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Thursday, December 21, 2006

No wonder people hate America

Last night I was watching a little T.V. and stopped on MTV for a bit and some stupid show that gets on my nerves was on but for whatever reason I decided to watch a few minutes and was so mad within a few minutes that I had to turn the channel. It was this show called "Sweet 16" or something like that. It is a reality show all about these teenagers who turn 16 and who’s parents throw them a huge (and I mean huge) sweet 16 party. Well all of the kids are complete spoiled brats. In this episode the girl turning 16 was no different. She was talking to the camera about how she was turning 16 and that her grandparents were going to buy here a new car probably a Lexus, Audi or BMW or something.

So then they cut to her and her grandparents in their SUV and they are on the way to the dealership. The Grandmother tells her that she spoke to the man at the dealership and he assured her that they had some great used cars about 4 years old. The girl then goes ballistic, "What? Used! 4 years old! I don't think so! I am getting a new car!" Well they get there and the salesman shows them around and shows them some very nice used cars that the girl turns down. Then they go inside and there is a brand new Audi sedan with a big red bow on top with her name on it.

When I was 16 I was grateful just to be able to drive my dad's Buick. Now I realize that this obviously does not represent every American but it made me realize why the world hates America. All they see are the Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie types on T.V. Then throw in all of the negative war news, political scandals, and a few other things I can't think of and there you have the reasons why we are hated. World citizans...please don't think we are all like the Americans you see on TV. Americans...stand up and prove them wrong!

3 Comments:

  • At 1:07 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

    I may be a little biased in my opinion, but I think our family does prove them wrong. I'm glad you felt grateful to drive the old Buick. I think of you everytime I see an old one on the highway. It makes me miss you more! I feel so grateful to God to have two such wonderful sons who love their family and God and who are not spoiled (not too much). I have two sons who are strong, yet, loving and kind. You guys are independent, yet, you know to rely on God from whom all blessings flow. There is a local church here in Virginia with a sign outside which reads, "The best things in life are not things." So true! The best things in my life are God, my husband, and my two sons! Oh yes...there's also the dog and the cat. Couldn't forget the girls! lol See you soon!!!

     
  • At 9:06 AM , Blogger Ineke said...

    Well, hate, hate. That is a bit too strong.
    I know what you see on tv is not what the average american is like.
    But yes, the ones we do see, seem very spoilt and childish and typically American :)

     
  • At 9:54 PM , Blogger Weeping Prophet said...

    I saw one of those parties first hand at Melting Pot in Dallas. The only reason I was even able to eat there was the generosity of my friend's dad. Yet across the room was a party of about a dozen teeny boppers in tiny dresses. The birthday girl opened a plethora of flashy presents.

    When I turned 16 my friends came over for cake.

    Christine (yes, I have a blog now)

     

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