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Posted In: All Videos, Social CommentaryComments: 88 Responses
If after watching this video you wonder, who could possibly care about whether or not people call the U.S. “America,” let me answer: A lot of nutters on the internet who continuously email me about it. Seriously! I didn’t just invent this issue. If after watching this video you wonder, how could The Resident, a liberal and intelligent New Yorker, side with people who want to call the U.S. “America,” let me answer: Don’t be so quick to put me in a box, yo! What the hell is wrong with people that they really get riled up about this? You know, when I get battered over the head from any angle about such a thing – be it from the right, left, smart, or straight-up bananatown – I seriously just want to run in the opposite direction, fast. Because there simply is NO REASON to get all riled up about issues like this, from any angle. Like, get over it people. Americans have confiscated the name “America” for themselves, and by Americans I mean AMERICANS. And I don’t need to clarify that to any sane human being. Which is to say, if you are asking me for clarification, you are insane. K? K. There. I feel better already!
November 26th, 2009 at 3:11 am
Go Lori! You’re usually passionate about your videos and topics, but this one takes the cake! Good job and great arguments!
November 26th, 2009 at 7:17 am
USA – a nation of immigrants that despises foreigners
November 26th, 2009 at 6:20 pm
But there are other nations whose names start with “United States”…for instance, the country we normally call Mexico…whose official name is Estados Unidos Mexicanos which, when translated into English is either United Mexican States or Mexican United States.Mexicans are Mexicans, Canadians are that…Americans are American. All are North Americans. Your last point is the best one: the whole world uses ‘American’ to refer to citizens of the USA. Common usage makes it real.
November 26th, 2009 at 6:24 pm
Also, Mexicans or Canadians calling themselves Americans because they believe America is a continent need to reevaluate their world map. America – if it is not a reference to a country – is a hemisphere with a half in the North and a half in the South. Do Chileans or Argentinians call themselves Americans? Their whole argument is just dumb.
November 26th, 2009 at 10:52 pm
hu?
November 27th, 2009 at 7:36 am
Well…we argentinians we call ourselves americans, but not in the same lavel as the people of the united states call themselves americans. Let me explain it to you: a New yorker calls him self “new yorker” because he is from New York, but he also call himself american because new york is in america. We argentinians we call ourselves argentinians because we are from Argentina, but we also call ourselves americans because Argentina IS IN AMERICA, there you go, CRISTALCLEAR
November 27th, 2009 at 7:36 am
[..YouTube..] Well…we argentinians we call ourselves americans, but not in the same lavel as the people of the united states call themselves americans. Let me explain it to you: a New yorker calls him self “new yorker” because he is from New York, but he also call himself american because new york is in america. We argentinians we call ourselves argentinians because we are from Argentina, but we also call ourselves americans because Argentina IS IN AMERICA, there you go, CRISTALCLEAR
November 27th, 2009 at 7:41 am
Anyway, you can call ourselves whatever youlike, is not for us to decide. On the other hand, when you say “their whole argument is dumb” you are showing no respect whatsoever for other cultures than yours. And besides, not THE WHOLE WORLD uses the world “america” to refer to the citizens of the united states. Dont try to be the judge or the deicder of the cultural choices of the whole planet. Stay in your culture and others cultures will respect yours.Good day to you.
November 27th, 2009 at 7:41 am
[..YouTube..] Anyway, you can call ourselves whatever youlike, is not for us to decide. On the other hand, when you say “their whole argument is dumb” you are showing no respect whatsoever for other cultures than yours. And besides, not THE WHOLE WORLD uses the world “america” to refer to the citizens of the united states. Dont try to be the judge or the deicder of the cultural choices of the whole planet. Stay in your culture and others cultures will respect yours.
Good day to you.
November 27th, 2009 at 9:24 am
I think you have a very valid point, but you’ve put it across in the wrong way. I’ve lived in England for the past four years and everyone here calls it either America or the states. I don’t think I’ve ever come across someone who has had a problem with us Americans calling it that.
