Now I am in England, so first Ill explain why I am criticising America and not my own country.
America is taking over the world. This is a fact. Certainly comercialy, politically,, and definatly the Media Industry. It is only a metter of time before trends in America start sweeping through the UK, so my criticism is not a case of Xenophobia, but a valid fear for the trends about to engulf my country, as well as the rest of the world
One thing that bothers me about American culture is it’s obsession with good looks. Now, this is not disturbing in itself, but it seems to have crept its way into the justice system! The Media appear to be more sympathetic to murderers if the are good looking! Somehow I imagine all the Americans responding “So what”, yet to us British the response is likely to be “No! That’s too stupid, even for the Americans”
What is more is the American High school system seems to encorage bullying. No Kidding! How many shows aimed at kids portray unpopular kids as figures of mockery while popular kids have all the fun and also join in the mockery? The fact that TV shows portray this means that it is clearly a culture that is widespred enough for audiences to relate to. Worse, if it is going on then why are programs aimed at kids endorsing this horrable enviroment rather than discoraging it?
From my knowledge of History there was a culture that was just like this. They valued good looks and a Class system. They were commercially based, and yes they even had their social misfits who they mocked with venom. I’m sure you know who I mean.
Nazi Germany! Oh but wait! Didn't Nazi Germany start invading other countries thus earning the enmity of the rest of the world? Mmm. No paralels there then!