Typical American | Easy German 45

Learn German with Easy German: Shane asks people in Berlin about what is typical American for them.
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Easy German/ Easy Languages is an international video project aiming at supporting people worldwide to learn languages through authentic street interviews and expose the street culture of participating partner countries abroad. Episodes are produced in local languages and contain subtitles in both the original language as well as in English.
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Hosts of this episode: Shane Thomas McMillan, Carina Schmid
Camera: Janusz Hamerski
Editor: Janusz Hamerski

[@Alphawolf299]

Jesus that ten year old little girl is INFORMED.

[@n0tthemessiah]

+Dennis Rivers Ein zwitter!

[@510oaklandca]

+Alphawolf299 She said she's half American and her family is there.

[@nocturnalrecluse1216]

+Alphawolf299 - Quite more educated than half-the-degenerates I know.

[@jdstep97]

+Alphawolf299 I loved hearing her talk. Adorable.

[@FernandoMartinez-gr2xy]

+Alphawolf299 She talked hella fast, wtf

[@BloxTheFirst]

"Dumm und geschichtslos" well damn.

[@MrZulgen]

feelsbadman

[@BloxTheFirst]

+綾波 レイ I am not American but still

[@MrZulgen]

Blox I mean if you're American you expect such stereotypes, plus we come off as one of the most cocky/arrogant countries in the world. :P

[@biggpete100]

Old Nazi.

[@cauchy9246]

because having multiple wars and crusades is a much better history for germany

[@johngray9098]

I think the best answer was "There is no "typical" American. Out of country of 250-300 million, you can't generalize ".

[@Homespunmusic]

Exactly. Reasonable people, as the ignorant, are where you find them...whether in Europe, the Americas or anywhere else.

[@kristenlove]

Lahu

[@kristenlove]

Lahu

[@ihsahnakerfeldt2765]

But there are definite cultural patterns like extreme friendliness and talkativeness, approachability

[@Dgc-vz2bv]

The thing is he is correct.

[@lordvivec9896]

That old guy was so cool looking and happy until he heard the word America. :p

[@PetiteKeyboardist]

+Lord Vivec Yeah, his day was totally ruined by the word, "American". That's how much Germans hate us!

[@hammadthegreat]

+PetiteKeyboardist 68er alten linken deutschen!! :P

[@frankcastle9691]

+PetiteKeyboardist he was probly a nazi.

[@idrisselhiri]

he just ruined his day xD

[@MS-ch9nm]

Nope. Don't think he was a Nazi. I am a German and many people, no matter if young or old, would say the same. Ridiculous to call someone a Nazi just because he doesn't like your country.

[@supersabrosinho]

The guy at 2:16 is probably the most level headed person in this

[@Tyrmund]

I don't know. It seemed to me more akin to those situations when you ask something like "So, what do you normally do here?" and the other just ignores the question and goes into a pseudo-philosophical tirade, wondering aloud what _normal_ is supposed to mean. It just makes the person look like he's going out of his way to avoid saying what he actually thinks.

[@supersabrosinho]

RavenKStudios lol what made the word "stupid" pop in your head? level headedness is an art of balance between radicalism and indifference. Therein lies happiness brother.

[@gethousenachman2773]

das stimmt

[@ZenFox0]

Basement Dweller It's actually a San Francisco Giants baseball knit cap, but point well taken.

[@tc2334]

"Nein, die sind weiß" (No, they're white) ..*cuts to black American guy* lol

[@thebatmanwhoposts9600]

Lol the irony when America is way more ethnically diverse than Germany. There are probably more non white people in the US than there are people period in Germany.

[@tc2334]

The Batman Who Posts Another fun fact is that among white Americans (according to the census), German is the top ethnicity accounted for although it’s widely believed that English is severely underrepresented due to how long that ethnicity has been in America.

[@ArcticSniper71]

A lot of people in Germany are pretty honest, it's a good thing, but sometimes not so good for your feeling if they're being too direct lol

[@justarandomguywantingtostu6539]

ExCowlyGeorge They are not being mean... Americans are more rude and I don’t say anything, especially about Trump 😒

[@cringyalienguy9787]

@Just a random guy wanting to study filmmaking I honestly don’t know why Europeans think we all support Trump, most of us hate him. Hillary Clinton DID win the popular vote (if you know who I’m talking about).

[@airborntruck6263]

@@justarandomguywantingtostu6539 Did this fool just say Americans are meaner than europeans? What a freaking idiot. 😂

[@lorenzoeldude]

I'm really ashamed about all the ignorance and prejudices from my fellow germans towards america. I thought we were better than that.

[@airborntruck6263]

@@lorenzoeldude I am American and I know you guys are not all like that. I have only met two Germans personaly. One of them I said hi and talked to her maybe once. But the other one, him and I were friends. They were both very polite and easy to talk to. 😎

[@michaelb2826]

That little girl on the bike made me laugh. That's the first German joke that I understood and that made me laugh.

[@michaelb2826]

Don't talk to me

[@ihsahnakerfeldt2765]

Michael B Your second comment made me laugh

[@Kenji-ug5bo]

maybe you'd like this joke! was sagt ein Hollywood Schauchspieler wenn er am nachsten Tag nicht arbeiten muss? - Morgen Freemann xD

[@51tomtomtom]

where was the joke ?

[@brokenlock037]

I'm just really impressed by Shane's German. Seriously, how did he get SO good?!

