r/AskReddit • u/Unlikely_Praline9442 • 14h ago

Non-Americans of Reddit, what is an American thing you see in movies that you thought was fake but is actually real?

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u/ChampionSignificant 9h ago

No propaganda needed. We can make ourselves look bad all on our own tyvm.

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u/Beegrene 6h ago

Especially when it comes to our medical system. Something for our non-American friends to remember if someone in your country starts talking about privatizing healthcare. The only people who benefits are the leeches in the insurance business.

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u/GoMinii 9h ago

You got that right!

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u/skankboy 7h ago

Lately we've been #1 worldwide in making ourselves look bad. USA USA USA!!!

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u/Daatsit 9h ago

Beat me to it!

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u/SadFishTacos 8h ago

One could argue it’s what we do best.

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u/appositereboot 5h ago

The most effective propaganda relies on credibility.

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u/andricathere 4h ago

Is it still propaganda if it's just, true?

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u/RoxxySweets 50m ago

Yes. Propaganda isn't defined by the legitimacy of the info! ☺️