This was created immediately after 9-11. Its purpose is to show that American is still the home of the free and land of the brave, regardless of ethnicity, color of skin, religion, etc. etc. Other positive TV messages included our military, law enforcement, and public safety personnel.
I love the little girl at the end silently waving the flag. The message being that you don`t even have to "Speak" English to be an American. Sell it on the Boardwalk cause I`m not buying...
Great commercial! Pride in being American transcends religion, color or race/ethnicity. Being american means believing in freedom and equality for all.
Civic nationalist propaganda at its worst. Proposition nations are not nations at all since they aren't based on a common ethnicity, language, religion or cultural identity. Americans come in many nationalities. And not all of us worship the government and the Federal flag.
okay so why does it sounds like they are saying they are UnAmerican? And what's with the guy at :11 who clearly isn't proud to be American and looks as though he's on some drug?
I wonder how many of these people believe that the only proper purpose of government is the protection of individual rights? Oh, that's right, none of them. They all believe that the government should also produce propaganda commercials imploring us to "unite" (whatever that means). These people may live in America, but they aren't Americans.
I loved this commercial so much, out of everything that happened after the 11 September attacks, this was one that always made me cry. It made think about how ignorant those who would attack the USA really are. "Out of many, one." I wish that had been the response, instead of white male jingoistic "patriotism." Just a beautiful spot.
@limeyBoy15 ...Did you just say that American is a race? Oh but don't worry, you obviously have extreme skill. I mean you copy and pasted that entire thing while seeing through all the crack smoke that must have been in the room. Stop parroting what you see in the media and learn about America.
Dear NewFoundLife Thank you for correcting me, you're right, Americans are not a race as you have no clear direct descendants. So please allow me to use the correct terminology; mongrels. Mixed breed wretches with no cultural heritage or claim. So tell me mongrel, is that better? LOL, I didn't copy squat. Thats just me and a buddy being high. But whilst we are on the subject of skill, suck my cock. Love from, the abortionist that fucked up when your mother came to the clinic.P.S you're adopted.
@limeyBoy15 You're right, mixed breed because obviously no one from any other country becomes a citizen here... All of the other countries in the world are obviously still 100% one ethnicity. To hate an entire country is simply ignorant, a country is a geographical location that is populated by humans just like everywhere else. Humans are the same no matter what part of the planet it is. Everywhere has good and bad people alike, but you're obviously too blinded by bigotry to see that.
@NewFoundLife Quit being such a whiney little bitch and grow some balls. I don't hate the country. I was just mucking around with a mate after a few blunts, however I'm starting to hate you, you spineless wanker. Jesus Christ get a sense of humour. I guess it's true what they say; most humour is over and above the understanding of the average American. Now fuck off
@limeyBoy15 I like you haha European? I'm Canadian with English parents and such. Not only is the humour crappy but the chocolate sucks as well. Don't hate the country youtube isn't exactly their best representation.
They are people from different regions of the country, different races, different backgrounds, and this commercial was made after 9/11 to demonstrate unity. America is, after all, a country that has spent most of its history divided on one grounds or another.
Yeah I was in 5th grade when the attacks happened. This video still makes me tear up. If only we could still be like that without there having to be a tragedy.
Wow, I remember right after 9/11, this commercial made me mist up... okay, I'll admit it I cried. I figured, hey, with all that happened, ya know? Well, turns out after all this time, it still does. Thank you for posting it and reminding us what America is and should continue to be.
I seen this like 2 days ago on tv and its from 2001?
IrishHooligan1993 1 week ago
Looks like all foreigners to me
Childdemon 1 week ago
I wish I was an American !!!!!!! goddammit
SantinoCorleoneSonny 2 weeks ago
0:12 The guy has the "Fuck, I can't believe I'm saying this" look. XD
Lhykosidae 2 weeks ago
@Lhykosidae hahahahha
bigdoublebarrel 2 weeks ago
This was created immediately after 9-11. Its purpose is to show that American is still the home of the free and land of the brave, regardless of ethnicity, color of skin, religion, etc. etc. Other positive TV messages included our military, law enforcement, and public safety personnel.
wrcoe 3 weeks ago
What is this ? not even one American service member ? how filthy this ad is and they're the only true americans...
