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Americans abroad have a lot to cope with. As if language barriers and cultural differences don't make your international travels difficult enough, there's also the fact that a lot of your favorite products look different in other countries, too. If you're on vacation in France, for example, and would like to get a pack of 'Sour Patch Kids', you have to look for 'Very Bad Kids' instead. And you won't find 'Rice Krispies' in New Zealand -- they're called 'Rice Bubbles' there. To help you make sense of these (little) nuances, here's a list of alternate versions of familiar products you've left in the United States.

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The Designs On These Lipton Tea Cartons In Japan

The Designs On These Lipton Tea Cartons In Japan

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80 Van
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love when product boxes make a complete picture when they’re together.

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Ideally, companies would only have to come up with a great product and a convincing marketing program and they would have a worldwide winner. But despite the obvious advantages they could gain, many fear that global marketing, as popularly defined, is too extreme to be practical. Mainly due to the fact that customers and competitive conditions differ across countries or because powerful local managers will not stand for centralized decision making.

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Certain Food Items Must Show Their Excess Of Unhealthy Ingredients On The Packaging In Mexico

Certain Food Items Must Show Their Excess Of Unhealthy Ingredients On The Packaging In Mexico

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I LOVE that it says "not recommended for children"! Why can't they splash it across U.S. sodas too? Come on FDA, get it together!

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So they choose market segmentation. It's the process of dividing a market of potential customers into groups, or segments, based on different characteristics. The segments created are composed of consumers who will respond similarly to marketing strategies and who share traits such as similar interests, needs, or in our case, locations.

Geographic segmentation is actually one of the most common and straightforward types of market segmentation.

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In Holland, Cool Ranch Doritos Are Called "Cool American"

In Holland, Cool Ranch Doritos Are Called "Cool American"

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, because nobody knows Ranch dressing in Europe. To this day I have no idea what it’s supposed to be.

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You Can Get Oreo Sticks In Asia. Best Used As A Straw To Slurp Milk

You Can Get Oreo Sticks In Asia. Best Used As A Straw To Slurp Milk

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The American Sweets 'Sour Patch Kids' Are Called 'Very Bad Kids' In France

The American Sweets 'Sour Patch Kids' Are Called 'Very Bad Kids' In France

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This Bag Of Ruffles I Bought In Mexico Came With A Hot Sauce Packet

This Bag Of Ruffles I Bought In Mexico Came With A Hot Sauce Packet

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Red Solo Cups Labeled As "American" Cups In Netherlands

Red Solo Cups Labeled As "American" Cups In Netherlands

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes because these red cups are in every US soap or movie especially if any teenagers/ college students appear. Outside of that, completely unknown in the EU --- throwaway is white or transparent, unless something specific (say, a panda) drawn on there. Thus, 100% American.

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Canadian Kraft Macaroni Has A Fork On The Box While American Has A Spoon

Canadian Kraft Macaroni Has A Fork On The Box While American Has A Spoon

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In Europe, Budweiser Is A Different Brand Of Beer — So You'll Find American Budweiser Sold As Just Bud

In Europe, Budweiser Is A Different Brand Of Beer — So You'll Find American Budweiser Sold As Just Bud

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In New Zealand, Rice Krispies Are Called Rice Bubbles

In New Zealand, Rice Krispies Are Called Rice Bubbles

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Smarties vs. Rockets. (Americans Call These Smarties, Canadians Call Them Rockets)

Smarties vs. Rockets. (Americans Call These Smarties, Canadians Call Them Rockets)

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This "American Style" Pizza With Hot Dogs Stuffed Into The Crust

This "American Style" Pizza With Hot Dogs Stuffed Into The Crust

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Scagsy
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I could literally not imagine anything more repugnant

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Kiss Army
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I live in America and I have never heard of this and would never do this... this is an abomination!!

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Nathan Jones
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

To the rest of the world - we Americans don't eat this s**t.

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LittleMissLotus
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow ok our food might be insane but we'd never go so far as to shove a whole damn hotdog in a pizza's crust

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SirPatTheCat
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'd love to agree with you there, but tbh...I feel like somebody would...most normal, well adjusted people wouldn't eat it, but...

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Toasty
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ha ha ha ha!!! Oh man, this really made me laugh. Not going to lie, if I was drunk enough, I would give it a try.

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Michelle C
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Where in America do we have hot dog stuffed crust? I need to know so I can avoid it....ew

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've eaten saudages or cheese stuffed in the crust - it tastest pretty Okay, takes a lot of real estate, but it has a right to exist 🤷‍♀️

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Pseudo Puppy
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Irony: neither hotdogs, nor pizza, are american..... and "tex mex" is the americanised bastardisation of local nations food. ie it's not "american" either....

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Anggi Santika
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You know... In some Asian countries stuffed crust pizza is Pizza Hut's specialty?

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rgr8
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't really think anyone in America does that. I live their, and have never done that, also its sounds disgusting.

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Cuddles
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hot Dog + Pizza = me throwing up in my mouth a little bit.

