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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!

#1

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mldiffley Report

DumYum
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2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Now look at America’s children. This shake is marketed to families. Meanwhile, there are lobbyists fighting for nutrition labels to have less information and to remove country of origin from our food.

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Johnny Rodriguez
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

.....and should also point out the 2600 calories of which 1220 are from fat! 295% Daily value of saturated fat! This entire label just gets worse and worse the more you look at it.

Jeffrey Diehl
Community Member
Premium
2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's not the fat so much as the sugar. But both are way out of line.

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Bart
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Americans drinking shakes like they got free health care...

Dave Van Beurden
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In what world does almost 1 litre equal 1 serving size?

LokisLilButterknife
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

To quote one of my favourite shows, Parks and Recreation: -“How is this a child-sized soda?” -“Well, it’s roughly the size of a two-year old child…if the child was liquified.”

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Mel The Axolotl
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah no, as an American who loves sugar I also cannot comprehend this.

My “in my head” Voice
Community Member
2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If they weren't before, they will be. Baskin Robbins should provide a free syringe of insulin.

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David
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2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

For anyone doing the math - that's 9.39 ounces of pure sugar. Even most Americans are not okay with that. When I traveled abroad, that is one of the things I respected about most of the Asian countries I visited. A desert can be subtly sweet and still quite delicious. You can find extremes in every country but I'm talking about what is considered more 'normal' I guess. Also, shout out to French bakeries who spoiled me and made me realize American donuts are basically trash. LOL. But thanks to globalization (or whatever word) - there is a pretty good French pastry shop in a nearby town.

Libby Tailor
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My daughter visited some friends in Washington state 4 yrs ago for three months. When they went some -sorry, English is not my native language, so I don't know the right name of the shop - so when they went to some cake-and cookie dhop, she couldn't eat any of them, they were so sweet. Pure sugar, nothing flavor. Also somr of the chocolates - Milky way, Snickers, Bounty, which we can buy here in our country, are too sweet.

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Alexia
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I drastically reduced sugar starting a few years ago. As a result, I can now feel sugar in other aliments (in bread, in mustard, in meat etc.). I won't be able to drink that.

Petra Schaap
Community Member
2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

thats almost a liter! Who can finish a liter of.. this?? I mean not gonna lie id probably like this, but A LITER!!

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    #2

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    ChargeGoGroup Report

    Daniel Atkins
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A lot of Americans don’t understand it either.

    Helena
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I see this truck and think idiot with a small penis.

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    JayWantsACat
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tell me you're a piece of s**t without actually telling me you're a piece of s**t. Imagine doing this s**t because other people ride bikes and drive EVs. The Venn diagram of these a*****e and Trump voters is a perfect circle.

    David
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Rolling coal" is stupid IMO. They modify their trucks to make them smoke a lot more. It isn't even about "more power". It's just about "more douchebaggery". From the wiki - "Rolling coal is a form of conspicuous air pollution, used for entertainment or as protest. Some drivers intentionally trigger coal rolling in the presence of hybrid vehicles (a practice nicknamed "Prius repellent") to cause their drivers to lose sight of the road and inhale harmful air pollution. Coal rolling may also be directed at foreign vehicles, bicyclists, protesters, and pedestrians. Practitioners cite "American freedom" and a stand against "rampant environmentalism" as reasons for coal rolling.

    Sylvia Schmitz
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That must be one of the most American things ever!

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    UpQuarkDownQuark (he/hey you)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don’t have the words to describe the contempt I feel for these man babies.

    Noyfb noyfb
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Morons find it especially satisfying to blow “coal” in the face of a bicyclist or Prius driver on the road.

    nm
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The target Telsa drivers as well.

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    Beck
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They usually are equipped with an American flag and trump flag on the back. And are pathetically loud. I want to burn them to the ground. And people wonder why I have had a problem with the American flag the last 7byears.

    Pandora
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Overcompensating. 🤏🍆

    Cyber Returns
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And we don't want to. We have laws about emissions here and this person is not only producing excessive carbon emissions, but they are also emitting stupidity, vanity and narcissism. Hopefully they will twist their ankle on a regular basis and not be able to reach the door to get in

    Prince of Darkness
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    wht's so hard to comprehend about compensating for a micropenis?

