America’s Favorite Fourth of July Plan? Absolutely Nothing

If your big Fourth of July plans include sitting around doing as little as humanly possible, congratulations… you’re in good company.

According to a new poll, the number one thing Americans are looking forward to this weekend is doing nothing.

43% of people say their Independence Day plans involve kicking back at home, which officially makes chilling out the most American activity of all.

But not everyone’s embracing couch life. Here’s what else is on the agenda this Fourth of July:

  • 35% are planning some quality time with family or heading to a family gathering.
  • 33% will be attending a barbecue or picnic. (Is it even the Fourth without a hot dog and questionable potato salad?)
  • 16% will catch a fireworks display—whether from a local park or the neighbor who always buys the illegal stuff from out of state.
  • 10% say they’ll be setting off their own fireworks, which actually seems low. (We see you, backyard pyros.)
  • 10% are heading to a formal Fourth of July event like a parade.
  • 11% will be watching sports, possibly from a lawn chair.
  • 5% plan to hit the beach.
  • 4% will go camping or hiking.
  • 2% are going fishing.
  • And a surprisingly relatable 10% answered “none of the above,” a.k.a. “zero plans, leave me alone.”

So whether you’re lighting up the grill, setting off fireworks, or just setting your phone to “Do Not Disturb,” it looks like there’s no wrong way to celebrate. Just don’t feel bad if your most ambitious goal this weekend is not putting on pants. That, apparently, is the true American dream.

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