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    Expectation Vs. Reality: The 4th Of July

    "I am proud to be an American. Because an American can eat anything on the face of this earth as long as he has two pieces of bread." -- Bill Cosby

    You've already decided this WILL be the best day of your summer!

    Reality, all of your friends are out of town…you literally have no plans

    At the beach getting star spangled hammered! #MURICA

    Reality, the idea of starting a new TV series doesn't seem like that bad of idea...

    All of your social media posts look like this!

    Reality, "I'll just instagram a patriotic quote I found on Pinterest."

    BBQs, House Parties, Day Drinking, Corn Hole….

    Reality, everyone decides to have their own BBQ house party…

    BEST FIREWORKS SHOW YOU HAVE EVER SEEN!

    Reality… that one guy at the party!

    Wow, my diet and workout plan actually worked this summer! #AmericanStrong

    Reality, hoping the blue icing on the cake doesn't turn your teeth blue

    Speaking of diet, lets celebrate summer and freedom with ice cream!

    Reality………….

    Everyone will sing and dance to this horribly fantastic song!

    Reality, everyone sings and dances to this horribly fantastic song!

    But at the end of the day it doesn't matter how you're celebrating - You're Proud To Be An American!