Well, everybody born in the american continent is technically “american” too, including Central and South America. Is there a specific term in english for these people?
Edit: Thanks for all your answers, especially the wholesome ones and those patient enough to explain it thoroughly. Since we (South Americans) and you (North Americans) use different models/conventions of continent boundaries, it makes sense for you to go by “Americans”, while it doesn’t for us.
I knew one that was called "Doug". I'm not sure how much of a generalisation one can make from that though, but it seemed to work for him.
That settles it. People from the unites states shall henceforth be called "Doug"
Sweet. I already have a cat named pork chop!
And I have a The Beets concert tour shirt.
Meanwhile I'm over here banging on a trashcan and drumming on a street light
I sure could go for some more allowance.
Are the Doug's Funny?
Who let the Dougs out?
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We aren't talking about the Doug with the wife that's way out of his league.
Wait, I thought Dougs were the side characters from books who's names are never relevant.