Is America the greatest country in the world?

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  • Spiritual_Chaos
    Spiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,470
    my2hands said:
    Sprite is the best soda, in my humble opinion 
    No. Fanta Lemon is. 



    If you don't count Julmust:


    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • rgambs
    rgambs Posts: 13,576
    brianlux said:
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    lastexitlondon said:
    £2 a can.  Just  wow
    £1.66

    But it is because they're not from the swedish Coca Cola (We do not have those Fanta flavours here) but imported from the US in some way.

    The normal "swedish" cans (Fanta or other) are £0,99 or 2 for £1.66 in this "candy store". In a supermarket a Fanta can would be I guess around £ 0.55
    Whoa!  For that much (= 2.17 US), I want something good in a bottle like this:


    Root beer is truly American!  Sassafras root drinks among indigenous Americans pre-date European arrival.  Couple that with copious amounts of sugar and some carbonation and you have a truly great beverage...to be enjoyed only occasionally.

    @Spiritual_Chaos if you can find a quality root beer, give it a try and report back!
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  • Spiritual_Chaos
    Spiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,470
    rgambs said:


    @Spiritual_Chaos if you can find a quality root beer, give it a try and report back!
    I will check at the supermarket who has an american shelf.
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • Spiritual_Chaos
    Spiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,470
    edited April 2019
    Haha. There's a lot of wrong stuff in this video BUT it made me think of how crazy it is that in "the greatest country in the world" you walk around with your shoes on inside. For some weird illogical reason.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZgXsDyIYFs
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • my2hands
    my2hands Posts: 17,117
    You are obsessed bro, seriously
  • Spiritual_Chaos
    Spiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,470
    my2hands said:
    You are obsessed bro, seriously
    There's that disdain again.
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • my2hands
    my2hands Posts: 17,117
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    my2hands said:
    You are obsessed bro, seriously
    There's that disdain again.
    You show disdain for my country and people every day. You're watching youtube videos comparing Swedish & American homes? You are obsessed. It's lame, bro
  • PJPOWER
    PJPOWER Posts: 6,499
    my2hands said:
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    my2hands said:
    You are obsessed bro, seriously
    There's that disdain again.
    You show disdain for my country and people every day. You're watching youtube videos comparing Swedish & American homes? You are obsessed. It's lame, bro
    It reeks of an inferiority complex...
  • Spiritual_Chaos
    Spiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,470
    my2hands said:
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    my2hands said:
    You are obsessed bro, seriously
    There's that disdain again.
    You show disdain for my country and people every day. You're watching youtube videos comparing Swedish & American homes? You are obsessed. It's lame, bro

