A point of clarification

[blamebrampton]

Oh fandom crazies ... how you make me shake my head ...

There is at least one person who reads this journal who sincerely believes I am anti-American.

I'm not anti-American, I'm anti-stupid American. Smart Americans are some of my favourite things in the world. Normal Americans are completely delightful and fill me with hope that generosity still lives in this modern era. But the stupid ones drive me mental, because in the face of every opportunity, they choose small-mindedness.

And it's not racist: I'm anti-stupid everyone. Which is not the same as being anti-thick. God knows I am thick when it comes to playing tennis, chemistry and about 50% of biology; I can't help it. We're born with our sundry thickitudes, but people choose to be stupid.

So, if you are a stupid American, then yes, I am probably anti-you. But it has nothing to do with the accent.

Comments

[lil-shepherd.livejournal.com]

Cheers for teh anti-stupid!

[shiv5468.livejournal.com]

Being anti-stupid is a bit like being anti-gravity, it only works temporarily and then you're back down to earth with a bump

[momebie.livejournal.com]

I'm also anti-stupid American, and I AM American. It's this battle of self hate I have going on. ;)

[rosathome.livejournal.com]

I think I might be anti-matter.

[http://users.livejournal.com/_inbetween_/]

Scrolling backwards, I hope to find the origin of this somewhere; you're still the only person around who pointed out the double standards re. BP, I think of you each morning when I have to bring in the icky rag(s) the boss orders and have to read the headlines (I'm physically incapable of not reading legible print; so much for going blind, doesn't help there, eh?).

[ineffably-roma.livejournal.com]

Part of the beauty of the US is being able to express your opinion freely no matter how small your mind is.

While I cringe at what comes out of some Americans mouths, the alternative of not allowing them to speak is unacceptable. However, this means I'm also able to tell them off without repercussions.

Unfortunately, unchecked stupidity can be dangerous.

As to being Anti-american. Well, we have a large megaphone so those stupid things tend to get heard around the world and should be commented on.

[thenotoriousso4.livejournal.com]

I am also anti-stupid for all nationalities, but it does get frustrating to me sometimes when some people act like stupid only plagues Americans.

I have to say that there are equally stupid (or sometimes moreso!) people in other countries all over the world.

I think it just becomes more apparent with us because we tend to yell the loudest.

[oldenuf2nb.livejournal.com]

I'm anti-stupid American, too. Hence my deep and abiding hatred of Sarah Palin.

[auntpurl.livejournal.com]

Having actually met you in real life and being actually a real-life American, I can assure anyone who may think otherwise after only having read words you typed into the internets, that you are delightful and certainly didn't exhibit any anti-American behaviors or sentiments.

There are many things grammatically wrong with that last sentence, but it's late and I'm tired and this stupid iPhone keyboard makes my brain hurt.

[enchanted-jae.livejournal.com]

I've learned recently that I'm anti-American, too!

*vapid grin*

Never mind that I live in America and still get teary-eyed at a nice rendition of our national anthem...

[uminohikari.livejournal.com]

But even I, an American, think our accents are dumb.

[teganscrush.livejournal.com]

I think Americans take the cake in general stupidity, actually - and I say that as one. We're ridiculous and a laughingstock to a good portion of the world, and we never learn.

I'm with you on the anti-stupid. Form a religion, and I'm there.

[cinnatart.livejournal.com]

*has SO MUCH that could be said here but it was said on my LJ yesterday* =D

For the most part, anyway =D

But hey, I'm an Anti-American Elitist Cunt so WHAT WOULD I KNOW ABOUT IT? =P

[calanthe-fics.livejournal.com]

How many guesses do I need?

[norton-gale.livejournal.com]

I can and will personally vouch for the fact you are not anti-American.

And I have to say, my fellow Americans inspire a lot of eyerolling from me sometimes! ;)

[lokifan]

*sighs* Oh well. A few of my friends seem to think I'm Sekritly Christian, because I tell them off for saying religion is a mental illness. (!!!) Can't please 'em all!

DOWN WITH STUPIDITY!