So what exactly "The American Dream"???
By Tushavi
@Tushavi (2077)
Karachi, Pakistan
March 9, 2013 9:54pm CST
hi to all
well, I likes PC Games, Specially Max Payne Series is my favorite, sometimes those games helps me understanding the other cultures as well, This is a childish question I asks but when I curious about anything, I asks straight, In "Max Payne 1" the character "Max Payne" tells us his story in which he said that "I have a cute wife, a daughter & I'm the police officer The American dream becomes true" I want to asks can "American Dream" means to have a family or proper job??? or else don't you think a Police man is not well off??? how can The American Dream is such a small??? I got it you smiles & laugh at me, But I want to know & asks this, maybe you never ever heard about "The American Dream" but I want to know, wish you answer me best, have a nice day...
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12 responses
@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
11 Mar 13
I tend to think that the American Dream is something that depends on the particular individual. For example as I was growing up, I always thought that in order for me to be able to achieve the American dream, I would get married and have a family of my own, a home that belonged to our family and a couple of pets. I have all of those things right now, but I still think that there are things that I need to strive for in my life.
@bestboy19 (5478)
• United States
10 Mar 13
The American Dream can be different things to different people. I think for most people it's having all your needs met (and maybe a bit more) without having to depend on others such as the government. Knowing that you have achieved success in life.
For others the Dream is to become wealthy beyond their needs. Still others, it is to become rich and famous.
I think for the most part, it's what you've achieved on your own.
@else22 (4317)
• India
10 Mar 13
American dream is all about migrating to America,getting a highly paid job there and living in American style.I don't have any such 'aspiration.'I am an Indian and want to live in my own country.I don't hate America or any other country in the world,but I want to live my life in my own country.I won't leave my country at any cost.I am happy here and I love my country more than I love myself and my family.
@AussieGal13 (377)
• Australia
19 Mar 13
Hello Tushavi!
First off, I have been watching a friend play Max Payne 3 and it is so awesome haha. I am going to try and get all the games and play them and hopefully complete it all 100%.
Now as for "The American Dream", I have heard this saying so many times and I actually don't know. My guess is having a good job because I think some parts in America have great opportunities there.
Not too sure though.
Happy MyLotting.
~AussieGal~
@Hopefull90 (921)
• United States
10 Mar 13
One for many maybe having the freedom to worship as one pleases or not to worship. Another would be to be able to put your ideas into tangible things. You maybe living in a place where this is not possible.
@MoonGypsy (4606)
• United States
10 Mar 13
the american dream is having a nice job, a family, house car, pets. the whole nine yards. many people in america are not living this dream. still, many people are.
@cupkitties (7421)
• United States
10 Mar 13
The "American dream" would vary from person to person. Some say it is to have a good paying job along with a house, big yard and family. Others aren't interested in marriage or children. Maybe they just want the job and the house. Still others don't wish for a house because they'd rather spend their lives traveling one place to the next and making the world their home.
@cvodrey (225)
• United States
10 Mar 13
The American Dream, in it's simplest form, is having a job that can support one's family, a home, two vehicles, and 2.5 kids (an average). Over the years the dream has changed and has meant different things to different people. In some parts of the world the "American Dream" means freedom and opportunity. More than anything else, it represents opportunity to make what one wants out of their life. It most definitely doesn't mean you have to be a police man; it means you can be one if you choose to, and being able to pursue that dream. Does that make sense?
@jenny1015 (13366)
• Philippines
10 Mar 13
A lot of Filipinos have thought of achieving that "American Dream". It is obvious with the number of Overseas Filipino Workers now in different parts of the world. This "American Dream" they are referring to is being able to free their family from poverty and be able to fulfill a very comfortable life.
@natliegleb (5175)
• India
10 Mar 13
it is all about people craving and wishing to live peacefully in america from worldwide and which is quite unbelievable also at times
@jkct02 (2874)
• Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
10 Mar 13
"American Dream", to me, means the chance of making it big even though you are a nobody or poor or disadvantaged if you work very hard. The point here is everyone is given a fair chance to compete and if you are good and work hard, you will make it someday, regardless of your race, religion or outlook, at least, that is the theory. Freedom to choose what you want to do. Freedom to choose the kind of life you want to live. That is America.
