Tim Phillips Show, 7/3/26
6:10
If you have some international travel on your agenda this summer, you may get to discover how other people see Americans. A Reddit post asking "What's an obvious sign that someone is American?" has drawn more than 35,000 responses, with many international commenters saying Americans are easy to spot because of their friendliness and willingness to chat.
Based on their responses, here are the 15 most obvious signs that someone is American:
They're confident.
They're friendly.
If someone asks how far away something is, an American will tell how you long it takes to get there as opposed to a physical distance.
They flash a friendly grin at strangers.
They like their personal space.
They look for something to lean on while standing still.
They don't have an indoor voice.
They'll eat dessert for breakfast.
They wear things differently — like a baseball cap backwards.
They'll sit with one leg across the other with the sole of their shoe exposed, which other countries find rude.
They wear certain items described as "tactical," like tactical sunglasses.
They love small talk.
They like to point.
They are optimistic and enthusiastic.
They eat while walking.
6:30
Friday Flashback - HAVE YOU EVER REALLY LOVED A WOMAN BRYAN ADAMS 1995
DON'T TAKE IT PERSONAL, TOTAL ECLIPSE OF THE HEART, WATERFALLS
1995
The American Space Shuttle Atlantis docks with the Russian Mir Space Station for the first time.
The online auction website Ebay was founded.
The Java Programming Language was released.
The first Trans-Pacific hot air balloon solo flight is completed by Steve Fossett.
The English Channel opened, joining England to France for the first time
Tonya Harding won the national Figure Skating championship title but is stripped of her title following an attack on her rival Nancy Kerrigan.
Loaf of Bread $1.59
Dozen Eggs 86 cents
lay-Doh Cookie Lovin' Oven
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Costumes
Worlds First Satellite Digital Television Service Launched
Popular Films
The Shawshank Redemption
Forrest Gump
The Lion King (Disney)
True Lies
The Santa Clause
The Flintstones
Dumb & Dumber
Clear and Present Danger
Speed
The Mask
Pulp Fiction
Four Weddings and a Funeral
Miracle on 34th Street
Muriels Wedding
Star Trek: Generations
Popular TV Shows
Law & Order
America's Funniest Home Videos
One Foot in the Grave (UK)
Rugrats
The Jerry Springer Show
The Ren & Stimpy Show
Absolutely Fabulous
Beavis and Butt-head
Frasier
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers
NYPD Blue
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
The Late Show with David Letterman
The X-Files
7:15
America’s food scene is as bold and diverse as the country itself. Shaped by 250 years of immigration, culture, and expansion, our cuisine blends flavors from around the world — creating regional favorites and national classics along the way. So, in celebration of the country's semiquincentennial, The Takeout has ranked the 250 all-time best American foods — from hamburgers all the way down to circus peanuts.
Here are the 10 best:
Hamburgers
Chocolate chip cookies
Doughnuts
New York-style pizza
Southern-fried chicken
Peanut butter and jelly sandwich
Grilled cheese
Pumpkin pie
Macaroni and cheese
Ketchup
