Well this should be embarrassing

[ScotM]

Jeep doesn’t understand that we are celebrating 249 years, as 250 years as the USA would be 2026. I know we had that great parade celebrating the army’s 250 years. But the declaration of independence was 1776.

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[embedded rock]

Maybe it's going to be a year long celebration?

 

[ScotM]

Maybe it's going to be a year long celebration?

I’m all for that, I’m up for a 51 year celebration and we’ll call it an even 300

 

[Colnago]

Hahaha! 249 yrs old..math is difficult.

 

[sherpaJL]

https://america250.org/

 

[sherpaJL]

July 3rd, 2025
Join America250'sKick-Off Celebration!

The one-year countdown to America’s 250th birthday will kick off at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, with a Salute to America celebration featuring remarks by the President of the United States. The event will also feature patriotic entertainment and fireworks.

 

[Renostever]

First ‘organized’ shots fired in 1775. True independence came several years later after the protracted war. Call it the 250ish anniversary?

 

[VKSheridan]

Not to be pithy, petty or a grump but “America” isn’t turning 250, the government of the United States is.

The other 56 countries who also comprise the continent of America kinda celebrate a different date.

Yeah I know, some might say theres no difference between a 13 mm and a 1/2” wrench but regardless, they’re not the same.

 

[Eyeball]

Not to be pithy, petty or a grump but….

Then becomes pithy, petty or a grump…

 

[Heimkehr]

I agree with you, Vince, but the semantic distinction has been a settled matter for a very long time now.

 

[ScotM]

Not to be pithy, petty or a grump but “America” isn’t turning 250, the government of the United States is.

The other 56 countries who also comprise the continent of America kinda celebrate a different date.

Yeah I know, some might say theres no difference between a 13 mm and a 1/2” wrench but regardless, they’re not the same.

I’m just celebrating the birthday of Patagonia from now on, less to worry about

 

[Wbino]

They are ramping up to celebrate for the 2026 model year.

 

[VKSheridan]

I agree with you, Vince, but the semantic distinction has been a settled matter for a very long time now.

Dammit man, a 1/2” wrench just doesn’t fit a 13 mm bolt tight enough! I demand a recount! LOL

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