Americans have developed a survival strategy of turning horror stories into heartwarming tales.
"Homeless person turns to crowdfunding to get themselves a home!"
Americans: Aww how cute!
Rest of the world: What the actual fuck?
"Family turns to internet for insulin supplies because they can't afford them, man drives 1000 miles to give them some."
Americans: Amazing heroism!
Rest of the world: How the hell does a diabetic not get their life-saving medicine?
"96 year old woman flies 200 miles to queue for 6 hours to vote!"
Americans: Wonderful determination!
Rest of the world: Why couldn't she vote where she already was?