Why do Americans think the whole world does thanks giving?

Stat Brother · Nov 25, 2015

Bevendean Hillbilly said:
Can't be bothered reading the whole thread but THANKSGIVING WAS BROUGHT TO AMERICA BY THE PILGRIM FATHERS WHO WERE ENGLISH FROM LINCOLNSHIRE.

message ends. Those bloody English with their bloody traditions forcing it on the world.

Thunder Bolt said:
This. It is a Yank tradition started by the English immigrants or refugees* as some might call them.

*ducks

Exactly.

As usual John Oliver hits the nail on the head, I'm loving the first line:-

burnee54 · Nov 25, 2015

I think we should be "giving thanks" to commemorate getting rid of that pious bunch of f**kwits!
It will also give our poor turkey farmers two bites of the cherry instead of just one.

Hampster Gull · Nov 25, 2015

I dont even know what date it is but seems like a good festival to me

Garage_Doors · Nov 25, 2015

Hamilton said:
I guess [MENTION=12090]Programme_Seller[/MENTION] has now realised that he's the only one asked this by Americans.

You're not American are you [MENTION=12090]Programme_Seller[/MENTION] ? Just thought I'd ask.

No

I'm Brighton born & Bred :thumbsup:

The Spanish · Nov 25, 2015

Icy Gull said:
Yeah but it's an American tradition and it should stay that way.

well it was started by British people

portlander · Nov 25, 2015

Thanks Lyndhurst - back at you from Maine

Lyndhurst 14 said:
It's not a 'fact' - anyway I'm done with this thread. Happy Thanksgiving to fellow US based NSCers

W.C. · Nov 26, 2015

Programme_Seller said:
Whenever you speak to an American at this time of year they always ask
"what are you doing for thanks giving this year"

And they seem genuinely surprised when you tell them same as last year, fu@k all

They don't get it that the whole world does not celebrate their tradition.

Sorry I haven't read the rest of the thread, but, I have American friends, and work with/have worked with a fair few. Not ONCE have they ever asked me what I am doing for Thanksgiving.

SouthCoastOwl · Nov 26, 2015

Soulman said:
They call it thanksgiving i call it Christmas. My cards will say Merry Christmas etc. They have their traditions and i shall stick with mine, no problem.

SouthCoastOwl · Nov 26, 2015

W.C. said:
Sorry I haven't read the rest of the thread, but, I have American friends, and work with/have worked with a fair few. Not ONCE have they ever asked me what I am doing for Thanksgiving.

This - but I did enjoy a fantastic Thanksgiving dinner at an American's colleagues place last weekend, little early I appreciate but we're running on Paris time so we don't have today off to celebrate.

Nibble · Nov 26, 2015

Soulman said:
Yeah, i mean't their Happy Winter Festival, should have stated the same with Harvest Festival, same theory applies, no problem. Our traditions are a lot older than the American ones, up to them if they want to name them different .

Remarkable. I genuinely think this is the first time I have EVER seen you comment on something that wasn't race/EU/refugee/left vs right stuff. It's nice to know your level of knowledge is consistent on all subjects.

Happy Winterfest.

Icy Gull · Nov 26, 2015

The Spanish said:
well it was started by British people

Who had arrived in the US in the early 17th century and decided to have a Thanksgiving after a year. When was the last time most people in Britain celebrated Thanksgiving? Would that be never?

alfredmizen · Nov 26, 2015

Icy Gull said:
Who had arrived in the US in the early 17th century and decided to have a Thanksgiving after a year. When was the last time most people in Britain celebrated Thanksgiving? Would that be never?

Probably, and thats the same amount of times 99.9% of british people have been asked if they are, or decided to, celebrate it.

Hamilton · Nov 26, 2015

This is what Brits know about the USA...

http://www.buzzfeed.com/robinedds/i...ed-some-brits-to-label-the-us-stat#.ukDyZGnEW

MattBackHome · Nov 26, 2015

Soulman said:
They call it thanksgiving i call it Christmas. My cards will say Merry Christmas etc. They have their traditions and i shall stick with mine, no problem.

halbpro · Nov 26, 2015

Chipping in with everyone else to say I've never been asked by an American what I'm doing for Thanksgiving, even when I've asked them what they're up to.

8ace · Nov 26, 2015

Happy Thanksgiving!

Tyrone Biggums · Nov 26, 2015

I just had my first thanks giving dinner here in Oz. Mate married an American and the tradition has now begun. Great food and good fun.

Phat Baz 68 · Nov 26, 2015

Lyndhurst 14 said:
If you don’t like Americans fair enough – but don’t make ridiculous generalisations and stereotypes. I actually like Thanksgiving – it's very much about families and friends and enjoying a good meal and each other’s company.

Just wondering where the stereotyping bit is ?

Herr Tubthumper · Nov 26, 2015

8ace said:
Happy Thanksgiving!

Nice one. Yeeeeee, haaaaaaa, what are you doing for it?

W.C. · Nov 26, 2015

Phat Baz 68 said:
Just wondering where the stereotyping bit is ?

I'm guessing the opening line of the first post in this thread by the OP.

Anyway, Happy Thanksgiving!!

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