VAGABOND post-class 3/4

We furthered our Disney discussion in class on Thursday with Dr. Rog, looking at a picture in Myanmar and a video of a drunken couple we drank around the world - at Epcot. It is interesting to know that a lot of the Laotian civilians are able to recognize Disney characters but not any other English words such as sweater. However, the most disturbing aspect of this is knowing that there is no established trade relations between Myanmar and the US, yet the fair/carnival had all the Disney characters and merchandises that splashed their names as well as the US army's logos on them.

After thinking that maybe the US is the only country around the world that is represented by a corporation, I decided to do some exercise on my own:
First, I thought of Italy. Food aside, I thought of gladiators and Vatican City.
Next, I thought of Hong Kong. I thought about the diversity of the city and the British establishment and the changes that occurred after the Chinese took it back.
Then I thought of Australia and I thought about their history and kangaroos.
I did this for several countries (...) and then realized that I cannot think of anything to represent the US.
Yellowstone National Park is more of a California thing, Statue of Liberty - perhaps, the White House?
I am conflicted. I am not sure if this occurs because America is such a large country that every state has state pride so it is still divided after all?
I don't know but it is definitely notable that those who have never been to the states get a satisfaction of going to the "closest" one - ie Paris, Tokyo - and when given the chance to come to the states, it is often a trip to Disneyland without fail.
In fact, I cannot recall how many of my friends have been to a country where Disney has a branch at and they would make a conscious effort of making a trip there.