    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,668
    edited April 2019
    Without getting into the argument, I would like to mention that Europe in general really does have the housing figured out better, for environmental and efficiency purposes. I didn't watch that video, but know that they tend to build their houses to maximize heating, angled according to the sun, with windows strategically placed for the same reasons, shit like that. I've always admired that. North Americans don't do that at all, but really really should. But hardly anyone cares.
    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
  • Spiritual_Chaos
    Spiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,470
    PJ_Soul said:
    Without getting into the argument, I would like to mention that Europe in general really does have the housing figured out better, for environmental and efficiency purposes. I didn't watch that video, but know that they tend to build their houses to maximize heating, angled according to the sun, with windows strategically placed for the same reasons, shit like that. I've always admired that. North Americans don't do that at all, but really really should. But hardly anyone cares.
    THEY WALK WITH THEIR SHOES ON INSIDE. 
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,668
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    PJ_Soul said:
    Without getting into the argument, I would like to mention that Europe in general really does have the housing figured out better, for environmental and efficiency purposes. I didn't watch that video, but know that they tend to build their houses to maximize heating, angled according to the sun, with windows strategically placed for the same reasons, shit like that. I've always admired that. North Americans don't do that at all, but really really should. But hardly anyone cares.
    THEY WALK WITH THEIR SHOES ON INSIDE. 
    Yeah, I don't get why you care about that. You should only care if they walk around YOUR house with their shoes on, since it bothers you so much.
    Me, I take off my shoes, but also think it's really rude to make people coming to one's home for a party to take off their shoes. Shoes are part of an outfit - you don't make people, especially women, take off part of their ensemble that they put on to look nice at the party.
    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
  • PJPOWER
    PJPOWER Posts: 6,499
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    PJ_Soul said:
    Without getting into the argument, I would like to mention that Europe in general really does have the housing figured out better, for environmental and efficiency purposes. I didn't watch that video, but know that they tend to build their houses to maximize heating, angled according to the sun, with windows strategically placed for the same reasons, shit like that. I've always admired that. North Americans don't do that at all, but really really should. But hardly anyone cares.
    THEY WALK WITH THEIR SHOES ON INSIDE. 
    I don’t think that’s an American standard.  I take my shoes off when I walk in the door, but there is no cultural relevance to it.  What I’ve noticed is that people with carpet tend to take shoes off and people with tile or hard wood flooring may keep them on...but I would say it is different with every single household.
  • PJPOWER
    PJPOWER Posts: 6,499
    PJ_Soul said:
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    PJ_Soul said:
    Without getting into the argument, I would like to mention that Europe in general really does have the housing figured out better, for environmental and efficiency purposes. I didn't watch that video, but know that they tend to build their houses to maximize heating, angled according to the sun, with windows strategically placed for the same reasons, shit like that. I've always admired that. North Americans don't do that at all, but really really should. But hardly anyone cares.
    THEY WALK WITH THEIR SHOES ON INSIDE. 
    Yeah, I don't get why you care about that. You should only care if they walk around YOUR house with their shoes on, since it bothers you so much.
    Me, I take off my shoes, but also think it's really rude to make people coming to one's home for a party to take off their shoes. Shoes are part of an outfit - you don't make people, especially women, take off part of their ensemble that they put on to look nice at the party.
    Not to mention athletes foot...lol. Some places, you just don’t want to walk barefoot, ha
  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,114
    edited April 2019
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    PJ_Soul said:
    Without getting into the argument, I would like to mention that Europe in general really does have the housing figured out better, for environmental and efficiency purposes. I didn't watch that video, but know that they tend to build their houses to maximize heating, angled according to the sun, with windows strategically placed for the same reasons, shit like that. I've always admired that. North Americans don't do that at all, but really really should. But hardly anyone cares.
    THEY WALK WITH THEIR SHOES ON INSIDE. 
    I see a lot of cultural differences, nothing more.  At parties I definitely don't take off my shoes but in my house it depends on the situation, sometimes we wear shoes and sometimes we don't.  You bring up shoes but you guys have a washing machine in your god damn bathroom.  The only reason why this would be done is if you live in a real small place.  You don't have ac we do.  (I have two zones) 
    I wouldn't event know how to cook with an electric oven, gas is the way to go. 
    But ya bro, you are definitely obsessed.  It is borderline creepy.  
    Post edited by mcgruff10 on
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  • cincybearcat
    cincybearcat Posts: 16,834
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    PJ_Soul said:
    Without getting into the argument, I would like to mention that Europe in general really does have the housing figured out better, for environmental and efficiency purposes. I didn't watch that video, but know that they tend to build their houses to maximize heating, angled according to the sun, with windows strategically placed for the same reasons, shit like that. I've always admired that. North Americans don't do that at all, but really really should. But hardly anyone cares.
    THEY WALK WITH THEIR SHOES ON INSIDE. 
    Honestly I haven’t been in a home that does that in I don’t know how long 
