrynclary8691]

No, not true. There are plenty of farms throughout the south., including Florida. California is very agricultural. Idaho has potatoes. So, really, farming is represented all over the US, except, maybe the deserts.

[@jariemonah]

@@kathrynclary8691 well, duh. There are farms here in NJ too, but it is still an inaccurate stereotype to say that "southerners are a bunch of farmers." He also keeps saying that "Texans are a bunch of hillbillies." Like that stereotype was made for people up in Appalachia.

[@DocLampLighter]

I'm 62... live in the South (US). I've heard guns. But, it has only been hunters or sports shooting (targets). I've NEVER heard a gun shot in malice.

[@billbliss1518]

As of 1869, An American could take a train from NY to California. A lot faster now but the infrastructures been there for a while.

[@tabanderson5148]

Love how you work everything out, think about it WITHOUT automatically hating Americans 😊

[@dmj4966]

Nice choice. One of the best comp videos I've seen in a while... definitely there for more of this dude

[@greatgreyowl2583]

There are very few Passenger only rails in the US. UPRR in Nebraska handles about 150 trains per day on their mainline, with 14-15,000 cars and sorts about 3000 car per day into new trains. And can change out bad wheels on cars in as little as 8-12 minutes. Then there are other RR in the state including the BNSF.

[@loreo4612]

The U.S. has a rail system that used to be used by passengers across the country back in the horse and buggy days. It's mostly used to move products now, after cars were invented and became affordable and are much more comfortable, convenient, and cheaper.

[@michaelschemlab]

5:50 the longest train journey is Lagos, Portugal to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. It is a 7,108 mi (11,440 km) journey that takes 10 days to complete (Note: it requires multiple connecting stops)

[@starthomasYoung]

We have public tranport in my small town. But no one hardly uses it! I live close to town, about 20 minutes away.

[@shinigamiking69]

As an american who has lived on the streets before i can attest to the fact that americans r very nice people and if u do come over here find a homeless guy and ask them where to find good food because they will teach u the places to go and where to stear clear of

[@ghstdnsr]

In my area it is not uncommon to see someone carrying a handgun, Every time I am outside the house on my property I am carrying a gun, You can even walk into the police station with a holstered gun, We even have a church where many carry a gun. The only time I do not carry is in a medical building or a school. Sometimes in a store I do not carry depending why I go there.

[@mrkraemer77722]

One thing I don't think was emphasized enough was just how different laws can be from state to state. For instance, the state I live in has permitless carry, where no permit is needed to carry a firearm concealed. Go one state west and not only do you have to have a permit to carry concealed, but the state is looking at passing laws banning the ownership of certain firearms that are in common usage throughout the nation. Taking my legally carried firearm and traveling one foot over that state line and I am instantly breaking that state's laws.

[@queenrhubarb1676]

A lot of people coming to the US don’t realize how massive it is they think they can stay in New York for a few days and drive to Yellowstone National Park within their one week trip which is a 36 hour drive non stop with no breaks, and 42 hours from New York to San Francisco non stop.

[@giannolamichael]

Us federal law states that no hospital can deny service to a person in need of assistance. They can charge you obsenly after but they MUST allow care.

[@Longhauler85]

As far as America being "imperialistic" because of how many bases we have around the globe, I'm pretty sure 95%, if not more, of our bases are established on invitational basis. Meaning, the host government of said country wants our military presence in their country as a possible deterent toward a neighboring threat. And with most of our bases, comes jobs and an economic boost for the local towns. Just like the US Air Force at RAF Lakenheath in the UK, or Ramstein Air Base in Germany, or newly established US Army Poland which the Poles are paying for new barracks being built for the US Army there. Not to mention our bases in Japan and South Korea. We're not "imperialistic." People around the world tend to b*tch about America, but when sh*t hits the fan, well? Love y'all Brits. 😉🇺🇲🇬🇧

[@Longhauler85]