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    #3

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    brendo_wright Report

    Kimberly Alison
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They don’t like carcinogenic food coloring? That’s odd.

    Rob Chapman
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's another difference. European Fanta has actual orange juice in it, America Fanta does not. "Natural flavors" just means they added SOMETHING plant or animal derived to simulate orange flavor

    Draperdorf
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    American Fanta needs to drink more water!

    David
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the color isn't the worst of it. While neither version is 'good for you' the UK version at least has SOME actual juice in it (4%) and less sugar than the US version.

    Sue Denham
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And cheese. And ex-presidents.

    Cyber Returns
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Whoever peed in that bottle needs to go see a doctor about their kidneys

    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Literally because the food coloring we use in the USA is banned in Europe.

    Lunatic Loner
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The basic idea of ​​the Fanta came from Germany around 80 years ago and the improved (non-US) version on which today's version is based also comes from Italy. So it's more like the US doesn't want drinks that are too natural 😂

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    Petra Schaap
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    oh yeah my BF had this once. When they handed it over to him he said "thats more orange in one bottle than you'll see the whole day at Queensday in Amsterdam" :-D

    mysterious(all pronouns)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    European Fanta tastes like gently sparkling sweet orange juice, and American Fanta tastes like some incredibly sweet orange flavored potion.

    Dr Robert Neville
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same colour as my urine after a heavy nights drinking.

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    As an American who’s lived in a few European countries over the past few years, there are plenty of distinctly American things that I miss but have simply accepted I’m not going to find here. An obvious one is great peanut butter. Yes, I’m lucky enough to live in a place where they actually do sell a few varieties of peanut butter, but none of them ever compare to the beauty that is Trader Joe’s Creamy Salted Peanut Butter. Making my own is a great alternative, but unfortunately, I have no room for a food processor in my current place. So store bought has to suffice.

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    Having a garbage disposal in my kitchen sink would also save me a lot of grief. I never intentionally let food slip down the drain, but it’s impossible to catch every piece and utterly disgusting trying to clean it out. Lemonade in Europe does not necessarily have any lemon in it, and if I were in charge of naming it, I would just call it a fruity soda. Don't even get me started on the impossible task of finding corn tortillas over here...

    #4

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    permianator Report

    Jessica Bertram
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    western Colorado? eastern New Mexico? Idaho? western Oregon? pretty much all of Wyoming? Oklahoma, literally all of it? huge chunks of Nebraska, the Dakotas, and Montana? Nevada? Arizona? look, i live in the West, have lived in 2 of these states, visited all of them, and i can tell you that if you throw a dart at any of these states, i could locate a town nearby that would have a place like this. Sincerely, a person who lives in Colorado, that state that inexplicably sent Lauren Boebert BACK to DC as our representative.

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    any rei
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My American friends tell me a lot of stories about shootings and how unsafe they feel. It sometimes sounds like they are living in a movie. I feel privileged to live in a country where I feel safe and don't have to worry about idiots with guns.

    Lavern Defazio
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sadly i look for exits when i go some where like the movies or stores. Its almost second nature now and thats a horrible thing to have to worry about.

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    Leanne Hailes
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I will NEVER EVER understand "the right to bear arms"

    Prince of Darkness
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ...because fucƙ long hair and fucƙ school children too. 'Murica!

    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There was a time when Walmart sold guns. You could buy some bread, a pair of socks, a new VCR and a freaking GUN in one store.

    Jeremy James
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The first gay speakeasy in my town was called, "Mabel's Beauty Shop & Chainsaw Repair."

    Mike Crow
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Back in the Wild West, even hardcore towns like Tombstone and Deadwood had laws about carrying guns in town because of all the shootings.

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    #5

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    olearycrew Report

    Susan Bosse
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, they should comprehend it. It's amazing. Sweet and salty. Yummo!!!

    Aly
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is it just me ore does that actually sound good

    Kira Okah
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Reactions to this image from me and my partner. Me: "That is very American". My partner: "Yup. Can I try this?"

    Kira Okah
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To anyone who knows: What is the recommended bacon and chocolate that could be used to make something of this kind? My partner was absolutely not kidding about trying it so we're going to go make it, but ned to know what would make it more authentic or better flavour wise.

