The majority of people in the US tend to be just that way -- up-tight. They are too unaccepting of the unusual, too questioning of anything interpreted as not normal, and so inflexible with the unexpected that the fun is missing a lot of the time. The Europeans, on the other hand, like to have a good time. Maybe it's because they have a secular society as Benny XVI is often decrying.
One of the best examples of this is the annual Eurovision Song Contest. The first time it was held was in 1956! Each country in the European Broadcasting Union submits a song on which the people of the country has voted as their best entry. All songs are then broadcast live throughout Europe and the people then vote for the best of all. Think of it as American Idol done right.
The thing is, each year the songs have gotten more and more outrageous as have the productions. It's a fun time for everyone. Check out the entry from little ole Denmark in this year's competition and tell me you didn't start tapping along.
Drama Queen
Check out the eurovision.tv website. it's fun...
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