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[InfiniteCombo]

Enjoy you're independence day. A celebration of independence that you wouldn't have achieved without a massive amount of French support

As for the French... I think we repaid that favor (and then some) by bailing them out of two 20th century world wars.

In the words of Ada Wong in the Resident Evil 2 remake: "I think we're even."

I'm joking. Really, enjoy it. At least you get to celebrate a national day. In England, our national day is hardly noticed and is a taboo subject.

Happy 4th July US GAF.

Thank you kind sir.

I don't really think of the independence itself much, as an antagonistic thing for which we must still hold grudges. Why? Because at some point we both (Americans and Brits) realized that the only thing giving us distance was the physical separation of the Atlantic Ocean; in most other respects, the United States and England/Britain/UK have a lot of cultural commonalities. Language, literature, music, ideas of the enlightenment, etc.

 

[GeekyDad]

 

[DeepEnigma]

 

[winjer]

Unfortunately, there are already bad news on this day o celebration

'I grabbed my kid and ran': 6 dead, dozens injured in shooting at July 4th parade in Chicago suburb

Six people died and at least 30 were injured Monday morning after a gunman opened fire from a roof on a July 4th parade in Highland Park, Illinois.

eu.usatoday.com

 

[InfiniteCombo]

Asking politely to the usual America-hating suspects: This is a celebration thread, so please keep your hate at the door. You can hate on the US the other 364 days of the year if you, for some twisted reason, can't resist

I know that for some of you, reading the first post of threads is not a strength or a capability.

But Jesus tap-dancing Christ, the OP is not that long.

GeekyDad 0/10 garbage post, keep that crap out of this thread.

Despite this country being flawed, it's still one of the greatest countries not just now, but in the history of civilization.

 

[Billbofet]

Saw this at my local parade today. Good times

 

[InfiniteCombo]

Saw this at my local parade today. Good times

That's pretty damn cool. Was he the only one, or were there other colonial-themed people in the parade?

 

[Billbofet]

There were others, but he was the only one with a flapping eagle and motorized unicycle

 

[BadBurger]

I would never want to get that close to a bald eagle. Saw a few at the local zoo. They're the size of a small child and them claws man.

 

[InfiniteCombo]

motorized unicycle

 

[BadBurger]

Enjoy you're independence day. A celebration of independence that you wouldn't have achieved without a massive amount of French support

I'm joking. Really, enjoy it. At least you get to celebrate a national day. In England, our national day is hardly noticed and is a taboo subject.

Happy 4th July US GAF.

My childhood neighborhood had a park at its center. It's name? Lafayette.

 

[InfiniteCombo]

My childhood neighborhood had a park at its center. It's name? Lafayette.

Agreed. I remember so many things -- schools, streets, parks, etc -- named after French heroes (especially Lafayette). As they should be, for we should recognize the historical importance of those heroes.

 

[OmegaSupreme]

Shit post to the extreme. Find me a country without any issues.

 

[IFireflyl]

 

[InfiniteCombo]

Holy shit. All of these are 10/10 memes.

Fantastic post!

 

[Jaybe]

 

[Platinumstorm]

Last year a bullet fell out of the sky and came through the cover of my back porch. Hopefully this year the shooter goes somewhere else.

Welp.

 

[Jennings]

Welp.

Okay, under the circumstances I dislike the new context of my early morning statement.

 

[West Texas CEO]

 

[Lady Redfield]

Happy Hulk Hogan Day

 

[Kev Kev]

this is some resetera shit. tf outta here with this GeekyDad . go back to your blue hair potato brain club

 

[AJUMP23]

Happy Hulk Hogan Day

A real American.

 

[Kev Kev]

 

[InfiniteCombo]

Happy Hulk Hogan Day

He was already an awesome American hero.

Then he helped bankrupt Gawker and became an American legend.

 

[Hawking Radiation]

Every country has its issues mate.

Its a shame you had to sour this thread like that.

Happy 4th to my American GAF mates

 

[jdforge]

Nothing will top the 80s Regan era America for all the rest of us looking in. It seemed like the centre of the universe then.

Not so much now.

