When Lindsey Lohan first arrives at the camp in The Parent Trap, she has an exchange with a couple of fellow campers that goes a little something like this:
Friends Number 1 and 2: Woah, you're from California? Do you like live in Hollywood? Do you live next door to a movie star?
Hallie: Who are you two, Lucy and Ethel? I've never even been to Hollywood.
I went to get groceries the other day (in a shopping mall), and the cashier recognized that I had a different accent. She asked me where I was from. I told her, and this was her response.
Cashier: Oh my gosh! You live in America? Do you live by any movie stars? Have you ever seen Brad Pitt or anyone just walking around on the street?
Me: Um, no I live in Michigan.
That clearly meant nothing to her. Because she was so eager to hear about my movie star stories I said, "I live kind of near Jeff Daniels, but I've never seen him."
She gave me a blank stare, so I tried again.
Me: Um, Eminem lives in Michigan?
Cashier: Wow! Have you been to 8 mile before?
Me: He lives in a mansion now, but yes I actually live a mile away from 8 mile.
I did not bother to explain to her that 8 mile is an incredibly long street and Livonia is a far cry from where Eminem grew up. I just walked away, laughing to myself.
Is this really how the world sees us? Do they think that all Americans babysit Brad and Angelina's children?
This made us laugh!
ReplyDeleteWhenever I have spoken to someone from a different country they say that they always thought America was just like an episode of Friends and they were so surprised to meet Americans because we are nothing like the people on Friends. hahah
ReplyDeleteKate- we're waiting for an update from the land down under! Hope to see one soon! We miss you!
ReplyDeleteLove,
your best cousin ever, Beth and your decent Aunt Judy
Kate- you need to stay on top of updating. I know you are having tons of fun with all those hot australian guys, but you need to keep us updated! We are more important!!!
ReplyDeleteHAHA-I didn't know that people still ask about 8 mile. I hope you are having tons of fun!
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