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A "Showerthought" is a simple term used to describe the thoughts that pop into your head while you're doing everyday things like taking a shower, driving, or just daydreaming. The best ones are thoughts that many people can relate to and they find something funny or interesting in regular stuff.

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The reason everyone thinks Americans have no culture is because their culture is prevalent everywhere. (lemmy.world)

submitted 8 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Most cultures stand out but American culture doesn't because basically everywhere has some sorta American influence.

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[–] [email protected] 26 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I use the argument that consumerism is American culture. Anything from giant takeaways, to excess consumption at holidays, Costco, Walmart, even the American Healthcare system is designed to be sold.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

I think when people say Americans have no culture they don't mean it literally, they just mean thier culture is trash.

I don't really agree with that assessment though: there is a lot of interesting culture in America, as well as a lot of trash.