I am going to talk about Americans as a whole because from my experiences the following applies to the majority of Americans (i.e. over 50%). What people think is a stereotypical American I believe is actually an average American, whom you are likely to encounter should you pick one at random.

The whole world hates you and is laughing at you because: you can't do anything right, because you have never (felt the need to?) travel to another country, because you are patriotic to the point of being brainwashed, because you are religious to the point of being brainwashed, because you are greedy, because you claim to be 'free' but are actually one of the most 'unfree' nations in the developed world, because you are fat, because you are unprofessional, because you are stupid (please lie to us Mr Bush. Don't worry, we'll re-elect you) and because you are immature. Here is an example of your immaturity:

ER drops scene over Janet furore


Jackson was exposed during a routine with Justin Timberlake
Hit medical drama ER has dropped a scene showing the breast of an elderly woman following the furore over Janet Jackson's Super Bowl performance.
US network NBC said although the scene was "appropriate and in context" it could not ignore the "atmosphere" created by Jackson's stunt on Sunday.

But ER executive producer John Wells said censorship was unnecessary because the two events were "not comparable".

Meanwhile, Janet Jackson looks likely to pull out of Sunday's Grammy awards.

Her publicist, Steven Huvane, told CNN: "We don't think she's going to go."

Jackson is due to present an award at the ceremony, while her Super Bowl singing partner Justin Timberlake is expected to win a number of awards.

Exposed

Timberlake has said even his family were offended by his duet.

Timberlake performed with Jackson at Sunday's sporting event, ripping off her top leaving her exposed.

But he insists he thought he would only be revealing a red lace bra during the routine and nothing else.

"I do understand that there were a lot of people that were completely offended by what happened, including my own family," he told TV station KCBS.

'Appalled'


ER is one of America's biggest shows
"And I think that's probably the part that's frustrating the most for me and it's completely, completely, completely, regrettable."


He added: "I mean, I was completely shocked and appalled, and all I could say was 'oh my God, oh my God'."

The edited episode of ER is to air in the US on Thursday, with NBC saying it had "unfortunately concluded that the atmosphere created by this week's events has made it too difficult for many of our affiliates to air this shot".

The US networks transmit their programmes through affiliate stations across the country, who can influence programming decisions.

Mr Wells, who has worked on the show for many years, criticised the decision, believing its adult viewers were capable "of making the distinction and adjusting their viewing habits accordingly".

He added: "This type of network behaviour is one of the primary reasons that so many of today's producers and viewers are increasingly turning to HBO and other cable outlets that do not censor responsible storytelling."

Outrage

The Super Bowl flash has caused outrage in some quarters in the US, with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chairman Michael Powell saying it was a "classless, crass and deplorable stunt".

The FCC, the main government media watchdog, has announced an inquiry to see whether the display of flesh constituted indecency.

If the FCC decides indecency regulations were breached it could fine CBS $27,500 (£15,015) for each of its affiliate stations which aired the show. The network could end up paying $550,000 (£300,294) in total.