Author Topic: I personally believe...uhh, the Iraq... (Read 8311 times)

Mr. Melee · « **on:** September 16, 2007, 05:38:34 PM »

So, we all should have seen it by now. Now, the question is, how would you have responded? What would you have said differently? And what do you have to say about this response?

If in some bizarre turn-of-events I was in the Miss America contest and were asked that question, I probably would have said:

"...What? Did they poll babies or something? If you can't locate the U.S. on a map, then what are you doing here?"

Or something like that. I mean, seriously, I do not believe that's true. The people they polled probably just screwed with them or something. I can't possibly imagine that being true.

BP · « **Reply #1 on:** September 16, 2007, 05:53:34 PM »

Also http://likesuchas.ytmnd.com/
My answer would have gone like: "Babies, special ed students, and confused immigrants." I'm sure at least five of these models HAVE to be as stupid as this. "Everywhere like such as and..." Pretty embarrassing for South Carolina.

MaxVance · « **Reply #2 on:** September 16, 2007, 06:00:04 PM »

"Either these Americans must not have been paying attention in school or are ignorant of other countries."

PaperLuigi · « **Reply #3 on:** September 16, 2007, 06:10:10 PM »

"I believe that we're unable to find America on a map because the school system isn't trying hard enough."

The Chef · « **Reply #4 on:** September 16, 2007, 07:03:48 PM »

"I can only assume the Americans in question have never looked at a map before in their entire life"

Toad · « **Reply #5 on:** September 16, 2007, 07:10:58 PM »

I couldn't even stand to sit here and watch the whole thing, as I hear people talk like that every single day.

Never work in fast food if you can help it.

SolidShroom · « **Reply #6 on:** September 16, 2007, 07:28:43 PM »

Well, she got asked again on some TV show and said:

Quote from: Caitlin Upton

Personally, my friends and I, we know exactly where the United States is on a map. I don't know anyone else who doesn't. If the statistics are correct, I believe there should be more emphasis on geography in our education so people will learn how to read maps better

Personally, I think she was just freaked out. At least, she claimed that the question overwhelmed her. I mean, yeah she did have a pretty incoherent response, but maybe she's not dumb, but she just had a bad case of stage fright. Still, it was pretty funny.

And in response to the question itself, BirdPerson is probably right, Mr_Melee is being really patriotic about saying "IF YOU CAN'T POINT TO AMERICA THEN GET OUT!" I'm sure there are plenty of confused illegal--and legal--immigrants here that don't know where they're at. Also, people that are dumb and old and dropped out of school to farm for their whole life. Feral Children might not know either.

BP · « **Reply #7 on:** September 16, 2007, 07:39:29 PM »

Don't forget the extremely elderly.

Vidgmchtr · « **Reply #8 on:** September 16, 2007, 09:00:37 PM »

I really don't care, because I don't watch those popularity contests. I'm not surprised either, most women who go on it don't seem like they'd be scholars.

Glorb · « **Reply #9 on:** September 17, 2007, 02:10:11 PM »

I'm surprised no one made fun of the way she responded.

"I personally, uh, believe that United States Americans, like, from America, or, uh, the United States of it, should have maps and education and be, uh, educated in those maps, uh, the maps that they have, and, uh, be educated about it, and some countries, like not American countries, but countries in Iraq or Asia--" *ding* "--or countries that are Iraq or Asia, or Asian countries, should have education of their maps about maps because maps are, uh, educational and are maps of, uh, countries."

Mr. Melee · « **Reply #10 on:** September 17, 2007, 06:13:54 PM »

Yeah, I probably should have also questioned why the heck they ask possible Miss Americas these stupid question. Are they going to become president? Most likely no. Are they going to do anything really helpful for American except look good? Most likely no. It's so stupid.

In response to being really Patriotic, hey, no one else will stand up for their own country anymore, so I guess I just have to get stronger. But I really wasn't trying to sound really self-centered or anything, but the issue you brought up, SolidShroom, is another issue which I will not go into.

