As an American, I will say, I was in awe when I came to London and stood at the Thames, looking over at Big Ben and Parliament. So, I get your fascination of US landmarks as well.
Some background on the Golden Gate Bridge. At the time of its construction in the 1930s, the Golden Gate Bridge was the longest and tallest suspension bridge in the world. Its construction involved pioneering engineering techniques, such as the use of a safety net to protect workers and the development of new methods for underwater construction. The bridge spans the Golden Gate strait, which is known for its strong currents, high winds, and dense fog. Building a bridge in such a an environment required innovative solutions, like the use of special cables and a flexible deck design that can withstand high winds.
In addition orange was initially a coat of anti-rust but the color looked better than the color initially picked, and it provided more visibility to ships in the fog.
I'm very happy they mentioned the Gateway Arch. It's in St. Louis Missouri and is "The Gateway to the West." It's also my fave baseball team the St. Louis Cardinals. Of course the flag is #1!!! When my fam moved to a different location. I asked my kids, then 11 and 8 what they wanted in a house. One said "a place to hang a flag." The other, "a front porch swing." We made sure they got their checklist. 🇺🇸
I love the poem inscribed on the Statue of Liberty, as if she's saying it: Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free The wretched refuse of your teeming shore Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me I lift my lamp beside the golden door
I wish someone would destroy the damned statue of Liberty!!!!! The message on it is an open invitation to people all around the world to come to the United States!!!! The problem is that now everyone thinks it's an open invitation to come to the United States and it's not!!!!! We have 15-20 million illegals in this country and we have a POS president that won't do nothing about it!!!!! I wish France would take that eyesore back!!!!
For American citizens whose immigrant relatives arrived in our great country LEGALLY, there was nothing as awe-inspiring to the newcomers as their first glimpse of the iconic Statue of Liberty in the harbor, welcoming them to their new home, where, with diligence and hard work, the American Dream was possible for them. What the statue does NOT say is 'send me your criminals, your dirtbags, your anti-American zealots to plunder our borders', but apparently those in power aren't very concerned with minor details like enforcing our immigration laws.
@@SharonPerson-hm9dsyeah, people that forget even those coming through elis island were highly vetted and took very terrible jobs until they became citizens and assimilated to the American way of life. Not just walking across the border and forcing another way of life on people. I won't even get into the crime.. ms13 made their way all the way to New York already. 4 confirmed kills by them this year and all were just set free
There's a lot of cool things about the Golden Gate Bridge put my favorite thing about it is that it is red orange. Not just red. Orange is the most visible color in fog (That's why US Coast guard boats, life jackets, traffic cones, Liferings, buoys, etc are all orange) and the Golden gate (the strait between the San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean where the bridge is) is foggy all the time. It's famous for its fog. It's crucial that ships and airplanes see this bridge in the constant fog. Also just such a beautiful example of American engineering. It's almost 100 years old and still going strong.
The designer of the 50-star flag was Bob G. Heft, who, as a junior in high school-in fact, the same high school I attended in Lancaster, Ohio. He was given a B- for a grade, but his teacher said he would improve his grade if he could convince the government to use it. And they did! So there’s your fun fact for the day.
Not to mention he submitted the design BEFORE Hawaii became a state as it was known that it would become one. I'm not entirely sure if Alaska (#49) had become a state yet either, but I don't think it had.
That last clip was from Team America. One of the funniest movies ever made. The creators of South Park made it. That is a MUST watch. Can't believe you have never seen it. Also Deadwood is a very good western series you would enjoy.
As a US citizen, I was so very lucky to be able to go to London 3 years ago, going back next year. So for me, what you find so fascinating about us, most of us here find the UK is one of a kind. Love your country
Absolutely! Forrest Gump is not just a great story, it was the first time they had the tech to put Forrest in actual film clips of the past in a way to make it seem he was really there interacting with famous people. It's also a lesson in the good and bad sides of the USA in the late 20th century. Everyone should see it.
For series I prefer the Yellowstone spinoffs 1883 and 1923, but I actually enjoy the modern Western show "Longmire" over these. For movies I lean more towards Open Range and Monte Walsh. Tombstone is ok, but for me it leans to heavy on action rather than plot, but doesn't completely give up on plot like some of the more modern attempts at westerns.
The Mount Rushmore reference is an excellent movie written by Alfred Hitchcock called North by Northwest The cowboy is from a Mel Brooks movie called Blazing Saddles, which is absolutely hilarious. The Yankees will always be a top baseball team because they always have a lot more funding than most teams So much has changed in DC since 9/11. A lot of close access to the White House is one of them. Also, the red and white on the flag also symbolized blood and bandages for the blood shed for our freedom.
Watch Forrest Gump when you have four hours because the movie is about three but you will need an hour to unwind or cry. There's a reason why the movie recieved so many Oscar nominations and awards.
4:00 I see the Golden Gate Bridge on my commute to work in Oakland. I live in the "East Bay" across from SF, about 17 miles north of Oakland (10 miles north of Berkeley). From my office on the 11th floor of a building in downtown Oakland, I can see the Golden Gate Bridge, the Bay Bridge, and all the tall buildings of SF and Oakland,
Lewis the marionette puppets singing “America! F**k Yeah! Coming to save the motherf**king day yeah!” Is from a hilarious movie called Team America World Police. It’s by Matt Stone and Trey Parker who are famous for creating the tv show South Park. It has all the satirical gold moments you would except from those two. My husband and I often find ourselves quoting it and singing this obvious theme song for this movie lol. If you like South Park in anyway, you’ve got to find a way to check out that movie!
Before he carved Mount Rushmore, Gutzon Borglum carved parts of 3 Confederate generals on the face of Stone Mountain Georgia. You should look up the carving at Stone Mountain. It's amazing. Mr Borglum lived in my neighborhood when he was carving in Georgia. The house still has a Historical Marker in front of it explaining who he was.
Yes Lewis there's old photos where it said Hollywood land. When the golden gate Bridge opened In 1937 it was the longest and tallest bridge in the world until 1960's. And since it was wouldn't you want that in your Hollywood film? It's nicknamed the death bridge cause of the fog that covers it. And 100s of people have committed suicide jumping off it.
