Last week I went back to the United States for the first time in 2 years – crazy! I made some cultural observations we can talk about next week. Here's another perspective from comedian George Carlin. I'll give you more context in class.

0:14 What is the meaning of life?
0:59 How does he define a house?
1:19 Ever see this? That's what he's talking about.
2:11 What observation does he make here?
5:01 He gives a list of travel essentials – what are yours?

Extra – Jim Gaffigan on Disney

Here's another funny guy with some interesting observations on American life. Here he is talking about family vacations:

0:09 What is the DMV?
0:52 What makes Disney magical?
1:11 How does he define vacations?
1:47 What options do parents have?
1:54 Who is Dumbo?
2:27 What is acid?
3:25 Who goes to Disney without children?