Happy Fourth of July from WoW.com
by Mike Schramm 
Jul 4th 2009 at 9:00AM
It's that time of year again -- Summer is in the air, baseball is well underway (I'm still pulling for the Cubs, even though it's a rollercoaster as usual), and things are grilling on the, um, grill. Here in America, today is Independence Day, and we're celebrating our independence from you EU folks -- don't take it personally, but we'd had it up to here with your taxation without representation, and we just wanted to spend some time on our own for a while. So while most of our bloggers are relaxing and lighting explosives on fire, posting might be a little slim around here today. Just in case you need something to read, you can always catch up on all the amazing Patch 3.2 details, dream about going to BlizzCon (or just ogle the costumes), or finish up your Midsummer Fire Festival achievements.
And if the last few years are any indication, there'll be some celebrations in Azeroth this evening as well (yes, even on the EU servers), with fireworks aplenty (we're pretty sure they do them on the hour every hour this evening -- Booty Bay always has a nice display, not to mention that the bruisers are drunk there today), and free beer and food outside the capital cities. So if you're here in America with us, be sure to have a very happy and safe Fourth of July from all of us here at WoW.com!
And if the last few years are any indication, there'll be some celebrations in Azeroth this evening as well (yes, even on the EU servers), with fireworks aplenty (we're pretty sure they do them on the hour every hour this evening -- Booty Bay always has a nice display, not to mention that the bruisers are drunk there today), and free beer and food outside the capital cities. So if you're here in America with us, be sure to have a very happy and safe Fourth of July from all of us here at WoW.com!
Filed under: Items, Tips, Events, Fan stuff, Virtual selves, Blizzard
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
asajj Jul 4th 2009 9:10AM
Nov 5 > Jul 4
th1nk Jul 4th 2009 9:20AM
Ah, Guy Fawkes day. But, we actually set our explosives off. =P
jam Jul 4th 2009 9:43AM
Hey wow.com, from now on will you mention whenever one of the European (or any other country for that matter) WoW playing countries is celebrating their independece day? Or is July 4th the only one worth mentioning? Just curious.
paulcb Jul 4th 2009 10:19AM
Because American independence day is the only one in WoW.
jam Jul 4th 2009 10:49AM
I figured my comment would be voted down. Heh.
dan Jul 4th 2009 9:17AM
really, Cubs, really, are you screwing me, Cubs?
sox=ftw. though chicago baseball in general is just stupid.
Chad Jul 4th 2009 9:21AM
WHOOOOOOOOOOOO! GO CARDS!
Tolkfan Jul 4th 2009 9:22AM
The EU existed in the 18th century?
Wulfkin Jul 4th 2009 9:28AM
Im pretty sure you mean independence from the British, given the French (also European) were pivotal in America becoming independent! ;)
Nice photo, gets me all nostalgic about Shaman Tier 0.
RacoonKnight Jul 4th 2009 9:37AM
This. I really don't like being called British.
Elmo Jul 4th 2009 9:37AM
Ohhhh so thats why there's kegs with Booze in OG.
Swampsquatch Jul 4th 2009 10:59AM
WTF is OG?
Faithblind Jul 4th 2009 9:45AM
The fact that there is quite a big US vs. EU rivalry in this game doesn't mean you have to go and distort history. The American war of independence was fought against the British Empire, not against the EU.
On a somewhat similar note: if you ever consider running for (vice) president, it would also be good to know that South Africa is a country and not southern area of the continent.
Nothing personal though...
Jason Jul 4th 2009 10:00AM
Guys, he was just using a generalization to make a joke. No reason to get all up in arms ( no pun intended). As for not mentioning European holidays, WoW.com only mentions a holiday when a WoW equivalent exists. You don't see them wishing a Happy Presidents' Day every February, do you?
Dightkuz Jul 4th 2009 11:16AM
Well in that case, it was a stupid joke cause i didn't get it.
artifex Jul 4th 2009 3:24PM
uh... that doesn't make the *joke* stupid. ☺
paulcb Jul 4th 2009 10:11AM
Have they removed vendors?
Bomy Jul 4th 2009 10:14AM
\o/\o/\o/\o/\o/\o/
Zodd Jul 4th 2009 10:15AM
I like how more than one person has actually pointed out that America did not defeat the EU during the Revolutionary War. REALLY? You people are incredibly stupid.
Anon Jul 4th 2009 10:24AM
You mean...there are stupid people in every country?!
Madness.