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Happy 4th of July weekend y'all! We hope you're enjoying the peak of hot girl summer by downing red, white, and blue jello shots in a red, white, and blue bikini while listening to Lana del Rey's National Anthem on repeat. Or celebrating in your own special way that has nothing to with our questionable recommendations. After all, it's your world, babe. We're just livin' in it. At the same time, we have to admit that there are quintessentially American things, even if you might not relate. We uncovered a year-old Reddit thread about the most American things that sound absolutely crazy to non-Americans, and boy, we've never been prouder to be American after reading it. Scroll on down for a big, ol' dose of 'Murica. 

It's that time of the year again! And this time around, we're about to go all out. As the blessed residents of the Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave, we're pretty much obligated to. As the socialite of the summer season (and every other season of the year, for that matter), everyone's expecting you to throw one epic 4th party. Given the past year, it's been a hot minute since you planned your last party, and you'd appreciate a refresher. Dontcha worry, Cheezcake babe - we're here with all the party-planning tips you need to go as hard as George Washington himself. Hosting a BBQ and going blackout is a classic, but we're about to step it up a notch. Let's make like 1776 and get this party started! May the 4th be with you. 

Lana del Rey has always been a beloved over-the-top celebrity with her musical aesthetic, and her loyal fans have always been here for it. I've personally always been into her Americana mix of indie rock and dream pop. However, the serious and dramatic music she produces sometimes has people getting not so serious and poking fun of her pretentious nature. Of course, many of them are fans themselves, and their comments are all in good fun. Lana's fans are obviously all over Twitter and have taken to the platform to share their witty thoughts about her aesthetic. Scroll down for the funniest tweets about this vintage pop princess. 

Australian do have a great sense of humor, especially when it comes to making fun of the American culture. These tweets will make both Australians and Americans laugh out loud.