DanNBM1 3 weeks ago
0:17 Borat?
Scone82 1 month ago
0:15 I thought that was Cenk Uygur :D:D:D
anteracmacash 1 month ago
for a good half of those folks it should be 'im NOT american'
bertnernierback 1 month ago
I hate this commercial its very obnoxious.
james52054 1 month ago 2
whats the name of the song for this commercial? does anyone know where i can find it?
jorgelinan90 3 months ago
@jorgelinan90
Short Trip Home by Joshua Bell & Edgar Meyer
sambo1483 1 month ago
USA = Tower of Babel
Reformation1517 3 months ago
@Reformation1517 Not really.... lots of countries are like this these days.
TheYaom 3 months ago
@Reformation1517 exactly.... XD
BerserkerLemon 2 months ago
I think I went to college with three of these people. Anybody else from Duke, class of 2002/03 -- am I right?
lmegordon 4 months ago
Not one Ginger?
CaliCowboy70 4 months ago
I love the little girl at the end silently waving the flag. The message being that you don`t even have to "Speak" English to be an American. Sell it on the Boardwalk cause I`m not buying...
Kharkovkid 4 months ago 2
The USA - RIP.
ThusSpakeDenise 4 months ago
Great commercial! Pride in being American transcends religion, color or race/ethnicity. Being american means believing in freedom and equality for all.
aladdin6103 5 months ago 3
@aladdin6103 Balls. Wrong.
ThusSpakeDenise 4 months ago
@aladdin6103 No it does not.
ThusSpakeDenise 4 months ago
Civic nationalist propaganda at its worst. Proposition nations are not nations at all since they aren't based on a common ethnicity, language, religion or cultural identity. Americans come in many nationalities. And not all of us worship the government and the Federal flag.
RedShirtArmy 5 months ago
okay so why does it sounds like they are saying they are UnAmerican? And what's with the guy at :11 who clearly isn't proud to be American and looks as though he's on some drug?
ptaylor1278 5 months ago
I wonder how many of these people believe that the only proper purpose of government is the protection of individual rights? Oh, that's right, none of them. They all believe that the government should also produce propaganda commercials imploring us to "unite" (whatever that means). These people may live in America, but they aren't Americans.
grantsinmypants2 5 months ago
I loved this commercial so much, out of everything that happened after the 11 September attacks, this was one that always made me cry. It made think about how ignorant those who would attack the USA really are. "Out of many, one." I wish that had been the response, instead of white male jingoistic "patriotism." Just a beautiful spot.
agramsci 5 months ago
i am a PROUD AMERICAN HOOAH, HOORAH AND HOOYAH! I AM AFUTURE AMERICAN DEFENDING SOLDIER
ReaperXPlaged123 5 months ago
no you arent:p
superbad675 5 months ago
i am european
k39564 5 months ago
I'm a proud American.
ThereAintNoDoubt0704 5 months ago
where is I AM AMERICA
olliestottle 7 months ago 2
Barf!
89mrapp 7 months ago
I am going to vomit
olehh1 8 months ago
i am going out for a pint
BEANO266 8 months ago
I dont fucking care about you being american!!
raztin1 9 months ago
very uncivilized humor and childish conversational arguments below before an advertisement whose message is solemn and simply unifying.
billboardnumber1 1 year ago
I am CANADIAN ! :)
PosiieeRosiiee 1 year ago
Я - Д`артаньян, все - пидарасы! :)
Kerenskiy 1 year ago
I am an european. ;)
Xarfax321 1 year ago
where's the one with the asian guy and the bandana that says "i am america!"
nateman20 1 year ago
You are the cock master
IHateWarmPickles 2 years ago
LOL...funniest commercial ever.
If you're confused, Google "culture of critique preface".
JamesTCA 2 years ago
"I am an American" Better put your helmet on then. LOOOOOOL
Dear America...
You are the dumbest race on the planet, you smell like a bowl of smashed arse-holes and have the logic of a fiending crack whore.
return to he skism from wence you cam you goblin bitch.
