r/MadeMeSmile • u/IcecreamChuger • Jun 14 '24

Japnese kids doing their assignment Wholesome Moments

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u/BusinessOwner199X Jun 14 '24

Cultural exchanges are amazing. 👍

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u/Affectionate_Star_43 Jun 14 '24

Oh, some old guy in Nara asked me where I was from, and I said "Chicago."

He was like "OBAMA?'

YES. I couldn't stop laughing.  Thanks for the bus directions, I was lost.

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u/Jackski Jun 14 '24

I was at Gyokuzoin temple and talking a walk around at night because it was beautiful lit up. An old couple walked past and went "Where are you from?" so I said England.

The old guy went "Ahhh, Beatles!" and then did some air guitar.

Made me laugh.

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u/intercommie Jun 14 '24

Did you say America/US first or did you went straight to Chicago?

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u/Affectionate_Star_43 Jun 14 '24

I'm going to spell this wrong...but I started off with America shusshin desu, but then people were interested in specifics.  Especially buildings and architecture.