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    Mother of Giants
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mmmm.... chocolate and bacon.... 🤤

    Dr Robert Neville
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In fairness the European mind can't comprehend what Americans call bacon.

    UpQuarkDownQuark (he/hey you)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That’s it. I’m done. I’m moving to Norway. So long America.

    Katie Abernathy-Holm
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Chocolate covered bacon is actually kinda good. 😅

    Jeffrey Diehl
    Community Member
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    CHOCOLATE COVERED BACON!!!!!!!!

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    #6

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    thumbsupcharli Report

    Zedrapazia
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    European here, I have a question. I learned by now why you give your service personal tips (even though I still find it bizarre that the employer is unwilling to pay good wages on his own), but why should I tip a machine? It doesn't even have rent to pay!

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    David
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope I live long enough to see tipping die out in the USA except maybe for exceptional service in some situations where someone goes above and beyond. Servers / workers should go to work knowing they will get a livable wage instead of "I hope I get enough tips this week to cover my rent". I have been to about 24 countries. My home country of USA is the only one I've been to where just about everyone expects a tip and the problem has been getting worse over the years.

    Zoey Bear
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The best part is they ask for a tip before it's even served or delivered. 🙄

    Cherryblossom90
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    People get a tip if the service is good. You don't know that on forehand. If they do a bad job they don't deserve a tip. But in this case you need a decent wage system.

    Sandra Morison
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Only when food and service deserve it

    Robert T
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Sign here" is something else Europeans struggle to comprehend. We don't sign for anything much any more, but particularly not financial transactions. It's all pip and chin.

    BenMaharaj
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    FYI you typically see a screen like this on a tablet at a food truck. It could very well be the owner who is serving you.

    keyboardtek
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    20-25-30 percent tips? I thought 15% was standard!

    Shane Hussel
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sometimes I tip 100% if I feel like it. My choice.

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    Never Snarky
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This American has a hard time with this, too.

    Ivona
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The more annoying thing is that printed restaurant bills have a section on the bottom titled "Suggested tip amounts". There's no option not to tip.

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    There are also definitely a few things on this list that I am fond of or can’t help but laugh at the idea of my European friends encountering. One of which is Buc-ee’s, the beloved gas station and convenience store that’s a must-stop on all Texas road trips. I grew up in Texas, so I’ve been to Buc-ee’s more times than I can count. But there are probably more gasoline pumps at any Buc-ee’s location than the number of times I’ve visited.

    If you’re unfamiliar, Buc-ee is the large cartoon beaver depicted in a few photos on this list and the mascot of the convenience store chain. Buc-ee’s is a huge shop with merchandise, fresh kolaches and fudge, a large menu of food, a huge array of snacks and drinks, plenty of clean restroom stalls and the friendliest employees in Texas. 

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    Bartaway Report

    James016
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We have Sports Direct mugs

    Groundcontroltomajortom
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think everyone in the UK has had one in their cupboard at some point!!!

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    Mother of Giants
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have one of these cups. It's a 64oz. But I fill it halfway with water then freeze it over night, top it off with water in the morning before work and then refill as needed throughout the day. There is usually some ice left by the time I get home. It's only bad if you fill it with soda. They have excellent insulation and will keep ice for a full 8 hour shift in a hot factory (plain injection molding... so like average 90°)

    OhBlahDi OhBlahDa
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was actually thinking it would make a great water bottle. May be tempted to get one next time I'm in the US.

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    PlatinumThe8-BitCat
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Reminds me of the scene from Futurama

    Zedrapazia
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If I can fill it with water or tea this seems like a quite useful drinking container to me.

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    David
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Another thing that is not an American norm. This is a gimmick. They exist - my daughter had one from a different brand of gas/mini-store but hers is the only one I have seen in person. Except some on the shelf of the store she got it from. And she didn't use it too often because it is kind of a pain to use - heavy if full.

    Petra Schaap
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    something similar came up on my american Aldi group a while ago. So many women replied that they had one or something similar. All i could think was "why do you want to cary 2 liters of water around" but then again, I can use tapwater wherever i go so i just bring a flask.

    Janet Sparrow
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    146 grams of sugar. Like 23 teaspoons.

    Timbob
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Neither do I, and there’s one on the corner of my street!