November 27th, 2009 at 9:24 am
[..YouTube..] I think you have a very valid point, but you’ve put it across in the wrong way. I’ve lived in England for the past four years and everyone here calls it either America or the states. I don’t think I’ve ever come across someone who has had a problem with us Americans calling it that.
November 27th, 2009 at 9:58 am
Argentina is in South America. That is one of the two continents of the so-called “New World”. North America is the other. The problem is in the discrepancy between the English language geography courses (which are based on geological distinction of continents) and the Spanish language geography courses (which are apparently based on the outward appearance of the hemisphere. I wonder why you separate Europe and Asia as individuals and not North and South America.My father is Argentinian.
November 27th, 2009 at 9:58 am
[..YouTube..] Argentina is in South America. That is one of the two continents of the so-called “New World”. North America is the other. The problem is in the discrepancy between the English language geography courses (which are based on geological distinction of continents) and the Spanish language geography courses (which are apparently based on the outward appearance of the hemisphere. I wonder why you separate Europe and Asia as individuals and not North and South America.
My father is Argentinian.
November 27th, 2009 at 11:10 am
Well Eric, if your father is Argentinian and you have questions about argentinian culture, I think the best thing you can do is ask him, dont you think?To Tetriana I say that I understand your point because I lived in England and i live in France. Of course not every country besides the USA calls americans the people of the continent and of your country, there is many mixes, cultures and uses. My point is, if you know something is rude, dont do it.
November 27th, 2009 at 11:10 am
[..YouTube..] Well Eric, if your father is Argentinian and you have questions about argentinian culture, I think the best thing you can do is ask him, dont you think?
To Tetriana I say that I understand your point because I lived in England and i live in France. Of course not every country besides the USA calls americans the people of the continent and of your country, there is many mixes, cultures and uses. My point is, if you know something is rude, dont do it.
November 27th, 2009 at 11:14 am
Is like the word “greek”, this word is not greek, is Turkish, the “greeks” dont call themselves like that, they call themselves “Helens”, and their country “Helada”. So, if you know that, is rude to say “greek”.As for the word “american”, I would like the people from the united states to recognize that for the “latin-americans”, “american” designs a continent, and I would like that you recognizes us as what we like to call us, as we should recognize what you call yourselves, is about respect.
November 27th, 2009 at 11:14 am
[..YouTube..] Is like the word “greek”, this word is not greek, is Turkish, the “greeks” dont call themselves like that, they call themselves “Helens”, and their country “Helada”. So, if you know that, is rude to say “greek”.
As for the word “american”, I would like the people from the united states to recognize that for the “latin-americans”, “american” designs a continent, and I would like that you recognizes us as what we like to call us, as we should recognize what you call yourselves, is about respect.
November 27th, 2009 at 9:09 pm
For once i agree with you. Most of your other vids are borish. From the start it was called “The Americas” Canada is canada and Mexico is Mexico. We are America.
November 27th, 2009 at 9:09 pm
[..YouTube..] For once i agree with you. Most of your other vids are borish. From the start it was called “The Americas” Canada is canada and Mexico is Mexico. We are America.
November 30th, 2009 at 8:19 pm
Joyzee Girl ? Cute
November 30th, 2009 at 8:19 pm
[..YouTube..] Joyzee Girl ? Cute
December 7th, 2009 at 12:36 am
america talks to much poooo
December 7th, 2009 at 12:36 am
[..YouTube..] america talks to much poooo
December 16th, 2009 at 5:39 am
I am pretty sure that she is not judging other cultures, just critiisizing them for judging America’s
December 16th, 2009 at 5:39 am
[..YouTube..] I am pretty sure that she is not judging other cultures, just critiisizing them for judging America’s
December 16th, 2009 at 5:40 am
You should also remember that the USA is the only country in the 2 American Continents that has the word America in its name so there is a legitimate reason for saying we are American
December 16th, 2009 at 5:40 am
[..YouTube..] You should also remember that the USA is the only country in the 2 American Continents that has the word America in its name so there is a legitimate reason for saying we are American
December 17th, 2009 at 7:13 am
lol
December 17th, 2009 at 7:13 am
[..YouTube..] lol
December 18th, 2009 at 4:47 pm
oh geez this is the first time i heard her swear. lol. totally unexpected.
