A lot of Americans think that Spam is gross but there are certain foods and combos that we will always be die-hard fans of. These food quirks are so strange to everyone else, which means more for us!
1) Because It’s A Classic
Chicken and waffles is a classic that everyone should try. Chili’s has the best chicken on little waffles with special sauce and maple. It’s truly a remarkable dish.


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2) Don’t Diss Shells And Cheese
Velveeta gave us Americanized nachoes and the best Shells and Cheese, so you can’t be American without having something with Velveeta every once in a while.


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3) Americans Love The Works
Coffee is meant to be enjoyed in its true form, or so foreigners say. But Americans tend to dress up everything they do, including their food and beverages.


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4) Remember The Campbell’s Kid?
Everyone remembers the commercials of the little kid eating Campbell’s soup. In fact, most commercials of tomato soup have grilled cheese in them. It’s comforting.


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5) Savor The Moment
One thing that foreigners think is strange is that most Americans get their coffee to-go. According to them, coffee is meant to be savored and enjoyed in peace, not on the go.


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6) Kraft Owns Elementary School Moms
When the box of mac and cheese is 99 cents and you’re on food stamps, you bet your last dollar that your kids are eating mac and cheese. But also, macaroni and cheese rocks.


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7) Never Stop Working
People overseas thought it was crazy that Americans eat at their desks. Some Americans don’t even get real lunch breaks so they can’t leave their workplace for lunch.


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8) Guess We Destroyed Mozzerella
This is news to most Americans but other countries don’t shred their mozzarella. And they definitely don’t sell it shredded. Perhaps they put slices of cheese on their pizza.


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9) Don’t Forget The Grape Slushie
If we didn’t eat corndogs then Sonic would go out of business. Americans love corndogs for some strange reason, and prefer them with tater tots and a slushie.


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10) Ice Is Plentiful, So Might As Well Use It
According to France, England, and Japan, we add way too much ice to our drinks. Others believe you can’t even taste the beverage anymore with so much ice.


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11) Can It Be Fried?
If you can fry it, American has marketed it. From fried pickles to fried oreos, America loves to fry things that have no business being fried. Ever been to a country fair?


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12) Just Offended Everyone Under 12
Peanut butter and jelly is usually made for kids but you can’t make it through a year as an adult without craving one. It’s nostalgia at its finest and it’s not to be stopped.


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13) Only If We Need Groceries
Yes. If you don’t have anything for a great meal, then you can add what you do have together and make a casserole that will do. Though you could be one of those people that plan one.


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14) Try Miracle Whip
Americans love mayo with a passion. If you’re not into it but want to be, try Miracle Whip, which is like mayo for cheaters. It’s a great place to start for beginners.


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15) So The Cool Whip Is A Little Strange
Americans do like Jell-O. It makes you think of Jell-O day at school and hospital desserts. Some people do add cool whip but it’s not exactly the norm.


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16) It’s A First Food
Applesauce is one of the first foods we’re given as babies. Some people never stop eating it as the grow older and thus, adults eating applesauce as a tasty snack.


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17) Thanskgiving Blessing
Some people don’t like sweet potato casserole but those people are children. The rest of America looks forward to adding marshmallows to their least favorite potato.


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18) Don’t Judge The PB
What’s not to love about peanut butter? It’s fatty, creamy, and salty. What more can you ask for in something that goes with sweet food and savory food alike?


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19) It’s Just Red Chocolate
Red Velvet acts like it’s something special but it’s really just chocolate cake with red dye in it. But then again, when you add cream cheese, it’s a delicacy.


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20) There’s A Discrepancy
It’s about half and half at this point. Some people love Hawaiian pizza while others think it’s an abomination. It’s really an opinion, but at least we can always do halfsies.


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21) Because Meat
Most kids balk at the thought of meatloaf. But as you get older, you learn that it can be made with breadcrumbs and the tastiest bbq sauce known to man.


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22) Try It With Anything Fried
Ranch tastes good with pizza, wings, chicken tenders, and really anything fried. You can even eat it with veggies. It’s so versatile that other countries should implement it too.


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23) Kellogg’s Said So
Again, commercials trick us into eating whatever they want us to eat. Sometimes that means a small bowl of Cheerios and we’re ready to start our day. Not even that feeling.


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24) Perfect With An Apple
There’s something about these tastless cheese logs that are really addictive. But only if you eat them correctly by stringing the cheese along. Don’t take bites from the top.


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25) Again, It’s Shells And Cheese
Americans usually have potluck for Thanksgiving. Everyone brings what they want. That means dinner rolls, green bean casserole, and canned cranberry sauce. Deal with it.


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26) Some People Do Indeed
Yeah, most people don’t do this but there are a select few that drink milk with whatever they’re eating. It can be gross but they still have to add it to the menu.


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27) Tex-Mex Masterpiece
Everyone from the Midwest to the coasts knows about Frito Pie. No, it isn’t a pie but it is a great use of chilli. All you need are fritos, chilli and cheese and you’re set.


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28) Hard Work Breeds Success
For some reason, Americans like the feeling of working hard on eating your food as well as having a big plate of scraps when they’re done. Sounds feral, but it’s true.


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29) Don’t Lie, You Love Them
If you haven’t had a Rootbeer Float then you’re missing out. These things are delicious and great for a summer afternoon with family. Makes you want to go to a drive-in.


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30) Some Eat Them On It
This is a strange observation. I’m going to assume they mean “crisps” which would be Lays. And the reason is because they can also be used in the sandwich for an extra crunch.


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31) Theater Butter Is Different
There are different kinds of popcorn butter. There’s the movie theater kind that we don’t want to know what is, there’s the kind that comes in pre-packaged popcorn, then there’s the melted butter grandma uses.


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32) For The Last Time, It’s A Classic
Why do non-Americans hate peanut butter so much? If we didn’t have PB&J, poor families everywhere would be at a loss when it comes to packing their kids’ lunches.


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33) Ask Ben And Jerry
If someone asks you why you’re eating ice cream, get rid of them, you don’t need that kind of negativity in your life. Americans eat ice cream when they are emotional. Period.


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34) Pauly Shore Knows What’s Up
It’s movies like The Goofy Movie that taught us to eat things we shouldn’t. Everyone has tried to make the Leaning Tower of Cheeza so don’t judge. Easy Cheese is a party staple.


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35) And You Don’t?
Everyone knows dipping bread in marinara or alfredo is the best thing ever, don’t they? Olive Garden serves breadsticks with everything because it’s the American Dream.


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