Top Ten Things and People that are Better Received in Other Countries Than in America

1. Nudity

   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.

2. Insane Clown Posse

   

   Insane Clown Posse is an American hip hop, horrorcore, and rap rock duo consisting of rappers Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope. The group was formed in 1989 in Detroit.

   They are known for their violent and outrageous lyrics that often incorporate horror elements and religious symbolism, all set in... 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.

3. José Feliciano

   

   José Montserrate Feliciano García, born on September 10, 1945, is a Puerto Rican guitarist, singer, and composer. He is known for his virtuosic guitar playing and has released numerous albums across a variety of genres. Feliciano is perhaps most famous for his 1968 rendition of Feliz Navidad, which remains... read more

   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.

   A star in Latin countries, but almost forgotten since the 70s in the U.S., where he was a crossover pioneer.

4. Nickelback

   

   Nickelback is a Canadian post-grunge band formed in 1995 in Hanna, Alberta, Canada. The band consists of guitarist and lead vocalist Chad Kroeger, guitarist, keyboardist, and backing vocalist Ryan Peake, bassist Mike Kroeger, and drummer Daniel Adair.... read more

   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.

5. Jerry Lewis

   

   Jerry Lewis (March 16, 1926 - August 20, 2017) was an American comedian, actor, singer, film producer, director, screenwriter, and humanitarian. He was renowned for his slapstick comedy and his extensive philanthropic work, especially with the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Lewis also formed the popular... read more

   Jerry Lewis is considered the greatest comedian of all time in France.

6. Furries

   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.

7. Anastacia

   

   Anastacia Lyn Newkirk (born September 17, 1968) is an American singer-songwriter, producer, and former dancer. Her first two albums, Not That Kind (2000) and Freak of Nature (2001), achieved major commercial success. She is internationally known for her powerful voice and songs such as I'm Outta Love... read more

   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.

8. Nicki Minaj

   

   Onika Tanya Maraj, known professionally as Nicki Minaj (born December 8, 1982), is a Trinidadian-American rapper and pop artist. She is widely recognized for hits like "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.

9. National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

   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.

10. Sixto Rodriguez

    

    Sixto Diaz Rodriguez, who performed professionally under his surname Rodriguez, was an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist born on July 10, 1942, in Detroit, Michigan.

    In the early 1970s, he released two albums, Cold Fact (1970) and Coming from Reality (1971), which were commercial failures... 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.

The Newcomers
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    Pickle and Peanut

    

    Pickle and Peanut is an American animated television series that premiered on Disney XD on September 7, 2015. The show was created by Noah Z. Jones, who also created the series Fish Hooks and Almost Naked Animals. It follows the adventures of two best friends navigating absurd and surreal experiences... read more

The Contenders

13. Prostitution

    Prostitution is not only perfectly legal in several countries (including German-speaking countries) but also socially accepted in some of them.

14. Atheism

    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.

15. Anime and manga

16. Cannabis

17. Lil Wayne

    

    Dwayne Michael Carter Jr. is an American rapper from New Orleans, Louisiana. He was discovered by Bryan "Birdman" Williams at a young age and signed to Cash Money Records, where he became one-quarter of the rap group Hot Boys. He later founded his own label, Young Money Entertainment, signing artists... 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.

    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.

18. Cannibalism

19. Trap music

    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.

20. Sexual lyrics

    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.

21. Nu metal

    

    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.

22. Bond (English quartet)

    Everywhere else in the world besides the United States, they are really popular.

23. North Korea

    

    The Democratic People's Republic of Korea, also known as North Korea, is a country in East Asia. Its capital is Pyongyang. It is led by Kim Jong Un, who succeeded his father, Kim Jong Il, in 2011. Kim Jong Il had succeeded his father, Kim Il Sung, in 1994.... read more

24. PlayStation

    

25. Vocaloid

26. Limp Bizkit

    

    Limp Bizkit is an American nu-metal/rap metal/rock band from Jacksonville, Florida, formed in 1994. The band's core lineup includes Fred Durst, Sam Rivers, John Otto, and Wes Borland. They are known for popular singles such as Break Stuff, My Way, My Generation, Nookie, Eat You Alive, Rollin', and Take... read more

27. The Kelly Family

    

    Despite being Irish-American, The Kelly Family became a multi-platinum selling pop phenomenon mainly in Central Europe and a few other surrounding European countries. They remain largely unknown in the USA.