@@user-wc8fp4cx6c And why did we do strikes in those countries? It's Shi'ite Muslims that are mostly in control of Iraq and it's been Iranian (also Shi'ite muslims) linked militias that have attacked those U.S. bases in the first place. So of course they want us out. Iran would love nothing more than for the US to leave Iraq so they can exert even more influence over the country. The Iraqi government wants us out, but they have given no time line as to when they want us out. "Critics say the armed groups, including Kataeb Hezbollah and Haraket Hezbollah al-Nujaba, use their status as members of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), a state security force that began as a grouping of militias in 2014, as a cover. When striking at U.S. forces, they operate outside the chain of command under the banner of the Islamic Resistance in Iraq; when the U.S. retaliates, they mourn their losses as members of the PMF and reap the rewards of rising anti-U.S. sentiment." "Ending its presence will prevent more tensions and the entanglement of internal and regional security issues," Sudani said. He said Iraq was open to establishing bilateral relations and engaging in security cooperation with coalition nations, including the U.S. This could including training and advising Iraqi security forces as well as weapons purchases. The U.S. "is not an enemy to us and we are not at war with it, but if these tensions continue it will definitely impact and create a gap in this relationship," he said. www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/iraq-seeks-quick-exit-us-forces-no-deadline-set-pm-says-2024-01-10/ See the bullshit?

[@Gander319]

@@user-wc8fp4cx6c Unfortunately, you are not 100% correct either. U.S. troops in Syria are in areas controlled by Syrian rebels, people who are in opposition to their President for Life (so stuff it Bashir). These Syrian rebels are very happy for us to be there on their ground helping them. As for Iraq, well, Germany and Japan probably would have preferred that we left immediately upon their signing the instruments of surrender as well (too bad).

[@Longhauler85]

@@user-wc8fp4cx6c How am I wrong when the Iraqi government wanted us there in the first place to help fight ISIS? They THINK they can fight them on their own now, but will happen when we pull out? The Iraqi government is heavily influenced by Iran (shi'ite muslims), who would LOVE nothing more than for the U.S. to leave Iraq entirely and essentially become the dominant player in Iraq. Yeah, we did air strikes against Iranian-linked militia groups in Iraq recently, only because THEY attacked our bases first and injured some of out soldiers in the process. We have a right to defend ourselves. The Iraqi government on the outside "wants" us out, but they have given NO time line as to when, and they want to work with us in the future so we can provide support and training to them. So figure that one out.

[@lindae2524]

My husband and I both served at a Naval/Air base in Spain where we were there at the pleasure of that country. The head of the base was the Spanish Admiral. I think it is a NATO base now.

[@muleb384]

Also about guns, every time my brother in law from Cardiff comes over to the US for a visit, all he wants to do is shoot because it's fun heh

[@maskedman1337]

Love hearing the baby chime in 😊

[@Bruhop60]

You two are pretty wise.

[@ThatShyGuyMatt]

The imperialistic thing....hmm. I mean if not for our forces being on lots of other countries, we wouldn't be to help sauid countries as fast if a war breaks out. Our forces kinda helps bring some peace by saying "If you want to mess with this country, don't forget we have forces there and will defend them from you!" It's more of a deterrent.

[@yugioht42]

Czechoslovakia became the Czech Republic and Slovakia although the Czechoslovakia name is only used as the name for the alliance between these two countries in the UN. Basically it’s a small verbal agreement that basically states that if something happens to either country the other would help in any way it could. It’s the same with Yugoslavia which broke apart although one country is creating a sort of alliance on the UN level. It’s the same deal except with some extras like avoiding Russia, or doing certain tasks that might toe the line between the right politics and the wrong politics.

[@barbname2153]

True hospital can’t turn you away but you will get a bill that will last decades May have to mortgage your home. Medicine and health care: I have been on a medication 20 years,while working 30.00 month upon retirement 925.00. ( Copaxone) Many have to stop medication or go out of the country to purchase it. Please get travel insurance.

[@shinigamiking69]

Imagine being in a country where it gets to around 39C with a humidity index of 93%

[@lilyz2156]

Arizona and Texas for certain. Florida 93% humidity but never 39c ever, though it feels like it. Humidity that high in FL rain to follow.