December 18th, 2009 at 4:47 pm
[..YouTube..] oh geez this is the first time i heard her swear. lol. totally unexpected.
December 19th, 2009 at 11:39 am
@SArmagh681 , and what about the “estados unidos mexicanos”? just to saiy one of lany, lisent pal, if you want to call yourself americans, fair in off. Just accept that other people of the american continents are also americans, and that will be all.Thanks.
December 19th, 2009 at 11:39 am
[..YouTube..] @SArmagh681 , and what about the “estados unidos mexicanos”? just to saiy one of lany, lisent pal, if you want to call yourself americans, fair in off. Just accept that other people of the american continents are also americans, and that will be all.
Thanks.
December 21st, 2009 at 7:41 am
hehe nice explanation
.. but i think they´re just “americans” cause they ´re not some real nation at all. Its a mix by european nations + indians + mexicans .. so they call themself “americans” just cause they didnt have any other choice then to choose a name by a place where they´re situated. America. .)
December 21st, 2009 at 7:41 am
[..YouTube..] hehe nice explanation
.. but i think they´re just “americans” cause they ´re not some real nation at all. Its a mix by european nations + indians + mexicans .. so they call themself “americans” just cause they didnt have any other choice then to choose a name by a place where they´re situated. America. .)
December 21st, 2009 at 4:13 pm
national pride is silly … america sucks ass, take it from an american… tis the land of corperate jesus…
December 21st, 2009 at 4:13 pm
[..YouTube..] national pride is silly … america sucks ass, take it from an american… tis the land of corperate jesus…
December 21st, 2009 at 10:47 pm
Estados Unidos only means United states of mexico, it does not contain the word America, and the fact of the matter is that Ignorant people have always just assumed Americans was slighting people from other countries in the 2 continents but the fact of the matter is that it has never done such a think
December 21st, 2009 at 10:47 pm
[..YouTube..] Estados Unidos only means United states of mexico, it does not contain the word America, and the fact of the matter is that Ignorant people have always just assumed Americans was slighting people from other countries in the 2 continents but the fact of the matter is that it has never done such a think
December 21st, 2009 at 10:48 pm
the word Americans is for people from the USA it always has been and always will, Latin America is not a country nor a continent but a region and the people from there are reffered to as latino
December 21st, 2009 at 10:48 pm
[..YouTube..] the word Americans is for people from the USA it always has been and always will, Latin America is not a country nor a continent but a region and the people from there are reffered to as latino
December 21st, 2009 at 10:50 pm
its not rude though, America is the only country that contains the name of the continent, go to any other South or North American Nation and everyone refers to People from the US as Americans they don’t refer to themselves as americans, they are from the Americas but are from whatever country they are from
December 21st, 2009 at 10:50 pm
[..YouTube..] its not rude though, America is the only country that contains the name of the continent, go to any other South or North American Nation and everyone refers to People from the US as Americans they don’t refer to themselves as americans, they are from the Americas but are from whatever country they are from
December 24th, 2009 at 1:15 pm
lol priceless speech.
December 24th, 2009 at 1:15 pm
[..YouTube..] lol priceless speech.
December 26th, 2009 at 10:21 am
scum
December 26th, 2009 at 10:21 am
[..YouTube..] scum
December 27th, 2009 at 6:50 am
From now on I’m going to refer to everyone from North, Central and South America as Americans. Brazillians and Canadians and Mexicans are all Americans.