[@Drinko76]

"Dumm und geschichtslos", lol. That old guy was not pulling any punches.

[@asdfdjhgk]

nailed it imo

[@kingme4690]

@@asdfdjhgk stfu

[@Marco-bf4uu]

@@kingme4690 typicial murican

[@kingme4690]

@@Marco-bf4uu you watched Inglorious Basterds one too many times? I dont talk like that, sorry buddy.

[@sameash3153]

Geschichtslos, what a bastard, America is a country with so many different histories, I can tell you all about my Amish family who emigrated from the Rheinland Pfalz who emigrated from Bern Switzerland while my friend can tell me about their family who emigrated from the Dominican Republic.

[@keistaspree4621]

Makes me sad to know almost all other countries think of Americans as a whole I be stupid. I'm an American and while I agree there's a lot of stupid people here I try to be an exception and educate myself to a higher degree. I will say this bothers me and causes me to worry about traveling to Germany. I find Germany to be a very interesting place and want to experience the culture first hand, but I don't want my experience to make me feel unwelcome just because I'm American.

[@JonathanJenningslanguage]

Don't worry they are super friendly. I have been there and no one was ever rude to me. People just say things. Its the same here and there. Spread your wings! :)

[@Shookieofminecraftia]

It's not like ONLY Germany has this attitude. Most countries do, actually. Don't let the opinions of people (opinions that won't be expressed to your face, anyway) discourage your journey to discover a new country. Every nation has it's bad apples.

[@fsruiz64]

Visit Germany and prove them wrong =)

[@christinenguyen4098]

I agree with you. I'm learning German on my own and am really fascinated with everything German culture has to offer, but sometimes I am turned off or scared by the prejudices that German might have against Americans. I'm a skinny vietnamese girl who also happens to enjoy living in the US. Sometimes I wonder if I go to Germany, all they will see is some big, dumb, beer-belly white man holding a McDonald's burger in one hand and the American flag in the other.

[@OnlyNattysatUSC44]

i just immigrated to germany from the states........ Germans are the nicest people in the world.

[@Excidium96]

The kid is my favorite part, i like how fast he talks, and the answer he gives.

[@larkturner7136]

A German walks into a library and asks for a book on war. The librarian replies, "No can do, you'll probably lose it."

[@ABHINAVNR]

+Lark Turner Ouch!lol

[@MachineFight]

+Lark Turner should have said "you will probably start it" uh what?

[@danishamcclendon]

ha

[@flittermouse1233]

+Lark Turner Lolz!

[@mihanich]

it would be more true for the French

[@MrGamerman001]

Damn, Germany really doesn't like us.

[@j.miguel6193]

i think the entire world dude, because of the "help" you give to the nations to be "free"

[@MrGamerman001]

There are Americans who understand this. Not Americans that subscribe to SJWism, but just regular Americans.

[@Tyrmund]

It may help to consider that, often, the words Germans have for themselves aren't much kinder either. There's a reason the very notion of being proud of their nationality is so problematic for them.

[@carolinetheer3371]

no we don't, we just hate the stereotypes that we get like we are narzis and the stupid question like: "You're german so why Are You Not wearing a Dirndl?" (- because it's just something we Do on Oktoberfest.) so just don't ask stupid questions don't talk about hitler (who was btw from austria Not germany) and if you ever try to speak german don't scream or act aggressiv because thats just really rude but if you do nothing of this things germans won't have a problem with you ... ☺☺☺ we don't hate americans (as long as you aren't Donald Trump - than we hate you)

[@bengameletsplay]

MrGamerman001 thats Not Right :) The Most Germans like the States but Not you're President

[@k.t.1641]

So many hypocrites. I'm glad I don't meet any Europeans who treat and speak to people like that old man. How can you speak to someone like that and have the nerve to even point your finger at someone else?!? I've have plenty of European friends, and none of them have been anything but awesome. I really hope Europe isnt prejudice. Otherwise my dream to visit just went up in flames.

[@kwamera]

A friend of mine was in the US and in a restaurant a group of people wanted a new table because they didn't want to sit next to "Nazis". There are black sheeps everywhere, just go and make your own experience and you will see, 95% of the people are friendly, no matter where you go! ;-)

[@k.t.1641]

True. Just makes me sad to see people just being ignorant to other people. No matter where they are from. I suppose youtube isnt the place to be then huh :)

[@hamajangz]

kwamera Dude stop lying. I doubt anyone wanted to be seated somewhere else because they thought some random German dude is a Nazi. You just made up that bs to counter what Kegan said.

[@davids1816]

I liked the video because it showed a range of people and most didn't seem to realize they were talking to an American because his German is pretty amazing. I'm glad that you put some happy and some unfriendly responses because it gave a cross section. German is not 86 million USA cheerleaders, nor is it a country of angry and unfriendly people. Most of the Germans I've met were like the guy who studied in Detroit. Open minded and thoughtful people who also hope Germany is getting more respect as it gains influence.

[@USBlazerdriver84]

That's for all Americans, not everybody thinks soo about US. I,m Sascha 33 years old & from germany and a think America is Great. I Love the Country, the People's mentaly and Car's Trucks,Boats and the Houses. And I think about US is a part of my Heart. greet from Germany !!!Und dass ist jetzt für uns Deutsche die auch in Deutschland leben!!!!! ,,Man was ist den hier im Land verkehrt''??? ich habe mir diesen Chanel hier jetzt mal angeguckt, und gehört wie denn die Amerikaner so über uns Deutsche denken. Das war teils Ok.und teils auch hart. Aber die Meinungen der Deutschen über Amerikaner ist schlichtweg oberflächlig beschämend und derbest altmodig. Ich habe mich gerade tatsächlich zum ersten mal fremdgeschämt!!!

