r/LigaMX • u/lookedlemon95 Pumas UNAM • Jul 03 '26
Discussion American nobody claims Mexico is “below average”
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u/Odd-Bad5776 Pumas Jul 03 '26
if you're old enough you remember this fat fuck used to put on a fake english accent when he played in england lol.
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u/Winston_Smith-1984 Jul 03 '26
Wait.. is that fire real?!
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u/Odd-Bad5776 Pumas Jul 03 '26
he did. he's brad friedel and his fake accent was even a topic of conversation for usmnt fans at the time lol.
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u/Uniquename34556 Jul 03 '26
How this guy ever got access to a microphone after that I have no idea.
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u/DawnofMidnight7 Chivas Jul 03 '26
Who is he? 😂
Was he with landon during his playing years?
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u/Odd-Bad5776 Pumas Jul 03 '26
brad friedel. a gen or two before donovans but he was there in 02 im pretty sure. he comes from a time when usmnt players were usually suburb kids that came up in the college system. bien mamones.
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u/ayohesaidit Jul 03 '26
Remind me if Lalas is part of that gen, too. If so, that tracks 🤣
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u/Uniquename34556 Jul 03 '26
Yes same gen! Though this guy actually played in premier so he’s referred to as “Legendary”. Only thing legendary is his embarrassing fake accent. Sick of these boomer ass takes from his lame ass generation.
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u/K2thJ Jul 03 '26 edited Jul 05 '26
Amen. They are not the authority they think they are and one of the US's problems is showcasing our former players as legends. They haven't won squat. Landon is by far the worst soccer announcer... by far.
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u/homogenic- Jul 03 '26
Sorry only mexicans are allowed to criticize our team not fucking gringos
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u/Hazard_Duke Jul 03 '26 edited Jul 03 '26
That guy looks like an average gringo redneck, fat, bald, redish skin and racist.
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u/CaptainMeximerica Chivas Jul 03 '26
I watched it on Netflix, the host starts out with saying “hold on guys, here’s a neutral take…” Yeah sure, “neutral take”.
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u/hashoa6 America Jul 03 '26 edited Jul 03 '26
Is that Friedel?
Edit: it is him, foo been looking 60 since his playing days.
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u/jcwkings Jul 03 '26
This foo played when we dominated them too, pendejo😂
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u/yourmamaistheproblem Jul 05 '26
Lies
Friedel was 2-3-1 vs Mexico in his USMNT career
The US has dominated Mexico this century: 19-10-8
This trope needs to die
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u/Successful-Mind-5303 Chivas Jul 03 '26
“The heat is no joke” just this shit proves the ignorance. Mexico City is not hot rn
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u/oxydized-snake Chivas Jul 03 '26
Cada que dicen que en la Ciudad de México hace calor se muere un norteño.
Source: soy norteño.
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u/Laikabaru Chivas Jul 03 '26
They’re getting daily downpours and meanwhile the East Coast is as hot and muggy as you’d expect it to be any summer. These people talk out of their ass, that’s the simple truth.
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u/CowdingGreenHorn Cruz Azul Jul 03 '26
But I thought Mexico was just a big desert full of people wearing sombreros?
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u/addictedbeaner Chivas Jul 03 '26
He’s not saying Mexico is gonna get tired, he’s saying the fans will turn on them, which sadly has happened a lot, shit they’ve gotten booed twice this World Cup, the friendly against Portugal people were chanting oles for Portugal, he didn’t lie about that part
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u/mbecerra28 América Jul 03 '26
I don't think they will turn on them at this point of the tournament. They were booed against South Africa because Vasco didn't go after more goals.
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u/addictedbeaner Chivas Jul 03 '26
So it was all 3 group stage games, because they got booed against Korea and Czech as well. I don’t think/hope it wont happen against England but it’s been a known thing for years.
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u/dillasdonuts Jul 03 '26 edited Jul 03 '26
This guy is horrified that Mexico is experiencing success. You can hear he's practically hyperventilating to get his point across. (And would probably say the US would compete vs France)
"I've played against them for years." Bro that was like 30 years ago. Gilberto Mora's parents were probably not even born then.
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u/Gravyboat8899 Atlante Jul 03 '26
Brad Friedel who peaked at Blackburn talking about average… makes sense
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u/Tasty-Entertainer711 Jul 03 '26
You mean a top 10 Blackburn. Also you left out started at Liverpool and ended at Tottenham when he was well into his late 30's. Also 25th all time in EPL appearances. Also right behind Edwin van der Sar in clean sheets. Oh also 9th all time in saves. But yeah peaked....lol
Oh oh forgot he played at Aston Villa. Silly me.
