South African had time on Twitter earlier this week to ask the questions they’ve always been curious about.
It’s no secret some stereotypes floats over the African continent. From poverty to the constant conversation about color, South Africa has had enough. Residents of the country decided to ask Americans questions using the hashtag #AmericaCanIAsk, finally getting it off their chests. The questions and the responses were hilarious.
Remember the video that was recently floating around showing lions causing a traffic jam in the middle of the street? Well, they weren’t too fond of Americans that seem to think this is the norm.
https://twitter.com/TjoviTjoH/status/1083666089186340864
Why do you believe Africa is one big jungle? https://t.co/TdbZaYpBlw
— Cllr_Welekazi💙🇿🇦 (@African_Spring) January 11, 2019
It’s common sense that football over here is much different than football in South Africa. It’s actually a completely different sport. Here in the states, we call it soccer. But that didn’t stop residents from asking the question.
#AmericaCanIAsk Why is your football different from the rest of the world? pic.twitter.com/lCoDkRruwS
— Ntuks (@ntux_SA) January 11, 2019
There have been plenty of celebrities that have come from South Africa and made a name for themselves. Everyone’s favorite Charlize Theron and the bad boy of cars, Mr. Elon Musk, to name a few. But South Africa has named late-night talk show host Trevor Noah their pride and joy. So much so that they want him returned to sender.
#AmericaCanIAsk how long are you going to borrow Trevor Noah we need him back he is our national treasure. pic.twitter.com/7l2qBxPYLr
— Neill (@alpacallamar) January 11, 2019
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Speaking of celebrities, South Africa has a problem when it comes to being overlooked for world tours. Yes, we know Beyonce and Jay-Z were just there, but that’s not enough for them.
#AmericaCanIAsk how come when your artists do "World Tours", they don't come to Africa? Noma you guys use a different world map? pic.twitter.com/Ge3qpJfChQ
— Nelisile (@bloggergyal) January 11, 2019
They also had time to question the film industry. There is a high possibility that movie lovers around the world feel the same way, but that doesn’t mean the question shouldn’t be asked. South Africa wants answers.
Why do u make movies about our African Heroes but U don't use our African Actors #AmericaCanIAsk pic.twitter.com/CzdEC49JBM
— Gontse ❄️ (@MrProf_30) January 11, 2019
Why do u cast African American actors to play African roles in movies and mess up our language and accent #AmericaCanIAsk pic.twitter.com/q6E6x6L9bZ
— Nina Berries (@Ninaberries_) January 11, 2019
The hashtag also gave some Twitter users a history lesson. South Africa has contributed so much to mankind and sometimes, things get overlooked, so they decided to make it known.
#AmericaCanIAsk
Yall do know the first heart transplant operation was carried out in South Africa, right? pic.twitter.com/mDRf2hnZxx— D aBhoza (@dabhoza) January 11, 2019
#AmericaCanIAsk why do y’all steal our dance moves and act as if they belong to y’all ? pic.twitter.com/bguCm4KRUg
— Tamia Tshiamo II (@tshiamoletoka) January 11, 2019
It looks like South Africa has Twitter trolling down to a science.