[@lavenderoh]

You are joking if you think Florida doesn't reach 39c and well beyond. ​@@lilyz2156

[@shinigamiking69]

@@lilyz2156 shoot thats what i thought when i went to michigan during the summer of 2022 it got up to 122F

[@shinigamiking69]

@@lilyz2156 note im originally from south carolina i have slept on the streets when it was over 100f to below 32f

[@lilyz2156]

OMG, and Up North on the lake 122F. @@shinigamiking69

[@kikibigbangfan3540]

Another thing that Brits' have saddled America with is the date format and the Imperial measurement system. Both the Imperial system and Month/Day/Year was actually first used by the British. Afterwards they changed to the European way of date format and metric system. But let the rest of the world think we ( Americans ) just had to be different than everyone else.

[@slaughterzealibib]

Not to mention one of the reasons we didn't adopt the metric system is because British privateers sunk the ship our first physical metric standards was on.

[@rvt_h3d]

we use both systems@@slaughterzealibib

[@DashRiprock513]

The UK has priced common people off the trains

[@imfirehawk72]

I had to have heart surgery one time when my husband was out of work and we had no insurance. My hospital bill was 150,000+. We received a bill that was marked paid in full. The hospital I was at has a Charity that helps uninsured people cover medical expenses.

[@RamblingRose08]

I really liked this video.

[@darcyjorgensen5808]

I was hospitalized for a week a few years ago. Not ICU, no surgery, not even an ambulance (which can run $1,000-$2,000 alone). The bill was more than $82,000.

[@Chris-fn4df]

I have visited Europe 5 times, and always have this exchange: “What about xxx event in America?” “What about xxx event on (next city over).” 9/10, the person doesn’t know the headline in the neighboring city’s news or something that happened in their own city that day. Then you embarrass them for not even knowing their own country, but they are listening to a professional media organization that spends more on market research than your country spends on its military - and they don’t even understand our culture.

[@davidtullis2810]

Phoenix Arizona is in the desert last year there was 52 days of 110° Fahrenheit so air-conditioner is mandatory

[@rhast57]

Medical bills in the USA cant gain intrest. That means you might have a ginormous bill but as long as you make SOME sort of payment you're fine, and you can pretty much tell the hospital what you can pay a month. I paid 20$ a month once for a bill. It took me a long time to pay it off, but with no interest, it's possible to pay off one day. And if the amount you can pay ever changes that's fine too. You can lower your payment, and also there's no penalty for paying more a month than required. No one will EVER be denied medical care here.

[@AlanRogers250]

Health care here in America is not based on whether you have insurance or not. They will take care of you first, then ask for payment. It's true that healthcare is not cheap, but if, for some reason, you can't pay, they will work with you even going so far as to get you insurance coverage. I have never been turned away from getting taken care of, and usually the question of whether you have insurance or not comes later on.

[@krisschobelock4973]

We don't do "country wide" transportation -- because well -- how??!! England fits inside Texas -- yes we could really do great public transportation within a small state - but just the size of most states and the country itself is just ridiculous ! We do have AmTrak which go across the country - you can use it as you would a plane, but obviously much slower but much more scenic!! You would absolutely be treated regardless if you can pay or not!! You will be billed --- and if you have insurance - they will bill your insurance!! Then you pay what you can as you can! We will NEVER turn anyone away for necessary medical treatment -- now if you walk into a clinic and just want some elective surgery done . . probably not going to happen lol.

[@Marcus-p5i5s]

Also add, Euros generally pay MUCH more in taxes than most in the USA. So much so that if I moved to the UK I would pay an additional $70,000/year. Oh I forgot about getting "free" healthcare for that $70,000.00 in the UK. LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@DashRiprock513]

Our own politicians go on TV and social media and say how terrible it is... To try and claim that they can fix it. It's all BS. The best thing that could happen was the politicians shut their faces and let the rest of us get along with business. Things are looking good here.

