34 Things Non-Americans Think Are "Myths" About Americans, But I'm Sorry, They're All True

    People on Twitter have been asking for years if certain things they see on TV shows are actual, real things Americans do. I'm here to tell you that the answer to most of these questions is "Yes, yes we do."

    Hello, and welcome back to another edition of "things Americans do on the daily that the rest of the world thinks is fake."

    This edition will be dedicated to things people think are American "myths" or "urban legends."

    Enjoy.

    1.

    so do americans really have these garbage disposals or is that a myth?

    Twitter: @_aIiot

    2.

    do americans really call mcdonalds "mickey d's" or is that a myth

    Twitter: @ocelotrevolving

    3.

    Do Americans really ware there shoes in the house or is this a TV myth? Is the ground cleaner in the USA? I am very confused by this!

    Twitter: @0Crash0

    4.

    do americans really put bread in the freezer or is that just a myth

    Twitter: @siorbhladhm

    5.

    Do Americans really fly flags on their houses or is that a myth perpetuated by pop culture?

    Twitter: @killiandonneIIy

    6.

    do americans really go to church every sunday or that is just a myth

    Twitter: @ylvisclaw221b

    7.

    Do Americans really have "show and tell" in school? I thought that was a myth! How often do you have it? What if you run out of stuff??

    Twitter: @heyammara

    8.

    do americans really use red cups in parties or is it just a myth

    Twitter: @0614ft

    9.

    Do Americans really decorate their lockers or is this a myth?

    Twitter: @paigelyse_

    10.

    do americans really have bacon with pancakes or is that just a myth

    Twitter: @karaghbyrne

    11.

    do americans really eat peanut butter and jelly sandwiches or is that just a myth

    Twitter: @bulbaposting

    12.

    Do americans really eat doughnuts for breakfast or is it just a tv myth?

    Twitter: @rosalindkeenan

    13.

    do americans REALLY have loads of multiple choice questions in exams or is that a myth??

    Twitter: @manlykalejandro

    14.

    Do Americans really only have to write 300 words for an essay or is that a myth

    Twitter: @kushtinthezoots

    15.

    "Do Americans really say 'have a nice day' or is that an urban legend?" #irelandprobs

    Twitter: @paigehala

    16.

    do americans really eat raw cookie dough or is it a myth like the thing with sniffing glue

    Twitter: @ShadyFennec

    17.

    Do Americans actually put butter on their popcorn or is that a myth?

    Twitter: @sadskinnysexy

    18.

    Can I ask, do Americans actually go about throwing toilet paper over houses or is that a myth?

    Twitter: @KNGG_YT

    19.

    do americans actually have multiple choice tests and call them exams or is that a myth?

    Twitter: @paintmyfire

    20.

    do Americans actually have high school reunions or is that a myth?

    Twitter: @skata_rose

    21.

    Do Americans actually eat peanut butter with jelly in sandwiches or is that just a myth? Lol either way it sounds mingin

    Twitter: @katesspotates

    22.

    Do Americans actually celebrate 4th of July or is it just an urban myth that started through ironic twitter celebrations I honestly can't tell

    Twitter: @IsNotACop

    23.

    Do Americans actually get to leave as soon as the bell goes or is that a myth

    Twitter: @StanLock2

    24.

    do americans really boil water in microwaves or is that a myth someone confirm

    Twitter: @miracIejmn

    25.

    So... do Americans actually get sent to boarding schools in England for being brats or is that a myth

    Twitter: @sinnerhella

    26.

    do Americans learn to drive in automatic cars ??? like do most Americans drive automatic cars or is that a myth ?

    Twitter: @ehhabigail

    27.

    Do Americans shop in target frequently or is that a myth?

    Twitter: @shaebaabii

    28.

    do Americans actually do the thing where they say "I pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america" or is it a myth bc idk

    Twitter: @siobwi

    29.

    Do americans have cheer leaders at high school sports matches or is this just another myth

    Twitter: @tombartley_

    30.

    do americans actually play dodgeball or is that a myth

    Twitter: @thirdflapjack

    31.

    do americans actually use those brown paper bags for lunch or is that a myth.

    Twitter: @xBlack_white_x

    32.

    Do americans really sell lemonade at their doorsteps during summer this is still a myth to me

    Twitter: @zeloppar

    33.

    do americans say awesome all the time or is that just a myth

    Twitter: @drxwswaverly

    34. And lastly...

    Do americans say 'bye' on the phone?? Or is it just a myth that they don't.

    Twitter: @shortman_nigze

    Bye.