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28 American Things That Non-Americans Want Explained

"Can Americans explain to me wtf is 7/8c like what does that even mean?"

Welcome to 7,289 BuzzFeed post about weird things Americans do! Kelly Clarkson might even say "Here I am, once again."

This time we'll be exploring tweets from people who have questions for Americans. Enjoy and help these people out.

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"If you don't click it you'll get a ticket." Can an American explain? Click what?!

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CAN AN AMERICAN EXPLAIN POTLUCK DINNERS TO ME BECAUSE I ALWAYS THINK ITS A COMPETITION OF SORTS THE BEST FOOD WINS I DONT FUCKING KNOW

3.

can an american explain to me what a coochie is

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can an american explain to me how snl works. when does it starts? will the music guest perform at the end of the show?

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can americans explain to me wtf is 7/8c like what does that even mean

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Can Americans explain to me what "finals" mean?

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can Americans explain to me the context of Olive Garden Jokes? I felt very lost when it was a joke in the sonic movie xD

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can americans explain poptarts to me. like what is the appeal

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can an american explain to me what a sorority is and how it works and all the weird names what does this all MEAN

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Can an American explain the actual logic behind coffee creamer? What exactly is it and how is it different from milk which is what I add to my coffee? Is this just an American thing? Or is this just another “Australia is backwards” situation?

11.

Can an American explain to me what exactly is enjoyable about going to pumpkin patches and apple picking and all that

12.

Can an American explain what this is?

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Can an American explain to me why 'Shit' is censored on their TV but 'Bitch' is acceptable?

14.

can an American explain to me what the Jerry Springer show is all about bc i am watching a compilation of best bits & I am so baffled right now 😭😭😭😭

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Can an American explain to me what "womp womp" means? Thanks.

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Can an American explain the term "dive bar" to me? Non Americans sit tight because I have follow up questions

17.

Real quick, can an American explain to me what a Graham cracker is? I googled it and I'm still non the wiser.

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Can an american explain to me what stuffing is and why it's good? It just looks like soggy bread with a bunch of spices 🙃

19.

can an American explain to me wtf gumbo is

20.

can an american explain to me whole foods? what kind of people go there?

21.

what kind of stuff is on the SAT can an american explain please is it difficult how long is it

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Can an American explain to me what kind if shop "Target" is because I get really confused by it. Is it a supermarket or what?

23.

Can someone American explain to me why there’s so much spitting in baseball? 😧 every time the camera cuts its to someone spitting. No one knows how to swallow??

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can someone american explain the concept of "homecoming" to me? ive googled it many times and dont get it. who are the king and queen, are they elected?

25.

Can someone American explain to me what I'm missing out in by having not experienced a Tailgate party?

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can someone american explain the grades like how old you are in each grade and wtf is a sophomore

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can someone american explain what hot topic is to me pls ty

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Can someone american explain to me what 'blocks' are? As in like 3 blocks away?! #dumberthandumb