When you DO get to America, go to Tucson Az and go to Old Tucson! It's an old movie location for Western movies and TV shows. Quite a history..check it out!
L3WG talking about the golden gate bridge "This is why im jealouse of america you guys can go outside and see all this cool stuff" Me who is in N.C. on the opposite side of the country and have never been to california "Yeah man"
Get out there and experience it yourself.. The world is changing, don't miss the good stuff and don't be discouraged by wussies . I'm from Brooklyn NY but currently living in Eastern NC.. I do a lot of International travel but I'll be seeing more of America in 2025.. Go out and meet new ppl
I'm on the opposite side of the country too (Pennsylvania). I've been to southern California, but not more northern where the bridge is. Maybe on day I will see it.
I live in Ohio. I have seen the Golden Gate Bridge. I even drove across it and walked halfway across and back. For me, it was a once in a lifetime thing.
I live in California and the Golden Gate Bridge is kind of cool but it’s just a bridge and crime is so rampant in San Francisco it’s not worth getting robbed to look at a bridge. If you do come to San Francisco don’t drive your car in the city your windows will be smashed in and all your stuff will be stolen.
Uncle Sam's initials spell "US" and Uncle Sam is often used to mean the US (i.e. "Uncle Sam" wants you to join the Navy = America (the US) wants you to join the Navy; You've got to pay your taxes to good old Uncle Sam, etc.)
I just saw a famous bridge today, it’s called the London Bridge. Right here in the 🇺🇸 USA. If you like westerns/cowboy movies, I would recommend my favorite movie from 1993 named “TOMBSTONE”. It’s a sort of semi-true movie about the OK corral shoot out that wasn’t actually at the corral between the Earp brothers/Holliday and the “cowboys” If you haven’t seen it yet I would if I were you
Everybody is watching a new TV series starring Kevin Costner called YELLOWSTONE. It streams on the Peacock, Hulu, or RUclips TV channel with a subscription. It’s a modern Western, and it’s REAL good!! And it has two sequels…1883, and 1929! Kevin Costner loved Westerns as a child. Then he did the film, Dances with Wolves, which won an Academy Award for Best Picture of the year. And he did a couple others, too. He also produces this tv series…he’s trying to revive Westerns on tv like when we were growing up. The show is set just outside the borders of Yellowstone National Park in Montana, which one of the most beautiful national parks in America. So the scenery, the landscapes are gorgeous! He plays a guy who inherited thousands of acres of land that has been in his family for five or six generations….and everyone wants a piece of it! Nope! Not on his watch! The length he and his kids and ranch hands will go to protect their land! My, my! Just watch the first episode. You will be hooked!!
- The latest, Best Western movie was a made for tv movie. It is called,"Open Range" , and stars actors Robert Duval, Kevin Costner, Michael Gambone(sp?), Annette Benning, and skilled 2nds.
Blazeing Saddles (cowboy fart scene) is an absolute MUST watch. I seem to recall you did a reaction several months ago to clips from it because it has humor that would be unheard of today, but you really need to see the entire movie. One of the funniest ever made and definitely an American classic.
Two fun facts. Blazing saddles premiered at the Pickwick Drive-In in Burbank, CA. At the premier the Drive-In allowed people to ride or drive their horses and get free admission. The horses were enthralled by the horses on the screen and refused to leave until the very end. The second is that during the depression the Detroit Tigers allowed kids to go into Gaza he outfield to shag balls during beating practice. My dad was one of he kids and he always tried to copy the stance of each batter. One day one of the opposing players, a New York Yankee, came out and said, " Hey kid let me show you how to do his. A bit later he said your tall and skinny, let me get my friend over here. The two Yankees showed my dad how to hit! They were BABE RUTH and LOU GEHRIG. My dad got drafted by the Tigers in early 1942, and he zUS Army the same day. He joined the Marines, and was at Guadalupe Canal. Later he wad injured and could no longer run well, but e was the best hitter I have ever seen! Thanks Babe and Lou
Dead Wood is a great western tv series. I used to read a blog called the West Virginia Surf Report and he kept a weekly tally of the number of times they said f*ck in the series. Too funny. Yellowstone is a modern day western tv series which is also very good, about a family of cattle ranchers near the Yellowstone National Park, or it's spin-offs 1883 and 1932, which are true westerns about how their ancestors settled the land. All are exceptional tv shows. Also, the first season of Westworld is a western themed sci-fi show which is very good.
The Golden Gate Bridge was the longest suspension bridge until the 1960s, you have to see where it's built to truly appreciate the men who gave their lives to build it, it was just as much if not more of an engineering feat as the Empire State Building. It literally straddles the San Francisco Bay with the city on one side a nd nothing but the Pacific Ocean on the other, the weather conditions it endures can be very extreme. Look up old film of bridge being buit.
The Golden Gate Bridge brings back 1 memory for me. When I was in the Navy onboard the USS Abraham Lincoln we went under the bridge heading to Alameda in 1989, months before desert storm started and protesters threw beer bottles off the bridge at us.
@@leddygee1896 That was in 89 and I’d go crazy out there now. I see on the news and it’s definitely 3rd world country now. With a lot of other cities. I really do feel sorry for the good folks out there but I’d sure try to be getting out.
I’m so sorry that happened. May I say thank-you for your service . I sincerely mean it. Thank you for your sacrifices for my freedom and the people that did that to your ship. My husband is a veteran of Vietnam , he was called a baby burner and spit at as he still had his uniform on in the airport.