    Sally Signup
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would say this is good if you are in a situation where you can't fill up a normal-sized cup/bottle regularly. Truck driving comes to mind, or like the one person posted, using it as a giant all-day thermos at a work site. I wouldn't want to fill this thing with soda - even diet soda - because it would get yucky and flat before I could finish it.

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    paddypubs Report

    Helena
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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.

    Zoey Rayne
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Human parent: "Do as I say or I will torture and burn you!" Everyone: "Call CPS!" God, allegedly: "Do as I say or I will torture and burn you!" Too many people: "Let's worship that guy and make laws based what He has supposedly said."

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    DogsRunMyLife
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hell is real. It’s where these signs are plentiful

    Minou the Cat
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes. It's in your Oreo chocolate shakes.

    Mint Sauce
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ah, religion! The greatest lie ever perpetrated.

    Jared Robinson
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What are you talking about? Half the planet is still stupidly religious that means they are every f*****g where.

    nm
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You are wrong. Non-religious people are abt 1.1 billion (16.3%). All the rest are religious. https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/sj14-soc-religmap/world-religions-map/

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    longlivethequeen554
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I comprehend it, I just think it's ridiculous

    Cyber Returns
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hell is Birmingham, UK. The postcode is B23 6NN. I think it's the one with the skip filled with the used up damned souls out front. On the plus side, there is a Chinese takeaway around the corner

    Vix Spiderthrust
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "The best thing about Birmingham is the people. There aren't any. Only trolls." - Simon Munnery

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    Altea
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've seen these in some places in Europe...

    Deleila Charlie
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We have a few of these in the Netherlands, sadly. Newr Zwolle yilou can see it from the highway. It says Jesus saves.

    Oerff On Tour
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I didn't know the public swimming pool in Zwolle has a Mexican lifeguard

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    BeeInACup
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hell IS real. It’s wherever these people are your neighbors.

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    TechMemeKing Report

    Helena
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not american, so much as just your garden variety jerk.

    UpQuarkDownQuark (he/hey you)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The act isn’t necessarily American, but that stupid truck is.

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    Rob Chapman
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He's just letting everyone know he's got a wee little winky

    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those tires are begging to be slashed. I don't endorse violence, but picture someone who is mobility impaired trying to navigate around this d-bag.

    Pieter LeGrande
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My granddad would have whacked the brass handle of his walking stick on the headlights.

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    Kira Okah
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Jerks exist everywhere, and I am pretty sure that this is illegal everywhere too.

    Cheryl Skina
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Where else are they going to park their penis extension...?

    Froyn Laven
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A good reason to get rid of the old paint in your garage

    Robert T
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nothing says America like building one of these in the first place.

    Shane Hussel
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Would be illegal anywhere in the US

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    I wish that my peers from European countries could have the experience of visiting Costco with their parents, enjoying 10 different samples and a slice of pizza and bringing home the world’s biggest box of crackers. Or showing up to the local abandoned warehouse in September as Spirit Halloween makes its annual appearance. Sometimes I miss being able to find free public restrooms everywhere I go or popping into a one-stop shop like Target. But I know that when I visit my family in Texas, the air conditioning and Tex-Mex will feel even more special, and I’ll get to enjoy a few trips to massive American stores with seemingly unlimited options before returning back to my current home.

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    coachabdallah Report

    Norma
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Halloween all year FTW!!!

    PlatinumThe8-BitCat
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What do you mean? Do other places have these all the time? Where I live, they’re only around at Halloween and take some vacant store and then leave

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    Mother of Giants
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I work for a Spirit Halloween too many years ago to remember. Good times....

    lawrence Andrew
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is it the holiday they do not understand or a seasonal store?

    Nadine Bamberger
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think it's more that they seem to pop up the second another shop has gone out of business or moved. But that's only what I've gathered from the memes, I'm just a stunned European lol

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    Bex
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I LOVE that store, wish we had it in Sweden!

    Cyber Returns
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We complain about how early they shops put up seasonal stuff here in the UK. Right now they have Halloween and Christmas stuff up! Won't be long now until they stock up and display for Valentine's Day and Easter

    Hokuloa
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Um, spirit of Halloween Iberian style: would you like to see my iron maiden….?

    MrLiesegang
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like an old Blockbuster-Store. Creepy enough.