Love from
world.
limeyBoy15 2 years ago
@limeyBoy15 ...Did you just say that American is a race? Oh but don't worry, you obviously have extreme skill. I mean you copy and pasted that entire thing while seeing through all the crack smoke that must have been in the room. Stop parroting what you see in the media and learn about America.
NewFoundLife 1 year ago
Dear NewFoundLife Thank you for correcting me, you're right, Americans are not a race as you have no clear direct descendants. So please allow me to use the correct terminology; mongrels. Mixed breed wretches with no cultural heritage or claim. So tell me mongrel, is that better? LOL, I didn't copy squat. Thats just me and a buddy being high. But whilst we are on the subject of skill, suck my cock. Love from, the abortionist that fucked up when your mother came to the clinic.P.S you're adopted.
limeyBoy15 1 year ago
@limeyBoy15 You're right, mixed breed because obviously no one from any other country becomes a citizen here... All of the other countries in the world are obviously still 100% one ethnicity. To hate an entire country is simply ignorant, a country is a geographical location that is populated by humans just like everywhere else. Humans are the same no matter what part of the planet it is. Everywhere has good and bad people alike, but you're obviously too blinded by bigotry to see that.
NewFoundLife 1 year ago
@NewFoundLife Quit being such a whiney little bitch and grow some balls. I don't hate the country. I was just mucking around with a mate after a few blunts, however I'm starting to hate you, you spineless wanker. Jesus Christ get a sense of humour. I guess it's true what they say; most humour is over and above the understanding of the average American. Now fuck off
limeyBoy15 1 year ago
@limeyBoy15 I like you haha European? I'm Canadian with English parents and such. Not only is the humour crappy but the chocolate sucks as well. Don't hate the country youtube isn't exactly their best representation.
StudioOfStirling 1 year ago
I am an American
Notherncalifas 2 years ago 3
GUTTED!!!
limeyBoy15 2 years ago
I am a American!
bowiehs 2 years ago 3
Have you broke the news to your family? RUN DOROTHY, BACK TO KANSAS!
limeyBoy15 2 years ago
Why are these people keep on saying "I am an American"? Nobody asked them who they were. Are they mad?
john5006201 2 years ago
They are people from different regions of the country, different races, different backgrounds, and this commercial was made after 9/11 to demonstrate unity. America is, after all, a country that has spent most of its history divided on one grounds or another.
Robertz1986 2 years ago
How can we be sure that these are all Americans? None of them had flag lapel pins
VintageBlake 2 years ago
I am an American. And I'm proud of it.
loganidol 2 years ago 2
You wouldn't brag about hepres would you?
limeyBoy15 2 years ago
If you mean "herpes", no I wouldn't. Luckily I don't have it. But who are you to judge anybody anyway?
loganidol 2 years ago
I am Jesus.
limeyBoy15 2 years ago 5
People like that kid at the beginning are the reason why america is picked on and disliked.
4nticipate 3 years ago
are you?
V2DK 3 years ago
oh shit, i totally forgot about this commercial. i haven't seen this thing in like 7 years.
SevenSins005 3 years ago 7
@SevenSins005 what???? this is the first time i see it!
k39564 5 months ago
i remember when this was on channel one-long long ago.
what is the song that's in the background? my friend said it was joshua bell playing but we forget the name.
sfentem 3 years ago
It's "The Short Trip Home."
retrosamurai 3 years ago
where were all the fat americans when they made this video?
obviously fat people are less of an american then blacks, mexicans, or asians!
V2DK 3 years ago 4
Yeah I was in 5th grade when the attacks happened. This video still makes me tear up. If only we could still be like that without there having to be a tragedy.
gman6262 3 years ago
Either that or a terrorist.
CraigJ63 3 years ago
I AM AN AMERICAN!
hawkyplayer2009 3 years ago
My condolences.
limeyBoy15 2 years ago
i am an american!
konrai89 3 years ago
Where is Rev. Wright?
Does he love America? Has he taught Obama to love or hate America?
just wondering!
tuberstank 3 years ago
Wow, I remember right after 9/11, this commercial made me mist up... okay, I'll admit it I cried. I figured, hey, with all that happened, ya know? Well, turns out after all this time, it still does. Thank you for posting it and reminding us what America is and should continue to be.
Nosimplehiway 4 years ago