@@cspat1 Ma’am your husband has experienced things that majority of Americans cannot start to imagine. Not only the war but coming home and I’m so glad he did, wish they all could’ve! Far as the disrespect, every war, conflict I guess will have them, sad to say. I don’t know why other than their cause whatever that is and service members just have to endure it. Their attempts to change the military’s views on things always ends in ultimate failure. It cannot surpass the brotherhood that all service members have for one another. And what motivates us to do our duties is knowing God willing we will get to come home to our spouse, children and friends. That and our freedom makes it a worthwhile cause ! The protesters can go pack sand. We have yalls support. Please give your husband a heartfelt thank him for his service and thank you for being there for him . :)
The western, The Searchers with John Wayne is phenomenal!!!! It is an older movie but a classic. The farting scene was from Blazing Saddles. Mel Brooks. That says it all!!!
I am not a baseball fan, but while vacationing in the Bay Area, we did score tickets to see The San Francisco Giants play the New York Yankees. Why there we did drive across the Golden Gate several times, every time was just as thrilling.
Yes, you need to watch Blazing Saddles. I think it will fit your sense of humor. Clemons Little and Gene Wilder are excellent in the movie. It's a great comedic movie written, produced, and directed by the great Mel Brooks.
"What made the Golden Gate Bridge so famous?" Well, I suspect it's a combination of things. It was built during the Depression and was a huge project that employed many people. It's frankly beautiful--not just the setting but the architecture; really a classic of Deco design. Only 4 years after it opened, World War II began and millions of Americans soldiers and sailors first left under it for war, then passed under it on return and for many of them it was the symbol of getting home. Then in the post war era it was beloved of Hollywood for disaster movies. My favorite, "It Came From Beneath The Sea", has a giant octopus wrapping around it. But it showed even in the Star Trek movie series as the home of Star Fleet Command was just at the southern end and Star Trek 4 really showcased it. Yeah, I've crossed it regularly as any San Franciscan wanting to head north must do.
What makes the Golden Gate bridge stand out? It's color, it's red and they paint it every so often to keep it bright. I used to live there and cross it everyday
Now every time I see that picture I think of a Dalek poster; the one with the Dalek that was working for Churchill that said "TO VICTORY!" I love old British war stuff. It doesn't surprise me that Brits like old American stuff.
Beside being a beautiful structure with it's distinctive red paint, The Golden Gate Bridge is located in an incredible place in the landscape. The views of it and from it in any direction are magnificent.
Lewis, you asked about some modern Western movies you'd like to see? Well, Kevin Costner is in the process of releasing a 4-part film, called "Horizon: An American Saga." Part 1 releases this month, and Part 2 comes out in August. Not sure when Part 3 and 4 come out, but the story looks EPIC. It looks to be a modern retelling of the classic "How the West was Won," but I'm not sure. But you can check out the trailer online. Westerns are one of my favorite genres of filmed entertainment. Why? Because the Old West was an era that is extremely unique to the United States and to a lesser extent Canada and even Mexico. No other country in the world has a history like that, with maybe the exception of Russia, but in a bit of a different way. In the US, the Old Western era came from the Manifest Destiny policies of the federal government at the time in that they wanted to explore and expand the country all the way to the Pacific Ocean. It took the better part of 100 years to do so. Basically the entire 19th Century (the 1800s) was dedicated to this venture. Aside from the 4 years of the Civil War (1861-1865) there was constant Westward Expansion into that region. And one could say that it really picked up after the Civil War as many of the soldiers in the war did exactly just that. They picked up their belongings and headed West. And many were former Confederate soldiers and they tended to be some of the infamous bank robbing bandits. Union soldiers stayed on with the Army as kind of a law enforcement force out there. This new film saga by Costner picks up during the Civil War and tells how these guys went West. So be on the look out for Horizon. But there are many modern Westerns (post-1980) that are well worth watching. I'd start with the one that really reinvigorated the genre after the "death" of it in the early 70s, and that's 1985's "Silverado" which had a very young Costner in it as a wild young gunslinger, but the film is LOADED with famous actors of the time. You could call it an All-Star cast. 1992's "Unforgiven" is another almost must see, with Clint Eastwood. 1993's "Tombstone" with Kurt Russel as Wyatt Earp. Val Kilmer as Doc Holiday, and Sam Eliot and Bill Paxton as the other two Earp brothers. Costner also did a Wyatt Earp film called "Wyatt Earp" in 1995, and it's a longer, more epic film, but not quite as iconic as Tombstone was. Dennis Quaid played Doc Holiday in that one. The next must see is 2003's "Open Range" another Costner film with Robert Duvall as a co-star. 2007's "3:10 to Yuma" is another good one with Russel Crowe, Christian Bale and Ben Foster. 2018's "Hostiles" with Christian Bale is a beautifully shot film with numerous epic location shots. There's even several Western TV shows that are worth watching. HBO's "Deadwood" which aired in the 2000s. Ran for 3 seasons with somewhat of a cliffhanger which was resolved with a movie in 2019. AMC's "Hell on Wheels" is another great show show about the building of the Intercontinental Railroad which took place right after the Civil War. It ran for 5 seasons and while it filmed up in Alberta Canada, they changed locations for each season to show the progression of the construction of the railroad. It aired in the 2010s. It starred Anson Mount (from Star Trek: Strange New Worlds) as the main character. Very bad ass role too. He really looks the part. But there are so many other low-budget Westerns that come out a dime a dozen that you could check out, but I wouldn't. The acting in them is so bad at times you gotta wonder who greenlit the project. 😅 But anyway, those are some suggestions you could try. There were two films with Danny Trejo in them called "Dead in Tombstone" and "Dead Agai in Tombstone" which were a bit corny, but were actually not too bad. Oh, and one last one, 2016's remake of "The Magnificent Seven" was pretty good too. It had Denzel Washington, Chris Pratt, and Ethan Hawke in it.
Dude. Think for a minute. The flag is over 200 years old. Hard to imagine a school child came up with it in a homework assignment. You crack me up bro.
True story, in the 70s the were repositioning the liberty bell my mother jumped the cord and ran and kissed it. I cant think of a more non chargeable offence than that. she taught me how to be a good human but also...just effin do it.
@@ShaneLadd-fw4crAn honorable mention is not a placement on a list. An honorable mention is something that didn't make a list, but the list maker felt was worth mentioning.