    Lavern Defazio
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was gonna say an old blockbuster or barnes and noble

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    Diane H
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Too Bad! Spirit should be out all year long!!

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    #11

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    Welptheresthat Report

    Sleepy Panda
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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.

    Matt Hinkley
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If they’re free refills why would you ever pay for a large cup??? Just buy small and keep refilling it no?

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    Keller Worthen
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looking at the soda logos, I'm fairly certain this is an AI generated image

    Admiralu
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's not. We have plenty of these in restaurants and convenience stores.

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    der sebbl
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Subway and IKEA have free refills at least where I live

    Robyn H
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Where's the plain water?!

    Shane Hussel
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Most such machines have a water option here.

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    Happy_Pandalover
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We do have Five Guys in Europe and the refills are there as well. Paradise if you like all different kinds of Fanta.

    Hokuloa
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Last I checked, Five Guys was alive and well in Norwich. Just saying…

    Ivona
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The refills are free because the beverage isn't of particularly high quality - it's just a mix of concentrate and sparkling water (plain soda).

    Cherryblossom90
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can someone explain to me that if you have free refills, why would you ever order something larger than size small? Or is it cheaper to order a larger size?

    Shane Hussel
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Smart people don't, but some may want it to go.

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    SGH
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We can, and we have free refills in some places. We can't comprehend all that ice though!

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    #12

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    YerbaMaki Report

    Kira Okah
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We can't comprehend having to pay back private student loans?

    Max Robitzsch
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Many European countries HAVE no student loans. University is often free, and if you can't pay for your other expenses they are often subsidies available that are not loans.

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    Ash
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Having Tottenham Hotspur players on your phone? Yep definitely cannot comprehend that, you are correct

    keyboardtek
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That student loan that you will be paying until you die as the interest rates are so high the principal never comes down. Like going to a loan shark.

    Just another idiot
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nor should they. It's a tragedy we have to live with it.

    Cip IESAN
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No student loans in Romania. Free University - except for the fact that, before, you'll have to pass a hard exam. In 1986, my exam for the Faculty Of Physics at the University meant 2 big exams in Physics (all the subjects of study from the last four years of high-school) and one in Math (all the subjects from all the years). There were 80 places, some 7 candidates for one place and the last admission note was 8 (from 10). I had a 9.2...

    Rocky Tenn
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These loans are scams for the government to suck off teat of poor unemployed students. Shameful and should be eliminated.

    Timbob
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Unfortunately, our system requires paying for higher education. My problem is that group of people who sign the loan papers, get that education, and THEN decide they don’t want to repay that loan! OK !, then go to jail !!!

    Tee Rat
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I defaulted on my student loans 25 years ago until the Department of Education contacted me to issue a new loan. It paid off the original loan and within a few months I was receiving credit card offers. I was able to pay off the second loan during lockdown when it wasn't accruing interest. A government agency that initially issued me a loan offered me a different loan to pay off the first and instantly improved my credit. I took that as a win.

    Petra Schaap
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    get the ef out of here. My loan is massive. But at least its from the government and not a private bank.

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    For a previous Bored Panda article discussing cultural differences between the United States and Europe, we reached out to Maria Haase, travel writer, photographer and Editor-in-chief of Europe Up Close. Maria grew up in Germany but took family vacations around the US every year. She shared that while she had seen many places already, she was still curious enough about the US to sign up for an exchange year in Louisiana while she was in high school. “Talk about culture shock! But I also met some of the kindest and friendliest people there that turned this year into an amazing experience for me. And I certainly got what I was looking for: To get to know the 'real America,’” Maria shared.

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    #13

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    JLaw1995 Report

    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm American and I can't comprehend this. Is this real? It looks CGI.

    CJay M
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It’s real, the third-largest pyramid in the world, the former home court for a college basketball team, and it didn’t used to be this ugly. Built for Memphis’s birthday

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    Rob Chapman
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Memphis Pyramid, formerly Pyramid Arena 1991-2007 (used for concerts, basketball, including the NBA's Memphis Grizzlies, and ice hockey). The interior is crazy, it even has a river. Bass_Pro_P...b9-png.jpg Bass_Pro_Pyramid-6517a976857b9-png.jpg

    Petra Schaap
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ooo do they have a hotel too because you cant see everything in one day

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    Spocks's Mom
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ah Memphis. I hung out in that parking lot in the early '90's because a Greatful Dead concert was going on. Didn't get to see the show, but the parking lot was a blast

    Tee Rat
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sounds like my Dead experience in NY. We hit the parking lot and the first thing we see is a wagon full of Heineken for sale. Skipped the beer, but partook in a few other festivities.

