15 Harsh Truths About America That Maybe The Rest Of The World Isn't Ready To Hear Yet

It's fair to say that the United States of America has quite a long history. Or, to be more accurate, this land known as the US today has quite a long history. Indigenous people had been here for thousands of years before the Europeans arrived. Since the colonization by Europeans, this land has changed drastically. A few centuries have passed, and the US is now one of the most powerful countries in the world.
Standing on top of the world, the Americans have something to make them stand out from the rest. Let's collectively say that Americans hold a strong belief in their nation. They believe that they're leading the world, that they're great in all aspects. But is that so?
To investigate the matter most precisely, let's ask US citizens. Reddit user Tell_me_why- reached out to the Ask Reddit community: "Americans, what is the rest of the world not ready to hear?" The post immediately became a hit. People wasted no time telling the most quirky things and hard-to-believe truths about this country that other people may be unaware of.
From thousands of answers, we have picked up some of the most typical and controversial ones to present to you in the list below. Are you ready to hear these mind-blowing opinions? Sit tight, and scroll down to check them out. Be sure to reach the end of this post, and don't forget to tell us what you think about it in the comment section below.

Source: Tell_me_why-

#1 This is valid everywhere

Source: nevillebonglottom,Rodrigo Sümmer

The dumbest Americans often speak the loudest.

#2 You don't necessarily need to travel the world to learn about other cultures and experience them

Source: Biz_Rito

More Americans would travel if they could. There is criticism of Americans not being curious about other cultures. Some of that is valid, but travel isn't easily within people's means in the US. With no mandated vacation time and crippling low wages, having the time and money to travel to other countries isn't realistic for most Americans.

#3 Agree

Source: Agent_Onions, David Veksler

The only reason "Florida Man" exists is because of Florida's laws about the accessibility of crime documentation, which makes it a goldmine for tabloid journalism.

#4 This is the usual way to sell "original food from..." in another country

Source: Arik_the_Bruce, Vaishnav Chogale

I went to Italy and there was a restaurant selling "American pizza" which was pizza with french fries hot dogs and more ranch than pizza. He said it's authentic American pizza and it's how everyone eats pizza over there. I told him I'm from America and I've never once seen anyone eat that... He told me I was wrong and it's how all Americas eat pizza
Y'all are crazy too.

#5 And America will have lots more uncared-for children soon enough. Thanks so much, supreme Court

Source: RioBlue93, Ben Wicks

Despite there being an obesity epidemic, there are many MANY children who are hungry. Unfortunately, the foster care system is a worse outcome sometimes. We have many, many hungry children.

#6 Unfortunately the voting system itself is flawed

Source: spade13F,Marco Oriolesi

The government is not an accurate reflection of the people. The vast majority of Americans are moderates who have views all over the spectrum depending on the topic.

#7 Hmmm...dunno, 'bout the reasoning given here - Australia isn't a great deal smaller than the US and we're a long way from a lot of places, yet we're big on traveling and we definitely hold a lot more passports percentage-wise than the US

Source: Glittering-Clock-332, Surface

We aren't uncultured because we don't travel, it's just that our states are the size of your countries. I can drive 8 hours in my state, and still be in my state. And then you have Texas

#8 Private people are allowed to do what they wish with their money though

Source: Csj2454, Elias Null

That someone personally spent over $400 million on a replica of Noah’s ark in Kentucky. Like actually. I’m not even kidding. It’s several football fields long.

#9 "ATM: feed me a cat. New Yorker: OK."

Source: You8mypizza, Eddi Aguirre

Most New Yorkers aren't psychopaths. All of us are

#10 This is how social media works

Source: WRiPSTER, Marten Bjork

Twitter/Reddit are probably the worst representation of American culture possible. Life outside these two platforms is completely different no matter what way you spin it. Reason being, extremist opinions are the ones that get the fakest internet points, so that's all you will ever see.

#11 Whoever said we didn't?

Source: AzzyKaz, Markus Spiske

Europe has a racism problem as well. I moved from America to Europe and yall jump through so many hoops to pretend that America is the only place with racism despite how blaringly blatant it is in Europe.
Edit: obviously I know Europe is not a singular country, I just did not feel like listing all the European countries I've lived in or traveled to.
Edit 2: If yall really wanna focus more on the fact that I said Europe instead of listing every country I've ever been to than on the racism thing then you're really just proving my point.

#12 Nor your guaranteed home health nurse

Source: TheeAngelness,Dmitry Vechorko

Children are not your retirement fund.

#13 Really the UK seems like it would be good as well

Source: Low_Lettuce_8467, LinkedIn Sales Solutions

America isn’t the best by far, but as an African American I know the racism in other big countries is way more overt, I’ve experienced it and sadly realized America is one of the few places I can live in somewhat peace

#14 Most things are . . . but it would make viewing Congressional Hearings a whole lot more entertaining, also inserted during political speeches, and most religious news

Source: McFlyFarm, IMDb

M*A*S*H is better without the laugh track.

#15 Is this true?

Source: Bioreaver, Andrew Neel

America is more welcoming than most other countries.
For example, I've been living in Korea for almost three years. I could speak the language perfectly, interact with the community, and learn the customs and traditions, and yet I still wouldn't be considered Korean, or even be looked at as a Korean citizen. I wouldn't belong, because I don't look Korean.
But in the U.S, you can be from pretty much anywhere and be accepted as an American. You might look African, Asian, or European, but you would be considered American. And you would belong. And it's awesome.
The U.S is one of the most welcoming places in the world.