I was with a group of au pairs this weekend at a William and Mary college football game. One had an interesting question. "Why is it that you Americans love this game so much"? It started me wondering. Why are some things so enduring to Americans?
My answer to the au pair at the time was simple. We love it because we grow up with it. Then, my point was proven as the half time show took the field. It consisted of two teams of tiny little football players and included one of our host children. It was adorable to watch the little guys play after watching the huge college players. The little ones were so excited to be there and really enthusiastic while executing the plays.
Another American event is the Emmy's. Do other countries have over-the-top award shows like America? At yahoo.com, you can find nominees, photos, videos, best dressed, worst dressed, news and blogs about the event. I would guess that the night after an awards show in America, the most clicked link is the best and worst dressed.
When I take groups of au pairs to events, it is fun to hear their questions and listen to their opinions. What are some typically American events that seem strange to our au pair visitors?
My answer to the au pair at the time was simple. We love it because we grow up with it. Then, my point was proven as the half time show took the field. It consisted of two teams of tiny little football players and included one of our host children. It was adorable to watch the little guys play after watching the huge college players. The little ones were so excited to be there and really enthusiastic while executing the plays.
Another American event is the Emmy's. Do other countries have over-the-top award shows like America? At yahoo.com, you can find nominees, photos, videos, best dressed, worst dressed, news and blogs about the event. I would guess that the night after an awards show in America, the most clicked link is the best and worst dressed.
When I take groups of au pairs to events, it is fun to hear their questions and listen to their opinions. What are some typically American events that seem strange to our au pair visitors?
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