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    Surenu
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This Bass Pro Shops must be a powerful pharao.

    keyboardtek
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The unsophisticated mind loves all things related to gasoline engines, guns, and Country Music.

    Tee Rat
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a glue gun and love engines, I'm not unfistkated.

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    Jules
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nor would I want to...

    Cheryl Skina
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't understand it either. For some reason, everything here has to be bigger, flashier, imposing, and all-encompassing to be considered a success. What a lot of Americans don't understand is, it doesn't mean quality or integrity.

    Stary_cat
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Guys it’s just the daddy daycare, we just drop them there, leave they’ll never notice!

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    #14

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    buceethevamp Report

    Apachebathmat
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I got stomach ache and two cavities just reading this

    A B C the Third
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I already had stomach ache before due to some GI infection, now I'm close to throwing up again.

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    Ace
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This European mind is indeed seriously unable to comprehend - is that something that people actually drink?

    Sylvia Schmitz
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm trying to puzzle out what the end product is supposed to be. I can not imagine the end product.

    Kira Okah
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I do like my sweet things but this picture sets my teeth on edge.

    Liz Downing
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm American. Is this real? Ew.

    quentariel
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Here sweet coffee consists of coffee, milk and maybe two sugar cubes. This is really something else totally.

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    #15

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    DeadInformation Report

    Prince of Darkness
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A/C is not a strictly american thing. You know what is? Ignorance about the entire rest of the world.

    Phobrek
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm pretty sure there are ignorant people, even people specifically ignorant about the world beyond their borders, everywhere.

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    any rei
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I live in Northern Europe so an AC isn't necessary in the mild climate. But even countries like Greece for example don't have them cuz the architecture of the house prevents it from being hot inside. ACs are creating nearly 10% of the worldwide CO2 emissions... so I'm glad we're not contributing to that.

    Magazine
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Agreed. My parents house, that they built themselves 40 years ago, still doesn't need AC and we reached 38 degrees in the north of Italy this past summer.

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    Neb Skram
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    with the planet warming they will soon come to comprehend what AC is

    SarcasticSloth
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes. Sadly, though, the more they get used the more it contributes to global warming. Endless cycle.

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    Sunshine Lady
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They look different here, but I totally comprehend this. I need the ACs in our home, it would be hell during the summen without them!

    Cherryblossom90
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nah we need airconditioning now too due to climate change and our houses are not build for heat (if I speak for North-Western Europe) We only use it when temperature is above 30 °C or so (86 °F/ 303 K).

    Kathy Lonergan
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well they should give it a try then. I’m not giving up my ac in desert hot Sacramento Valley!

    Queeqec
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh boy, please, dear US Citizens, please educate yourself. There is a world outside your north American small horizon. And this world uses AC and heatpumps, we have vents for our below ground garages too, so no matter what anyone thinks this is showing, it will exist outside th US as well.

    Phobrek
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Try not to lump in all the citizens of the US with something seen in some meme

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    H05
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Florida resident here, AC is not just about cooling the space. Yes, that's obviously an important part, but the humidity control is also vital in our climate. Modern building materials won't hold up to the humidity, and resulting mold can slowly end you.

    Slap Shot
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don’t comprehend without it!

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    "Culture shock between the US and Germany is not as obvious, but it exists and sneaks up on you," Maria previously told Bored Panda. "Americans are much more focused on the individual, while Germans tend to focus on the benefit of the whole community."

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    "One stereotype that I found to be very true were the various cliques in high school," she added. "Before I moved to the US, I always thought that was a movie cliché, but it turned out to be a reality when I did my senior year in the US."

    #16

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    francisxwolf Report

    Susan Bosse
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Buccees is awesome. Their bbq sauce is my favorite. We have one about 20 minutes down the road.

    Jeremy James
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They pay their staff well and offer benefits (medical insurance) even to part-time employees.

