Steps:
1. The foundation of this pyramid is Self-Actualization. An American must satisfy this step before they can move up the hierarchy. The American usually grows up in a comfortable atmosphere where food, shelter, and clothing are in abundance. At this point in time the young American has no struggles. All he can do is ponder the artificial meanings of life that the American culture has brought to them.
2. The American child quickly realizes that they need to look like a celebrity if they want to retain self-actualization. Once makeovers, manicures, and pedicures are all taken care of, the American dwells in promiscuity. Once the need to be with many partners is fulfilled, the American can move up a step in the hierarchy.
3. After countless break-ups and hook-ups, the American desires to settle down with a unique individual. The American seeks love, as opposed to just sex, from this individual. Marriage finally takes place to sanction their love for one another.
4. When an American family is created, they seek top security; nothing can come in the way of the nuclear family. The family will make sure they don’t live in a godless society that may otherwise put the family in danger. They will also vote for the politician that promises the best homeland security.
5. The last step of the hierarchy, and the most desirable place to reach, is the physiological needs. Once the lower levels have been fulfilled, the American will start to take care of their body. The average American only reaches this step at around forty years old. They realize their body has taken a beating by the years of promiscuity and starvation diets. The sooner the American reaches this step, the sooner happiness will take into effect.
Now, a fun exercise for my readers: try to imagine what the American food pyramid looks like.
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