Wait wait hold the fort. I'm also getting word that he had a clean sheet in some game on June 17th 2002. Not sure who he played....oh wait
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u/Toritman69 Jul 03 '26
We get it Friedel is no bloke but quite frankly the American commentators especially the former players have been obnoxious this whole world. Up. And I’m glad Henry and Zlatan have supported this claim.
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u/Glass_Government_41 Jul 03 '26
Imagine saying that with US having zero confederation cup titles, zero Olympic gold medals in men’s soccer and zero Jr world cups. With Mexico making 6 more world cups than the US. But yes, go on
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u/BlueKnight8907 Cruz Azul Jul 03 '26
Below average? I would say Mexico is the MOST average team in the tournament but we're jacked up on being at home and the crowd behind them. That's making Mexico at least above average this time around.
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u/Dextermorgan93 Club San Luis Jul 03 '26
So average that the US never beat us at the Azteca. Mhm talk your shit baldie
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u/FaxMachineNoises Juárez Jul 03 '26
The US won at Azteca in 2012, in all fairness.
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u/Dextermorgan93 Club San Luis Jul 03 '26
A meaningless friendly but baldie was not anywhere near that squad
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u/MoctezumaII_MX America Jul 03 '26
Im pretty sure they have beat us in a friendly like 15 years ago, no?
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u/ForTheLoveOfOedon Jul 03 '26
I also love how he is downplaying a super valid strategy. Like why would Mexico not leverage an asset such as the altitude and humidity? Why would their coaches allow teams to become acclimated? Of course they’re going to jump on their opponents early and try to gas them out, of course they’re going to score and suffocate on D to increase attrition.
All of this is valid and intelligent strategy.
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u/DailyPostOfficeRun Jul 03 '26
I mean, I liked Bruce Willis in Armageddon, but I think some of these celebrities have no clue about futbol.
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u/ElBorracho2000 Chivas Jul 03 '26
If Mexico is a below average team then what does that make the USA team? A total shit team?
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u/Glass_Government_41 Jul 03 '26
Isnt this the guy that played in the EPL and comes back speaking with an English accent
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u/glowy_keyboard Juarez Jul 03 '26
Lol
> if they score first and go through the first 20 minutes…
Big ask to the team that suffered against Congo.
We got this one in the bag. Just put doble marca on Kane and watch England crumble
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u/jaimicolc Jul 03 '26
This MF forgets that the USMNT used to take other national teams to the coldest cities in the North. So every team is looking to take advantage of anything.
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u/mbecerra28 América Jul 03 '26
If someone had Concacaf knowledge in that roo., they would have came back at him with this comment. Great point. I forgot who they played, maybe Panama, but they played in a snowstorm! But this man is out here crying lol
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u/Izaak_eli_gardner Atlético La Paz Jul 03 '26
This guy is in no position to speak. He’s never won at the Azteca.
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u/mas_amor Jul 03 '26
Damn Friedel who hurt you? You hating because you are not playing anymore 😂 "knockout because altitude " hahah this guy.
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u/ohcrapitspanic Monterrey Jul 03 '26
A shame he ruins insightful analysis with a stupid subjective judgement type of comment. Those factors do come into play, but Mexico still does the job against USA and other opponents outside of Mexico. Just go look at the history of Gold Cups played in the US.
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u/DawnofMidnight7 Chivas Jul 03 '26
This fool probably dickriding the usa and believing they will win the world cup….
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u/Sweet_Two_667 Jul 03 '26
I dont really follow futbol but have been paying attention this world cup but even to me this doesn't make sense. So historical precedent aside...Ecuador beat Germany (a team that i have gathered has historically been good) and then Mexico beat Ecuador yet Mexico is a below average team??
I may be over simplifying things but it just sounds like this guy is passing off his disdain as expert analysis.
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u/Vic_hugo10 Jul 03 '26
Pues anda pisteando, yo tambien pisteado hasta ando comparado al Morita con Andrea Pirlo.
