38 Snapshots That Perfectly Capture The Horrifying Essence Of American Life In 2024

1.Welcome to America, where everyone earns their riches...and we definitely don't have nepo babies.

The image shows the rear of a sports car with a spoiler. The license plate frame says "Vegas Auto Gallery," and a bumper sticker reads, "Please be patient, student driver."
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2.Here in America, we have creative solutions to our problems.

Tuffy Packs Bulletproof Backpack Inserts: Ultra-thin, lightweight, detachable. Fits in various backpack sizes. Lab-tested, concealable ballistic panel
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3.Want to survive mass shootings? Don't worry; there's a webinar for that!

Image promoting a live webinar on teaching employees to survive an active shooter, scheduled for Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at 10:00 AM PDT / 1:00 PM EDT
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4.Oh, and if you want essential healthcare, we've got handy little gift cards your friends and family can give you on holidays! What a way to mark a special occasion!

mdbox promotional display for $49 video medical consultations available anytime, anywhere. Features a phone screen showing a medical provider
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5.If you do get insurance, it's super simple, and you'll have nothing to worry about. You definitely won't end up on the phone with your insurance company for hours!

Text on image: "My health insurance sent me a letter telling me they're cancelling my health insurance because they don't know my address. So tomorrow I have to read that back to them and see if they can see the problem there."
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6.But honestly, for hospital bills like these, who needs insurance?

Image showing a social media post about a $39,000 hospital bill for a stroke at age 34. The bill statement shows a balance of $38,587.19 dated 4/13/2021
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7.It may be increasingly difficult to have an abortion or access birth control, but don't worry — giving birth is super cheap.

Billing interface showing an amount due of $28,026.89 with options to pay now or set up a payment plan of $2,802.69 per month. Financial assistance link available
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8.They certainly wouldn't charge you for things like holding your own child.

A hospital bill shows a charge of $39.95 for holding a newborn baby. The image criticizes this as an example of extreme capitalism
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9.There's nothing more relaxing than getting advertised to at the beach.

A group of five people swim in the ocean near a floating advertisement for a cryptocurrency exchange
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10.Even at the psych ward, you can't escape advertising.

Metal floor drain on a speckled surface, with a small piece of trash nearby
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11.Here in the US, we commemorate tragedies in the American way: with consumerism and beer.

A Coca-Cola display in Walmart shows stacked soda boxes arranged in the shape of the U.S. flag with the text "We Will Never Forget" and "9-11-01" above it
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12.We also like to provide helpful resources for distressing situations.

An envelope from the Ohio Department of Taxation with a visible postage stamp and return address
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13.The American workforce is truly pampered. For $2, you can even wear shorts during a heat wave! However, we draw the line at asking for cups of water.

A whiteboard with notes: "Bag your chemicals," "corn on cob PLU# 4078," shorts allowed for $2/day to CMN, pay at Service Desk, bring own water bottle, no cups next week
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14.Look at how much we care about these workers! I mean, we won't let them wear shorts or use an intercom system, but we'll give them little head umbrellas!

Two people wearing camera equipment stand beside a white car, appearing to record or observe something. Trees and other parked cars are in the background
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15.Our companies truly care about us. Look, this office is installing "privacy pods" that definitely don't look like prison cells!

Indoors, showing a series of progressively smaller, square, framed glass structures aligned in a tunnel-like fashion with various objects scattered on the floor
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16.Just look how much we appreciate our employees!

A box of Paper Mate coloring crayons lies next to a paperclip, a rubber band, and a marble on a table
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17.They rock!!!

A hand wearing fingerless gloves holds a small mesh bag containing a rock with a note that reads, "You Rock. Thank you for being Awesome."
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18.We're great with food waste here.

A sign in a store states that any leftover food will be thrown away and not given for free. Taking food without payment is theft and will be reported to law enforcement
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19.And feeding people in need.

A metal cart outside with several loaves of bread wrapped in plastic bags piled on top, next to a brick wall and a chair
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20.America: we contain multitudes.

Billboards: One advertises "ADULT VIDEO," another with an image of Jesus reads "JESUS IS WATCHING YOU" from The Roman Catholic Churches of San Juan County
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21.Look, the two great American values! Jesus and beefy, cheesy glory!

Billboard with two signs: one reading "JESUS" in large text and another below showing a McDonald's burger with the text "beefy cheesy glory."
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22.Don't believe what you hear about processed foods here! They're harmless!

A food product label showing nutrition facts, ingredients (including bioengineered ingredients), and warning about consumption safety for different groups
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23.Public services? We gotcha covered!

Electric vehicle charging station with an attached notice labeled "Disconnection of Service" and customer notification text
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24.The way we embrace technology in the US has really improved business models.

Multiple beverage cups on a counter at a coffee shop, with people waiting in the background
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25.Like, now we can just use AI instead of hiring workers!

Sign showing a panda icon and text stating an AI ordering assistant will help take orders, and requests clear speech. Below, a screen displays a Coca Cola order
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26.I just LOVE self-checkouts. It's so convenient! Plus, companies can hire fewer workers, which is a win for everyone!

People walk through a busy store aisle lined with various products and clothing sections. The store has a high ceiling with bright lighting
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27.Shopping in America is so quick and easy. I've definitely never wandered a store for 30 minutes looking for an employee to unlock the toothpaste for me!

Store aisle with men's grooming products on both sides. Multiple shelves display various items like razors, shaving creams, and grooming kits
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28.Here in America, we care about the environment.

Two close-up photos of a McDonald's cup lid, inspected for differences in design and functionality
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29.We really live in the moment in America.

A large audience holds up phones to capture rapper Ye performing on stage in a dimly lit, smoky atmosphere
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30.We just have so much respect for each other in America.

Rear view of a Kia Sorento with a bumper sticker reading: "Do Not Tailgate Me. Antisocial Gun-Toting Sociopath Behind The Wheel. Please Just Go Around."
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31.Employers are just so reasonable here.

Phone screen text message starting: "Hi [Name] Seems like it's been a tough day and I'm sorry." Notification about employment termination due to non-response
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32.And our parents? They could NEVER be manipulated by fake news!

A text message about a phone accessory that blocks radiation to upgrade to version 15 or 16. Another text reads, "DAD ARE YOU SERIOUS."
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33.America is so wholesome.

Text conversation about a father’s 8-year-old daughter's cheerleading team selling raffle tickets to fund uniforms and camp. Top raffle prize is a rifle
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34.Tipping culture is tame here.

Receipt showing tip options for $39.75 total, dated Dec 3, 2022. Options: 15% tip ($5.96), 18% tip ($7.16), 20% tip ($7.95). Payment via Visa card
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35.And your tip always goes to a real-life employee!

Product page listing options for packs with 1, 2, 3, or 4 pieces. It includes sections for notes and order confirmation tips for additional prices, and an "Add to Cart" button
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36.Even robots deserve tips, people!

A checkout screen prompting for a tip selection, with a bottle of Vita Coco coconut water and a package of Costco chicken Caesar wrap on the counter
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37.American manufacturing is back, baby!

Cardboard box labeled "American Freedom 4/1 Made in China" placed on a concrete surface with scattered leaves
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38.And finally, I don't know if I've ever seen a photo scream America more.

A yellow sign reads: "CHURCH FIREWORKS. NO TAX. BUY 1 GET 1 FREE. TENT ON RIGHT."
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