[@muleb384]

About public transportation, there is a LOT of variation on that in different parts of the country. In Michigan it is almost non-existent outside the three largest cities, with poor or no public transportation options to get from one city to the other, and absolutely no public transportation to get you to the smaller and mid-size cities and towns. Often, no public transportation between suburbs and cities either. Since the US is 97% rural area, you can accurately say that a majority of the US has no public transportation at all, BUT, only 15% of Americans actually live in rural areas. The real public transportation problem for most people is about getting from or to a rural area, from or to a city.

[@GT-mq1dx]

Not all Americans walk around carrying firearms. Brandon Herrera, Hold My Whiteclaw, and TFE walk into a bar. 😎

[@marvindoolin1340]

So nice to hear your little one join in now and then. Love you guys.

[@Bellastrega1960]

We are far from messed up

[@ScottyM1959]

Without turning this political, the statistics show as legal gun ownership and concealed carry has gone up violent crime is coming down. This gives credence to the phrase "an armed society is a polite society." You need air conditioning everywhere in the US. You would get a bill if you have a home unless you qualify for any number of programs we have. If youre homeless your care is picked up by the state usually.

[@JulieSlaughter-q3d]

I do live in an open carry state and frankly I love being able to carry if I want. I also have a concealed carry permit so I don't have to show my gun but can still be able to protect myself if I want. I do hear gun fire almost every day. But to be fair I live in the country and there are coyotes around here so people are protecting their farm animals. If you'd like you could stop in on your visit and I can let you shoot a gun. However you'd better off at a firing range which could also be arranged.

[@grobble8954]

The US Imperialistic comes from the US having 750 military based in over 80 countries. No other country comes even close.

[@user-mg5mv2tn8q]

Only a couple of those bases, such as Guantanamo in Cuba, are there against the wishes of the surrounding people. For the most part, the US military establish a long-term foreign presence with the very enthusiastic permission of the local governments. Having an American military base is an indicator that the hosting country is part of an important worldwide alliance and has strong, influential friends. Also, in most places (not all) the individual American soldier, sailor, or airman has a well-earned reputation for personal integrity, courtesy, and considerateness. There's a good reason so many American military personnel come home from foreign postings accompanied by foreign spouses.

[@rorimorgant.williams6647]

I lived in Chicago until I was 31 and never went for my drivers license because it didn’t make sense with how good public transportation was. I even moved into a suburb just bordering Chicago and the public transportation was just the same, but then I had a job were public transportation was impossible and learned to drive.

[@brianormonde2175]

I agree with everything except public transportation. Yes, some larger cities or metropolitan areas have good public transportation, but I'd say most of the US doesn't.

[@erniejones5008]

Where I live buses are only option and for in town or 1 town over mostly.

[@pj7362]

No one can fault you for any stereotyping the south. The south is actually a stickler for hospitality towards most. As far as the" hillbillies of the Apalachicola area have been always been thought of ignorance and the like, but in actuality the area was settled by, I believe, the Dutch, and were very well spoken in proper English and education. However they have gone through a lot, that is beyond a comment here. Nice video guys. C ya

[@stevenmcanales3813]

Here's the deal. Legal gun owners who follow the law, own LOTS of guns. As a gun owner most only use it at the shooting range, or other designated places to shoot. Hunting season, but there are even FEWER hunters. The stereotype is guns are everywhere. NOT true.

[@dalebuck7168]

I taught US and military History at the University level. I used to hammer the students with the fact that the US is a group of 50 countries, called States, that have their own government, police forces, and militaries, economics and cultures. This group of 50 countries is under a single umbrella called a Republic, and has a central government whose primary job is supposed to be to maintain a National military, negotiate international trade, and handle Foreign affairs. Unfortunately 😃this has changed drastically over the years.

[@sassycatz4470]

Well ... fortunate for some people, like people of color and women. Otherwise, we'd have states -- like we're beginning to have again -- who treat women like chattel -- whose only purpose is to bear children to the point where their lives are not as important as a fetus. Or states that subjugate people of other races and ethnicities, trying to keep them from voting and deny them representation. That's what some states are doing and will do if the federal government did not step in.

