Why are Americans so obsessed with FICTION?
2007-01-26 13:51:31 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
Americans are obsessed with fiction because we feel that the real world isn't as wonderful as we thought is was going to be when we were little kids. We create more interesting worlds and stories to try and escape from the heartaches of this life. That's why we watch so much TV and movies and read so many books and play so many video games. We just can't coop with reality. Don't think that other Americans are going to admit this because a good 99.9% of us don't even realize that they're doing it. They can't see past the glare of TV screen.
Signed A Teenage American; with a little fiction problem of her own.
2007-01-26 14:45:30 · answer #1 · answered by Carmie C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We love fiction because we are eternally optimistic. We believe that a fantasy world can become reality. I think, with the saturation of the internet, so many games, etc. that our complete concept of reality is slowly eroding away. Even "reality shows," which people will watch to no end, are staged. You watch to escape (happy endings, chick flicks), or you watch to feel better about where you are (war movies, murder movies). As for reading, something like 5% of the American population buys one book every year. . . sad.
2007-01-26 22:02:58 · answer #2 · answered by sugar c 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think that americans are so obsessed with fiction because they are tired with the real world and need some fantasy.thats the best i can do
2007-01-26 22:20:41 · answer #3 · answered by lilk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Reading fiction can take you to another place or time through your imagination. It's almost like a vacation without having to leave the comfort of your home.
2007-01-26 22:43:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every culture has myths and stories, not just Americans.
I've never heard that statistic about only 5% of Americans buying a book a year, thats pretty sad. I personally am an avid reader and go through a book every other week or so. :)
2007-01-26 22:04:19 · answer #5 · answered by Emerald 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If I remember correctly, fairy tales were mostly German in origin.
The Brothers Grimm, Hans Christian Anserson...
2007-01-26 22:00:13 · answer #6 · answered by Lisa the Pooh 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I didn't know fairies had tails. In all the tales I've read, I've never seen tails mentioned.
2007-01-26 22:46:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
who wouldnt want to know about the unknown and find out if theres more to life than what meets the eye
2007-01-27 11:38:54 · answer #8 · answered by ♥sexy_love♥ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because who wants to read essays???
2007-01-26 21:59:29 · answer #9 · answered by darkflower366 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We're not obessesed.
2007-01-26 21:56:34 · answer #10 · answered by missgigglebunny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