[@alicealvan1]

I’ve been watching easy German to learn Deutsch since 2015 and I must say I’m beyond happy to fully understand a video for the first time. The secret is to never give up. At some time, it will stop sounding like nonsense. Although, of course, I could’ve done this faster If I had been more consistent to my studies and If I were enrolled in a German course. Anyway, my point is THANK you!! I still have so much to learn, certainly have to improve my writing. But it’s great to see progress!

[@lilyc9722]

The American guy 😂😂 Calls himself sexy and amazing and promptly makes a huge pose of cheer for himself.

[@kevinbyrne4538]

Thank you for adding captions in both German and English. This was one of the few occasions when I could understand people speaking colloquial German -- complete with occasional grammatical errors and with people revising their thoughts in mid sentence -- which is the way that real people speak everywhere else. This is the first "Easy German" video that I've watched. Very helpful. I'd love to see more such videos of chats with random people -- in shops, on the street, etc. German as it's actually spoken, not just the textbook version.

[@Bronx8ombers]

"The atomic bomb was a little too aggressive". Hmmmmm, let's think about what Germany has done in its past...

[@RanDieBam]

She's just a kid... :)

[@yaneyd93]

A lot of the Americans here seem to see this as a very negative. I think the problem here is that most people don't know that we Germans are sometimes very critical. If you would ask their opinion about Germany itself they would probably answer even more negative. That's just our mentality. Many of us need a little bit of time to open up but once that happened you can get a good friend.

[@Kenji-ug5bo]

genau mann aber jemand muss ihn informiern, sonst weiß er das nicht!

[@Dgc-vz2bv]

I have many friends from Germany that now live in America and actually we’re given the opportunity to see the country and experience the American culture. Their opinions changed greatly and most are receiving their American citizenship and electing not to return to Germany.

[@sameash3153]

There are videos on this channel of germans being asked about Germany and no, they were not this critical.

[@Antares-rt5ub]

I wouldnt exactly call calling an entire country “stupid with no history” critical. Thats just being rude and ignorant

[@414aliha]

I don't get that.. I am not American and I don't much care how Germans think about Americans.. But obviously you cannot be dumb and have the strongest economy, military, and educational system at the same time. Trying to downgrade people and judging them with no fair assessment on the other hand, is something I find silly and nonsensical. .

[@414aliha]

+Mátyás Hajba Ok .. what I am saying is based on the scientific facts. Considering GDP as one of the economical indexes, US has the highest GDP almost twice as China and a little smaller than all European countries in Total. The military budget of America is more than the sum of the next 9 countries combined including Russia, China, UK, ... The best universities of the world based on the most valid ranking systems are from US. As mentioned earlier, I am not American and I don't give a fuck, just please do your research first and then get emotional!

[@SirPinkington]

414aliha America is also in crippling debt, and furthermore China will be surpassing America's economy in the coming years. Furthermore, on the topic of universities, depending on source Oxbridge > Ivy League Schools or Ivy League Schools > Oxbridge, I'd personally consider them equal. Military budget means nothing anyways, seeing as Russia or China or Britain could take us on in a fair fight (particularly Russia because the possess similar nuclear power).

[@414aliha]

SirPinkington If you knew anything about economy, you wouldn't consider national debt as a sign of bad economy. Regarding the military power, I don't need to prove myself, u can easily google that from any source you want. Regarding the educational system, it is not the matter of comparison. The total number of well-established universities in America is way higher than other countries. In addition, US has been the host of many scholars from all around the world for decades which technically leads it to outperform in science, economy, and technology when compared with other rivals. All in all, I believe the mindset of degrading America is stemming from RACISM. That's all!

[@414aliha]

Mátyás Hajba First of all, . If you would perfectly understand what i meant I said the mindset of downgrading other people originates from racism and it is a clear fact. So this is up to you to consider yourself as a person with such a mindset or not. Second, I did not even address you in my statements. chill dude!

[@Sinserg]

414aliha not for too long just saying...

[@elleobi]

This is obnoxious, but the context-free question kinda asks for it. I recognize, too, that if you go to an American city and ask people what they know about Germany or Germans, you're likely to get a similar mix of ignorance. Never mind asking an American about Asia or, goodness gracious, Africa. I'm afraid this sort of myopia is common to the human condition everywhere.

[@archraskal]

For those Germans putting down Americans, just remember this: A significant proportion of Amercians are of German Ancestory. Most of these people's ancestors were smart enough to get on a boat and leave Europe before the 20th Century happened. Take that!

[@ZenFox0]

archraskal Although ironically, had they stayed in Europe and survived the various wars and famines, many would now be enjoying free access to healthcare and higher education, rather than suffering through an opioid crisis amongst decaying rustbelt towns as they place their long bets on an orange-haired pied piper who whistles tunes of racism, xenophobia, and false promises of prosperity.

[@josephcardello17]

hahahaa i LOVE that black dude xDD so fun

[@mindyourbusinessxoxo]

Right? He got me pumped to visit!

[@patri6794]

Do an Easy German about typical Spanish!