Yes, you must watch Forrest Gump, you will enjoy it. I Love America ❤🇺🇸 BTW, I came across your channel about a week ago and I have been binge-watching all your videos. You are my new favorite YT channel. 😊
@@ShaneLadd-fw4cr That is awesome his channel is growing so fast but I can see why…I am sure I am not the only one that is addicted to him and his content. ❤️
Well, it’s not done being built yet for one. Secondly, it’s not really known for being a symbol of the US. A great mountain carving for sure, I’ve seen it in person twice…..once when it was still just a giant chalk mark on stone, and then as the head and arm were taking shape.
The Statue of Liberty is the ultimate re-gift from France. It was given to them and they didn't want it, so they gave it to us and kept the small version. 😆😂😄🤣
The Memorial marks St. Louis' role in the westward expansion of the United States during the nineteenth century. It commemorates Thomas Jefferson, whose vision opened the west; the inhabitants of the West who helped shape its history; and Dred and Harriet Scott who sued for their freedom in the old Courthouse.
The gateway arch is in St Louis and is meant to represent “the gateway to the west”. It’s kinda cool, but I’d think the Alamo, Disneyland, or even the space needle are more iconic.
Golden Gate Bridge became famous because it's beautiful. You do realize that as a percentage of the US population, few of us have seen this bridge, right? They planned to carve the Presidents to the waist on Mt. Rushmore but ran out of money.
Golden gate is famous because it set a precedent in suspension bridge design and at the time it was the longest suspension bridge in the world. It was a beacon of the US growing power and advancement to any who visited it.
The White House has armed security (Secret Service) at all times, and also wherever the President goes. On the roof, there is a Secret Service "counter-sniper" posted at all times as well. Also the Secret Service used to be included in the Department of Treasury until late 2002 (after 9/11) when they were transferred into the Department of Homeland Security.
The gateway arch is in St. Louis Missouri. That sob sways while you’re in the top. I almost puked. It’s absolutely beautiful but damn it flips your stomach for days.
This is a really weird list that seems to be based on the Hollywood vision of America. Which I guess is maybe what we exported, but that's not very representative of internal culture in the rest of the country. The video being reacted to here seems to be more of an excuse to pad their video with random movie clips than anything.
@@dking1836 Same here I was born and lived in Fairfield most of my life, which is only 45 minutes away from the Golden Gate. Been on it once and seen it 3 times.
Born and raised in Massachusetts; have been on the Golden Gate Bridge twice - two long ago trips to San Francisco. Also got to see the Bushman in action both trips.
If you rent the movie presidio, you'll see what it looks like When you come off the Golden Gate bridge, going into the city. Make a right go through the presidio military base, it's gorgeous.
@5:18 been a Yankee's fan since the day I was born! No other team comes close to the greatness of the Yankees, which is why every other city and state is jealous of us 😂!!!
As an American, I will say, I was in awe when I came to London and stood at the Thames, looking over at Big Ben and Parliament. So, I get your fascination of US landmarks as well.
And thinking of all the famous people who stood on that spot.
yep, so many more landmarks in the UK, too.
@@kenbrown28082,600 landmarks in US
200 landmarks in UK
Some background on the Golden Gate Bridge.
At the time of its construction in the 1930s, the Golden Gate Bridge was the longest and tallest suspension bridge in the world. Its construction involved pioneering engineering techniques, such as the use of a safety net to protect workers and the development of new methods for underwater construction.
The bridge spans the Golden Gate strait, which is known for its strong currents, high winds, and dense fog. Building a bridge in such a an environment required innovative solutions, like the use of special cables and a flexible deck design that can withstand high winds.
In addition orange was initially a coat of anti-rust but the color looked better than the color initially picked, and it provided more visibility to ships in the fog.
God Bless the United States of America
I'm very happy they mentioned the Gateway Arch. It's in St. Louis Missouri and is "The Gateway to the West." It's also my fave baseball team the St. Louis Cardinals. Of course the flag is #1!!!
When my fam moved to a different location. I asked my kids, then 11 and 8 what they wanted in a house. One said "a place to hang a flag." The other, "a front porch swing." We made sure they got their checklist. 🇺🇸
I love the poem inscribed on the Statue of Liberty, as if she's saying it:
Give me your tired, your poor,
Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free
The wretched refuse of your teeming shore
Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me
I lift my lamp beside the golden door
I wish someone would destroy the damned statue of Liberty!!!!! The message on it is an open invitation to people all around the world to come to the United States!!!! The problem is that now everyone thinks it's an open invitation to come to the United States and it's not!!!!! We have 15-20 million illegals in this country and we have a POS president that won't do nothing about it!!!!! I wish France would take that eyesore back!!!!
For American citizens whose immigrant relatives arrived in our great country LEGALLY, there was nothing as awe-inspiring to the newcomers as their first glimpse of the iconic Statue of Liberty in the harbor, welcoming them to their new home, where, with diligence and hard work, the American Dream was possible for them.
What the statue does NOT say is 'send me your criminals, your dirtbags, your anti-American zealots to plunder our borders', but apparently those in power aren't very concerned with minor details like enforcing our immigration laws.
@@SharonPerson-hm9dsyeah, people that forget even those coming through elis island were highly vetted and took very terrible jobs until they became citizens and assimilated to the American way of life. Not just walking across the border and forcing another way of life on people. I won't even get into the crime.. ms13 made their way all the way to New York already. 4 confirmed kills by them this year and all were just set free
There's a lot of cool things about the Golden Gate Bridge put my favorite thing about it is that it is red orange. Not just red. Orange is the most visible color in fog (That's why US Coast guard boats, life jackets, traffic cones, Liferings, buoys, etc are all orange) and the Golden gate (the strait between the San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean where the bridge is) is foggy all the time. It's famous for its fog. It's crucial that ships and airplanes see this bridge in the constant fog.
Also just such a beautiful example of American engineering. It's almost 100 years old and still going strong.
The designer of the 50-star flag was Bob G. Heft, who, as a junior in high school-in fact, the same high school I attended in Lancaster, Ohio. He was given a B- for a grade, but his teacher said he would improve his grade if he could convince the government to use it. And they did! So there’s your fun fact for the day.
