As a non-American, I think the country still gives the world something. People may bitch and moan the military industrial complex, but I am glad American taxpayers sacrifice their own money to keep Chinese imperialism from devouring my country.
I also think the American tech sector brings a lot to the table.
Don’t get me wrong, it’s a cesspool of a nation, but it still produces useful goods and services.
I’ve seen this referenced a good dozen times and I never recognize it’s the meme until the Eli5