11 Random Reasons To Love The S#!* Out Of America

Happy Birthday, USA!

1. Tailgating

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We literally invented this. Therefore, nothing screams “America” quite like red meat and beer before a football game.

2. Portion Sizes

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Sure, this one may cause a slew of other problems, but at least you’re not going to leave The Cheesecake Factory hungry.

3. Excuses to Celebrate

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We always find a holiday, whether it’s July 4th, Black Friday or Beer Can Appreciation Day.

4. PB & J

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The best American lunch to pack regardless of your age, brought to you by a fellow patriot.

5. Football Season

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Fantasy leagues, NFL Sundays, cheerleaders, and hometown pride. What’s not to love?

6. Iced Coffee

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Yes, the Dunks vs. Starbucks feud rages on, but we can all agree on one thing - we love our iced coffee.

7. Trucks.

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Because there’s somethin’ bout a truck.

8. Mason Jars

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These babies just scream "U.S. of A." Or, at the very least, "moonshine and hipsters."

9. The "power point."

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Michael Scott: The man, the myth, the American legend.

10. Tim Howard

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Win or lose, we still have the hashtag of the year: #ThingsTimHowardCouldSave.

11. Selfies.

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America, home of the second “selfiest” city in the world, and proud of it.

If you’re like that guy and snap selfies at your 4th of July pool party (and ruin your phone), don’t sweat it. At Gazelle, we love broken smartphones just as much as you love America.