I assume it’s largely due to stuff such as their stinking rich economy before WW1, first language being english, population size, propaganda etc. but I’ve never seen a succinct explanation as to how the country basically became the absolute cultural giants they are today.
You basically cannot escape the USA and their influence everywhere you go, and in a sense they have overtaken us over here in the UK in terms of cultural relevance. Why isn’t this the case for other English speaking countries such as Australia and Canada?
Edit: Using the term ‘In a sense’ has riled up quite a few people. Yes, the USA is definitely far more culturally relevant than the UK nowadays.
Second Edit: Thank you all for your replies! I’ve learned quite a lot tonight 🙂
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Because the US became global superpower when it counts.
Countless other nations raised to power before, Egypt, Rome, China, England, etc, to name just a few, but none did it at the advent of global communication with radio, television, and lately, the internet. And thus, mighty as they were, they remained regional power and only affected their spherew of influence. USA raised to global power status when everything and everywhere were connected and thus able to spread its culture everywhere.
None other English speaking countries have a chance because they were not and are not able to field massive industries that could produce as much cultural products (and in great quality too) as US is able.
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