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FatBoyEric · 28-08-2007, 10:55 PM

As espoused by Miss teen South Carolina.

And here is the video

I don't believe that 1/5 can't find the US on the map, if I could go outside right now, with a map, I guarantee 99% of them would be able to find it. They watch the news, they read papers.

obsidian · 28-08-2007, 10:59 PM

but i bet they would floss thier teeth after eating the map.

Boon Mee · 28-08-2007, 11:04 PM

^
It is rather sad the lack of geographical knowledge among a lot of Americans. Part of the answer is it's a big country and most of the general population never leave their borders and if they do, they might go to Canada or Mexico - which I'm sure they couldn't find either without a tour guide...

NathairCeann · 28-08-2007, 11:09 PM

I am surprised the figure is so low.

And Miss teen South Carolina is a stunning example of Southern totty is she not.

But would you accept a BJ ?

Even if you had said 10 times "now it's suck don't blow OK?" and she had nodded 10 times would you still go for it?

Sir Burr · 28-08-2007, 11:06 PM

In New Orleans, I got asked how long it would take to drive by car to Australia.

Boon Mee · 28-08-2007, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Sir Burr

In New Orleans, I got asked how long it would take to drive by car to Australia.

No shit?

unbelievable...

Ivor Biggun · 29-08-2007, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sir Burr

In New Orleans, I got asked how long it would take to drive by car to Australia.

Well, go on, how long would it take to drive from New Orleans to Australia ? A genuine question deserves an honest answer.

Sir Burr · 28-08-2007, 11:15 PM

^
Fraid it's true.

NathairCeann · 28-08-2007, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Sir Burr

^
Fraid it's true.

I'd blame them James Bond movies.

Sir Burr · 28-08-2007, 11:24 PM

Nah...there's very little international news on the TV and in the newspapers. So, not really surprising.

Robski · 29-08-2007, 12:05 AM

Perhaps they just didn't understand the question...

Mid · 29-08-2007, 12:32 AM

want ta get working on that worlds biggest thing

as of today , lost the title re casino's

chinthee · 29-08-2007, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Mid

want ta get working on that worlds biggest thing

as of today , lost the title re casino's

Yeah, but that's not really true. The pure scale of the many casinos in Vegas, literally miles and miles of them dwarfs Macau by any measure.

Hootad Binky · 29-08-2007, 12:33 AM

Such ignorance is common to the lower fifth of most population. Saw the lass in question on a clip last night on Letterman; she suggested quite rightly the reason most Americans don't know where the US is is because they don't have maps!

But then she started babbling about South Africa and helping Asians. She certainly is a stunner, though.

Surely the education system, the curriculum and syllabus are at fault?

ceburat · 29-08-2007, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Hootad Binky

Such ignorance is common to the lower fifth of most population. Saw the lass in question on a clip last night on Letterman; she suggested quite rightly the reason most Americans don't know where the US is is because they don't have maps!

But then she started babbling about South Africa and helping Asians. She certainly is a stunner, though.

Surely the education system, the curriculum and syllabus are at fault?

Don't know about her brains but she sure is beautiful.

Mid · 29-08-2007, 12:54 AM

how can you tell with all that war paint ??

Hootad Binky · 29-08-2007, 01:02 AM

I bet this whole thing will make her famous: the American Dream in action!

Robski · 29-08-2007, 01:28 AM

Or maybe they're still using Ronnies old map in school...

cujo · 29-08-2007, 11:39 AM

Shameless cut and paste from a blog, but food for thought.

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One of the most amazing things about travelling around Europe is the concept of "intelligence until proven stupid". Let me explain. In America, the media, many corporations, and our government cater to the people as if we are a bunch of morons. You can see this in many aspects of life, just watch the evening news or any of the many talk shows during the day to see. There are countless organizations, with our government being the largest, making laws, doing studies, and reporting results that all have an overlying tone telling us what's good for us. From the Surgeon General telling us what to eat and drink to the cheesy financial analysts on CNN telling us what to invest in, there are so many people telling the "masses" what's best for them. There are so many people to help you out, especially in the security realm since Sept 11th.

