49 American Memes That Show What Non-Americans Secretly Envy

America might be a wild place with its own quirks, but it's also a land of envy for many outside its borders. From drive-thru everything to 24/7 convenience stores, these 49 American memes show the funny little things non-Americans secretly wish they had.

If you've ever wondered what the rest of the world finds fascinating about the U.S., this collection will give you a good laugh—and maybe a sense of pride. These memes capture the essence of what makes America, well, America.

This dump of American memes takes you through little things that highlight everything from American food portions that could feed a small village to the sheer variety of fast food chains that seem to be on every corner. There's also the obsession with pumpkin spice everything and the ubiquitous red Solo cups that have become synonymous with American college parties.

These American memes give you a glimpse into what non-Americans find both baffling and amazing about life in the United States.

As you waddled your way through these memes, you most likely (even if you're anything like Canadian ole me) found yourself laughing at the little things you might take for granted as an American. Whether it's the way we put ice in every drink or the fact that we celebrate literally everything with a parade, you saw how these small details of American life are viewed with a mix of amusement and envy from around the globe. It was a fun way to look at American culture through the eyes of those who find it endlessly fascinating.

After enjoying these American memes, you might want to dive into other collections like our Beatles memes, or some European memes to give you a global education in the memeverese. Each one offers a humorous look at different aspects of culture, just like these do for American life.