When you've lived in one place your whole life, you get used to the various customs and behaviors that are standard in your country. So much so that traveling abroad can be a huge culture shock for a lot of people. These American Redditors are sharing the things they realized are completely unique to American culture.
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It's no secret that the American healthcare system isn't known for being the best in the world. If you're poor and need to have some sort of procedure done in a hospital, you can look forward to a hefty bill that may or may not put you into debt for years to come. And if you aren't fortunate enough to receive a health insurance plan through your employer? Well, we don't even want to think about that...
Here are 17 memes and tweets that highlight the trials and tribulations of health insurance in America!
Many of us have dealt with the "joys" of the American healthcare system firsthand, whether that be the inability to afford an astronomical bill from a trip to the emergency room, or the high costs of necessary medication.
Michelle DuBarry dealt with one of the most unimaginable horrors a person could experience - the loss of a child, and her nightmarish experience with the health insurance company directly after.
On a bit of a lighter note, here are some amusing memes about the American healthcare system that will make you laugh and then feel sad again.
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President Donald Trump conducted a fake orchestra during the Super Bowl last Sunday and it was...really something.
Happy Post-America Day, everybody! Some of us may have only watched the Superbowl for the incredibly extra commercials or the very sexy halftime show, but we're betting that you'll enjoy these memes regardless.
Whether you're a San Francisco or Kansas City fan, we know you're all really hungover, so please enjoy these reaction memes, and even more at Know Your Meme!
Here's a fun bit of incredibly random trivia for you: on January 14th, 1784, the United States Congress of the Confederation ratified the Treaty of Paris, which marked the end of the Revolutionary War. Seems like prime time to celebrate, doesn't it? And what better way to celebrate America's independence that with memes!
Getting a college education in America can completely ruin a person financially, as times just aren't what they used to be when our Baby Boomer parents were our age. This Twitter thread is depressing as hell, but highlights the reality of being in an outrageous amount of student debt.
The solution to all of this? It may be time to encourage today's high school kids not to attend traditional college and go to trade school or community college instead!
Welp, it's the third day of 2020 and the we might've just plunged ourselves into the possibility of war with Iran.
Last night Donald Trump ordered the assassination of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani via drone airstrike in Baghdad today, which has sparked fears over the possibility of an escalation of conflict between the US and the Middle Eastern nation, or even the possibility of a World War III. Soleimani was a beloved military hero in Iran.
Of course, this whole situation is hardly a joke, but we'd like to give memers the benefit of the doubt and assume they're turning their concern into something (sort of) positive. We'll go with that. Anyway, scroll down to see some of the best reaction memes.
Looking to waste time with less guilt? Are you a student trying to prepare for exams in a fun way? These history memes might be your ticket to pleasure. They're dank, they're historical, and most of all, they're funny.