[@davidcanoart]

In dem Fall würde ich hoffen, dass es noch gute Vorstellungen über uns gäbe. hahaha aber ja, das möchte ich auch sehen. Besonders in Berlin, wo heutzutage viele Spanier leben.

[@easylanguages]

nice idea ;)

[@weloveasiabibi929]

Don't do it. They don't like spaniards.

[@carlitoxb110]

WeloveAsiaBibi but there are a lot of countries that speaks Spanish apart from spain, and people is nice too

[@weloveasiabibi929]

Carlitox b Then you need to say typical mexican, typical caribbean, but no typical spanish ^^

[@UniverseUtopia]

2:40 Old man nailed it.

[@cogitaretoo]

Actually, he's probably just still bitter that we beat the tar out of his country twice.

[@UniverseUtopia]

cogitaretoo Whatever. This bigotry is poison for you. Germans don't like to talk about this stuff and if you want to act like a hot shot and be proud of every single thing your warmongering government does like a sheeple, then you will have a hard time integrating among them. Just saying.

[@cogitaretoo]

Universe Utopia I like how you're hurling the word "warmongering" at a country while defending the country that engaged in Blitzkrieg and the Final Solution. Apparently, you have trouble detecting irony.

[@cogitaretoo]

Hardy30680 I don't think that most Germans are sad that the Nazis were defeated. My own father was from Krefeld. I do, however, know that there are a few old Germans who sympathized with the Nazis and resent the fact that their completely insane ideology was destroyed by nations with slightly more sense. The old man in this video seems like one of them. He is the old Germany; self-righteous, racist, xenophobic, pretentious, and utterly ridiculous. I lived in Germany a few years ago and found most Germans to be among the best citizens of our planet. Hopefully, psychos like the old man in this video are just a temporary anachronism.

[@Klara_Kopf]

cogitaretoo Well, if that old man really is still upset because of ww2, then yes, that man is a shame. Because he should know that the allies made Germany a free and democratic country. But of course we don't know his experiences with America(ns). I myself have never ever met a German who hates America for helping to beat the nazis. Germany and big parts of Europe would probably be a brutal dictatorship with no human rights if the nazis had won, and I wouldn't want to live in a nazi world. I would even say thank you to old ww2 veterans who fought nazi Germany.

[@paulc444]

Wow, I used to like Germany and the German people in general, but seeing how so many of them have a bad image of Americans and America as a whole makes me rethink things. It's one thing to say something about people's cultures or habits, but it's surprisingly how these german people quickly call the typical American stupid, fat, superficial, and a bunch of other insults, etc.... Is it jealousy? Hated? Arrogance? Nationalism? Rude cultural upbringing in Germany? By parenting? I don't know.

[@tyhenton]

No it's American tourist that come to Germany and leave that impression.

[@bengameletsplay]

Paul C Make the Image better Go to Germany :) and say it to the People

[@german_spirit7545]

About that: You wanna know most Americans say about Germany when they get asked? "Uhm, Hitler?"

[@jonfeldmann0]

I don't think you should blame the Germans for this bad image. Most of the rest of the world has this bad image of Americans. Just Google 'fat American' (images), 'stupid American' (videos) etc etc. It seems to be an image that the Americans themselves promote across the globe.

[@justarandomguywantingtostu6539]

Or maybe it is the truth. I have been in the US met Americans and I agree with the stereotypes. Not always fat but by the rest it is true

[@howtoguro]

Huh, as the perspective of an American, I didn't really think of atomic weapons being such a staple of how ours view us.

[@PhillipPacheco]

This episode was so right on! I appreciate that Cari, and Shane and local Germans speak honestly about us. I've lived in Zurich and London and have heard similar opinions, and yes, I agree Americans should learn German and learn more about their culture--there is so much to learn! It's interesting that the majority of the opinions expressed are half-negative; and half say our Nation is too large and too diverse to make an accurate statement of what is typical. Another great episode, guys. Danke.

[@trevlacme]

Obvious Troll Here. I am a German teacher in Maryland. Plenty of schools in America offer German language courses.

[@Xeonic97]

Nagy Sandor Not mine, or any public ones I know of.

[@Princeroo12]

No history? I've always thought America had a vast, rich history. Oh well, matter of opinion I guess. :) It's nice to see different opinions, though. :D

[@Ia.sakkakth]

USA has the poorest history of all countries, America is not a country, it is a continent you "ignorant".

[@emmarasera6791]

You've always thought wrong -.-

[@Monsterpoxa]

Пан Станислав You ain't better than anyone. The USA does have a rich history. The old man is just an old bitter man.

[@Monsterpoxa]

Stop hating dude.. This won't change Russia image. I am not even American, but seriously this hating thing is stupid. The USA and Russia have a rich and interesting history.

[@Monsterpoxa]

Even Brazil is a bigger economy than Russia now a days. So, yeah man. You shouldn't try to be the bad guy. =) Peace out.

[@aspengilchrist7988]

The old man: “Stupid and no history” IM CRYING😂😂😂😂😂😂 He just walked away LOL😂😂😂😂🤣🤣😭

[@michaelstreich7734]

As an American I was A little Dissapointed by the negative comments. I've noticed this in other KZbin videos. Germans are very critical of americans. I just wanna say I LOVE GERMANY! I wanna visit too.

[@DerWaidmann_]

,,Dumm und Geschistlos" Ich bin ein Amerikaner also jetzt lach ich so schwerXDXDXD

[@avijitdey3263]

Bitte geben Sie uns mehr Folgen von Easy German....Danke aus Indien..!

