Only in America...

1. "All the day long whether rain or shine

She's a part of the assembly line
She's making history

Working for victory
Rosie the Riveter"

What started as a way to recruit women into the work force during WW2 turned into an icon for strength and women's rights in the U.S. After the war when women returned home to take care of their families, the we-can-do-it attitude stuck (the "it" being anything, not just defeating Hitler) and the belief that a woman's skills were limited to the kitchen was shattered. Rosie shows that American women--and American anyone for that matter--contribute to the country and are capable of doing anything with hard work.

2. America was built on principles of freedom and rights, and people in America have the freedom to live the way they believe is right (as long as they don't hurt anyone in the process). In terms of freedom, America offers a lot more than do other countries. I think the statue of liberty represents the core of what America stands for.

3. The Coke logo is recognized around the world as a symbol of economic success and good times (open happiness!). Americans value the wellbing of the economy and take pride in being one of the world's leaders in trade. We make a point of being involved in the economies of other countries and competing in a global market. Our emphasis on the economy as being good or bad is open for debate (I think it's definitely both), but the economy is definitely a big part of American life.

4. Media influence in America has no bounds. American society is bombarded with messages (both visual and auditory) from the media at every moment. Fashions and ideas that are acceptable one day could change in a matter of months or even weeks if culture decides they will. People are constantly perceiving and communicating ideas through tv, music, books, sports (the list goes on @_@). For Americans, the appearances and actions of the people are just as important in shaping values as family, religion and school.

5. What's more American than apple pie? McDonald's. xD I think McDonald's has recently become a symbol of the American lifestyle not just in America, but in other cultures as well. I feel like when people are asked to pick a symbol that represents America, fast food just happens to be the first one that comes to mind. We are very much a fast-paced people, so it makes sense for fast food to symbolize our current culture.