December 27th, 2009 at 6:50 am
[..YouTube..] From now on I’m going to refer to everyone from North, Central and South America as Americans. Brazillians and Canadians and Mexicans are all Americans.
December 30th, 2009 at 1:59 am
Loved this<3 And you’re right, most any country you go to including Mexico and Canada will say America (or U.S) but rarely the whole thing. This makes me wonder if countries like Botswana get mad at the country South Africa, because I mean, Botswana’s pretty South in the continent Africa. Or, if people living in the Northern part of Ireland get mad at the country Northern Ireland. Hmm…..
December 30th, 2009 at 1:59 am
[..YouTube..] Loved this<3 And you’re right, most any country you go to including Mexico and Canada will say America (or U.S) but rarely the whole thing.
This makes me wonder if countries like Botswana get mad at the country South Africa, because I mean, Botswana’s pretty South in the continent Africa. Or, if people living in the Northern part of Ireland get mad at the country Northern Ireland. Hmm…..
December 30th, 2009 at 1:59 am
[..YouTube..] Loved this<3 And you’re right, most any country you go to including Mexico and Canada will say America (or U.S) but rarely the whole thing. This makes me wonder if countries like Botswana get mad at the country South Africa, because I mean, Botswana’s pretty South in the continent Africa. Or, if people living in the Northern part of Ireland get mad at the country Northern Ireland. Hmm…..
January 2nd, 2010 at 6:59 am
[..YouTube..] I always feel like Astronaut Jones when I watch yur vids. lol
January 11th, 2010 at 6:47 am
[..YouTube..] Why do americans who try to act real smart have to be such a cocky smug? Can’t you make a point without being an asshole? You know you are just a smart-ass yourself.
January 13th, 2010 at 4:12 pm
[..YouTube..] If you ask our government to bring jobs to America they will bring them to Mexico.
If you start asking our government to bring jobs to the U.S. i would have a job.
This is the difference,Please stop saying America when you mean U.S.
January 13th, 2010 at 4:12 pm
[..YouTube..] If you ask our government to bring jobs to America they will bring them to Mexico.If you start asking our government to bring jobs to the U.S. i would have a job.This is the difference,Please stop saying America when you mean U.S.
January 18th, 2010 at 9:58 am
[..YouTube..] swear swear swear
January 22nd, 2010 at 9:28 am
Great video.
Well, being Brazillian myself, I must say that we do not reffer to ourselves as “americans” and we do use that word to describe U.S. citizens. We consider Brazil to be part of America and usually use that word to reffer to the continent. We call your country US or United States. But we don’t mind the way you use that word.
However, you are missing a very, very important point. While there is a very large part of the american population that is educated, able to locate North Korea on a world map and generally does not see every criticism a foreigner makes about US politics as a threat to their way of life, an even larger share of your population is just a bunch of people who are lazy and overall ignorant about what is going on elsewhere (and by elsewhere I mean whatever might affect other countries, the whole planet or even other american states).
And the point is: we LIKE to annoy those people. The people who never once stopped for a moment and considered why call the US “America” and not the rest of the continent.
So, if you ever get corrected for referring to yourself as “american”, know we are just pulling your leg a bit. We all know what you mean, we just like to see if you are one of the americans who knows about the world or just a fly-over state wall-mart obese shopper.
January 22nd, 2010 at 8:05 pm
[..YouTube..] you do that! while the rest of us in the world know what is america!
January 26th, 2010 at 7:01 am
[..YouTube..] haha loved this!
January 26th, 2010 at 1:45 pm
[..YouTube..] Hey jaydenfre.. if thats true.. then why are there soo many mexicans crossing the border into AMERICA every day???
