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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. 

American's are known for a lot of things. We're known to have some of the most popular fast-food chains, the biggest movie stars, and the most colorful cereals. But that's just a bit about our culture. We are also known to have a lot of people who will occasionally say some less-than-smart things. But hey, not everyone can be an academic, some people are meant to entertain.

On this Fourth Of July, please allow yourself to be entertained by some of these interesting statements made by your fellow Americans.

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. 

Whilethe USand the UK share the same language (with very different accents, of course), every day that passes makes it clear that they couldn't be more different from a cultural perspective. A Redditor started a thread asking people what the main difference is between the US and the UK, and the responses range from seriously accurate to hilarious. What differences did these Redditors miss? Let us know in the comments. 

Food insecurity is a real issue in the US. Depending on your age, budget, and location, the kinds of food you have access to can be extremely different. In most major cities you can find a wide variety of cheap meals, and bargain prices even on healthy foods. But if you live in a more rural area, unless you are lucky enough to have a garden or farm nearby, the closest place to grab food might be a Mcdonald's or a little gas station.

Twitter user @dremilyportermd struck a conversation online about the major food price differences between her local grocery store and her local Mcdonald's. Some people support her assertions, but other people have strong counter-arguments.

Tumblr is a breeding ground for roasting battles. Say something ridiculous, and you'll get burned. And for these people who started roasting the USA, they got back as good as they gave. Check out what the rest of the world thinks about America, courtesy of these Tumblr posts. 

Other than Google Maps, we don't really think about maps too much anymore. Luckily, there are still a few beautiful nerds out there making them and they're pretty great. Here are some funny maps that will definitely put a smile on your face.   

From Atlas Of Prejudice By jokes graphic designer, Yanko Tsvetkov

Artist Chris Durson is Foodiggity and one day he had the idea of recreating US states with food. When his son suggested to use punny names, the Foodnites States of America project began. Below you can see our favorite picks, but you can see the entire collection here.