On July 4th, the big hit, at least here in Boston, was the 1812 overture. Everybody went crazy for it. It was the big number. Why has this tune become so popular in Americans' minds? It has nothing to do with the United States whatsoever.

Just curious.

it'sgotbigass exploding cannons.

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My guess is most Americans mistakenly associate it with the War of 1812 against Britain and America. Actually, it's about the Russian defeat of Neopolean in 1812.

Just another example of American ignorance of international cultures.

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I doubt it. I doubt "most Americans" could tell you anything about the War of 1812 or who fought in it, much less ascribe a piece of classical music to it.

Just a suggestion: when you poke fun at American ignorance, try not to spell Napoleon's name like he was a three-flavor variety of ice cream.

Your above statement supports my opinion.

And I apologize for my spelling error, but hey, what do you expect? I'm an American, too.

BTW, maybe this is the wrong place for this, but three flavors of ice cream in one box- pure genius! Who thought that up anyway?

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I dunno, but I like to mix the chocolate and strawberry myself.

but this reminds me of the scene from the Simpsons when Homer runs to the freezer and pulls out a box of neapolitan ice cream.

"Mmmm, chocolate." Yet as he opens the box, he finds all the chocolate has been eaten. "Doh!"

He proceeds to open two more boxes with the same result before finally yelling, "Marge, we need more neapolitan ice cream!"

Laugh everytime!

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The only winner of the War of 1812 was Chuck Kowski.

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In my opinion, many Americans like the 1812 Overture right now because they are mad at France.