February 3rd, 2010 at 8:18 am
[..YouTube..] I must do this question…. Do American Indians Look “Hispanic” or Do “Hispanics” Look American Indian?… – The term of Hispanic in the United States is obviously wrong and Idiotic. Like most of the terms US citizens usually use. (probably they need to study a little bit of history)
February 3rd, 2010 at 8:20 am
[..YouTube..] Or geography… anyways.. if you want to pretend everything goes Ok this way, because the Empire has said so.. time will prove you wrong.
February 4th, 2010 at 12:03 am
[..YouTube..] I like jerkiong off to your videos becasue you make crazy fuck faces.
I want to fuck your ass and cum on your face.
Peace.
February 4th, 2010 at 12:03 am
[..YouTube..] I like jerkiong off to your videos becasue you make crazy fuck faces.I want to fuck your ass and cum on your face.Peace.
February 5th, 2010 at 5:37 pm
[..YouTube..] Actually, one could argue that Brazil & Mexico should be “United Statians” as well. Both nations are federations of states & have a history of using the words “United States” in their official names.
But that’s beside the point. You needlessly alienate a lot of otherwise friendly people if you insist on telling people how they should refer to themselves.
If you met Muhammad Ali, would you call him Cassius Clay? Regardless of your opinions on Islam, the man has a right to choose his own name.
February 5th, 2010 at 5:37 pm
[..YouTube..] Actually, one could argue that Brazil & Mexico should be “United Statians” as well. Both nations are federations of states & have a history of using the words “United States” in their official names.But that’s beside the point. You needlessly alienate a lot of otherwise friendly people if you insist on telling people how they should refer to themselves. If you met Muhammad Ali, would you call him Cassius Clay? Regardless of your opinions on Islam, the man has a right to choose his own name.
February 6th, 2010 at 11:51 am
[..YouTube..] well, I wonder if the people writting comments in here are wanting to show respect to those who dont think like them, for instance, I’m not a anglo-saxon speaker, and i do the effort of english writing, so , if i do write in spanish, will any anglo-saxon speaker do the effort of answering in spanish? La cuestion es si escribimos para compartir opiniones, o si solo queremos imponerlas. Un saludo fraternal a todos los americanos, de canada a tierra del fuego.
February 6th, 2010 at 6:02 pm
[..YouTube..] Why abbreviate it to “America” when you can say “The US”….It’s easier to say and it is more correct! Mexicans are Americans, Brazilians are Americans, Canadians are Americans, etc. When you say refer to people from “America” You could be referring to anybody in the whole continent. You guys just take the name “Americans” as if you guys ruled the place and deserve the name. Its just out of respect to the other countries to not only refer to yourselves as Americans. Doing so is just ignorant.
February 10th, 2010 at 9:35 pm
[..YouTube..] lol nice 5 stars
February 13th, 2010 at 3:34 pm
[..YouTube..] Ha ha america is gas! Long live Ireland!!
February 14th, 2010 at 3:24 am
[..YouTube..] I am a Californian and everyone in the world knows where that is and there is never any confusion. The same would be true for New Yorkers.
Bouviers Law Dictionary ALL
Blacks Law Dictionary 1-5th editions
People-a state, as in the people of the State of New York. A nation in its collective and political capacity.
To understand the US constitution you have to understand this definition!
So you can call your self what ever you want but in law there is only one right answer and yours isn’t it.
February 14th, 2010 at 3:24 am
[..YouTube..] I am a Californian and everyone in the world knows where that is and there is never any confusion. The same would be true for New Yorkers.Bouviers Law Dictionary ALLBlacks Law Dictionary 1-5th editionsPeople-a state, as in the people of the State of New York. A nation in its collective and political capacity.To understand the US constitution you have to understand this definition! So you can call your self what ever you want but in law there is only one right answer and yours isn’t it.
February 17th, 2010 at 9:13 am
Wow Lori, you must to be really pleased to have met yourself.
