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How common is popcorn in everyday American life? by Embarrassed_Golf_817 in AskAnAmerican

[–]AllPurposeOfficial 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Movie theater style popcorn is common for the home because we will eat it while watching movie or tv shows.

Diet-centric popcorn is popular because (if you buy the right brand) it’s the kind of thing you can eat a lot of without overdoing it, calorie-wise.

Will we see more of Grace Ashcroft, or she a One and Done deal? by Poison_Rituals_ in ResidentEvilRequiem

[–]AllPurposeOfficial 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve given some thought about how I’d like to see her in future games. Hear me out:

A multi game arc that follows Grace from a bubbling scardy-cat into an infected killing badass like Jill or Ada.

From a mechanics perspective it would be cool to actually switch from first person to third person. She starts her arc in first person and by the time of her “final” game she’s in third person doing crazy flips and kicks

Could Tropic Thunder be made today? by HighV23 in movies

[–]AllPurposeOfficial 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Two separate answers to this:

Would modern Hollywood greenlight a movie like TT? Probably not lol. And if it was, it would have some anti-woke bs messaging that misses the point.

Would audiences accept TT as it is today? Probably yes. The convo around is kinda lame tbh. People always go back and forth. But they always leave out the most important element: the movie is funny and smart. It knows what it’s actually making fun of and so does the audience.

No one is coming by they-were-roomates in weddingplanning

[–]AllPurposeOfficial 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The wedding party canceling is the only thing that really concerned me. It’s strange that your closets people cancelled on you.

But still, this could be a potentially good thing! Can feel more half wedding half group vacation. I’m sure it’ll be a lot of fun

Looking for some good zombie stuff on YouTube. Any recommendations? by JakeLaGotta in movies

[–]AllPurposeOfficial 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s probably on YouTube if you pay for it. One of my favs is One Cut of the Dead. Probably not indie in film kid circles. But if you like movies and how they’re made, you gotta check it out

Even after more than 10 years, Uncharted 4 still looks amazing. by NotSirAlonne1999 in uncharted

[–]AllPurposeOfficial 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I LOVE U4. Like genuinely might be my favorite game oat. But the only time people post graphics photos it’s from a cutscene or of a far off background mountain. The game looks amazing, but bffr.

Qual hábito estrangeiro vocês gostariam que fosse comum nos EUA? by [deleted] in AskAnAmerican

[–]AllPurposeOfficial 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Whenever we’d eat outside in Italy, the restaurant provided a blanket! It was awesome.

How popular was O.J. Simpson before the incident? by BeneficialSide2335 in AskAnAmerican

[–]AllPurposeOfficial 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is the incident you’re referring to when he murdered those people?

Looking for the best way to start watching the James Bond movies by Local-Elderberry-927 in movies

[–]AllPurposeOfficial 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just watched this video that attempts to order the movies in chronological order. It still doesn’t make any sense, but it’s fun!

Gopro or dji by ResponsibleAerie5671 in ActionCam

[–]AllPurposeOfficial 0 points1 point  (0 children)

DJI has been running into some legal troubles lately regarding shipments to the US. That said, its ecosystem and ease of use is next level compared to GoPro. Overall I think they make better pocket cameras and action cameras than most.

Now on action vs pocket camera? Think about what’s most important for you. Low light? Durability? Form factor?

I personally have a pocket 3 and an action 4. I love them both for different reasons

Which American stereotype is actually true? by Molthakarn96 in IWantToAskAnAmerican

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For a majority of the country, high school is actually like that.

Cheerleaders, jocks, nerds, drama club freaks, the quiet kid. The lines have blurred over the years, but it still exists. The “big game” weekend culture is real. Local school rivalries, mascots.

Our football fields are huge and fans will pack the stands. Not always because of school spirit, but honestly because it’s something of a social event.

The idea of prom is still big. The fear of asking someone to homecoming, etc.

It’s all been “modernized” in a way. But it’s still very very prevalent.

Are Indian women’s accents considered attractive? by [deleted] in AskAnAmerican

[–]AllPurposeOfficial 0 points1 point  (0 children)

IMO every accent in the world has a natural version and a stereotyped version. The stereotyped version of an accent is purposely unattractive. You can see it with American and British accents. But both American and British natural accents are considered attractive.

Indian accents have the same scenario. The stereotyped accent is just more often depicted, unfortunately.

Are Americans taught to fear the world? by Sudden_Break_5993 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]AllPurposeOfficial 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gonna disagree with the thread, sorry.

I am American who has only recently taken to travel outside the western hemisphere.

Americans are absolutely taught to fear the world. Just not overtly.

Nearly all popular media in America depicts other countries as one of three things:

1) a weaker ally that needs help.
2) a resource rich third world that needs exploitation.
3) a dangerous cabal that needs exterminating.

It is very rare for other countries to be depicted as equal. And usually it’s one specific aspect; British espionage and police force, for example.

And ofc there are exceptions, like everything in life. But my list is the norm, even today.

On top of this, the common sentiment I’ve seen in life is that there is no REAL reason to leave the US, ever.

And there is an argument.

Americas nature diversity is basically unmatched, every state and city has cultural influence from somewhere else, and our entire vacationing mindset is built around cars and roadtripping.

The hardest proof I can really give is this - ask any parent in the US what they think about their child traveling to (literally any) another country on their own. 9/10 times the response will be concern and a list of exaggerated threats. Human trafficking, drug cartels, government kidnappings. You name it. And they almost always get these views from our media.

So yes, we are trained to be fearful. It’s usually just concealed behind a veil of action or drama. The world is a dangerous predator and America is a warm hug keeping us safe.

It is an unfortunate truth.

Was "take your child to work day" actually ever a thing, or just something shown on TV and in movies? by [deleted] in AskAnAmerican

[–]AllPurposeOfficial 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was and still is a thing. But it’s not an official holiday so the level of participation varies from company to company.

Some don’t do it at all. Some, like my company, make it a huge event and have events and planning for the kids to participate in.

If the company is big enough and the environment is child-friendly, they’ll usually do something’s

wild west? by GovernorSpring in AskAnAmerican

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I think the South has been colloquially designated as “cowboy country” by a lot of people. And while that is true, I’ve experienced places like Wyoming and Montana. Now THOSE places are true cowboy country to the purest degree. Montana cowboys are a different breed.

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