So with this whole "Sochi Winter Olympics" blogs and pictures popping up all over the internet, I decided it would be a good idea to share some of my own personal pictures to "poke innocent fun" at the good ol' Mother Russia. Of course, I love my native country and believe I had an amazing childhood. The experiences I had in Russia growing up were one-of-a-kind and if I had to go back I would not change anything. Despite all of that, I must say Russia's mentality and the rationale behind a few things can be a bit strange. So, with that said ... ENJOY the pictures and don't forget to comment and let me know which picture you think is the most ridiculous one :)
1. In America, you graduate high school, go to college, get a job, get stability and then get married.
In Russia, you get married, finish high school, go to college, get a job and then hope your life is stable.
2. In America, the legal age for drinking is 21.
In Russia, you are born hung over.
3. In America, babies are cute and adorable.
After Chernobyl there are no cute babies left in Russia.
4. In America, you eat baby formula when you are young.
In Russia, you eat anything you can get your hands on, even plastic dolls.
5. In America you take many pictures with your grandparents.
In Russia, they must be accompanied by a lion. No wonder no one is smiling.
6. In America you take school photos against classic background.
In Russia they give you a snake. Just for shits and giggles.
7. In America, when you graduate from grade school you get a diploma.
In Russia they dress you up as a snowflake to pose with the Santa.
8. In America, fanny packs are a thing of the past.
In Russia, you wear them around your neck.
9. In America you have Maybeline, Loreal and MAC.
In Russia, you have herpes from sharing ONE lipstick with the whole village.
10. In America there are many types of dogs.
In Russia, all of the dogs are bald after Chernobyl.
11. In America you play on the playground when you are young.
In Russia, you climb walls even when you are in your 20's.
12. In America, you can find chickens on the farms.
In Russia they are like stray dogs - EVERYWHERE!!!!!!!!!
13. In America, to make tea, you simply heat up the water in your tea pot.
In Russia YOU MUST USE FIRE !!
14. In America, hunting bears is a dangerous task.
In Russia, bear are hunting you in your own house.
15. In America, you take a shower every day.
In Russia, you go to a bath house once a week and sit there the ENTIRE day, as to make up for 6 other days you did not shower.
And last, but not least….
In America, you have a variety of beverages to choose from.
In Russia, you only have one. Vodka.
Cheers !
