@4merlynotfamous@2uHipHop@KIRO7Seattle I'm sorry you feel the need to be a miser towards giving kids and college students access to cheap public transit.
When I studied abroad in Florence, Italy, one of the most popular spots in the city is a brunch place that serves up Southern style Chicken & Waffles. We must be doing something right if a restaurant in italy is serving up our tasty comfort food for Italians.
Why do Americans get so butthurt about the fact that, outside of natural beauty, America is a pretty uninteresting cultural experience. If youβve seen one American city you basically have experienced all America has to offer.
Brought a canister of my hometown candy, Almond Roca when visiting a Finnish friend last year. Didn't know till I got there he's allergic to nuts, so he gave it to his neighbors and they were like "oh, that's the good stuff". Finished the whole canister by the end of the night.
The truth about Americans and Europeans:
Most Americans would love to see the ancient and beautiful buildings of Europe. They are impressed by Europe's history and recognize how it shaped America's own story. And they also acknowledge that Europe has some amazing food.
Most Europeans would love to see the amazing national parks of America. When they do visit they are baffled and impressed by the size of our stores, homes, and country. And they also may gain a few pounds but they love America's food, too.
When Americans and Europeans meet overseas ten out of ten times we tease each other about where we're from. And then we get along great most of the time after that.
Don't fall for all this division between America and Europe. Sure there are cultural, language, and value differences.
But overall if you were all just sitting in the same room together you'd have a great time. Online focuses us on our differences rather than what we enjoy about each other.
@RogersWork@jailedamanda The $165 is the passport book and administrative fee ($130 + $35) regardless of whether it's your first time or renewing. You can check the US DoS website and see that when using their fee calculator.
@RogersWork@jailedamanda Cost of Passport when I've done it where I live
- $130 Passport Book
- $35 Administrative Fee
- $12-15 Photo Fee (either at my local county auditor office or UPS store)
The thing that makes horror as a film genre great is that it often taps into cultural anxieties and acts as a dark mirror to the era they're filmed in.
these new horror movies are hitting because young folks are scared of different things.
home invasions donβt work because no one owns a home. slasher movies are unrealistic when everyone has ring cameras and life360.
liminal spaces and being forced to date a bad guy? horrific