The Playful Global Digging Phenomenon: From 'Digging to China' to 'Digging to the USA'

Avery Emberly

Updated Friday, April 26, 2024 at 12:00 AM CDT

In the world of childhood imagination, digging a hole to China was the ultimate goal. But as it turns out, this playful activity is not unique to the United States. A recent post on the popular social media platform Reddit sparked a global conversation about where people from different countries were digging to in their childhood adventures.

The post, created by user "waffl***eese" in the subreddit "r/AskReddit," asked the simple question: "In the USA when we dug holes we were 'digging a hole to China' in your country, where were you digging to?" Little did they know that this innocent query would receive an overwhelming response from users all around the world.

The post quickly gained traction, receiving 3,392 upvotes, 636 comments, and being shared 527 times. It seems that people from all walks of life were eager to share their own childhood digging adventures.

One user, "Lmknot," humorously replied, "To the USA," garnering a whopping 8.5k upvotes. This playful response highlights the universality of the digging phenomenon as individuals across the globe dreamt of reaching the United States through their excavations.

Curiosity piqued, the original poster, "waffl***eese," inquired further, asking, "What's your country?" This question received 4.1k upvotes, indicating the widespread interest in the topic.

In a surprising twist, "Lmknot" responded with a single-word answer, "Mexico," which caused a surge of excitement, accumulating an impressive 11.4k upvotes. It seems that many individuals, regardless of their nationality, had aspirations of digging their way to Mexico.

The comments section of the post was flooded with playful anecdotes, cultural references, and even some political commentary. Users from various countries shared their own unique experiences, revealing that this childhood activity transcends borders and brings people together through shared memories.

While the original question may have been lighthearted, the responses shed light on the power of childhood imagination and the universal desire for exploration. From Australia to Spain, Iceland to New Zealand, people from all corners of the globe participated in this playful conversation.

This Reddit post serves as a reminder that despite our differences, we share common experiences that unite us. The act of digging a hole to a distant land may seem trivial, but it symbolizes the boundless curiosity and creativity of the human spirit.

So, the next time you encounter someone reminiscing about their childhood digging adventures, don't dismiss it as mere nostalgia. It's an opportunity to connect with others, laugh together, and appreciate the shared joy of innocent childhood dreams.

In the end, whether we were digging to China, the USA, Mexico, or any other destination, we were all united by the universal language of childhood imagination.

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Top Comments from Imgur

svennisiggi

Iceland here. Australia.

IGotMyDreamJobMakingGames

That's pretty funny, but I actually was interested in what people's answers were

NateintheNorth

Joking aside, most land is opposite ocean.

slayston

Had a hispanic group at the retreat center where I work. Guy tried to swim past our swim line without a life vest (to go play on our deep water equipment) told him he had to go back and get one. He replies. "oh man, this is just like trying to swim across the border again!"

tooomanystevesgotbanned

Australia here, and we were also "digging a hole to China" as kids. I'm 40 now and only just realised the problem.

cousteau

Spain. New Zealand. And yes they're actually aligned.

Closetnuzzlepuzzla

China would also have been an acceptable answer

matbella

“Other side of the planet”…. I guess we couldn’t agree on what was on the other side, so we just ended up being really broad about it

SergeyPrkl

I git Bronchitis and chuckling with it sounds like some 90 year old granny with whiskey and cigarettes and O2 bottle.

angelsword1

Well that's sad...

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