In this remarkable image of white supremicists on a subway train in Washington I see cowards afraid to show their faces and a strong woman who shouldn't have to put up with this shit.
(Photo: Cheney Orr @Reuters)
I’d hope this is fairly obvious considering all the fires we’ve got, but I’ll say it anyways:
Please respect campfire and fireworks bans this week and over the 4th.
Most of the mountains are in stage 2 restrictions (no campfires).
Again, an ask to please respect it.
#COwx
Everyone’s asking: can FSTL fix the reflecting pool?
We put our best people on it and have come up with a 3 point plan.
1. Drain the pool of algae and peeling paint.
2. RFK Jr. will eat the algae and peeled paint.
3. Remove Trump from office. https://t.co/GyYDhcmxyQ
If we’re going to have a world in which most of the population is illiterate, we should at least bring back decorative gargoyles, stained-glass windows and painstakingly handcrafted illustrated manuscripts.
Ha! World Cup visitors are still losing it over everyday America here is another round of things that have them wide eyed and posting nonstop:
Self serve ice machines in every gas station and fast food spot. Europeans are filming themselves filling cups the size of their heads while saying this is witchcraft. One guy from Spain called it the most American invention ever.
Texas Roadhouse with the endless fresh bread and cinnamon butter. Visitors are clearing out multiple baskets before the entree even arrives. They just keep bringing more? For free? I am never leaving.
Pharmacies inside grocery stores. Walk in for milk walk out with prescriptions shampoo and a birthday card. A French fan said it felt like one building solved my entire to do list.
Massive parking lots everywhere. Stadiums malls even restaurants have seas of asphalt. People from dense cities are shocked you can actually park for free without circling for an hour.
All you can eat buffets and bottomless brunch. One Korean visitor posted from Golden Corral: I ate for three hours and they smiled at me. This country runs on abundance.
Recliner seats in movie theaters with huge screens and buttery popcorn the size of buckets. Visitors are comparing it to flying first class on the ground.
Sweet tea so sugary it makes your teeth hurt in gallons. Southern hosts keep refilling it and fans are politely pretending they can handle it while secretly vibrating.
Drive thru car washes that are basically theme park rides. Lights soap shows and your car comes out sparkling in 5 minutes. A Brazilian said even my car feels American now.
Amazon deliveries the same day or next morning. Packages just appear. One German posted a timelapse: Ordered at midnight here at 9 a.m. What is this sorcery?
Roadside attractions and random giant statues. The Worlds Largest Ball of Twine giant roadside dinosaurs or a 50 foot cowboy boot. Visitors are detouring for selfies like it is the Eiffel Tower.
Tailgating culture before games. Grills games music and strangers sharing food in parking lots. International fans are getting adopted by locals with brisket and beer.
And the random how yall doing today? small talk from cashiers Uber drivers and hotel staff. Many say they expected cold or rude instead they are getting genuine warmth and hope you enjoy the match!
At the end of the day we Americans do not always realize how much these little things stand out. We grew up with the scale the convenience and the casual friendliness so it feels normal to us. Seeing the world light up over it reminds us how lucky we are and makes us even prouder to share it with all of you.
Keep sharing your reactions visitors. This is the good stuff. 🫶🇺🇸
The World Cup is proof that if it weren't for our leaders, the majority of us would get along just fine. It's the global version of "When the boss isn't here, we all just come in and get our work done.
Wait. WAIT. If watching two men kiss can turn a child gay, then showing them a man and a woman kiss should turn them back.
Unless, of course, that’s not how any of this works.