[@easylanguages]

we'll do that! :)

[@Monsterpoxa]

Easy Languages Supeeeer! =D Vielen Dank

[@vicksss807]

Im not interested in learning German , thats Nazi language... The only thing Im interested about Germany is to watch them and make sure they behave.. Because if they don't..them.....GUAZABARA..

[@colorfullconcerto]

+vicksss the WW2 is over already.

[@lachlanharris5228]

any more episodes with shane? Shane is awesome xD

[@RanDieBam]

And he speaks German so well! His accent is very decent

[@lal2235]

what people dont know is the country is called united states of america, the continent is america.

[@ozlenenkas797]

This children is the proof how good the German education system is! I know as a teacher (who lives and studies in USA and also lived and studied as a child in Germany!) I can see as a teacher why her parents chose Germany for this child !!! Germans teach how to question! Not how to be a robot! I came to this country because I wanted to improve my English and myself! I really hate racism and sure there are smart and questioning people in the USA but really not many! But sure it's not their fault! Most of them talk about their country, dream about traveling in their country! I believe that there is a brainwashing in this country. "You are the best!" In Europe people want to discover and learn more about others! German people always everyone question and say what can be better they never say we have such a great system even they are so much better than most of us! And believe me Germans are super smart because they teach children how to be responsible how to be creative! Kindergartens are so much better there! Education is important and the most important part is sure the beginning!!!!! That's why they are hardworking and successful in every major ! And that's why their system works so much better than many countries! I love you Germany! I studied German language teaching in Istanbul-Turkey in my home country and I hope that I can get my master degree in Germany! Because I missed the feeling smart and educated people around me and everywhere! Ich liebe dich Deutschland 🇩🇪 ❤️❤️❤️

[@Wacholderwald]

After WW II my there was a program in the United States where children became penpals to German children. There were actual efforts to build bridges and to heal our countries after so many millions of people, many of them absolutely innocent, suffered and died. My grandmother, an American of German/British ancestry (she was a proud American who was just as proud of her German and British ancestors) showed me the letters her children received, and they were full of kindness and hope and gratitude, from both sides.

[@RoostCentauri07]

I didn't know people in the 21st century still identified us with atomic weapons. But I mean yeah, let's forget Russia too. That's cool.

[@kor3480]

+RoostCentauri07 The cold war is one of the first impressions of the BRD after its reformation after the second world war.

[@seegenezareth2286]

The asked about America not Russia

[@kor3480]

remember the hippie movemend?

[@Calvert1212]

and let's also forget the whole "global conquest" thing germany had going on not too long ago. not sure they can speak on morality in war when they actually were the first to start development of atomic weapons and had that whole mass genocide thing going on

[@kor3480]

Yes, but that was the 3. Reich, Germany now is a modern Democracy America hadnt scince the ww2 at least till the end of the cold war. Germany had learned from his mistakes, while the USA still blow the shit out of everyone who doest do at ther will.

[@ryansmith4113]

I'm an American with German-Irish heritage and I think the best part of being an American is being able to fully embrace your nationality AND heritage in the best ways. It's really expensive to travel outside our country but we have so many festivals and entire towns dedicated to different cultures. I live in Cincinnati, sister city of Munich and I LOVED the German influence

[@bennigan88]

I love this channel, but I have to be honest, there are a small number of episodes (like this one) that encourage stereotypes and really bring out some ugliness not only in the people who are being asked these kinds of questions but in the comment section on youtube. Encouraging stereotypes seems counter to the mission of inclusivity that I've come to respect in Easy German and I hope that future episodes will remain inclusive and refrain from encouraging this regressive kind of dialogue.

[@diliu6298]

That s why i hate this channel too many stupid topics

[@marcic-loftus8265]

That 10 year old girl will conquer the world one day

[@sallyjohnson9832]

The girl at 1:54 was talking so fast omg 😳

[@copyorange]

Yeah, they call her Maschinengewehr Elli.

[@PetiteKeyboardist]

This video made me cry.

[@robertscovill3533]

After living and working in 5 different countries so far I can say that USA is the country of very friendly and helpful people and beautiful nature and a big country. But if anyone from western Europe hears this is the richest country in the world they can only roll their eyes and laugh. Yes you are a huge economy and huge market (like China is) but for millions of people living and working full time in USA things like traveling, healthcare and education are a luxury and you have to be pretty rich here to meet the quite normal European standards. And regarding traveling - how can you not effort this? Does it cost the European people to come here a half of what it cost you to go there? No. You just must have no interest. Most of my European friends have been in America at least once, many of them few times, some come regularly like for skiing in the winter and shopping because of cheap clothes and they all say the same - beautiful nature, nice people but a very low standards and poor quality country, where most of the people eat junk food and live in junk homes out of wood sticks and card board and with roofs covered with shingles. While they try to install 6 inch thick triple glass windows in their new homes and want to have a high tech kitchen with self closing light illuminated drawers, you still have windows as energy safe as a picture frame from Ikea and a kitchen, like a German grandma would buy probably 30 years ago - and it looks like this even in expensive million dollar homes ;). So relax, it's all not that bad and not everyone hates Americans, but you cannot just believe you are the best and richest country in the world, as it's the sign that you didn't ever leave it and haven't seen much ;). And stop saying things like "the most important man in the world" - which you can hear in every second action movie about the American president. WTF? Is there something like the most important man in there world? I'm sorry, but this has to be called arrogant ;)

[@buzzerking]

+Robert Scovill No one cares m8. Learn how to use paragraphs.