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You can't walk three feet in the airport without running into an employee to direct you where to go, usually yelling at the top of her lungs. You can't turn on the TV or the radio without listening to some boob tell you what's good for you, what you should and should not do, what you should and should not say. We have become a society of ignoramuses because many of us just sit there and nod heads to this constant drabble of people telling us what to do. This has been exacerbated by the constant fear instilled by the media and our government of impending doom due to the next inevitable but completely unknown terrorist attack (probability: 100%). In America we are "stupid until proven intelligent" - evidence in our recent history of inverting the age-old concept of "innocent until proven guilty". In Europe this is just the opposite.
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In Europe, it is assumed first that you know what life is about, how to get around on your own, how to think for yourself, what your ailments are and what to do to help yourself. If you know yourself well and are intelligent enough to do what you have to do, you can find anything you need without the aid of agencies, support groups, consultants, or approval from a middleman. Not to say that there aren't laws and governing bodies, in fact there are many, but they do not try to solve every tiny problem that should be handled by society and local communities - this is the main reason why cities and towns in Europe are all so different and hold an identity that stretches back thousands of years. It's refreshing to experience a part of the civilized world that doesn't always cater to the masses and certainly doesn't think for you if you can't figure something out. If you don't have the means or desire to communicate in some way to help yourself, then you will be left in the dust.

Milkman · 29-08-2007, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cujo

Shameless cut and paste from a blog, but food for thought.

One of the most amazing things about travelling around Europe is the concept of "intelligence until proven stupid". Let me explain. In America, the media, many corporations, and our government cater to the people as if we are a bunch of morons. You can see this in many aspects of life, just watch the evening news or any of the many talk shows during the day to see. There are countless organizations, with our government being the largest, making laws, doing studies, and reporting results that all have an overlying tone telling us what's good for us. From the Surgeon General telling us what to eat and drink to the cheesy financial analysts on CNN telling us what to invest in, there are so many people telling the "masses" what's best for them. There are so many people to help you out, especially in the security realm since Sept 11th.

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Spot-on and sad at the same time.

Experts, analysts, advisors for investing, security, personal coaches, marriage counseling, Dr. Ruth and Dr. Drew. Advertising tell us how to be happy and sexy, and pharmaceutical companies are constantly on TV with new drugs to buy and use every day.

I stopped watching TV a few months ago. It's been helpful.

I visited the U.S. recently and many people cannot think for themselves. Their ideas are of others.

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Hootad Binky Thailand Expat Last Online: 28-10-2009 02:50 AM Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: West Coast Canada Posts: 2,923	Such ignorance is common to the lower fifth of most population. Saw the lass in question on a clip last night on Letterman; she suggested quite rightly the reason most Americans don't know where the US is is because they don't have maps! But then she started babbling about South Africa and helping Asians. She certainly is a stunner, though. Surely the education system, the curriculum and syllabus are at fault? Last edited by Hootad Binky : 29-08-2007 at 12:44 AM.

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28-08-2007, 10:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
obsidian I am in Jail Last Online: 21-01-2009 09:15 PM Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 4,361	but i bet they would floss thier teeth after eating the map.

28-08-2007, 11:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
NathairCeann Mae Sai Last Online: 23-09-2007 12:56 PM Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bangna , heading for Cambo Posts: 376	I am surprised the figure is so low. And Miss teen South Carolina is a stunning example of Southern totty is she not. But would you accept a BJ ? Even if you had said 10 times "now it's suck don't blow OK?" and she had nodded 10 times would you still go for it?

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Sir Burr Rhubarb, rhubarb, rhubarb Last Online: 16-06-2009 10:54 AM Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Phuket. Posts: 5,087	In New Orleans, I got asked how long it would take to drive by car to Australia.

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Sir Burr Rhubarb, rhubarb, rhubarb Last Online: 16-06-2009 10:54 AM Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Phuket. Posts: 5,087	^ Fraid it's true.

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Sir Burr Rhubarb, rhubarb, rhubarb Last Online: 16-06-2009 10:54 AM Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Phuket. Posts: 5,087	Nah...there's very little international news on the TV and in the newspapers. So, not really surprising.

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Robski I am in Jail Last Online: 18-05-2009 05:08 AM Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: No fixed abode. Posts: 287	Perhaps they just didn't understand the question...

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Mid Nautical Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 13,315	want ta get working on that worlds biggest thing as of today , lost the title re casino's

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Mid Nautical Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 13,315	how can you tell with all that war paint ??

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Hootad Binky Thailand Expat Last Online: 28-10-2009 02:50 AM Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: West Coast Canada Posts: 2,923	I bet this whole thing will make her famous: the American Dream in action!

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Robski I am in Jail Last Online: 18-05-2009 05:08 AM Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: No fixed abode. Posts: 287	Or maybe they're still using Ronnies old map in school...

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