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  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,668
    PJPOWER said:
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    PJ_Soul said:
    Without getting into the argument, I would like to mention that Europe in general really does have the housing figured out better, for environmental and efficiency purposes. I didn't watch that video, but know that they tend to build their houses to maximize heating, angled according to the sun, with windows strategically placed for the same reasons, shit like that. I've always admired that. North Americans don't do that at all, but really really should. But hardly anyone cares.
    THEY WALK WITH THEIR SHOES ON INSIDE. 
    I don’t think that’s an American standard.  I take my shoes off when I walk in the door, but there is no cultural relevance to it.  What I’ve noticed is that people with carpet tend to take shoes off and people with tile or hard wood flooring may keep them on...but I would say it is different with every single household.
    For sure. It's just personal preference. I actually don't care at all either way (except with that party scenario) - I do whatever the person who lives in the house wants. I don't think it's fucked up to leave your shoes on, assuming you don't have dog shit or gum or something on your shoe. People clean their floors and vacuum and everything. It's not a big deal. I only always take them off at my own home because I hate the feel of shoes and socks on my feet. I'm fine if someone comes over and leaves their shoes on... just as long as they don't then put their shoes on my sofa or something. Now THAT'S rude.
    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
  • PJPOWER
    PJPOWER Posts: 6,499
    mcgruff10 said:
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    PJ_Soul said:
    Without getting into the argument, I would like to mention that Europe in general really does have the housing figured out better, for environmental and efficiency purposes. I didn't watch that video, but know that they tend to build their houses to maximize heating, angled according to the sun, with windows strategically placed for the same reasons, shit like that. I've always admired that. North Americans don't do that at all, but really really should. But hardly anyone cares.
    THEY WALK WITH THEIR SHOES ON INSIDE. 
    I see a lot of cultural differences, nothing more.  At parties I definitely don't take off my shoes but in my house it depends on the situation, sometimes we wear shoes and sometimes we don't.  You bring up shoes but you guys have a washing machine in your god damn bathroom.  The only reason why this would be done is if you live in a real small place.  You don't have ac we do.  (I have two zones) 
    I wouldn't event know how to cook with an electric oven, gas is the way to go. 
    But ya bro, you are definitely obsessed.  It is borderline creepy.  
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  • PJPOWER
    PJPOWER Posts: 6,499
    PJ_Soul said:
    PJPOWER said:
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    PJ_Soul said:
    Without getting into the argument, I would like to mention that Europe in general really does have the housing figured out better, for environmental and efficiency purposes. I didn't watch that video, but know that they tend to build their houses to maximize heating, angled according to the sun, with windows strategically placed for the same reasons, shit like that. I've always admired that. North Americans don't do that at all, but really really should. But hardly anyone cares.
    THEY WALK WITH THEIR SHOES ON INSIDE. 
    I don’t think that’s an American standard.  I take my shoes off when I walk in the door, but there is no cultural relevance to it.  What I’ve noticed is that people with carpet tend to take shoes off and people with tile or hard wood flooring may keep them on...but I would say it is different with every single household.
    For sure. It's just personal preference. I actually don't care at all either way (except with that party scenario) - I do whatever the person who lives in the house wants. I don't think it's fucked up to leave your shoes on, assuming you don't have dog shit or gum or something on your shoe. People clean their floors and vacuum and everything. It's not a big deal. I only always take them off at my own home because I hate the feel of shoes and socks on my feet. I'm fine if someone comes over and leaves their shoes on... just as long as they don't then put their shoes on my sofa or something. Now THAT'S rude.
    Agreed, reminds me of the “fuck yo couch” skit from Dave Chappelle’s show, ha!
  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,668
    PJPOWER said:
    PJ_Soul said:
    PJPOWER said:
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    PJ_Soul said:
    Without getting into the argument, I would like to mention that Europe in general really does have the housing figured out better, for environmental and efficiency purposes. I didn't watch that video, but know that they tend to build their houses to maximize heating, angled according to the sun, with windows strategically placed for the same reasons, shit like that. I've always admired that. North Americans don't do that at all, but really really should. But hardly anyone cares.
    THEY WALK WITH THEIR SHOES ON INSIDE. 
    I don’t think that’s an American standard.  I take my shoes off when I walk in the door, but there is no cultural relevance to it.  What I’ve noticed is that people with carpet tend to take shoes off and people with tile or hard wood flooring may keep them on...but I would say it is different with every single household.
    For sure. It's just personal preference. I actually don't care at all either way (except with that party scenario) - I do whatever the person who lives in the house wants. I don't think it's fucked up to leave your shoes on, assuming you don't have dog shit or gum or something on your shoe. People clean their floors and vacuum and everything. It's not a big deal. I only always take them off at my own home because I hate the feel of shoes and socks on my feet. I'm fine if someone comes over and leaves their shoes on... just as long as they don't then put their shoes on my sofa or something. Now THAT'S rude.
    Agreed, reminds me of the “fuck yo couch” skit from Dave Chappelle’s show, ha!
    :rofl: I love that skit!!! Probably the best skit ever made in the history of comedy, seriously!




    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
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