[@lingam7625]

I haven't been to Europe, but I've met people from Germany. The quality of life there is truly superior to ours. That shouldn't make Americans defensive, but maybe pensive.

[@svegaldde]

2:14 Although his German might not be perfect, you can clearly understand his message ... and I think it's a pretty wise message.

[@sheepdogsherlock1311]

It bothers me when people hate on America and haven't even stepped foot in the US. The US has more nationalities together than any other country. People like that man at 2:40 probably have yet to step foot outside their own country and seem to still be very close minded, and seem to have a Germany is for Germans mentality (or any country for example). Sure I dont care for American cities or our government but there is so much here to see and do its a vast land. The guy at 2:15 is very accurate in saying you can't label typical in America is correct. Its unfair to label an entire nation build from every nation of the world as "Stupid" its a very ignorant thing to do, and the very ancestors of just about every Europe nation are the founders of this country. We are not perfect nor will ever be, but I dare any country to house the nationalities that represent us. I believe that is what sets the US apart. Also I want to say something about someone saying American's don't like to leave their country. It's easy for a European to say that when you can travel to dozens of neighboring countries. If America was Europe and each of our states was a country (which in Europe most of them are the size of our states) it would be just as easy for an American to visit many countries. Our continent has 3 major Countries, Europe alone has 50 countries I know of, so stop criticizing Americans for not leaving their country, not everyone can pack up on a plane to another continent. In Europe you can drive a hundred miles and be in another country, in the US you drive 100 miles and your in another state. So again don't compare apples to oranges, if roles were reversed and the EU were a country and the US was made of 50 countries then we would be ones who are always visiting other countries.

[@justarandomguywantingtostu6539]

I understand about leaving your country, but that doesn’t have to make you ignorant. Besides that, I have met Americans, visited the US and think you are not great at all, at least the southern people. For what I know the best people are in the states near Canada

[@Kenji-ug5bo]

well man dont say that. im german and i've lived in the US and it is a goddamn sheißland because everyone is egoistic, arrogant, always want the need to be hip, always grumpy and no smiles, everyone wants to be modern. i loves the US in the 1950 when it had some kultur, at least. now america has no culture. i like the senior citizens though

[@johnnynguyen1399]

Dude with orange beanie sounds really smart

[@ManuelSalmann]

Wow! Lieblingsfolge!!!

[@mullershein8077]

Ich finde es immer geil, wenn hier Deutsche im Chat untereinander in Englisch kommunizieren.

[@alexandriagonzalez7801]

I loved the American guy he interviewed, hahaha 😆 😂 🤣

[@TheMindofCory]

We have very little history, but we do have history :)

[@januszhamerski6890]

sorry man but this is very untrue. America has a HUGE history. Before it got colonized by European it has it's own history and after it has nearly immediate huge influence on the history of the whole world. It has always been a leader in nearly all branches of the civilizatorian development. America is still miles ahead and unreachable. To say that America has very little history is pure ignorance and barely hidden envied hatred. It insults Germany and not America. It was said by the old man whose history is a deep shame and insult not only for Germany but for the mankind.

[@TheMindofCory]

Janusz Hamerski I was referring to the United States, just the country. You're definitely right in your point about pre-euro contact.

[@BeatlesLoveFrieden]

Many points for how anyone on the street he asked, gave their honest opinion.

[@oscarmartinez2538]

There is a lot of ignorance in Germany 🇩🇪about America and its culture.

[@darklung3441]

As Americans, we always portray ourselves as "bigots" or "racists" every time we speak about other cultures with stereotypes, when in reality, all cultures think of other cultures that way because they are different.

[@clammerify]

Not only do I not like Americans, I don't like anyone for that matter. I am happy as fuck because I don't have to listen to anyone's shitty opinion. Try it it's great.

[@easylanguages]

clammerify congrats, happy life!

[@earthborn2815]

+clammerify why soo much hatred ?

[@royal3028]

You must be very angry because no one likes you back?

[@buzzerking]

+clammerify Yet posts his own opinion. Get fucked you hypocrite. MURICA

[@bearchildofdeath]

+clammerify hahaha i always thought that in order to watch language videos you must have a certain curiosity about other people but that seems not to be the case

[@kenkenson]

I'm a German American from New Ulm, MN. I was initially disturbed by the negative opinions about Americans voiced by the young Germans in this video. Then, I realized something and was no longer troubled. A quote from a famous move sums it up perfectly: "Thought about what you said to me the other day, about my painting. Stayed up half the night thinking about it. Something occurred to me... fell into a deep peaceful sleep and haven't thought about you since. Do you know what occurred to me? ... You're just a kid, you don't have the faintest idea what you're talking about."

[@deryayuncuoglu5168]

I laughed way too hard at the old man

[@51tomtomtom]

that was the right reaction ! Don't take idiots more seriously as they deserve.....

[@nikolettsarosi5355]

Dieses episode ist vielleicht eine die beste Videos nicht nur von Easy German aber an KZbin:D

[@frankcastle9691]

Its perfect example of why to avoid Germany

[@blrrich1051]

I think these answers are spot on. Can't wait to move to Munich next year and get out of here.

[@cooperdooperdog2392]

I am currently learning german and found these videos to be very helpful! Danke!