Not to mention he submitted the design BEFORE Hawaii became a state as it was known that it would become one. I'm not entirely sure if Alaska (#49) had become a state yet either, but I don't think it had.
I was always taught in school that
Betsy Rose made the flag way back in the 1800's !!!!!
That last clip was from Team America. One of the funniest movies ever made. The creators of South Park made it. That is a MUST watch. Can't believe you have never seen it. Also Deadwood is a very good western series you would enjoy.
Team America is a tribute to the British science fiction television series, Thunderbirds.
@@mdshonkkc And???? The clip wasn't Thunderbirds as he stated.
As a US citizen, I was so very lucky to be able to go to London 3 years ago, going back next year. So for me, what you find so fascinating about us, most of us here find the UK is one of a kind. Love your country
OMG!!! YOU'VE NEVER SEEN FOREST GUMP??? I WANT TO SEE THE REACTION!!!
Absolutely! Forrest Gump is not just a great story, it was the first time they had the tech to put Forrest in actual film clips of the past in a way to make it seem he was really there interacting with famous people. It's also a lesson in the good and bad sides of the USA in the late 20th century. Everyone should see it.
All (or most) of the references to US history/events will be lost on Lewis. It would still be a good watch for him though.
The good, the bad and the ugly is a classic. Nothing like Clint Eastwood in his prime lighting up the cigar and saying make my day.
A great western.....Tombstone, & The Good The Bad & The Ugly. A great western series, Yellowstone!!!
For series I prefer the Yellowstone spinoffs 1883 and 1923, but I actually enjoy the modern Western show "Longmire" over these.
For movies I lean more towards Open Range and Monte Walsh. Tombstone is ok, but for me it leans to heavy on action rather than plot, but doesn't completely give up on plot like some of the more modern attempts at westerns.
The Mount Rushmore reference is an excellent movie written by Alfred Hitchcock called North by Northwest
The cowboy is from a Mel Brooks movie called Blazing Saddles, which is absolutely hilarious.
The Yankees will always be a top baseball team because they always have a lot more funding than most teams
So much has changed in DC since 9/11. A lot of close access to the White House is one of them.
Also, the red and white on the flag also symbolized blood and bandages for the blood shed for our freedom.
Watch Forrest Gump when you have four hours because the movie is about three but you will need an hour to unwind or cry. There's a reason why the movie recieved so many Oscar nominations and awards.
Yes, the Golden Gate sways. Walked across it while visiting, and got motion sickness 😂😂😂😂
4:00 I see the Golden Gate Bridge on my commute to work in Oakland. I live in the "East Bay" across from SF, about 17 miles north of Oakland (10 miles north of Berkeley). From my office on the 11th floor of a building in downtown Oakland, I can see the Golden Gate Bridge, the Bay Bridge, and all the tall buildings of SF and Oakland,
Lewis the marionette puppets singing “America! F**k Yeah! Coming to save the motherf**king day yeah!” Is from a hilarious movie called Team America World Police. It’s by Matt Stone and Trey Parker who are famous for creating the tv show South Park. It has all the satirical gold moments you would except from those two. My husband and I often find ourselves quoting it and singing this obvious theme song for this movie lol. If you like South Park in anyway, you’ve got to find a way to check out that movie!
Before he carved Mount Rushmore, Gutzon Borglum carved parts of 3 Confederate generals on the face of Stone Mountain Georgia. You should look up the carving at Stone Mountain. It's amazing. Mr Borglum lived in my neighborhood when he was carving in Georgia. The house still has a Historical Marker in front of it explaining who he was.
That's awesome. I never heard of that.
You left out the fact that the carving on Stone Mountain is actually slightly larger than the one on Mount Rushmore.
Stone Mountain is cool. You can hike to the top and see the skyline of Atlanta 20 miles off.
Forrest Gump is an excellent movie. Blazing Saddles is hilarious! My favorite line from it is, "Mungo only pawn in game of life." 😂
Forrest Gump is one of the best movies ever made. I laughed throughout the movie and shed some tears too.
Yes Lewis there's old photos where it said Hollywood land.
When the golden gate Bridge opened In 1937 it was the longest and tallest bridge in the world until 1960's. And since it was wouldn't you want that in your Hollywood film? It's nicknamed the death bridge cause of the fog that covers it. And 100s of people have committed suicide jumping off it.
Lewis, you need to watch “A Million Ways to die in the West” and “Blazing Saddles” they are the funniest movies about the West. 😂😂😂😂
I second this! Blazing Saddles is hilarious 😂
I don’t know why, but the idea that someone has never seen Forrest Gump has shook me to my core. That’s so wild to me.
When you DO get to America, go to Tucson Az and go to Old Tucson! It's an old movie location for Western movies and TV shows. Quite a history..check it out!
Good suggestion, add the caveat - don't go in the summer!
Was at Old Tucson in the early 90's. I think Lewis would love it there.
L3WG talking about the golden gate bridge "This is why im jealouse of america you guys can go outside and see all this cool stuff"
Me who is in N.C. on the opposite side of the country and have never been to california "Yeah man"
Dont bother.. lol
Get out there and experience it yourself.. The world is changing, don't miss the good stuff and don't be discouraged by wussies .
I'm from Brooklyn NY but currently living in Eastern NC.. I do a lot of International travel but I'll be seeing more of America in 2025.. Go out and meet new ppl
I'm on the opposite side of the country too (Pennsylvania). I've been to southern California, but not more northern where the bridge is. Maybe on day I will see it.
I live in Ohio. I have seen the Golden Gate Bridge. I even drove across it and walked halfway across and back. For me, it was a once in a lifetime thing.
I live in California and the Golden Gate Bridge is kind of cool but it’s just a bridge and crime is so rampant in San Francisco it’s not worth getting robbed to look at a bridge. If you do come to San Francisco don’t drive your car in the city your windows will be smashed in and all your stuff will be stolen.