BP · « **Reply #11 on:** September 17, 2007, 06:18:55 PM »

Patriotism = further dividing our planet = weakening our defenses against an alien invasion, as their planets are undoubtedly completely unified (watch a movie, they're military geniuses and why?). We act better than everyone else here in America, and they'll probably take us first and make a deal with the Iraq and South Africa like such as.

Mr. Melee · « **Reply #12 on:** September 17, 2007, 07:18:35 PM »

You've clearly forgotten true patriotism and completely avoided the real definition, BirdPerson.

TEM · « **Reply #13 on:** September 17, 2007, 07:28:07 PM »

Quote from: Bird Person on September 17, 2007, 06:18:55 PM

Patriotism = further dividing our planet = weakening our defenses against an alien invasion, as their planets are undoubtedly completely unified (watch a movie, they're military geniuses and why?). We act better than everyone else here in America, and they'll probably take us first and make a deal with the Iraq and South Africa like such as.

BirdPerson is right. Down with political boundaries to save planet Earth!

BP · « **Reply #14 on:** September 17, 2007, 09:10:10 PM »

I didn't say to abandon politics, just... wars and elitism and all that crap... we're destroying our own world. Who needs alien invasions when we do the work for them?

Vidgmchtr · « **Reply #15 on:** September 17, 2007, 11:10:55 PM »

It's funny that people in this country think we're the best country in the world. What's even funnier is when people think we're ahead of the times.

Guess what people!

Many countries have already had female leaders. Many countries have had black leaders. Many have had black female leaders, a double minority! We're only JUST NOW opening up to the idea of having those kinds of leaders.

A handful of countries allow same-sex marriage. Currently, only one state in this country allows it, with possible states in the northeast and the southwest allowing it in the future.

It appears to ME that other countries are ahead of the times, while we're only starting to get the ball rolling on stuff like this. It looks like there's more freedom in those countries than here.

Be a patriot if you'd like, to a fairly stubborn country. Just know I'm not going to be a patriot with you. :)

SolidShroom · « **Reply #16 on:** September 17, 2007, 11:24:59 PM »

There's nothing wrong with liking where you live and being proud of it. I mean, nothing is perfect, so a patriot is someone that knows America needs help, not someone who is crazy and devoted to their country. That's nationalism, which is pretty scary.

Personally, I call myself a patriot.

Lizard Dude · « **Reply #17 on:** September 18, 2007, 12:56:31 AM »

Quote from: Vidgmchtr on September 17, 2007, 11:10:55 PM

It's funny that people in this country think we're the best country in the world.

Refresh my memory: what is the real best country in the world?

Glorb · « **Reply #18 on:** September 18, 2007, 03:07:31 PM »

Cana-dia.

Mr. Melee · « **Reply #19 on:** September 18, 2007, 03:29:57 PM »

Quote from: SolidShroom on September 17, 2007, 11:24:59 PM

There's nothing wrong with liking where you live and being proud of it. I mean, nothing is perfect, so a patriot is someone that knows America needs help, not someone who is crazy and devoted to their country. That's nationalism, which is pretty scary.

Personally, I call myself a patriot.

That's the point I've been trying to get across, but people think I'm a patriot for what America is today. Heck no.

And Glorb gets a sticker. Canadia, with all of their Canadanians is indeed the best country.

PaperLuigi · « **Reply #20 on:** September 18, 2007, 03:33:45 PM »

Quote from: Lizard Dude on September 18, 2007, 12:56:31 AM

Refresh my memory: what is the real best country in the world?

Australia, 'cause they don't have to worry about getting nuked.

Toad · « **Reply #21 on:** September 19, 2007, 06:38:07 PM »

Yeah. They're already frying, what with the hole in the O-zone layer and all..

Ultima Shadow · « **Reply #22 on:** September 20, 2007, 02:42:16 AM »

Australia has to worry about terrorism as well; I can't really think of any countries that are totally immune.