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RandySyler · 2011-07-03, 17:15

I'm staying with a friend in Northern Colorado where most towns take the Fourth as a huge day (what else do they have to do?) and have massive block parties everywhere. It's pretty awesome.

Kyuu · 2011-07-03, 17:33

Deck the halls with boughs of holly,

Fa la la la la, la la la la.

'Tis the season to be jolly,

Fa la la la la, la la la la.

Vexx · 2011-07-03, 18:17

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So what are you doing for the most important day of the year?

Happy Yuletide?

Its sometimes amusing when people forget this isn't the "United States Wide Web" but the "WORLD Wide Web". This holiday is no more important to many forum members than any other random foreign country's origination day.

That said, I'm a fan of any holiday that involves food, friends, parades, and fireworks. We just had our local version of the Summer Festival (Natsu Matsuri), for example. In a few weeks, we'll have the Highland Games. Then in September, there's Labor Day...

but tomorrow there will be "food, friends, parades, and fireworks". I'll raise a toast to Thomas Jefferson.

On the down side, here's something sobering to muddle while you have a patriot beer --

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Originally Posted by 1 in 4 Americans don't know what country the US declared independence from... over HALF don't know what year the US declared independence

Put away your books and take out a sheet of paper. We're going to have a quick history quiz.

From whom did the U.S. declare independence?
What year did we gain our independence?

Easy questions, right? Not for some Americans. A Marist Poll points out that, as we celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks and barbecues, some Americans may be blindly taking part in the festivities. The poll shows that only 76% of Americans know that the U.S. declared its independence from Great Britain. And an even smaller number knows when. Only 58% could point out that the year of our nation's freedom came in 1776.

yezhanquan · 2011-07-03, 19:02

"When, in the course of human events, it becomes necessary...."

Oh boy, what a story it is, which this document created.

MrTerrorist · 2011-07-03, 19:16

In honor of the 4th July, a special version of the "Star Spangle Banner" by Tobuscus.

Enjoy.

Spoiler for It's Hot, "literally.":

solomon · 2011-07-03, 19:44

I as any red-blooded, flag fearing American intends to celebrate with the M-320!

Celebrate the independence of your nation by blowing up a small part of it!

CMSensei · 2011-07-03, 19:48

Gonna go watch the parade and eat with family

I was gonna go watch Fireworks after that but they banned them this year not selling them or having them go off since its been so hot and dry and no rain in like forever. Its very sad that they did. I wonder if any is gonna try.

DonQuigleone · 2011-07-03, 21:05

I've got a another 9 months to wait for Patricks day sigh.

Though actually, 4th of July is celebrated here. There's usually a fireworks display somewhere. I suppose it's reciprocal considering Americans celebrate our holiday...

RadiantBeam · 2011-07-03, 21:09

Hopefully going to attend the parade tomorrow with my family and the dog, depending on what the temperature is. After that, going to hang out with my friend for the day and just do whatever. I probably should have planned it out more, but it gets me away from the family gathering, which is all good.

Master_Yoma · 2011-07-03, 21:37

My idiot neighbors are playing with fireworks well drinking

Urzu 7 · 2011-07-03, 23:43

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Originally Posted by DonQuigleone

I've got a another 9 months to wait for Patricks day sigh.

Though actually, 4th of July is celebrated here. There's usually a fireworks display somewhere. I suppose it's reciprocal considering Americans celebrate our holiday...

In America, lots of people eat corned beef and cabbage dinners for St. Patrick's Day, but I hear in Ireland, people usually eat lamb and potato based dinners. Is that true?

To the Americans here, happy 4th of July.

~~Otaku Guy~~ · 2011-07-04, 01:23

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Originally Posted by Urzu 7

In America, lots of people eat corned beef and cabbage dinners for St. Patrick's Day, but I hear in Ireland, people usually eat lamb and potato based dinners. Is that true?

What? Corned Beef? All the die hard Irish here eat lamb for St. Patrick's Day but I don't know if its what people in Ireland usually eat.

Anyway for the 4th I plan on just hanging out with some friends. (Although American I might be, I don't really care for this holiday. As long as there is free food and fun I don't really care what holiday it is.)

Flinch · 2011-07-04, 01:27

I'll be spending it at AX, like I've spent the past 3 days.

GundamFan0083 · 2011-07-04, 01:38

I love Independence Day.
It represents our independence from Britian...
From the world...
and from sanity!

I love the USA!!!
Only in America will you find civilians doing THIS!

Rarely do I cuss...but in this case it is appropriate.
FUCK YEA I love the 4th!

Here's another neat video of the MG Shooters of AZ.
As a side note: I had no idea US civilians could own 57mm howitzers! DAMN!

Asuras · 2011-07-04, 01:44

Happy World-Game-Changing Day!

Magin · 2011-07-04, 01:45

I'll be doing what I do on every holiday as of the past two years, minus Thanksgiving:

Working.

(believe me, it sucks working in a casino that's open 24/7...)

Afternoon Tea · 2011-07-04, 01:57

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Originally Posted by GundamFan0083

I love Independence Day.