[@kisili7319]

That's what I feel too. The federal government should maintain interstate law and order, maintain interstate infrastructure and maintain international relations. They should keep out of anything else. They should stay out of our lives until we travel interstate/international or those interstate/international affairs are going to affect us. I have a lot of pride as an American, but I still want my local governments to handle the things that are on the local levels. Even if it gets messy with city, county, state and then federal laws.

[@Delasso]

well, I guess the Republicans have entered the chat...*cue rolled eyes*

[@eq1373]

​​@@DelassoI'm guessing you know very little about the how government is supposed to work?

[@Delasso]

@@eq1373 You mean 'supposed to work' based on your opinion? Yeah, you'd be correct there.

[@revtoyota]

10:00 You are more likely to be hurt in France than in the US.

[@billchmelik5697]

I hate to tell him he has n0 idea who is carrying a weapon. It is many more than he thinks

[@mikearmstrong8483]

That's what the people who carry them think. Sorry to disappoint you, but the majority of Americans do not concealed carry; in fact gun ownership is in the minority nationwide. It's only in a few states that the local culture is gun oriented, and the fact that there are so many is because a lot of people own a bunch. But if there's 100 guns, it's not because there's 100 gun owners; it's because there's maybe 30 owners, and 5 of them own 15 guns each.

[@billchmelik5697]

@mikearmstrong8483 hmm, just ccw permit holders in FL are well over 2 million, almost 40% of the population in AL holds ccw permits, but remember ccw permit numbers are dropping because of the number of states that passed constitutional carry has rapidly expanded

[@stevechilders2624]

We have trains that you can take across the country. They’re just not as fast as other countries they’re more scenic and slower. I’ve always wanted to take one across country.

[@carieannern]

My mom came from Lincolnshire with dad from Glasgow to America in the 50s. She had always heard that our streets were paved in gold. A euphanism of course. She thought it was true and was looking for the gold roads. So naiive

[@kentlane8269]

anything over 80F with humidity is unbearable, when it hits 95F every summer its oppresive

[@davidterry6155]

The train that crosses state lines I wouldn’t call public transportation. Public transport is within city boundaries like trams or subways and buses

[@runrafarunthebestintheworld]

So In your mind Planes don't count as public transportion either? 😅

[@davidterry6155]

Correct, because it is operated by private corporations and public works through the government. Public indicates that the local government oversees operations. If you go to a mall that is available to the public and if you get asked to leave they will tell you this is private property. Just like the sidewalks in front of your house is public property because it is property controlled by local government but your driveway is private property.

[@rwrws8318]

There are several laws starting with the "Good Samaritan law" Where The ambulance or medical people are Required to treat you regardless of payment.

[@DrThemoWorm]

I think the stereotype that Americans are loud, rude, obnoxious, etc, come both from what they see on TV (because quiet and polite doesn't get ratings), and probably some tourists who, very likely, are affluent enough to visit in the first place and money has a way of spoiling people into thinking they can say/do whatever they want.

[@andrewsims4123]

the loud american is a FACT ! most american youtubers sit in front of an MASSIVE microphone and YELL !!!!!!! i do not subscibe to any american channels as i dont want to hear someone shouting all the time...........i have never heard an american talk at a normal volume and certainly never heard an american whisper !

[@Lisa-lq8xz]

@@andrewsims4123 You're talking to the wrong people.

[@alvinhelms]

Regarding the Gun thing… I've met many people from other countries who seem to think that all Americans own guns, but the fact is that only about one third of Americans own guns.

[@shinigamiking69]

If i ever meet somebody no matter where theyre from im a friend for life if u have fed me before lol

[@r.h.4567]

This video was one of the best misconceptions about the United States videos I've seen. Most of these misconceptions and stereotypes do come from our biased media and entertainment industries. Even a lot of the statistics and polls are from biased institutions.