Since the 1930s, plastic flamingos have been a fashion statement in hotels and courtyards across the country. Jennifer Price, the author of "The Plastic Pink Flamingo: A Natural History," uses tone, satire, and diction to show her perspective on American culture. Price's view is that American culture is flashy, arrogant, and that Americans tend to try to stand out to attract attention. “The flamingo burst onto the market in the 1950s, he bet” (Price, lines 1 and 2). The plastic flamingos are unable to splash like real flamingos, which is why Price is satirizing. Additionally, the plastic flamingos are planted in the ground. “Americans were flocking to Florida” (price line 4) is humorous because Americans were flocking to the southeast coast like pink flamingos. The plastic pink flamingo has become “synonymous with richness and pizzazz” (Price line 7-8). After the Great Depression and the war, Americans were very proud of their country, and this was a way to show it. “It was a bit ironic, since the Americans had hunted flamingos to extinction in Florida” (price lines 13-14). ). Price may be belittling Americans because Americans tend to follow the crowd and copy what others do. The flamingo could be a metaphor for how Americans are followers and don't come up with their own ideas. The plastic pink flamingo gave an “extra boost of boldness” (price line 20). The flamingo was a way for Americans to stand out in a crowd and get noticed. Americans were flashy, arrogant, and maybe even a little vain. “And the Flamingo was pink – a second claim to daring to measure” (price lines 30-31). American culture is very flashy and bold. By being bold and flashy, it allows Americans to stand out from the crowd and be noticed. Pink was the thing to have, it showed wealth and status. “The shades were fashion-forward rather than old-fashioned” (price lines 36-37). Flamingos were a way for Americans to show pride after World War II. Plastic flamingos were Americans' way back from the Depression and War. They are the symbol that marks the beginning of a new era. “Even a real flamingo is brighter than everything around it” (Price lines 48-49). Americans wanted to be recognized after the war and show pride in their country. The flamingo was a symbol of status and power.