Rarely do I cuss...but in this case it is appropriate.
FUCK YEA I love the 4th!

damn this is civilian fire arm..
"You cannot invade the mainland United States. There would be a rifle behind every blade of grass." - Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto

Kyuu · 2011-07-04, 03:09

I'll be marching my suburb's parade tomorrow along with my church. And I'll be stuffed in an eagle costume during it.

DonQuigleone · 2011-07-04, 04:48

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Originally Posted by Urzu 7

In America, lots of people eat corned beef and cabbage dinners for St. Patrick's Day, but I hear in Ireland, people usually eat lamb and potato based dinners. Is that true?

To the Americans here, happy 4th of July.

What's corned beef?

And Cabbage well, that's not exactly loved (the stench...).

I don't really think there's any standard meal. You just eat as per usual. The nice meal is just before lent. Though I could see people eating lamb and potatos, though that's a common meal generally. A meal without potato simply doesn't happen

(it's the only cliché that's true, along with alcohol consumption).

Unlike the US, Patrick's day isn't really an excuse to booze up either. More of a family occasion. Some people go on pilgrimage.

MrTerrorist · 2011-07-04, 05:02

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Originally Posted by DonQuigleone

What's corned beef?

It's sorta like Spam except the meat is grounded beef in a can.

2011-07-03, 17:15	Link #61
RandySyler Onee-Chan Power~! Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: In this reality (A.K.A. Colorado, U.S.A.)	I'm staying with a friend in Northern Colorado where most towns take the Fourth as a huge day (what else do they have to do?) and have massive block parties everywhere. It's pretty awesome. __________________

2011-07-03, 17:33	Link #62
Kyuu =^^= Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: 42° 10' N (Latitude) 87° 33' W (Longitude) Age: 45	Deck the halls with boughs of holly, Fa la la la la, la la la la. 'Tis the season to be jolly, Fa la la la la, la la la la. __________________ Japanese Mahjong Group \| Currently Watching List \| Click on this - I dare you.

2011-07-03, 19:02	Link #64
yezhanquan Observer/Bookman wannabe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Singapore Age: 38	"When, in the course of human events, it becomes necessary...." Oh boy, what a story it is, which this document created. __________________

2011-07-03, 19:16	Link #65
MrTerrorist Takao Tsundere Cruiser Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Classified	In honor of the 4th July, a special version of the "Star Spangle Banner" by Tobuscus. Enjoy. Spoiler for It's Hot, "literally.": <p>No iframe support, please <a href="http://youtu.be/gt5bKenji7k">watch on YouTube</a>.</p> __________________

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Master_Yoma Nekokota Festival Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lost in the Fairy Forest	My idiot neighbors are playing with fireworks well drinking __________________

2011-07-03, 19:44	Link #66
solomon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Suburban DC	I as any red-blooded, flag fearing American intends to celebrate with the M-320! Celebrate the independence of your nation by blowing up a small part of it!

2011-07-03, 21:05	Link #68
DonQuigleone Knight Errant Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Age: 35	I've got a another 9 months to wait for Patricks day sigh. Though actually, 4th of July is celebrated here. There's usually a fireworks display somewhere. I suppose it's reciprocal considering Americans celebrate our holiday...

2011-07-04, 01:27	Link #73
Flinch Onii-chan~ Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Einzbern Castle Age: 32	I'll be spending it at AX, like I've spent the past 3 days. __________________

2011-07-04, 01:38	Link #74
GundamFan0083 Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: classified	I love Independence Day. It represents our independence from Britian... From the world... and from sanity! I love the USA!!! Only in America will you find civilians doing THIS! <p>No iframe support, please <a href="http://youtu.be/Qd0ppORwBog">watch on YouTube</a>.</p> Rarely do I cuss...but in this case it is appropriate. FUCK YEA I love the 4th! Here's another neat video of the MG Shooters of AZ. As a side note: I had no idea US civilians could own 57mm howitzers! DAMN! <p>No iframe support, please <a href="http://youtu.be/Z05UF_pTYAE&feature=related">watch on YouTube</a>.</p> __________________

2011-07-04, 01:44	Link #75
Asuras Dictadere~! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: On the front lines, fighting for inderpendence.	Happy World-Game-Changing Day! __________________

2011-07-04, 01:45	Link #76
Magin #1 Akashiya Moka Fan Author Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Where magic is real Age: 35	I'll be doing what I do on every holiday as of the past two years, minus Thanksgiving: Working. (believe me, it sucks working in a casino that's open 24/7...) __________________ Gifted...or Cursed? R+V fanfic- Chapter 4 of A Water Bride and a Vampire is now up at FF.net! All fans of Inner or Outer Moka, come join her fanclub!

2011-07-04, 03:09	Link #78
Kyuu =^^= Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: 42° 10' N (Latitude) 87° 33' W (Longitude) Age: 45	I'll be marching my suburb's parade tomorrow along with my church. And I'll be stuffed in an eagle costume during it. __________________ Japanese Mahjong Group \| Currently Watching List \| Click on this - I dare you.