February 22nd, 2010 at 4:38 am
[..YouTube..] So, because you think the name of your nation is fucking stupid “refering to ourselves as United Statesian is fucking stupid” … (not our fault you named it that) …. apparently gives you the right to take anothers name for yourself, and tell that other it’s not theirs anymore. Since you can take anothers name … I guess we all get to rename you name to whatever we want then right!!!!How’s IDIOT sound … oh .. not your name??? Tough shit! .. It’s EASIER!
February 22nd, 2010 at 10:16 am
[..YouTube..] Well, i gues The Europeans has shacking alot of hate up towards you americans..And im pretty sure, that everyone understands the difference between North-America and South America.And yes i still believe you are fatass eating Cheeseburger eating cola guzzlers..
February 22nd, 2010 at 6:25 pm
[..YouTube..] Actually, most people I know of do not find the insinuation insulting, but theft .I’m Canadian, hence American. If someone else with my last name (Dorman) called themselves ‘Dorman’ that’s fine, but to deny ME my name out of, what, stupidity and arrogance, THAT’s annoying.If the world wishes to change the name of the continent .. FINE, then YOUR Americans and the continent is What?PS. I am mainly a vegetarian, and I don’t touch crap foods (thanx) .. hence, your ‘belief’ is not required.
February 25th, 2010 at 3:55 pm
[..YouTube..] I just call them “gringos”.
February 27th, 2010 at 8:37 pm
[..YouTube..] The abbreviation is U.S which is shorter than america and united statsians and i love you resident your smart and beautiful but i can’t agree with you on this one .
March 3rd, 2010 at 8:05 pm
[..YouTube..] @alexanderd75 I find YOUR response interesting. YOU’RE replying under the impression that she is pointing the finger at all people who live on the continent but don’t live in the U.S. What she actually said was “To all you smartasses who are quick to point out…” not “All you non-Americans”.P.S. She didn’t say anything about obesity other than that of America, hence your response is not valid.
March 3rd, 2010 at 8:08 pm
[..YouTube..] @genocide239 I agree that she is smart and beautiful, but how would you refer to yourself in terms of nationality? It makes perfect sense that the abbreviation is the U.S., but would the correct term then be U.S.-ians or U.S.-ans? It still makes sense to say American, regardless of whether the country is abbreviated to U.S. or America.
March 3rd, 2010 at 8:25 pm
[..YouTube..] Ok .. sorry for saying it this bluntly @philswims .. but .. your either an idiot .. OR you not in the ‘loop’ .. that comment was made when I was responding to the COMMENT .. not the video … sooooooo .. if you not on the same page .. at least stay in the same library
”hence your response is not valid”
March 3rd, 2010 at 9:21 pm
[..YouTube..] @philswims I would refer to myself as American wether i was from Mexico ,Canada or Brazil. I know pple mean U.s When they say America. But her point is it’s shorter to say America when in fact it’s shorter to say U.S. Now if you want to classify by ethnicity thats diff. Im not trying to come off as a smart ass im just stating facts and giving my opinion.
March 4th, 2010 at 4:37 am
[..YouTube..] how about just saying the US?
March 4th, 2010 at 4:41 am
[..YouTube..] you could just say the US or USA. when i’m reffering to my country i dont say “well in europe we….” as there are so many cultures that i cant just make a blanket statement like that. THATS WHAT PEOPLE HAVE A PROBLEM WITH. its that when you say well in america……thats not the same thing, ur including two HUGE continents with many other countries. its not hard.its not self righteous its just a correction of a mistake. i love the states! but this has nothign to do with that.
March 4th, 2010 at 4:43 am
[..YouTube..] they can probably guess because of ur accent too? just maybe?
March 4th, 2010 at 11:22 am
[..YouTube..] @Menla1 Thats exactly what im sayin . The U.S is a shorter abbrev. than United States and United Statesians.
March 4th, 2010 at 5:58 pm
[..YouTube..] yeah i know why cant that just be used i dont get it? if her argument is based on abbreviations.