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Europeans’ Self-Esteem Crisis: Imperialistic Hangovers
In an age where self-help books line every shelf and motivational speakers pepper our screens, it’s high time we address a group whose self-esteem seems perpetually stuck in the dungeon of historical blunders: Europeans. From the ruins of their imperialistic conquests to the fallout of their colonial hangovers, it’s become increasingly clear that their sense of self-worth is in dire need of some serious therapy. As the world collectively sighs at yet another round of humanity’s collapse, it’s time to ask: when will they learn that imperialism isn’t the golden ticket to global success?
A History of Vomiting Over the Globe:
Let’s take a stroll down memory lane, shall we? European history reads like a tragic opera, with acts of violence, conquest, and exploitation dominating the stage. From the Roman Empire’s insatiable thirst for conquest to the Spanish conquistadors’ ruthless pillaging of the Americas, Europe’s past is littered with the debris of narcissistic colonialism. And oh, how they’ve vomited over the globe!
The sun never set on the British Empire, they proudly proclaimed, conveniently forgetting to mention the countless lives extinguished and cultures trampled underfoot in pursuit of their so-called greatness. France, Spain, Portugal — they all took turns playing the role of the conquering…