[@pfdrtom]

We have a pretty good history of beating Germans at war!

[@moritzpbbarvencik]

Not really. WW2 wasnt 1v1. USA came in at the end. Germany would have easily beaten the US if it wasnt for russia, britian and all the other places and countries they fought.

[@butthead3722]

Bernd Bananenbieger Germany was winning until U.S.A came into the conflict

[@moritzpbbarvencik]

Joseph Gobin Not really. Germany fucked up against russia and from then on it went bad. I never said USA didnt help. But USA came in when germany was nearly done. If it was germany vs usa 1v1 germany would have won surely. They were by far the most advanced country. The same in ww1. So saying USA has a good record of beating germany at war is ignorant and shows how you know nothing about history.

[@johngray9098]

Bernd Bananenbieger More German soldiers were taken prisoner in Tunis in North Africa than at the Battle of Stalingrad. No Russians in North Africa.

[@pfdrtom]

Didnt von pualus surrender a 600,000 man army after stalingrad?

[@djmartin8535]

As a 76 year old veteran of the school of life, of a proud descendant of German immigrants from ca. 1700 to 1884 from various states of present-day Germany, I would like to express my appreciation for this website, and thank the Germans who took the time to express their opinions, whether positive or negative. May I remind them that we are all imperfect people, subject to our genetic endowments, limitations of growth and development as a group, and all suffer, as children and families from a wide variety of trauma as well as the love of others. Those of you who, for the vast majority, have been accurate, in my opinion, in identifying the negative aspects of our "pioneer culture" which, as you well know, has been influenced by a large extent by the great number of people from German-speaking cultures throughout Europe over the centuries. I invite you to visit the USA and, hopefully, experience our warm hospitality and generosity, experience what remains of our "free society", and try to forgive the mistakes of the past. And, we invite not only your constructive criticisms, but your insightful perspectives and ideas to our unique social problems as well. Thank you kindly.

[@lifeofchrisj]

"Ist sexy und geil! UND ICH!" LOL

[@Cheatman1342]

Serious question for all the fluent German speakers: When the gentleman at 2:20 is talking without using any proper endings, how bad does that sound in German? Is the meaning of the sentence still understood? Is this a slang thing or commonplace in German conversation?

[@DJMizzy]

OMG this is sooooooooooooooooooooo cool! So basically my amazing tutor in college had to depart our class so late in the semester and the new sub tutor isn't that good. So searching around on youtube, I didn't expect to find a video as helpful and entertaining as this.

[@Skansener]

2:40 I would totally agree with this guy :(

[@cogitaretoo]

Then you are undereducated.

[@Skansener]

oh well, I'd argue with that.

[@cogitaretoo]

Not with me. I make it a point never to argue with people for whose opinion I have no respect.

[@OSTARAEB4]

Er is ein scheisskopf.

[@deecyp64]

That guys german is soooo good wtf? He has no accent at all

[@ankursolanky4129]

2:40 As an American, we're quite proud of our history. Hahaha.

[@KentrenYeh]

The Guy with the orange beanie 2:15 made a great point of individualism. It is hard to sum up one personality all in one whole country. Every country of people have their own good and bad. An ethnicity doesn't determine your likes and dislikes. Not to be against everyone in the video, just wanting to point out that I like what the guy with orange beanie said.

[@cyruspowers7355]

"Fat" "No... they are white" Lmao 😂

[@BrantBrantCantCant]

No one else finds Germans denigrating Americans for their belligerency a tad ironic?

[@moritzpbbarvencik]

Jordan Moore Not really. Germany has been peaceful for over 70 years. The US is still fighting useless wars.

[@perdidoatlantic]

I love Germans. I can say anything I want around Germans. Guilt free. NO FILTER!! 😎

[@aeroflot0014]

I Love USA but hate Germany

[@Alexander_Alberts]

Wie viele Jahre hat der Amerikaner Mann Deutsch studiert , weil sein Akzent perfekt ist! Doch mein ist nicht so gut, und ich will es besser machen! :)

[@SecondDraft]

I'm a dual citizen. American and German. Seeing one hate the other makes me conflicted. :/

[@deepdarkmidnight]

No offence to American people. I'm an international student living in Germany. All the american people who I've encountered so far are not really open at all. Americans stick with Americans (or other native English speakers), they look like tourists visiting the country even though they study here. I find that quite boring, and also their accent in English gets into my nerves, it gets irritating over time. Sorry, if any american person reads this comment. I'm from Colombia, BTW.

[@biggpete100]

"No offense to American people.... but you all suck." LOL go fuck yourself. Go home to your cocaine heaven.

[@deepdarkmidnight]

Bubba's Cigar Shop I plan to stay a long time in Germany, thanks :)

[@biggpete100]

Deepdarkmidnight D.D.M. I'm sure they love having you.

[@biggpete100]

+Deepdarkmidnight D.D.M. Your accent in English sounds like you should be cleaning my toilet or mowing my lawn.

[@deepdarkmidnight]

Bubba's Cigar Shop If you are able to sense my accent by a written comment, you must have an extrasensorial ability, congrats. I came to Germany to finish my postgraduate studies, I don't need to clean your toilet or mow your lawn. But based on your stereotyped and racist comments, it seems you are better qualified than me to make a living from housemaid duties.