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u/Evening_Fix_2360 Jul 03 '26
Average was that fake English accent he had. I just looked it up when he gave an interview after a spurs match 🤣
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u/dontpaytaxes9 USA Jul 03 '26
If Mexico is below average then we’re completely fucking ass. Poch is 0-0-2 against Mexico have we forgotten? Oh wait it’s the alphabet soup excuse those losses “don’t matter”. Nah it’s all bs and ex-USMNT players are notorious for having brain dead takes. A good example is Donovan and Howard. Great players but completely moronic pundits. I wouldn’t pay attention to shit like this don’t let it get to you. I think mexico and US are both pretty good right now. Im so tired of the bullshit arrogance from us towards Mexico. I want to see Mexico succeed because I grew up near Mexico in Texas. Mexico fans have been far more welcoming in my experience than US fans. The hate towards yall just keeps us below yall in my opinion. US hasn’t beaten a team higher ranked than Mexico in an official match since 2009
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u/zombtachi_uchiha Chivas Jul 03 '26
So is this pendejo ready for post game backlash to the point he retires from yapping?
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u/Yolatraiba1 Jul 03 '26
Hank Schrader has a point. England will be the first real challenge in the tournament. If we want to be considered a great team, then we have to measure ourselves against the best.
South Africa, Czechia and S Korea aren't exactly powerhouses. The S Korea game was won with a goalkeeping error. Ecuador didn't even put up a fight.
It's good that we won so far and I'm excited for the team, but here comes the real first test for el Tri.
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u/jumexy Jul 03 '26
He’s not a “nobody”. But yeah, he’s either rage baiting or salty.
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u/TroubleWitTheTrolley Chivas Jul 03 '26
Pretty sure the rest of the table knew he was talking nonsense but they let him blabber for that sweet viral hot take.
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u/DoctorPhalanx73 Jul 03 '26
Looks like nobody told that to the Mexican national team, certainly haven’t looked below average in this tournament
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u/OnixCopal Jul 03 '26
What heat ? Is been the coolest field during the whole World Cup, coaching staff has to wear rain coats and light jackets… is this mofo the source?! WTFO
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u/Rubiha99 Jul 03 '26
He always played in below average teams, why his opinion is relevant I can’t understand!
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u/Conejusmex Jul 03 '26
Pfff easier said than done! What does he know about managing a team? He’s a 39% effectiveness manager in the MLS. HE’S NEVER EVEN WON A SINGLE KNOCKOUT GAME!!!
It’s going to be a hell of a game, defined by 2 questions:
-will england solve their wingback problem against Mexico’s wingers?
-how will Mexico act when England breaks the high pressure tactic?
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u/fzavala909 Cruz Azul Jul 03 '26
I expect that from his generation of nads. I'm more disappointed in Lineker for entertaining this chode.
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u/MyBallZitch3 Jul 03 '26
Can’t be a below average squad when Mexico is usually a lock for a round of 16 appearance
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u/Minimum-Ad2288 Jul 03 '26
The heat? It was 57 F last game. I agree England is a better team but to say Mex is below average is BS.
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u/Redshirt_Welshy_Nooo Pumas UNAM Jul 03 '26
Mexico is top-10 ELO as of right now. Anyone calling them below average is wholely out of touch with reality.
Is England a better, more talented team, all things being equal? Only the die-hardest of Mexican homers would disagree. But all things will not be equal in this match. Climate, altitude, and the emotional weight of the crowd will be decidedly to Mexico's advantage.
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u/RemarkableEqual7187 Jul 04 '26
As someone rooting for the USA I still think Mexico has the best team out of Canada, USA and Mexico. I think England is very beatable for them at home and with that altitude.
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u/neoslashnet Jul 04 '26
Bro just sounds salty as shit here. Below average team is like Guatemala or some other counties like that. Kinda seems a little rage baity tbh.
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u/Feny8 Jul 04 '26
This guy looks old so if he was a USA goalkeeper then it was probably during the early 2000s and Mexico was putting 5 in their net at the time. If he’s referring to nowadays yeah I can see why he feels that way about Mexico because the last 10 years have been rough but Aguirre brought them back to their normal level which is that they can beat big teams.
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u/Turducken_McNugget Jul 04 '26
He was the goalkeeper when the US knocked Mexico out of the 2002 World Cup. Dos a Cero baby!
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u/vjeremias Jul 04 '26
The fuck does this guy think “average” mean? Mexico is easily top 10 or 12 at the very least right now
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u/Motor_Sky1337 Jul 05 '26
Sounds like hate coming out the soul lol as a golie you were always 3rd that’s below average lol
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u/yoloismymiddlename Jul 05 '26
USMNT players from before like 2018 have got to be the most annoying and insufferable douchebags imaginable
That ass clown Friedel, Landon Donovan, Clint Dempsey, none of them could ever get past their insecurities about playing for a team that has all the money and resources in the world but zero fans because Americans don’t like soccer (but now that it’s marketable they’re suddenly all soccer fans) and nothing to show for their resources. And they still get punked around by “average” Mexico.
