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A List of Random Things Other Countries Call ‘American’

VICE·Ashley Fike·18 days ago
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Somewhere out there, a Norwegian is eating a bag of frozen peas and carrots labeled “American mix.” A Dutch person is happily eating Filet Americain, a raw beef and mayo spread that, despite the name, has no actual ties to America. A Hungarian is standing in their “American kitchen,” which is apparently just what they call an open floor plan. And a Thai menu lists hot dogs as simply “American food.” That one, at least, makes sense. A Reddit thread on r/NoStupidQuestions recently asked users from other countries what gets labeled “American” back home, and the responses were equal parts flattering, baffling, and very humbling for anyone who grew up thinking they had a firm grasp on national identity. Videos by VICE The original poster kicked things off by noting that the US has its own version of this habit—French fries, Belgian waffles, Russian roulette, Greek yogurt—before asking what the rest of the world was pinning on America. Turns out, a lot.…

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