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In the 100 years from the 1850s to the 1950s, one opinion expressed by non-Americans was that America was unique among nations in that it had passed from barbarism to decadence without experiencing an intervening period of civilization.
In the mid-1970's, an automobile manufacturer forged a national consensus around "baseball, hot dogs, apple pie and Chevrolet" as the definition of America.
"As American as apple pie" summons images of a perpetual 4th of July picnic with rosy-cheeked children, red checked table cloths, lemonade and meat grilling on barbecues.
But, with the withdrawal from Afghanistan and the end of American hegemony, the USA is in need of a new a brand.
I'm happy to help our neighbour to the south with this.
Here are a few ideas I've got kicking around.
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As American as living in your car.
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As American as a mass shooting.
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As American as denying you've had plastic surgery.
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As American as an outraged sense of lost entitlement.
I'm sure there are others. If any come to your mind, please put them in the comments.
Thanks for reading!
Have a great week!
Karen
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