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    Hokuloa
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well heck, if y’all can’t “get” a diapered beaver then that’s y’all’s problem

    Kathryn Baylis
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Really? Then ask an older Brit about the PG Tips monkey mascots.

    shankShaw deReemer
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They have the cleanest, nicest bathrooms. That's a godsend when you're traveling!

    Foffy Skrimshaw
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I get about 10 lbs of jerky every time I go by one .

    ERIN W.
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    WE'RE FIXING TO GET A BUCEE'S IN OUR TOWN YAY! THEY'RE JUST STARTING TO BUILD IT THOUGH IT'S GOING TO TAKE A LITTLE BIT BUT WE'RE GETTING ONE I'M SO THANKFUL AND GRATEFUL! 😀🍂

    Karin vD
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love Bucc-ees! Been to Texas twice, most recently last month, and my only request was to go back to the big Bucc-ees 🤣 I know proudly own a Bucc-ees mug and thermos. It's not a shop, it's an experience!

    Rocky Tenn
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One coming to my area. So excited.

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    #17

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    AnonymousLeftie Report

    Al Joy
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Soccer field all over Europe

    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Paved over paradise and put in a parking lot.

    Floeckchen
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The point here are the sheer amount of parking lots around the stadium.

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    Brian N
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Literally a tree museum where they paved paradise and put up a parking lot

    Andy Frobig
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But good luck getting into a Dodgers game for a dollar and a half

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    Steph
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nice smog in the back….🥴🫢

    Nimitz
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Enough land for 100,000 people's worth of affordable housing and parks, instead a $100,000,000 stadium likely built with public funds. Always baffles me. I live in a major city, a few blocks from a giant football stadium and there's no public parking, and the building was privately funded. You're expected to use the nearby public transit to get there, or walk, and it isn't a problem

    Andy Frobig
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dodger Stadium cost $23M to build in 1962, but yes, it did wipe out a neighborhood of affordable homes. Most of the residents were Mexican-American, so expendable to the city and state governments of the time

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    Just another idiot
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ummm I don't get this tbh. Soccer stadiums around Europe can get pretty big. Some have retractable roofs and can seat a lot of people. The main difference to my eye is location. They build them with easy access to public transportation and that is what the majority of people use to get there and back. Also I'm not sure they fund their stadiums 100% on taxpayer's expense or threaten to "move the team to LA" LOL

    nm
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Again: Not soccer. It is played with the feet and is called football.

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    Billy Harrelson
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As an American I too cannot comprehend the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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    #18

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    coldhealing Report

    Lexekon
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If the crew is good, the food is amazing. The people make it happen.

    Mobey Drunk
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Apparently you've never ate at Taco Bell before.

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    Kira Okah
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I assume that this is just off a big road, which makes complete sense. America is huge and if you're driving a long time you need food and a pee.

    Surenu
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Little difference from roadside taverns or caravan stops of the days of yore if you think about it

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    Floeckchen
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We have so called "Autohöfe" along the Autobahn. They look pretty much the same as this.

    Michael Fernandez
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The Taco Bell in Bakersfield after driving several hours through the desert might as well be named Xanadu. Sorry that Europeans don’t get to experience that.

    Chewie Baron
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    Premium
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lay-bys on motorways with motorway service stations, trailers on the side of a dual carriageway that do hot drinks and the best bacon butty for miles.

    Lavern Defazio
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Stop here on your roadtrip and you better hope theres a full service rest area down the road for the after effects.

    Tee Rat
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This picture made me hungry until I read your comment.

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    Nightshade1972
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Haven't seen Taco Bell since moving to Belfast, from the US--but they do have McDonald's, Burger King, KFC, Subway, and Pizza Hut.

    Julia Pellionisz
    Community Member
    Premium
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why wouldn't we, though?

    Julia Pellionisz
    Community Member
    Premium
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What I can't comprehend are gun laws, your healthcare, absence of maternity leave, but having to eat and pee on a long trip? We aren't morons, you know...

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    We were also curious if there were any myths Maria wanted to bust about the United States. “I think one of the biggest misconceptions about the US is to think of it as one culture," she said. "Yes, they are all Americans, but someone from California versus someone from Louisiana probably has about as much shared culture as someone from Sweden with someone from Italy. There are so many different cultures within the US, it is impossible to think of it as one shared culture."

