Each country has a unique history, a unique culture, usually a unique language as well. But despite all that, some of them are well known for other reasons – for myths that often have nothing in common with the truth.
Such myths were recently discussed by members of the ‘Ask Reddit’ community, after one user asked them about the false narratives about their countries. Quite a few people contributed to the thread, so if you want to see if something you believed about a certain country is but a myth, scroll down to find the netizens’ comments on the list below.
#21
UK - that we all love the royal family & are offended when other people insult them.
A large chunk of the population is in favour of having no royal family anymore (certainly compared to previous generations).
A large chunk of the population is in favour of having no royal family anymore (certainly compared to previous generations).
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42points
#22
Mexico. We eat tacos every 2 seconds. We all look like: have a mustache,sombrero,named Juan.
41points
#23
That Vikings had horns on their helmets. Thanks Wagner.
That polar bears roam our streets.
And my personal favourite: that the midnight sun is a physically different sun.
That polar bears roam our streets.
And my personal favourite: that the midnight sun is a physically different sun.
41points
#24
Australia - that everything is trying to k**l you!
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39points
#25
As a Canadian, I don’t think we’re particularly “nicer” than anyone else. I would say that we’re less confrontational. We’re more likely to keep quiet then post about it later on social media. .
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37points
#27
We don't ride kangaroos to school in Australia, mate!
34points
#28
The Netherlands - a majority of people do not in fact smoke pot on the regular, nor is it technically legal.
We also don't wear wooden shoes, the country does not exist mostly out of farmers that are stuck in the 19th century (thank you for that one Marvel) and we do not have no-go zones in big cities.
We also don't wear wooden shoes, the country does not exist mostly out of farmers that are stuck in the 19th century (thank you for that one Marvel) and we do not have no-go zones in big cities.
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33points
#29
Sweden. That we've got no go zones all over the place. We don't..the only time I've felt threatened walking around in my city have been on friday/saturday nights when some random drunk(s) are trying to pick a fight..a fist fight...
28points
#30
Australia and all the wildlife. The vast majority of the time, if you leave wildlife alone, they’ll leave you alone. Snakes and spiders are not particularly brave.
Usually this whole “aUsTraLiA iS sO dEaDlY” comes from people that have f*****g bears, wolves, mountain lions and more to worry about. I’m way more worried about those than a spider you can smash with a newspaper.
Usually this whole “aUsTraLiA iS sO dEaDlY” comes from people that have f*****g bears, wolves, mountain lions and more to worry about. I’m way more worried about those than a spider you can smash with a newspaper.
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27points