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fuggnuggins
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Same thing as cabannosi. At least that cheap s**t that is often included on meat-laden pizzas in most large franchises.

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Jessica
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have never ever seen this monstrosity in my life... where in American do people eat hot dog pizza

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Huddo's sister
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Pizza Hut or Dominoes were doing that in Australia for a little while.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i live in America and i promise this is not normal this is a terrifying amount of calories

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kkathleen517
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I just threw up in my mouth a little. That foulness would probably be served as dinner in hell as torture

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Bob Belcher
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

1: Why is this tex-mex 2: how the hell do you pronounce the third word there in black?

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Omg, in Korea the amount of times they shove hot dogs on things and call it "American" is just offensive. There is a pizza here from Papa John's that is literally just whole hot dogs, not sliced, on pizza.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I knew a pizza place that had hot dogs as an option for stuffed crusts (other options included cream cheese, cheddar or a local other cheese spread called catupiry). Not related to US at all btw. Had it once, didn't like it, just too much.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

To be fair, in Austria/Germany the "hot dogs" are probably much better than in the US. Still a nasty idea.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So the crust is made of "pigs in blankets"?! It might actually be good!

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Victoria Lenny
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love that other countries marker of what is American is what it disgustingly gluttonous.

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Troux
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've never seen or heard of this in America but damn does that look incredibly American style.

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Hilary Mol
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

...so this is "Tex Mex" because there are hot dogs and peppers? I'm confused. And nauseated.

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Brigs
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We have the same in SA at the take-away pizza places. They will stuff anything into the crust :-)

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would really like to be able to say that this is disgusting no matter what country you’re in, but honestly, that is something we would do. Probably Texas.

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WTF, this is not only not American or Tex Mex but is an insult to us. Looking at the box and the language, maybe they need another American occupation to end this abomination

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American (Top) vs. Australian (Bottom) Sour Patch Kids

American (Top) vs. Australian (Bottom) Sour Patch Kids

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Cocoa Krispies (United States) = Coco Pops (United Kingdom)

Cocoa Krispies (United States) = Coco Pops (United Kingdom)

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Salted Eggs Flavored Lays Chips

Salted Eggs Flavored Lays Chips

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Found These Canned Hotdogs In A Grocery Store In The Netherlands

Found These Canned Hotdogs In A Grocery Store In The Netherlands

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As far as I can tell there are 6 sausages in the tin. Not a complete hot dog

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These Lays Classic Potato Chips I Bought In China Are Called American Classic Flavor

These Lays Classic Potato Chips I Bought In China Are Called American Classic Flavor

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In India, we have "American Style Cream and Onion" as a Lays flavor (along with "Indian Magic Masala", "Spanish Tomato Tango", etc...)... Never knew cream and onion was supposed to be classically American haha

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Tomato Flavored Pringle’s In China, Surprisingly Good

Tomato Flavored Pringle’s In China, Surprisingly Good

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In the UK Walkers do a tomato flavoured crisp, which IMO is the best flavour. However, it's only available in certain parts of the country; they’re missing a trick there.

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Pringooools Sold In Brazil

Pringooools Sold In Brazil

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These Sausages Were Culturally Imported From Germany And Became Popular In The United States. Now They Have Been Culturally Exported Back To Germany As "American Style" Hot Dogs (Picture Is From A German Grocery Store)

These Sausages Were Culturally Imported From Germany And Became Popular In The United States. Now They Have Been Culturally Exported Back To Germany As "American Style" Hot Dogs (Picture Is From A German Grocery Store)

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When was this ever popular in the US? I'm 40 and this is the first time I've ever seen or heard of hot dogs in a jar.

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#23

Frosted Flakes Are ‘Frosties’ In Europe

Frosted Flakes Are ‘Frosties’ In Europe

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Axe Body Spray Is Called Lynx In Australia (For Copyright Reasons)

Axe Body Spray Is Called Lynx In Australia (For Copyright Reasons)

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In Italy, They Have Coca Cola Light Instead Of Diet

In Italy, They Have Coca Cola Light Instead Of Diet

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Good Humor (United States) = Wall's (United Kingdom)

Good Humor (United States) = Wall's (United Kingdom)

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Dannon (United States) = Danone (Everywhere Else)

Dannon (United States) = Danone (Everywhere Else)

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Because French 'Danone' sounds like English American 'Dannon'. With a different accent, though

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Currently In Japan, Saw This Cola Pepsi

Currently In Japan, Saw This Cola Pepsi

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In Asia, we call all these drinks cola. Coca cola, Pepsi cola, Dr .pepper cola....

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#29

One Is Norwegian One Is American

One Is Norwegian One Is American

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We don't even have that in the UK. We just haven't got the urge

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Canadian Viva Puffs Look Different Than American Made Ones

Canadian Viva Puffs Look Different Than American Made Ones

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Dr. Oetker (United States) = Cameo (Italy)

Dr. Oetker (United States) = Cameo (Italy)

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