 

[InfiniteCombo]

Happy 4th to my American GAF mates

Cheers, mate!

 

[ManaByte]

Happy Hulk Hogan Day

 

[Mistake]

Talked to a few salty girls today saying “what’s there to celebrate?!” If I find anymore I’ll put a sparkler in my ass and do a jig

Happy 4th!

 

[AJUMP23]

Talked to a few salty girls today saying “what’s there to celebrate?!” If I find anymore I’ll put a sparkler in my ass and do a jig

Happy 4th!

Tell these salty chicks my independence from you.

 

[InfiniteCombo]

My neighborhood has multiple block parties. Fireworks everywhere.

I just came back from hanging out with friends. Had a couple of nice American microbrews, burgers slightly overcooked for my taste but that was fine

 

[12Goblins]

couple of shootings today... happy birthday america

 

[Mossybrew]

Yeah honestly I'm glad to have been born into the premier superpower of the world, could have been a lot worse. But still I'm a petty old fuck and I dread this night because I know I won't get decent sleep.

 

[Pejo]

I'm currently listening to a drunk couple cry and argue with each other from across the street. Did some yard work in the morning, enjoyed a nice cookout with the gf and the dog, drank a few beers.

This country can suck a lot of the time, but it's also a pretty nice place to be, all things considered.

God bless America, happy 4th GAF.

 

[InfiniteCombo]

But still I'm a petty old fuck and I dread this night because I know I won't get decent sleep.

I did get woken up once, but surprised that the fireworks didn't go as late as they usually do; sometimes they go as late as 2 or 3 AM, but by midnight people were mostly wrapping up.

I'm currently listening to a drunk couple cry and argue with each other from across the street. Did some yard work in the morning, enjoyed a nice cookout with the gf and the dog, drank a few beers.

Sounds like a pretty awesome chill time.

This country can suck a lot of the time, but it's also a pretty nice place to be, all things considered.

Yes. Every country (including this one) has issues. But there's a difference between criticizing your country with the hopes of making it better, and... what some people do, which is have an irrational, nihilistic/destructive hatred of your country.

God bless America, happy 4th GAF.

 

[Aggelos]

No evidence of shooting? Are people so on edge that they mistake exploding fireworks for gunfire?

 

[NeoGiffer]

Spoiler: drive-by, seizure-inducing shit

 

[OmegaSupreme]

 

[InfiniteCombo]

[Shitty gif]

What is this drive-by, seizure-inducing shit?

Wanna explain yourself!?

(EDIT: massive pop culture reference fail by me )

 

[NeoGiffer]

What is this drive-by, seizure-inducing shit?

Wanna explain yourself!?

Spoiler

 

[InfiniteCombo]

Spoiler

Edited my post. Massive pop culture reference fail by me

My bad, homie

 

[Maiden Voyage]

Happy belated 4th Amerigaf. I was out in the woods camping so I missed the festivities. I need a second shower to wash all the deet and sunscreen off.

 

[InfiniteCombo]

Happy belated 4th Amerigaf. I was out in the woods camping so I missed the festivities. I need a second shower to wash all the deet and sunscreen off.

"AmeriGAF" has such a nice ring to it. If you don't mind I'll use that going forward.

 

[Maiden Voyage]

"AmeriGAF" has such a nice ring to it. If you don't mind I'll use that going forward.

No 4th of July is complete without some CCR.

 

[InfiniteCombo]

No 4th of July is complete without some CCR.

As a big CCR fan myself (I own all of their studio albums), I approve of this post.

 

[VN1X]

Well at least it's not a flag-burning thread like on REEEEE lol

Omg please send me the link if they have a thread like that.

 

[AJUMP23]

No 4th of July is complete without some CCR.

I believe this song is about Al Gore.....A senators son who didn't have to go to Vietnam.

CCR Wrote brilliant music, I hear Have you ever seen the rain when I got in the car this morning.

 

[BadBurger]

I hope everyone had a good 4th and woke up hangover-free like I did!

 

[poppabk]

Someone please account suicide over there with this:

Seeing as no one bit on my earlier reply I'd like all the 'patriots' to count the number of stars on this non offensive flag.

 

[dr_octagon]