A term used to describe citizens of the country "America" (Shortened from "The United States of America")
On a less objective angle... An American (From the country America. Yes, while it can technically be used to describe those on the continents on the western hemisphere, no one else uses the term, therefore, it is fair to say) is someone who supports their country.
And no, that does not mean agreeing with everything the government says or does (It's doubtable that any average citizen around the world agrees with their government completely) but to call one's self a citizen of a country, commiting acts of treason make such a statement questionable.
While the United States is lenient on letting its people badmouth and wish for their country's loss, demoralizing the troops who are working so hard for their country and to liberate the innocent people of the Middle East, it is hard to call someone an American when that person is embarrassed to even be part of The U.S.
No, being patriotic is not being prejudice (Although, I personally believe that everyone is prejudiced in one way or another, such as 'my mother is better than yours'). By definition, it is the pride in one's country. If you hate your country so much, instead of rant about it, why not do something, or better yet, leave. But I digress.
Sorry to say this, but it's just not good enough to have legal papers to be a citizen of a country. At least have some sense of loyalty, eh? Like, I don't know... not making Iraq another Vietnam where we lose because of loss of support of the people and thousands of civilians died.
On a less objective angle... An American (From the country America. Yes, while it can technically be used to describe those on the continents on the western hemisphere, no one else uses the term, therefore, it is fair to say) is someone who supports their country.
And no, that does not mean agreeing with everything the government says or does (It's doubtable that any average citizen around the world agrees with their government completely) but to call one's self a citizen of a country, commiting acts of treason make such a statement questionable.
While the United States is lenient on letting its people badmouth and wish for their country's loss, demoralizing the troops who are working so hard for their country and to liberate the innocent people of the Middle East, it is hard to call someone an American when that person is embarrassed to even be part of The U.S.
No, being patriotic is not being prejudice (Although, I personally believe that everyone is prejudiced in one way or another, such as 'my mother is better than yours'). By definition, it is the pride in one's country. If you hate your country so much, instead of rant about it, why not do something, or better yet, leave. But I digress.
Sorry to say this, but it's just not good enough to have legal papers to be a citizen of a country. At least have some sense of loyalty, eh? Like, I don't know... not making Iraq another Vietnam where we lose because of loss of support of the people and thousands of civilians died.
"I hate America! I hope we fail miserably!"
"But... you said you're an American."
"I am! I was born here!"
"But you want your country to fail and destroy the livelihoods of you and your countrymen?"
"Yes."
"Um, why?"
"Because George Bush sucks and we deserve it!"
"Then go to Venezuela and support Hugo Chavez and so South America can be united under one dicator..."
"But... you said you're an American."
"I am! I was born here!"
"But you want your country to fail and destroy the livelihoods of you and your countrymen?"
"Yes."
"Um, why?"
"Because George Bush sucks and we deserve it!"
"Then go to Venezuela and support Hugo Chavez and so South America can be united under one dicator..."
by You're not going to stalk me, right? February 10, 2008
Any badass, ass kickin', freedom fightin', shitty beer drinkin', gay ass soccer hatin', bald eagle ridin', foreigner suspectin' dude that will wipe his ass with your stupid books, and thinks that you can shove your bullshit diplomacy up your scary ass. And if you don't like it then wuz up?
"John, who was that drunk raving lunatic wiping his arse with the Union Jack."
"I dare say he was an American."
"I dare say he was an American."
by shitty von shittenheimer August 18, 2011
by TheChangGirl November 06, 2015
An American who always drinks out of a can, even if it is water. It is also an American who eats out of cans (canned food)
Rachel : Oh My God... Johnny is always drinking out of cans.
Anna : I Know Right?! He's such an AmeriCAN!!
Anna : I Know Right?! He's such an AmeriCAN!!
by JasonSk8s December 25, 2016
An American is a person residing in America. America is the most powerful country in the world and the best place to live.
America is like the cool person everyone talks shit about, but kisses ass for approval when confronted. Everyone in the world is curious about what is happening in America. While America isn't too concerned for what the other countries are doing.
Other countries freak out. Americans are just chill. We go with the flow. Some of us are fat and stupid. The fatness is because the shit that is put in our processed food. The stupid is well... people are just stupid in general, but that is everywhere.
Americans don't like the news unless a black guy got killed by a cop, gay people are marching for gayness, someone switched genders, or some celebrity did something stupid. Kim Kardashian contributes more to our society than... yeah... can't think of anyone famous doing something in the US.
There are some downside to Americans. We like to make everything a race issue even when it isn't. We Americans try not to offend people by saying Happy Holidays instead of Merry Christmas. We are obsessed with gun laws even though it isn't that big of a deal.
Americans are a cool people. We are a melting pot and would love for you to come over if you are a foreigner. We love illegal immigrants. We also love free speech, that is of course, if it doesn't offend anybody.
We love food, friends and family, money, life, and probably you too.
Go Merica!
America is like the cool person everyone talks shit about, but kisses ass for approval when confronted. Everyone in the world is curious about what is happening in America. While America isn't too concerned for what the other countries are doing.
Other countries freak out. Americans are just chill. We go with the flow. Some of us are fat and stupid. The fatness is because the shit that is put in our processed food. The stupid is well... people are just stupid in general, but that is everywhere.
Americans don't like the news unless a black guy got killed by a cop, gay people are marching for gayness, someone switched genders, or some celebrity did something stupid. Kim Kardashian contributes more to our society than... yeah... can't think of anyone famous doing something in the US.
There are some downside to Americans. We like to make everything a race issue even when it isn't. We Americans try not to offend people by saying Happy Holidays instead of Merry Christmas. We are obsessed with gun laws even though it isn't that big of a deal.
Americans are a cool people. We are a melting pot and would love for you to come over if you are a foreigner. We love illegal immigrants. We also love free speech, that is of course, if it doesn't offend anybody.
We love food, friends and family, money, life, and probably you too.
Go Merica!
Foreigner 1: That one guy, hes the champion from that one country that usually wins gold medals in the Olympics.
Foreigner 2: Dude, that is America! He is an American. Don't you watch the news? We are obsessed with America. We even check up on their weather.
Foreigner 1: Oh yeah. Duh. Just had a brain fart there. Of course I know what America is.
Foreigner 3: What is America?
(Foreigner 1 and 2 stare in disbelief)
Foreigner 3: Hey, don't look at me. I'm too busy feeding my oxen to give a shit.
Foreigner 2: Dude, that is America! He is an American. Don't you watch the news? We are obsessed with America. We even check up on their weather.
Foreigner 1: Oh yeah. Duh. Just had a brain fart there. Of course I know what America is.
Foreigner 3: What is America?
(Foreigner 1 and 2 stare in disbelief)
Foreigner 3: Hey, don't look at me. I'm too busy feeding my oxen to give a shit.
by Merica! Go America! February 05, 2016
Danny from Canada claims to despise the USA and the American people, yet he habitually listens to American music, watches American TV shows/Movies, wears American clothing, and eats McDonalds. Danny is a total Anti-American-Wannabe-American.
by WiseFrank696937 July 17, 2009
An American is someone who lives in the USA. All americans are overweight, ignorant pricks with an addiction to burgers and flag waving. Some of them are actually friendly, intelligent people!
Americans are fucking retarded...
by epicgamerguy July 19, 2019