Betsy Ross sewing the first United States flag. Has been taught to every school child Sense 1776 until now
The Hollywood sign was originally known as Hollywoodland until 1949.In Hoi Polloi(1935),it's behind the Three Stooges as they are shoveling trash.
The most famous show of the Golden Gate Bridge is full house from the 1980s and 1990s
Uncle Sam's initials spell "US" and Uncle Sam is often used to mean the US (i.e. "Uncle Sam" wants you to join the Navy = America (the US) wants you to join the Navy; You've got to pay your taxes to good old Uncle Sam, etc.)
Hollywood has never had a problem with destroying our symbols in movies.
I drove over the Golden Gate Bridge again this past February. Always beautiful. I’m from Illinois.
I just saw a famous bridge today, it’s called the London Bridge. Right here in the 🇺🇸 USA.
If you like westerns/cowboy movies, I would recommend my favorite movie from 1993 named “TOMBSTONE”. It’s a sort of semi-true movie about the OK corral shoot out that wasn’t actually at the corral between the Earp brothers/Holliday and the “cowboys”
If you haven’t seen it yet I would if I were you
The Patton speech is worth checking out. There's a video on it called "Ranger Up"
Everybody is watching a new TV series starring Kevin Costner called YELLOWSTONE. It streams on the Peacock, Hulu, or RUclips TV channel with a subscription. It’s a modern Western, and it’s REAL good!! And it has two sequels…1883, and 1929! Kevin Costner loved Westerns as a child. Then he did the film, Dances with Wolves, which won an Academy Award for Best Picture of the year. And he did a couple others, too. He also produces this tv series…he’s trying to revive Westerns on tv like when we were growing up. The show is set just outside the borders of Yellowstone National Park in Montana, which one of the most beautiful national parks in America. So the scenery, the landscapes are gorgeous! He plays a guy who inherited thousands of acres of land that has been in his family for five or six generations….and everyone wants a piece of it! Nope! Not on his watch! The length he and his kids and ranch hands will go to protect their land! My, my! Just watch the first episode. You will be hooked!!
Mount Rushmore... 1 guy with a chisel. Lol
I love you Lewis. You thought #1 was going to be NYC...
So did I.
Watch Gangs of New York to get a feel of the history of that place
The gaseous cowboys are from Blazing Saddles, the funniest western ever and a must-see movie.
FORREST GUMP is an absolute MUST SEE. You will love it ✌️🇺🇸
- The latest, Best Western movie was a made for tv movie. It is called,"Open Range" , and stars actors Robert Duval, Kevin Costner, Michael Gambone(sp?), Annette Benning, and skilled 2nds.
If you haven’t seen it, it’s a must see the Django. It’s a bad ass western and the hateful eight Quentin Tarantino does things like nobody else can
Blazeing Saddles (cowboy fart scene) is an absolute MUST watch. I seem to recall you did a reaction several months ago to clips from it because it has humor that would be unheard of today, but you really need to see the entire movie. One of the funniest ever made and definitely an American classic.
Two fun facts. Blazing saddles premiered at the Pickwick Drive-In in Burbank, CA. At the premier the Drive-In allowed people to ride or drive their horses and get free admission. The horses were enthralled by the horses on the screen and refused to leave until the very end.
The second is that during the depression the Detroit Tigers allowed kids to go into Gaza he outfield to shag balls during beating practice. My dad was one of he kids and he always tried to copy the stance of each batter. One day one of the opposing players, a New York Yankee, came out and said, " Hey kid let me show you how to do his. A bit later he said your tall and skinny, let me get my friend over here. The two Yankees showed my dad how to hit! They were BABE RUTH and LOU GEHRIG. My dad got drafted by the Tigers in early 1942, and he zUS Army the same day. He joined the Marines, and was at Guadalupe Canal. Later he wad injured and could no longer run well, but e was the best hitter I have ever seen! Thanks Babe and Lou
Dead Wood is a great western tv series. I used to read a blog called the West Virginia Surf Report and he kept a weekly tally of the number of times they said f*ck in the series. Too funny. Yellowstone is a modern day western tv series which is also very good, about a family of cattle ranchers near the Yellowstone National Park, or it's spin-offs 1883 and 1932, which are true westerns about how their ancestors settled the land. All are exceptional tv shows. Also, the first season of Westworld is a western themed sci-fi show which is very good.
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No, that is Team America: World Police.
I agree Blazing Saddles 1974( American satirical postmodernist Western comedy)
Movie Suggestion: Tremors. It's a old 1990s movie, but they made 6 or 7 of em. Think you'll like them.
The Golden Gate Bridge was the longest suspension bridge until the 1960s, you have to see where it's built to truly appreciate the men who gave their lives to build it, it was just as much if not more of an engineering feat as the Empire State Building. It literally straddles the San Francisco Bay with the city on one side a nd nothing but the Pacific Ocean on the other, the weather conditions it endures can be very extreme. Look up old film of bridge being buit.
The movie "The day after tomorrow" is a climate changers wet dream, in my opinion.
The Golden Gate Bridge brings back 1 memory for me. When I was in the Navy onboard the USS Abraham Lincoln we went under the bridge heading to Alameda in 1989, months before desert storm started and protesters threw beer bottles off the bridge at us.
I'm not surprised at all. You were entering the most liberal city on the planet, San Fransicko!!
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That was in 89 and I’d go crazy out there now. I see on the news and it’s definitely 3rd world country now. With a lot of other cities. I really do feel sorry for the good folks out there but I’d sure try to be getting out.
I’m so sorry that happened. May I say thank-you for your service . I sincerely mean it. Thank you for your sacrifices for my freedom and the people that did that to your ship. My husband is a veteran of Vietnam , he was called a baby burner and spit at as he still had his uniform on in the airport.
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Ma’am your husband has experienced things that majority of Americans cannot start to imagine. Not only the war but coming home and I’m so glad he did, wish they all could’ve!