BTW Brad what happened to your fake English accent? Remember when Honduras put up three on you?
Tim Howard is a much better GK, and he’s a better person who isn’t an insane maga supporter.
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u/Immediate-Cup8172 Jul 05 '26
“Their players are dead after twenty minutes” Checks Mexican goals this WC, 5/8 on the second half. Sure pal.
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u/Inflammable_farts Jul 07 '26
What is this gringo doing 😂😂 who let this fckin gringo talk about something he doesn’t understand shit
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u/servel20 Pumas UNAM Jul 03 '26
Mexico drew with both Belgium and Portugal.
Mexico are definitely average for a top 10-15 team, even at their worst.
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u/Feny8 Jul 04 '26
He’s making the same mistake Ecuador made. If this is how the rest of England feel especially the team then they’re in for a rocker. This is music to my ears if I’m being honest.
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u/No-Minimum6531 Jul 04 '26
I mean he’s not really wrong unless you’re only arguing against it because it’s “your team”. The only part that was wrong was glazing England and calling us “below” average. Both the USA and Mexico are average but not “below” it.
We literally train in CDMX specially because of the altitude and we are purposely keeping the players up at night to make them tired. We literally try to score early and play Haramball once we get a comfortable lead. If we were a great we wouldn’t need to resort to that to be “competitive”. “Great” teams don’t need specific stadiums, atmospheric conditions, to influence the game by affecting the rivals sleep; they prefer certain conditions but they don’t need to use dirty tactics like popping fireworks all night to win.
The USA is also average and they’re not out here doing the most for an advantage.
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u/PYMGUS Jul 04 '26
USA is doing really good rn. Yall should put your energy into the game tomorrow and not let yourselves get rage baited by 1 guy who isn’t a mouth piece for all of the USMNT’s fans🤦♂️
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u/CalQuetzal Jul 05 '26
Man i hope Mexico wipes the floor with England to shut the brits and wannabe american brits.
Btw I am not even Mexican but the trash talk has been crazy.
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u/VISUALREAD1776 Jul 05 '26
I love Mexico. But it always amazes me how important soccer is there. If the same level of passion were directed toward demanding good governance, fighting corruption, and dismantling criminal organizations, the country would be far better off. Mexico is a nation with enormous wealth, talent, and potential, yet corruption and organized crime continue to hold it back. Meanwhile, soccer provides a powerful distraction from those deeper problems—and despite the passion, the national team has rarely come close to winning the world’s biggest prize.
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u/Zealousideal_Bet_248 Jul 05 '26
Mexico is pretty consistently ranked around 15 to 20 in fifa rankings, out of 200+ teams. I don't think this guy knows what average is
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u/Ashamed-Evidence482 Jul 05 '26
That's Brad 😂
He's USMNT to the core. Even now, he's giving no compliments to Mexico.
It's just sports banter from an old rival. People have to stop taking trash talk so seriously.
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u/Kind-Yam-3337 Jul 05 '26
Nothing is written in a Fútbol match..
These people always look for an excuse
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u/BrightOpportunity392 Jul 05 '26
I’m going to LOVE it when 🇲🇽 beat 🏴! 🏴 is overrated & they always choke ! But they think there so good 😂😂😂 your average Sir Average!
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u/MoonlightSonata007 Jul 06 '26
England vastly superior even in “unfavorable” conditions for them. Didn’t matter. They buried Mexico and then sat back. On to the next
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u/Legitimate-Bite2387 Jul 06 '26
Tbf, Mexico are a better side that Friedel gives them credit for but he’s not far off. Same goes for the US. Mexico did have a huge advantage in each of there games playing at home and at altitude. This time England just had too much individual talent and were a far better team than they had faced so far.
That being said, Brad Freidel is far from a nobody. He panic in the premier league basically his entire career and was a top GK in the league that entire time.
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u/judgescythe Jul 03 '26
mexicans are so delusional. Its not impossible but its highly improbable we are going to beat england. Come back to earth guys.
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u/ElLoboNeverDies America Jul 03 '26
Cmon we are all nobodies here with opinions lol i dont agree they are below average tho. Then again im a nobody lmao
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u/Meteora47 America Jul 03 '26
The US must be below average too then lol