the american edition.

Happy Fourth of July! Hopefully you all are enjoying your hot dogs and sparklers this Independence Day weekend.

But July 4^th isn’t all about BBQ’s, fireworks and having Monday off (THANK GOD!), it’s about AMERICA.

There has been an on-going trend that's been sweeping the nation. Similar to “Stuff White People Like” people everywhere have been talking about “What’s American”.

When you google what’s American, you get the definition of "American", Native Americans, American Idol and hot dogs. But on this Independence Day weekend, I think it's important to showcase what's REALLY American and ways to celebrate being American by doing American things.

For instance, shotgunning 13 beers in order to celebrate the 13 stripes on the American flag or doing donuts in your '57 Chevy. This weekend, everyone needs to be American.

So without further adieu, here the Sunnyside list of American items and activities to celebrate this American holiday.

1. Drink the following, excessively (but responsibly): Jack Daniels, Wild Turkey and/or Jim Beam. (If you're a pansy, Budweiser will be just as American.)

2. Listen to as much country music as you possibly can fill your ear-holes with. (That includes these songs.)

3. Celebrate by watching American movies like Die Hard, Team America, Braveheart, Rambo or check out E!'s favorites.

4. Engage in outdoor activities. You can stick to the originals: BBQs, picnics and football or you can try some of these instead!

5. In addition to number 4, check out your nearest American mall, Bass Pro Shops for all your camping, fishing, ATVing, shooting, hunting, American needs.

6. Eat. If you're going to drink, you might as well add in the "eat and be merry" part too. Hot dogs, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, pickles, popsickles, APPLE PIE (my personal favorite): see a list of Today's favorite American foods.

7. Trucks. Find your nearest Chevy dealer and test drive one. Meet a truck driver and ask him to tell you a story. Do those donuts I mentioned earlier. Trucks are American, therefore, spend some time enjoying them this weekend. (Jeeps, ATVs, motorcycles and dirt bikes will also suffice.)

8. Set things on fire. As Americans, we love our fires: camp fires (with S’mores), fireworks, bonfires. Just don’t harm others, pets...you know the drill.

9. Sports: specifically NASCAR and fighting. Americans love fast cars and flying fists. So check out the Daytona 500 this weekend and engage in some physical contact. You might be lucky and get both (see below).

10. Lasty, say "America" or "American" as much as you can. Nothing is more American and celebrates America more than the actual word! AMERICA!

There are so many ways to be American and celebrate America this 4th of July, definitely more than just a list of 10 items. But hopefully this has helped you get your own list started and you'll be on your way to being the most American American this 4th!