Far as the disrespect, every war, conflict I guess will have them, sad to say. I don’t know why other than their cause whatever that is and service members just have to endure it. Their attempts to change the military’s views on things always ends in ultimate failure. It cannot surpass the brotherhood that all service members have for one another. And what motivates us to do our duties is knowing God willing we will get to come home to our spouse, children and friends. That and our freedom makes it a worthwhile cause ! The protesters can go pack sand. We have yalls support. Please give your husband a heartfelt thank him for his service and thank you for being there for him . :)
The western, The Searchers with John Wayne is phenomenal!!!! It is an older movie but a classic. The farting scene was from Blazing Saddles. Mel Brooks. That says it all!!!
Also cowboys ate beans around the campfire, thus the farting.
I am not a baseball fan, but while vacationing in the Bay Area, we did score tickets to see The San Francisco Giants play the New York Yankees. Why there we did drive across the Golden Gate several times, every time was just as thrilling.
Yes, I have driven over the Golden Gate Bridge while visiting and staying in Emeryville, CA. (sp) 👌
Yes, you need to watch Blazing Saddles. I think it will fit your sense of humor. Clemons Little and Gene Wilder are excellent in the movie. It's a great comedic movie written, produced, and directed by the great Mel Brooks.
"What made the Golden Gate Bridge so famous?" Well, I suspect it's a combination of things. It was built during the Depression and was a huge project that employed many people. It's frankly beautiful--not just the setting but the architecture; really a classic of Deco design. Only 4 years after it opened, World War II began and millions of Americans soldiers and sailors first left under it for war, then passed under it on return and for many of them it was the symbol of getting home. Then in the post war era it was beloved of Hollywood for disaster movies. My favorite, "It Came From Beneath The Sea", has a giant octopus wrapping around it. But it showed even in the Star Trek movie series as the home of Star Fleet Command was just at the southern end and Star Trek 4 really showcased it.
Yeah, I've crossed it regularly as any San Franciscan wanting to head north must do.
What makes the Golden Gate bridge stand out? It's color, it's red and they paint it every so often to keep it bright. I used to live there and cross it everyday
The gateway arch is so cool, I lived about 15 minutes away from it and I’ve been to the top too, really cool
Now every time I see that picture I think of a Dalek poster; the one with the Dalek that was working for Churchill that said "TO VICTORY!" I love old British war stuff. It doesn't surprise me that Brits like old American stuff.
The Tgateway Arch is in St.louis, Missouri. It is an amazing view from the top.
In 1958, high schooler Bob Heft created the 50 star flag, which was approved by President Eisenhower.
Beside being a beautiful structure with it's distinctive red paint, The Golden Gate Bridge is located in an incredible place in the landscape. The views of it and from it in any direction are magnificent.
Blazing saddles and High Anxiety are 2 Mel Brooks movies that are hysterical
As an American, I cannot wait to see your reaction vids from when you get here...!!!
The fact that the Hollywood sign beat the Liberty Bell... 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬
It’s a major suspension bridge the Golden Gate Bridge
Lewis, you asked about some modern Western movies you'd like to see? Well, Kevin Costner is in the process of releasing a 4-part film, called "Horizon: An American Saga." Part 1 releases this month, and Part 2 comes out in August. Not sure when Part 3 and 4 come out, but the story looks EPIC. It looks to be a modern retelling of the classic "How the West was Won," but I'm not sure. But you can check out the trailer online.
Westerns are one of my favorite genres of filmed entertainment. Why? Because the Old West was an era that is extremely unique to the United States and to a lesser extent Canada and even Mexico. No other country in the world has a history like that, with maybe the exception of Russia, but in a bit of a different way. In the US, the Old Western era came from the Manifest Destiny policies of the federal government at the time in that they wanted to explore and expand the country all the way to the Pacific Ocean. It took the better part of 100 years to do so. Basically the entire 19th Century (the 1800s) was dedicated to this venture. Aside from the 4 years of the Civil War (1861-1865) there was constant Westward Expansion into that region. And one could say that it really picked up after the Civil War as many of the soldiers in the war did exactly just that. They picked up their belongings and headed West. And many were former Confederate soldiers and they tended to be some of the infamous bank robbing bandits. Union soldiers stayed on with the Army as kind of a law enforcement force out there. This new film saga by Costner picks up during the Civil War and tells how these guys went West.
So be on the look out for Horizon.
But there are many modern Westerns (post-1980) that are well worth watching. I'd start with the one that really reinvigorated the genre after the "death" of it in the early 70s, and that's 1985's "Silverado" which had a very young Costner in it as a wild young gunslinger, but the film is LOADED with famous actors of the time. You could call it an All-Star cast. 1992's "Unforgiven" is another almost must see, with Clint Eastwood. 1993's "Tombstone" with Kurt Russel as Wyatt Earp. Val Kilmer as Doc Holiday, and Sam Eliot and Bill Paxton as the other two Earp brothers. Costner also did a Wyatt Earp film called "Wyatt Earp" in 1995, and it's a longer, more epic film, but not quite as iconic as Tombstone was. Dennis Quaid played Doc Holiday in that one. The next must see is 2003's "Open Range" another Costner film with Robert Duvall as a co-star. 2007's "3:10 to Yuma" is another good one with Russel Crowe, Christian Bale and Ben Foster. 2018's "Hostiles" with Christian Bale is a beautifully shot film with numerous epic location shots.
There's even several Western TV shows that are worth watching. HBO's "Deadwood" which aired in the 2000s. Ran for 3 seasons with somewhat of a cliffhanger which was resolved with a movie in 2019. AMC's "Hell on Wheels" is another great show show about the building of the Intercontinental Railroad which took place right after the Civil War. It ran for 5 seasons and while it filmed up in Alberta Canada, they changed locations for each season to show the progression of the construction of the railroad. It aired in the 2010s. It starred Anson Mount (from Star Trek: Strange New Worlds) as the main character. Very bad ass role too. He really looks the part.
But there are so many other low-budget Westerns that come out a dime a dozen that you could check out, but I wouldn't. The acting in them is so bad at times you gotta wonder who greenlit the project. 😅 But anyway, those are some suggestions you could try.
