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40 “The European Mind Can’t Comprehend This” Posts Funny To Americans And Confusing To Europeans
Comparing the United States to Europe isn’t always fair, as Europe is an entire continent with many different countries and cultures. But when it comes to some of the most quintessentially American things, it might be safe to assume that the average person in Europe would be confused or appalled by them.
Below, you’ll find some of the best “The European Mind Can’t Comprehend This” memes that have been shared on X. From massive bulk items sold at Costco to Pillsbury’s seasonal sugar cookies, we hope you enjoy scrolling through these sights that you’re less likely to encounter in Europe than in the good old USA. Be sure to upvote your favorites, and remember to take advantage of that air conditioning and those free refills, Americans!
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Susan Bosse 3 years ago
Well, they should comprehend it. It's amazing. Sweet and salty. Yummo!!!
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Yayheterogeneity (her/she) het 3 years ago
This is a good thing! Pay livable wages, employers!
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Helena 3 years ago
I'm american. I live where these types of signs are everywhere. I still don't get it. I just know it turns my stomach. The number of signs telling people they're going to hell, or abortion is murder, or other carrot/stick scenarios is ridiculous. It is distasteful and manipulative and really lays bare the harm that religion does.
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Sleepy Panda 3 years ago
Five guys is so good though! It’s super unhealthy, but it’s tasty! As for the drink refills, drinks are like 90% ice anyway, so not that much of a stretch, and this photo shows the large cup. They do have smaller size cups.
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Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 3 years ago
I'm American and I can't comprehend this. Is this real? It looks CGI.
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Susan Bosse 3 years ago
Buccees is awesome. Their bbq sauce is my favorite. We have one about 20 minutes down the road.
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Rob Chapman 3 years ago
Um.....Gravelly Hill Interchange, Birmingham, UK spectacula...cb-png.jpg 
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Rob Chapman 3 years ago
This is my local Taco Bell in Pacifica, CA, at Linda Mar State Beach. It was converted into a cantina a few years ago.
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Rob Chapman 3 years ago
Pretty sure they have sports fanatics in Europe. In fact, European obsess over football (soccer to Americans)
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Kathy Dragonfly 3 years ago (edited)
My european mind did not comprehend why there is a misshaped depressed penguin on the cookies, until somebody mentiond halloween and i figured out it's supposed to be a ghost.
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David 3 years ago
This isn't that weird. All three of those are owned by the same company - Yum Brands. All three of those brands have struggled some financially. So it was a money saving move in some locations to put them together in the same building and let people choose. I don't know how well this strategy is working for them but basically they are not competitors. As long as you spend your money on one of the three you are supporting the same parent company.
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agi 3 years ago
The size of the thing or going on trips with a caravan? Because if you make your way south in summer, it seem that every dutch person gets one for free with there driver license. The past couple years some other nations joined them….I’ve never seen an Italian one. Any Italians here with a caravan?
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Deleila Charlie 3 years ago
We have them in Europe. I love everything Cactus but I'd never est bugs. I have a phobia of dead bugs.
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Deleila Charlie 3 years ago
We Dutch take our peanuts ver seriously. We have all kinds of peanut butter and even hot peanut sauce over our fries.
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Fish Fingers 3 years ago
Looks like the American mind doesn't comprehend what the word 'comprehend' means.
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K- THULU 3 years ago
My Australian mind can't comprehend how stupid and pointless this list is....
Multa Nocte 3 years ago
Dear God, another "the World versus those pesky Americans" article. I live in France, not interested. How about an article on "How Spain Views Italy"? Of course not, because no one cares - and no one should. Leave the Americans alone. Feels like some inferiority complex happening here. Or maybe just click baiting. I am joining with the others in ignoring these from here on out except for giving the article a negative rating. Come on, BP . . . . . .
LokisLilButterknife 3 years ago
This BoredPanda listicle creator is renown for their divisive listicles stereotyping the US and other countries. It’s pure lazy-a**e clickbait.
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Michelle Englefield 3 years ago
The European mind doesn’t want to comprehend half this list as it implies we are idiots.
Phobrek 3 years ago
This American mind hates this stupid list and whatever it's trying and failing to be clever about
Load More Replies... K- THULU 3 years ago
My Australian mind can't comprehend how stupid and pointless this list is....
Multa Nocte 3 years ago
Dear God, another "the World versus those pesky Americans" article. I live in France, not interested. How about an article on "How Spain Views Italy"? Of course not, because no one cares - and no one should. Leave the Americans alone. Feels like some inferiority complex happening here. Or maybe just click baiting. I am joining with the others in ignoring these from here on out except for giving the article a negative rating. Come on, BP . . . . . .
LokisLilButterknife 3 years ago
This BoredPanda listicle creator is renown for their divisive listicles stereotyping the US and other countries. It’s pure lazy-a**e clickbait.
Load More Replies... Michelle Englefield 3 years ago
The European mind doesn’t want to comprehend half this list as it implies we are idiots.
Phobrek 3 years ago
This American mind hates this stupid list and whatever it's trying and failing to be clever about
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