Can you name one nation that is known for its.... nation, rather than for its "stuff"?
Also, I love how takepupu complains about French people knowing Japan just for its stuff when the very first thing the first person says is "filles Japonaises", which means, you guessed it:
Either slightly ironic or just stupid.
"Doing engineering calculations with the imperial system is like wiping your ass with acorns, it works, but it's painful and stupid."