There were two films with Danny Trejo in them called "Dead in Tombstone" and "Dead Agai in Tombstone" which were a bit corny, but were actually not too bad. Oh, and one last one, 2016's remake of "The Magnificent Seven" was pretty good too. It had Denzel Washington, Chris Pratt, and Ethan Hawke in it.
Dude. Think for a minute. The flag is over 200 years old. Hard to imagine a school child came up with it in a homework assignment. You crack me up bro.
It was a kid in school, a boy. Lewis knows more than you do!
@@TracyN67not the original flag with only a few stars. But supposedly the 50 star design was designed by a high school student.
The Hollywood sign is in GTA five.
True story, in the 70s the were repositioning the liberty bell my mother jumped the cord and ran and kissed it. I cant think of a more non chargeable offence than that. she taught me how to be a good human but also...just effin do it.
I think the liberty bell should be on the list.
It was. That is what "Honorable Mention" means
@@ShaneLadd-fw4crAn honorable mention is not a placement on a list. An honorable mention is something that didn't make a list, but the list maker felt was worth mentioning.
You should see Silverado, Tombstone and Open Range, three really solid, more recent westerns.
Yes, you must watch Forrest Gump, you will enjoy it.
I Love America ❤🇺🇸
BTW, I came across your channel about a week ago and I have been binge-watching all your videos. You are my new favorite YT channel. 😊
Welcome. Watch how fast he will succeed in reaching 200k subs. It was a few months ago he was nearing 100k
@@ShaneLadd-fw4cr That is awesome his channel is growing so fast but I can see why…I am sure I am not the only one that is addicted to him and his content. ❤️
@@jodeeps2287 I usually see the original videos first,...then I anticipate when they will pop up on Lewis 's channel. He makes them even better
I'm surprised the Crazy Horse mountain carving isnt even in honorable mentions.
Unfortunately it's not as well known.
It is only 15 % complete. It does not yet resemble what it will become
Well, it’s not done being built yet for one. Secondly, it’s not really known for being a symbol of the US. A great mountain carving for sure, I’ve seen it in person twice…..once when it was still just a giant chalk mark on stone, and then as the head and arm were taking shape.
FOREST GUMP is a must see!!! There is even a restaurant called Bubba Gump.
The Statue of Liberty is the ultimate re-gift from France. It was given to them and they didn't want it, so they gave it to us and kept the small version. 😆😂😄🤣
The Memorial marks St. Louis' role in the westward expansion of the United States during the nineteenth century. It commemorates Thomas Jefferson, whose vision opened the west; the inhabitants of the West who helped shape its history; and Dred and Harriet Scott who sued for their freedom in the old Courthouse.
You need to watch YELLOW STONE SERIES!!!! GREAT Modern Cowboy series.
16:34 That's from Team America: World Police (2004)
The statue of liberty is absolutely massive when you stand next to it
The gateway arch is in St Louis and is meant to represent “the gateway to the west”. It’s kinda cool, but I’d think the Alamo, Disneyland, or even the space needle are more iconic.
Blazing Saddles is a Must watch Mel Brooks classic
Modern day cowboy series… Yellowstone, 1883, and 1923✌️✌️I know those just sound like dates, but they are series
If you want a good modern cowboy series, watch Yellowstone. It stars Kelly Reilly, a British actress. Amazing series.
You should totally do movie reactions. They're so fun.
I just assumed everyone has seen forest gump! It’s a must watch
Golden Gate Bridge became famous because it's beautiful. You do realize that as a percentage of the US population, few of us have seen this bridge, right? They planned to carve the Presidents to the waist on Mt. Rushmore but ran out of money.
Lewis, give "Old Henry" a watch. Great modern western.
Golden gate is famous because it set a precedent in suspension bridge design and at the time it was the longest suspension bridge in the world. It was a beacon of the US growing power and advancement to any who visited it.
The White House has armed security (Secret Service) at all times, and also wherever the President goes. On the roof, there is a Secret Service "counter-sniper" posted at all times as well. Also the Secret Service used to be included in the Department of Treasury until late 2002 (after 9/11) when they were transferred into the Department of Homeland Security.
The gateway arch is in St. Louis Missouri. That sob sways while you’re in the top. I almost puked. It’s absolutely beautiful but damn it flips your stomach for days.
This is a really weird list that seems to be based on the Hollywood vision of America. Which I guess is maybe what we exported, but that's not very representative of internal culture in the rest of the country. The video being reacted to here seems to be more of an excuse to pad their video with random movie clips than anything.
You to watch Clint Eastwood in Unforgiven. Awesome western.
Keep in mind, America is so big that not many of us who didn't grow up in California have seen the Golden Gate.
I'm born, raised, and live in California, but it's a 9 hour drive on the freeway to get to the bridge. Seen it twice, been on it only once.
@@dking1836 Same here I was born and lived in Fairfield most of my life, which is only 45 minutes away from the Golden Gate. Been on it once and seen it 3 times.
I've seen and driven across the Mackinac bridge quite a few times, it's just as impressive if not more.
I've seen it when flying over California in an airplane. That was the only time I saw it.
Born and raised in Massachusetts; have been on the Golden Gate Bridge twice - two long ago trips to San Francisco. Also got to see the Bushman in action both trips.
US = "U"ncle "S"am -
If you rent the movie presidio, you'll see what it looks like When you come off the Golden Gate bridge, going into the city.
Make a right go through the presidio military base, it's gorgeous.
I thank our French friends for gifting us the statue of liberty
And then leaving it to us to pay to put it together.
They didn't have to help us during the revolutionary War either if u know anything we agreed to those terms it was they funded it and we put it up
My ancestors lived the pioneer and cowboy life 1865-1965.
Been a Yankee fan my whole living in Utah. Saw Mickey Mantle play in 1967.
@5:18 been a Yankee's fan since the day I was born! No other team comes close to the greatness of the Yankees, which is why every other city and state is jealous of us 😂!!!
London Bridge famous British Icon---- in Arizona
An attempt was made to revive the cowboy western movie genre with Silverado (1985), a favorite of mine.