Sudanese guys experience life in the US for the first time - General

[QUOTE=angelangel;29034036]Is it anything like the one where 4 men from Vanuatu go to the UK?[/QUOTE] haven't seen that one. if it's anything like this one i'd love to have a link to it. i find these sort of documentaries pretty interesting.

the documentary made me feel warm and fuzzy inside :3:(no not the deaths and sad stuff)

It's called Meet the Natives, they do one each where they visit the US and UK. [url]http://www.youtube.com/user/VanuatuVeritas[/url]

[QUOTE=angelangel;29034036]Is it anything like the one where 4 men from Vanuatu go to the UK?[/QUOTE] Just watched some of the vunuatu videos. Imo the documentary in the op has a much stronger contrast between the two cultures, and I felt the documentary gave a stronger message. The living conditions and story of the sudanese people were a lot more harsh and touching than that of the vanuatu people. Basically the sudanese people had to leave their country because of war and starvation, the only thing that was keeping them there was family. The vanuatu people seem to enjoy their life in the villages and weren't worried about running out of food or war. It's still very interesting to watch these documentaries.

[QUOTE=BuDSpOoNce;29035099]Just watched some of the vunuatu videos. Imo the documentary in the op has a much stronger contrast between the two cultures, and I felt the documentary gave a stronger message. The living conditions and story of the sudanese people were a lot more harsh and touching than that of the vanuatu people. Basically the sudanese people had to leave their country because of war and starvation, the only thing that was keeping them there was family. The vanuatu people seem to enjoy their life in the villages and weren't worried about running out of food or war. It's still very interesting to watch these documentaries.[/QUOTE] Yeah I just finished watching the documentary in the OP, a bit too depressing for my liking. :c

This was heartwarming. And kinda hilarious when they were talking about our shitty processed food.

That was really cool. I watched the documentary and the culture shock for both sides is really amazing.

[img]http://img573.imageshack.us/img573/4039/unled1q.jpg[/img] The way this guy was looking at them, :v: O God and the woman who said "do you found a lot of freedom here that you didn't have" so ignorant

I have yet to see the full one, but I want some fucking spare time so that I can.

Watching the documentary right now, really intresting.

[QUOTE=HazeFyer23;29023215]I love how welcoming their people are; you can go in at a random person's house anytime in Sudan and the owner will be hospitable. Here, people freak the fuck out and call the cops[/QUOTE] I think it's pretty hospitable here. I mean, people will look at you weirdly if you go randomly talk to people, but at least they're hospitable. [editline]7th April 2011[/editline] Norway for the record.

Watched the whole documentary. It was really nice seeing how they've helped their people out.

What's the deal with airline food

Just finished the entire documentary after seeing this on wimp yesterday. Like a reviewer said, these guys aren't really experiencing culture shock, as much as a lack of culture. Great documentary.

[QUOTE=JohnnyMo1;29041940]What's the deal with airline food[/QUOTE] I personally love airline food. :smith:

I wonder what state would have been the best for them. Like, a place with diverse culture, maybe Seattle. Or something unique to them, like Gatlinburg or some place with Southern hospitality.

[QUOTE=JohnnyMo1;29041940]What's the deal with airline food[/QUOTE] [url]http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/566277[/url]

[QUOTE=angelangel;29044929]I personally love airline food. :smith:[/QUOTE] airline food is worse than MREs that SAIDS ALOT!!!

These guys are smart. They've come to the conclusion that god hates us all. Well, maybe not the guys with money and large armies.

[QUOTE=Otsegolation;29045349]These guys are smart. They've come to the conclusion that god hates us all. Well, maybe not the guys with money and large armies.[/QUOTE] They seemed much more intelligent than most people. Some people sounded like they were speaking to them like they were uneducated.

They are much simpler people. They can truly enjoy life, our society has made so many troubles, conflicts, insurances, so much money to give and take that we really forget to actually live sometimes. True, maybe they don't come from a luxurious place, but they certainly have developed a whole load of family values, and even more importantly a sense of respect, most "developed" societies may never recover, or hell, even begin learning. And by the end of the day, that's all that matters, not how many cars you own or how big and rich you have become.

[QUOTE=W0w00t;29045294]airline food is worse than MREs that SAIDS ALOT!!![/QUOTE] Those are awesome shut up. :colbert:

[QUOTE=W0w00t;29045294]airline food is worse than MREs that SAIDS ALOT!!![/QUOTE] Stop flying rubbish airlines. :colbert:

I almost threw up when he ate that stick of butter.

I want to live in Sudan.

[QUOTE=ZakKa!;29037584] O God and the woman who said "do you found a lot of freedom here that you didn't have" so ignorant[/QUOTE] Normal american person bragging with his/her "freedom". [editline]8th April 2011[/editline] [QUOTE=angelangel;29046640]Stop flying rubbish airlines. :colbert:[/QUOTE] Never been on a airplane :v:

[QUOTE=Big Bang;29045772]They are much simpler people. They can truly enjoy life, our society has made so many troubles, conflicts, insurances, so much money to give and take that we really forget to actually live sometimes. True, maybe they don't come from a luxurious place, but they certainly have developed a whole load of family values, and even more importantly a sense of respect, most "developed" societies may never recover, or hell, even begin learning. And by the end of the day, that's all that matters, not how many cars you own or how big and rich you have become.[/QUOTE] I think you're taking its message too far. The documentary makes it pretty clear that our life isn't objectively "superior" to theirs. Many of the Sudanese who came to America had difficulties dealing with loneliness and the constant pressure of work (one guy literally went insane and had to be institutionalized). But in Sudan they faced genocide, disease, malnutrition, and poverty. In general, the size of a society and its technological advancement is inversely proportional to that culture's emphasis on family values, religion, etc. The message you should be taking away from all of this is that neither culture is perfect and both have much to learn from each other.

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[QUOTE=thisispain;29024350]wow that's how bad airline food is, even dudes from sudan are like "nah dude this shit sucks"[/QUOTE] We need to show this video to all major airlines, last time i used Northwest we got a tiny bag of expired pretzels. Ended up getting sick the day after.

[QUOTE=Applecrap;29024751]I liked how they are so sociable, which really is something we've come to neglect in America. I feel like this would be a better country if everyone were like these guys. Not to mention, everyone here has made a bad name for themselves: black gangsters, white rapists, mexican illegals....we all created stereotypes for ourselves. These guys exist outside our stereotypes, so while people might think they're black so they must be standing on the side of the road so they can shank unsuspecting victims, they're really there because their culture is one where that is considered to be a sociable thing to do. If we didn't think we had to expect those bad stereotypes, then maybe our culture could be similar. And there's too much crime in America.[/QUOTE] What? Why are white people associated with rape of all things? :v: Shouldn't it be white trash or red necks? Maybe you meant racists, not rapists.