[@adriamillasluque]

This is so much fun, I can't believe it! I think this is a great method for me because I have a musical intelligence type, and listening and repeating work great for me. Not to say that you need to understand the grammar behind the sentences.. but still I love to see people smiling, real stuff, street speech! I am in love with your channel guys. Das ist super, weiter so!!

[@Calvert1212]

the irony is germany was the first country to work on an atomic weapon

[@german_1346]

The nazis and we never had an atomic bomb And if they worked on the bombs doesnt it mean that they like them

[@atypicalmusica]

Wow, I adore this episode, it's just really fun, and simply adorable.

[@redandro10]

Hmmm... I'm sorry to say... But the impression I have on the Americans that I've met (throughout my travels) has been quite bad... However, there are exceptions of course! :D

[@Suomibear8]

Hard to gain an impression of a country of over 300 million from a few people. I don't like most of the people in my country because they are bad people, not because they are American.

[@hsucarrie9664]

I really enjoy this episode! :)))

[@Mau24ef]

Thumbs up if you loved Shane, tho #showman

[@luisedahlke8209]

danke, dass ihr eure Videos objektiv schneidet ;)

[@marcelofaviodesigner]

the two types of americans I know: cynical and arrogant, or too optimistic and superficial.

[@hnobody]

congratulations, in a country of 320 million people you have correctly noticed that some people will be cynical and others will be optimistic, which pretty much represents the entire spectrum of attitudes toward life and life situations.

[@marcelofaviodesigner]

hnobody I was talking about "types" in the sense of stereotypes. Those are the two "worse" scenarios the WHOLE world knows already about.

[@hnobody]

Marcelo dos Santos there are stereotypes for just about every nationality, and they are almost universally wrong.

[@cogitaretoo]

***** Agreed, but it is a trait that is generally destroyed by reading the comments on KZbin.

[@charlottebarlow226]

As a Brit I have to disagree with the girl who said American English is less comical...We Brits think American accents are quite funny especially if the accent is from Texas or somewhere with a strong accent xD She is very informed for someone her age as she is half American as she said.

[@explosionnoiseband]

American history is an extension of European history...

[@vettehogan2584]

Why does every American that visits Europe look like that guy?

[@annikathegerman91]

You are so right! :D

[@vettehogan2584]

I have to apologize on the behalf of the US... We don't all dress like we hate ourselves for being American :|

[@annikathegerman91]

Vette Hogan The man just looks like the teacher we had here as a guest teacher a few years ago, Mr. Heffelbower. xD Nice guy. Even though I thought for two years that he is from Australia.

[@jaw0449]

4:04 "...and don't like to leave their country." --- yeah, it's kind of expensive to go all the way to Europe

[@FaithEdits]

True. I really want to visit Germany. My whole family origin is basically in europe.

[@dkim2011]

Cari's laugh is utterly irresistible and Shane is a delight. :) ... What I find funny about all those German responses deploring American superficiality: ask them what they think of Canadians, and you'll find they have nothing negative to say. Yet Canadians are as fond of small talk as we Americans are, for the same reasons. As for the German folks who sneer at American stupidity, maybe they should reflect harder on how such a stupid people managed to turn the US into the world's leading hub of technological invention and cultural influence. Willy Brandt offers food for thought as well: “The great loss Germany suffered in the thirties by the exodus of so many of her most gifted and learned men and women is still being felt in the Germany of today. Our cultural scene, lively as it is, has never regained the diversity and creativity it had under the Weimar Republic. Quite frankly, the Jewish element in our society is sorely missing.”

[@estebanmarcelloni]

Amerika ist nicht nur die U.S.A bitte!

[@Grokford]

America is the U.S. North Americais Canada, America, Mexico, El Salvador, Cuba, ect. South America is Bolivia, Colombia, Brazil, Argentina ect.

[@estebanmarcelloni]

Entschuldigung! Amerika ist ein Kontinent, nicht nur ein Land.

[@Grokford]

But it is a country

[@Thegrandvoodoo]

we all know this, no on is insisting that southern americans are not americans.

[@eddiepoole]

wo ist das problem? wenn man finnland sagt, regt sich ja auch keiner auf, dass da nicht nur finnen sondern auch lappen und andere indigene völker sind und die unerwähnt bleiben und auch immer außen vor bleiben und marginalisiert und ignoriert werden. ausserdem sind die usa das einzige politische gebilde, das sich nach amerika benennt. also sind amerikaner in der alltagssprache us-amerikaner. wenn man ein paper verfasst, ist das was anderes.

[@RateMyEmployerorg]

nice video. thanks!

[@GutoBCN]

I am Brazilian and I think Americans are great! Those Germans are so jealous and bitter....

[@preciousparis16]

Obrigada!!!

[@catchgg3877]

Guto good joke

[@timon240]

Wow, das war echt unterhaltsam, witzig und erschreckend zugleich! Sind alle Folgen so?

[@Budgiekens]

If would be really helpful if you put a common vocabulary list in the description of each video. Like some of the common new words people say, so we can read them before and after the video.

[@nocturnalrecluse1216]

Anti-American sentiment is ripe in Germany but can you really blame them? We've only occupied their country and Americanized their culture for well over fifty years. What more could you expect. However, many Americans are of German descent.

[@timmytommy2921]

The guy at 5:56 was fucking hilarious because it really does sound American.

[@RoaringJaguar]

Really helpful video, I appreciate it!

[@Thomas.Deverell]

Eine tolle Motivation, nicht typisch, sondern originell und aufgeschlossen zu sein, egal wo man lebt.