Quote Originally Posted by Crocodile
To me, the modern American culture is first and foremost Hollywood and the reality shows. Also, the intense promotion of the "values" just about everywhere and by everyone. (And yes, I very very much dislike Dr. Phil. )

And the real American culture to me is Mark Twain, etc.

And America in general is a comfortable place to live.
It's sad to say but I agree that for some people modern American culture is Hollywood.

I'm curious what intense promotion of the "values" just about everywhere and by everyone are you referring to you? (I've lived my whole life in the USA). I've never watched Dr. Phil - nor do I ever intend too!

I get the impression that the Midwest is the place for Mark Twain to influence the culture more than the coasts.

And yes, America in general is a comfortable place to live.

Scott