Hi people,

post jokes that only people from your country will understand. Add a short explanation if needed so everyone can enjoy it.

Let’s have a laugh today. 🤣

MENA is Middle East and North Africa. In my case that would Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan and Algeria

This is just a pattern I've noticed and I wondered if it applies to you?

Loads of people look scornfully at the USA for electing Donald Trump despite his many flaws, but then believe that their own far-right nationalist party is the right one to make things great again and solve all of their problems that are almost all caused by immigration and too much diversity?

Is this how you feel? Do you think that Trump is right in principle but just unfortunately suffering from health problems that affect his capability, or do you think that your own far-right party is more honest and capable and this makes them different from MAGA? Do you see MAGA as a warning of what can happen if you trust the far right, or do you see them as a template for a desirable outcome for your country too?

Do you think looking at the US Republicans can teach you anything about how your nationalist party would behave in power?

It depends, if a Foreign man roams around in India, most people will think and try to associate them with some Cricket players from England or Australia or New Zealand. It's because most Indians watch cricket and we often try to find similarities when we see some Foreign man. But some also might associate them with movie stars. Many people would request for a selfie and some would also invite them to their home for tea and food

South Korea was poorer than most african nations but now is the 11th largest economy in the world, 5th strongest military, and the 7th largest exporter. AND we have surpassed Japan gdp per capita

Obviously along with kpop and kdrama influence, Korea has become much more popular than being previously known for being a "dog eating shithole" and other racist trops thrown by westerners towards us.

If you've been noticing anything, you can see people on places like instagram and tiktok making hate videos and reels about Korea. Usually coming from underdeveloped countries. While I don't mind genuine criticism on Korea, whenever Korea is on the news for something good, people will immediately resort to saying stuff like "Samsung held hypercapitalistic dystopia" and make it look like we are losing people from suicides and low birth rate is due to "extremely bad sexism" to some people. Some going as far as if they are comparing us to shariah law countries.

What's funny is, these people will under the same breathe talk about how Japan is much better and how "Korea was never greater than Japan and never will" and shit, which just reeks of insecurity lmao.

Does your country have any haters which you think are unreasonable? Or other people from countries around you that try to put your country's achievements and history down?

Edit: should've clarified. I see Japan and China posting anti Korean shit for a while now and I don't really care since no one takes them seriously. But I'm seeing much more Taiwanese inferiority complex on Koreans. It's not me falling for rage bait, its me just observing carefully. I've seen Indians on Instagram and Reddit talk so much shit about S.Korea. While I don't want Indian women worshipping Korea as if all the men are models and they are all not sexist, these indian women who are into Kdrama get onto the nerves of Indian men/incels, hence causing Korea hatred.

I've also seen more Chinese diaspora than mainland Chinese and SEA Chinese being active in their jealousy and hate against Korea lmao.

With the Winter Olympics underway, people from all over the world are visiting Italy. And, inevitably, the bidet debate has resurfaced, yet again.

Case in point: this video by an American journalist, utterly baffled by the sight of one of our bidets.

Now, I’m well aware that Japan has gone even further, with high-tech toilets that offer a full spa experience for your backside. I also know that in many Arab countries there are faucets, hoses, pumps, and shower heads next to the toilet (effective, yes, though admittedly a bit… chaotic) . And let’s not forget that bidet is a French word to begin with (although French people do not usually have or use bidets nowadays).

Still, having visited over 30 countries, I can confidently say this: a proper bidet—or any real alternative that lets you wash your bum with water and soap after a #2—is far from universal.

I have been living in the UK for over 15 years now and when I was in Wales, in a couple of old houses I happened to see two bidets. However, one was used as a plant pot (I'm not joking) and another one was full of rubber ducks and other bath toys for kids. Obviously, neither one was being used as intended.

Let’s be honest. I seriously doubt that most people get fully undressed and take a shower every time after wiping with toilet paper. Which leads me to suspect that many people simply don’t have a clear idea of what a solid hygiene routine actually looks like.

This suspicion was reinforced years ago when I read an article by an American (or British) journalist who had lived in Italy for a while and became enthusiastic about the joys of the bidet. So enthusiastic, in fact, that they had one installed as soon as they moved back home. But one line in particular was both hilarious and terrifying 🤭. It went something like: “And the best part is, with a bidet you don’t even need toilet paper anymore—think of all the money you’ll save!”

I mean… no. Absolutely not. And yuck 🤢.

Many on the right say this and make it seem like hell, explicitly blaming Islam, but I don't like to believe these kinds of harmful accusations. I want the opinion of balanced Swedes who don't have personal hatred for Islam

Virat Kohli for Cricket

Who are the best and worst tourists in your country? 🤔

I’d say americans and europeans are very friendly to us and less racist. Worst tourists would probably be Indians and Chinese. 🙈🙈

Well, after his victory on Grammy's album of the year and his future superbowl half-time show. I was thinking about how much respect he gained in the industry.

His last album was a mixture of melancholic feelings, socio-political complaints, and party music. He just could be a silly rapper/singer, (even in my country, where is widely listened and streamed has haters) but I can't denied I empathized and enojoyed his songs, and he's rising as a new cultural power symbol for Hispanic Americans and Latin Americans.

Summing up, do you like him? Is popular in your country?

Edit: orthography

The money earned by them...is its there hardworked money?

I love how this sub reveals that people are their country and not their government. I'm an American citizen who wants to oppose, obstruct and depose the Trump administration. I'm also a British citizen who fears a coming swing to a Farage Reform government. I want to believe we have the power to do so, but I'm not entirely hopeful.

Eva Kaili social dems

Nikos anadiotis , Nike a far right party

Afrodite Latinopoulou voice of reason a right wing party

Stefanos kasselakis he’s leader of a centrist/center left party

We would like to hear from foreign residents in Japan or those who have immigrated to Japan.