americans are perhaps the most fascinating culture when it comes to their constant trivializing of the famous people. here’s a list of trivialized people.

  • genghis khan, who he is: the man conquered the asian continent, from siberia to india, poland to saudi arabia and across to the eastern tip of china, his sphere of power was unmatched by all those who attempted to follow in his footsteps.
  • genghis khan, what he’s become: “hi, welcome to mongolian barbeque. how many? 4? smoking or non?”
  • casimir pulaski, who he is: a revolutionary war hero, who taught americans how to fight on horse (read: cavalry), and the a hero of the revolutionary war as recognized by george washington himself. he reported directly to the commander-in-cheif. general pulaski memorial day is celebrated on october 11th, but other states celebrate in march. he has numerous statues in the united states, notably in d.c., detroit and chicago.
  • casimir pulaski, what he’s become: a street in some cities.

okay, so those are 2 examples. i don’t have any more. maybe you have an idea.