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      19 hours ago

      So tame tho. See my other comment…

      We had not only national anthems, but a whole-ass flag raising ceremony weekly. And there’s even a “Little Red Scarf” ceremony once a year.

      When I first came to the US, I just thought the pledge was a normal thing. But according to some Europeans on the internet, its apparantly just… not a thing in their country?

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        But according to some Europeans on the internet, its apparantly just… not a thing in their country?

        It used to be a thing in my country… back when it was under a fascist dictatorship.

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        19 hours ago

        Not only is not a thing, but the rest of the world views it as distinctly odd. Performative patriotism looks a bit creepy from the outside. I guess you have to be born into it, but we all know that family who does something and remains unaware just how it looks?

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          13 hours ago

          Even being born into it, it feels weird. I’ll stand politely when the national anthem is played at a sporting event, because that feels only slightly odd. But the pledge of allegiance always gave me straight cult vibes, no thanks.

          I’ve seen multiple groups of Australians treat their national anthem with mild irreverence, which feels so much healthier.

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            10 hours ago

            As an Australian I can confirm this. Anybody silly enough to act patriotic in any group will be sledged mercilessly.

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        18 hours ago

        It’s completely not a thing in any country I’ve visited except America. You guys are the gold ribbon looniest.

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          15 hours ago

          You guys are the gold ribbon looniest.

          Aw, shucks. Thanks!

          I realize it’s not a compliment, but we need a win, right now, so we will take it.

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          17 hours ago

          That’s the nicest thing I’ve agreed with being said about my country in over a month. Thank you, kind stranger!