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Post by ukfan on Jun 30, 2014 15:23:30 GMT
I agree with busypee. I, too, see it as mocking the American stereotype.
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Post by MizIndependent on Jun 30, 2014 15:52:26 GMT
’Murica or ’Murika is a slang term for America which is used to denote extreme patriotism, coupled with aspects of a redneck or southern American stereotype similar those featured in the advice animals Redneck Randal or Almost Politically Correct Redneck. It can also be found on image macros to either support or criticize American stereotypes.
From: Know Your Meme: 'Murica
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Post by sassy on Jun 30, 2014 15:55:07 GMT
I agree with Busy, but in some cases it does feel like its just about mocking people which doesn't sit too well with me. I guess it depends in how it's done.
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Post by *KAS* on Jun 30, 2014 16:16:15 GMT
I think some of you think way too much about things. Maybe it's because I'm in the south, but I see it all the time. It is often accompanied by over the top "American" outfits, but it's absolutely NOT bashing anyone, or making fun of patriotism. My friends that will hashtag a picture of their red/white/blue shirt, bandana, boots and American flag bandana outfit are completely patriotic and love our country. It's over the top and fun, and a bit redneck, but all in the name of love of America. That's all.
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Post by paget on Jun 30, 2014 16:22:15 GMT
I have never heard of this but I don't like the sound of it. Hopefully it's not a *thing* in my area.
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Post by Miss Lerins Momma on Jun 30, 2014 16:45:01 GMT
Sounds trashy to me
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Post by cannes on Jun 30, 2014 16:45:43 GMT
I've never heard of it, either. It doesn't seem to be something that is done here. Sounds like that's a good thing, because from the descriptions here, I don't think I'd find it amusing.
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Post by ginacivey on Jun 30, 2014 17:14:40 GMT
KAS
I wondered if i were overthinking it
or i am old
but i just find the humor in it
the outfits are purposely obnoxious
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Post by vicloo on Jun 30, 2014 17:21:18 GMT
Totally obnoxious! And it definitely is not something most Southerners are embracing!
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Post by padresfan619 on Jun 30, 2014 17:28:23 GMT
I think some of you think way too much about things. Maybe it's because I'm in the south, but I see it all the time. It is often accompanied by over the top "American" outfits, but it's absolutely NOT bashing anyone, or making fun of patriotism. My friends that will hashtag a picture of their red/white/blue shirt, bandana, boots and American flag bandana outfit are completely patriotic and love our country. It's over the top and fun, and a bit redneck, but all in the name of love of America. That's all. I agree. I don't think it is meant to be offensive at all. |
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Post by The Great Carpezio on Jun 30, 2014 17:37:44 GMT
I think it might depend on region and user. Around here is it usually used ironically and/or as mocking the American stereotype. It isn't really used nicely, but satire/parody really never is kind and supportive. It's meant to entertain and/or promote social change/point out institutional folly.
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Post by anxiousmom on Jun 30, 2014 17:45:14 GMT
I think some of you think way too much about things. Maybe it's because I'm in the south, but I see it all the time. It is often accompanied by over the top "American" outfits, but it's absolutely NOT bashing anyone, or making fun of patriotism. My friends that will hashtag a picture of their red/white/blue shirt, bandana, boots and American flag bandana outfit are completely patriotic and love our country. It's over the top and fun, and a bit redneck, but all in the name of love of America. That's all. I agree. I don't think it is meant to be offensive at all. I think I have to agree with this too. I live in the south, and what I think is happening is that people are starting to embrace their "redneck" roots. Over the years, calling someone a "redneck" was an insult-but it really isn't-and it encompased the "trashy" folks too. But there is a difference, a HUGE difference, and most of us who grew up around these kind of people know the difference. There are a lot of "rednecks" that are educated, smart, sophisticated...they are NOT confederate flag waving, KKK loving, racist bigots. The "rednecks" are just the country folks, and they are as patriotic as anyone else. I would more or less include parts of my upbringing as about as redneck as you can get (I mean really, I know ever single nuance of the live version of Free Bird LOL.) I don't think that the 'merica is anything more than that...people embracing their patriotism and their roots. |
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Post by annabella on Jun 30, 2014 17:49:56 GMT
I never opened this thread thinking you were talking about some product I'd never heard of. I've never heard of this trend. I do think hashtagging pics are over the top unnecessary. How hard is it to write out the word America, do we really need a slang for it?
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Post by rune2484 on Jun 30, 2014 18:17:17 GMT
'Murica started as a short hand or meme within the millennial generation - likely within the Redit/Imgur communities. It was started as a way to commiserate about the worst facets of American culture - The worst sides of capitalism, the truly horrifying responses to the gun rights issues, the mess that is our media, the completely botched medical system we have, etc. The Tea Party/Hilly Billy stereotypes sometimes make their way into the 'Murica meme, but really there is plenty of snark to go around.
As such 'Murica was never meant to be conflated with patriotism, nor is it bashing patriotism - I know a lot of people who use the 'Murica line but are still very patriotic themselves. It doesn't bother me because I think it is extremely important to think critically about the things you otherwise love.
Now the 'Murica parties kind of smack of a new generation trying to make it their own and offending people along the way.
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Post by teddyw on Jun 30, 2014 21:04:43 GMT
My nephew in London has shown me pictures of merica parties his Polish & Russian friends throw. Red solo cups are an absolute must for them.
I've never heard of one around here.
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Post by Dalai Mama on Jun 30, 2014 21:10:01 GMT
I agree with busypee. I, too, see it as mocking the American stereotype. I see it more as mocking Americans who live the stereotype. |
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Post by gypsymama on Jun 30, 2014 21:14:38 GMT
my experience is identical to what rune said... i've never heard of the 'murica parties or the over the top patriotic thing at all
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Post by Anna*Banana on Jun 30, 2014 21:15:56 GMT
Total mocking. It's pretty rude, actually...
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Post by fruitysuet on Jun 30, 2014 21:22:19 GMT
I've not heard of it (unsurprisingly) but my gut reaction is that it sounds disrespectful - especially now given that I know what a patriotic bunch you Americans generally are. Then I got to wondering what our equivalent would be and I came up with 'gland party which, honestly, sounds a whole lot worse!    |
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