Top Ten Things and People that are Better Received in Other Countries Than in America
I just had to vote for this after seeing the Most Hated Songs of the 21st Century list, especially because most of those songs were hated for mild sexual content that can be seen on TV by every child here. It was kind of frustrating.
In many countries outside the U.S., nudity is not considered rude.
In German-speaking countries, nudity is seen on TV during daytime, and movies rated R only for nudity (and language) are usually rated something between "all ages" and "12 and up" here.
Similarly to the U.S., Canada is also very conservative.
Insane Clown Posse is an American hip hop, horrorcore and rap rock duo consisting of rappers Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope, that was formed in 1989 in Detroit... read more While they don't have as devoted a fanbase as the Juggalos in the U.S., Insane Clown Posse has received positive critical reception in Germany. Most of their albums get fairly good reviews, and "The Amazing Jeckel Brothers" was retrospectively included on laut.de's Milestones list. The review that accompanied this praised the humor, the Dark Carnival concept, and the production.
Even though I actually like ICP, I think this rating is a bit too high. It is a simple and tasteless fun record most of the time, with a few really good songs in between ("Echo Side," "Nothing's Left," "Play With Me"). What also baffles me is that "Jeckel" received so much praise, as they have three albums ("The Great Milenko," "Hell's Pit," and "Mighty Death Pop") that are more ambitious and actually much better than their reputation suggests.
Nickelback is a Canadian post-grunge band formed in 1995 in Hanna, Alberta, Canada. The band is composed of guitarist and lead vocalist Chad Kroeger, guitarist, keyboardist and backing vocalist Ryan Peake, bassist Mike Kroeger, and drummer Daniel Adair. In German-speaking territories, Nickelback doesn't receive any hate. People either like them or simply don't care about them. Their albums usually receive between 3 and 4 out of 5 stars on most websites and in magazines. They are also more accepted by rock fans.
Furries face no hate in German-speaking countries and are not discriminated against. Much like anime fans, they are seen as nerds, but nerds became socially acceptable in the 2010s.
Onika Tanya Maraj, known professionally as Nicki Minaj (born December 8, 1982) is a Trinidadian/American rapper / pop music artist. Minaj is most known for her songs such as "Anaconda", "Super Bass", "Starships" and her feature on "Bang Bang"... read more Like Nickelback, Nicki Minaj receives little to no hate. People either like her or are indifferent in German-speaking territories. Reviews are usually positive.
José Montserrate Feliciano García (born September 10, 1945), better known simply as José Feliciano, is a Puerto Rican virtuoso guitarist, singer, and composer. José Feliciano is synonymous with music. He is one of the most underrated musicians on the radio, yet even without much radio support, he has sold millions of records and sold out concerts worldwide. He has collaborated with international stars like DeBarge, Johnny Cash, Kenny Rogers, Cat Stevens, Bill Withers, Diane Schuur, John Lennon, José José, Lani Hall, and many others. José has performed with the best symphony orchestras around the globe and has recorded in Spanish, English, Italian, and more. His music has reached hit parades worldwide.
Jerry Lewis was an American comedian, actor, singer, film producer, film director, screenwriter and humanitarian. Jerry Lewis is considered the greatest comedian of all time in France.
Much like "It's a Wonderful Life" in the U.S., this is the Christmas movie in German-speaking countries. However, the other installments of the Vacation saga are not that well-known, and many people don't even realize this is a sequel.
Sixto Diaz Rodriguez, going only by his surname Rodriguez as his stage name, was an American singer-songwriter and guitarist born on July 10th, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan... read more He is a music legend in South Africa but was not well-known in the U.S. until a 2012 documentary about him won an Oscar.
Atheism is more accepted because there aren't as many Bible fanatics in German-speaking countries. In fact, it's more socially acceptable to make fun of Christianity than to practice it.
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Babymetal is a Japanese metal idol band. Their line-up consists of Suzuka Nakamoto as "Su-metal", Yui Mizuno as "Yuimetal", and Moa Kikuchi as "Moametal".
Prostitution is not only perfectly legal in several countries (including German-speaking countries) but also socially accepted in some of them.
While regular German hip hop often gets criticized for its lack of authenticity, German trap rappers have become the personification of authenticity in hip hop and receive excellent reviews. American trap rappers are often criticized in the U.S. for their lack of meaningful lyrics. However, rappers like Drake and Young Thug receive great reviews in Germany.
Nah, I live in the United States, and I hear trap all the time on the radio.
You won't get criticized for sexual lyrics in German-speaking countries unless the lyrics are particularly stupid or obviously written just to get attention.
In Germany, the combination of rock and hip hop attracted several fans of one genre to the other. I'm not talking about young fanboys or fangirls, but adult music fans. This might also explain why Insane Clown Posse or Lil Wayne's "Rebirth" album received positive reviews or at least critical acclaim here. Nu-Metal and Rap Rock were never truly mainstream, but they definitely aren't regarded as bad.
I didn't add this, but it is kinda true. Linkin Park receives extremely positive reviews (though they don't seem to be hated elsewhere either), and like Nickelback, Limp Bizkit doesn't get any hate here and is mostly listened to by people who are into rock. I think that whenever there isn't a huge hype around a particular style, it is generally more accepted.
Everywhere else in the world besides the United States, they are really popular.
Anastacia Lyn Newkirk is an American singer-songwriter, producer and former dancer. Her first two albums Not That Kind and Freak of Nature were released in quick succession to major success. I can't say she is very popular in Canada, but I've somehow heard of her. And guess what? She is one of the few modern pop musicians I like, and this comes from a metalhead. Her voice is amazing. She writes most of her songs, and while they are still pop songs, they are different from the mainstream, which explains 1) why she isn't more popular and 2) why I like her. Songs I like: I'm Outta Love, Left Outside Alone, Heavy On My Heart (which gives me goosebumps, especially a live version that is a duet).
Despite being American, Anastacia is a multi-platinum selling singer everywhere except in the U.S. In Germany, she also receives very positive reviews, though not as much in the U.K.
The Democratic People's Republic of Korea, also known as North Korea, is a country in Eastern Asia. Its capital is Pyongyang. It is currently ruled by the Juche leader Kim Jong-Un, after inheriting the title from his father, Kim Jong-Il, who in turn inherited it from his father, Kim Il-Sung... read more
Limp Bizkit is an American nu-metal/rap metal/rock band from Jacksonville, Florida, formed in 1994. Their lineup consists of Fred Durst, Sam Rivers, John Otto, and Wes Borland. They're mostly known for their singles like Break Stuff, My Way, My Generation, Nookie, Eat You Alive, Rollin', and Take a... read more
Rebirth has received positive reviews in Germany. I think the combination of rock and hip hop in general isn't as well-liked in the U.S., at least from what I have read online so far.
Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr. is an American rapper from New Orleans, Louisiana. He was discovered by Brian "Baby" "Birdman" Williams at a very young age, and was signed to Cash Money Records, where he would be one quarter of the rap group Hot Boys. In the years to follow, he would go on to find his own... read more Lil Wayne gets no hate and receives critical acclaim in Germany. However, he is not as commercially successful, and many people think his voice is annoying. American hip hop is well known here, but almost no rappers have hit songs - it's more of an album genre, and only fans of the genre buy them. Additionally, American hip hop is considered more authentic than German hip hop, and in recent years, German hip hop has become the mainstream genre in Germany.