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    #19

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    swipnip420 Report

    Rob Chapman
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Um.....Gravelly Hill Interchange, Birmingham, UK spectacula...cb-png.jpg spectacular_interchanges1-6517a7d3e32cb-png.jpg

    egggratin
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ...just visit Lyon, France

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    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Praise the mighty GPS

    Rebecca McManus
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Spaghetti Junction, Birmingham again

    SnackbarKaat
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you want a maze of traffic signs and intersections, visit the roads in Flanders and I

    Linn
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Flip it and we have a roundabout - who's lost now?!

    Mother of Giants
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nothing quite like the freeway system in Los Angeles. It's on its own level of hëll.

    Admiralu
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Beijing China. Dallas and the high 5 levels of roadway. CA has a lot people

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    #20

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    mpmemequeen Report

    Mother of Giants
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But dämn ...they do have some delicious cheesecakes

    Petra Schaap
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ok this is turning into a riddle. What is special about this.

    Jessica Bertram
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the menu is like 20 pages long. seriously, go find it online. it's amazing in a bad way.

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    Rob Williams
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Must admit, I thought that The Cheesecake Factory was made up for TBBT...

    Ailorous2
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think it took me like five days to get through a slice of one of there cheesecakes and I had lunch for days from an appetizer

    Jeremy Bolanos
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm hoping to make it through the menu before I die.

    María Hermida
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why does the decoration remind me of a casino?

    Jessica Bertram
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    fair. you have to study the menu online if you don't know why this one is on the list.

    Libstak
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We have cheesecake factory in Australia...no restaurants just selling take home cheesecakes

    Kath Edwards
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ours is The cheesecake shop not factory tho. I think they get everything, entrees mains and desserts at this one

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    Elena Carter
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I just learned these places exist in the past month and I live near one of the most famous cities in the US and also I hate cheesecake ( yes, I said it. Downvote me as much as you want b*tch it won't change my taste buds.)

    Diane H
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who cares if they can't Comprehend this? Their loss and our gain!!

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    JimJubilee Report

    Kimberly Alison
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’ve never seen anything like that here, ever.

    Zedrapazia
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's good! None of us should be as barbarian as cutting off a body part of a baby for no damn reason. Neither religious bogus nor some apparently not even real medical cleanliness is worth doing that, just go wash the baby well and teach your sons how to clean themselves.

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    Brittania Kelli
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm an American living in Europe and my mom still can't get over us not circumcision our son, but I don't see the point. It's a unnecessary medical procedure on a baby, WTF?

    WindySwede
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    good on you for not falling for peer pressure

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    Queeqec
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Because we are not so keen about cutting parts from a healthy body that is.

    Zoey Rayne
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What does this QR code lead to?

    Little Phoenix
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Foregen- foreskin with its natural Regenerating the benefits and functions

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    Shiva Ho
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Barbaric unnecessary child abuse!

    Jeremy Bolanos
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think this is more about the fact that American Doctors just default to mutilation.

    Rob Clay
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Protect our children!" ... "But not until we've mutilated their sexual organs for no good reason!"

    David Hopkins
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Really? Who cares? I've never seen one of those, ever.

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    UTDUREC Report

    Magazine
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh no, we Europeans don't drink. We absorbe humidity from air and soil.

    Zedrapazia
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just digging ourselves into the ground and hydrate with our root feet!

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    Norma
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ya gotta hydrate, people!

    Maine
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aaa liquid. I have heard of it but never had the pleasure of consuming it myself. Maybe if i travelled to America one day...

    Sunshine Lady
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gallons amazed me, I didn't know you can buy such amount of milk or juice. It is 3.78 liters, in Bulgaria the usual is 1 liter and there are 2 liters for family shopping 😁 But I also saw that you can refill the gallon, which I think is great.

    Happy_Pandalover
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think they mean to say that water/drinks are not sold in gallons in Europe. Usually drinks come in 1L bottles here, so the big sizes are the difference ☺️

    Marianne Knuit
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Water comes straight from the tap. No need to buy bottles.

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    Apachebathmat
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Went to Mexico this year and all the Americans had these, it’s smart really as you don’t have to keep refilling it as it holds so much… not going to lie, I really wanted one

    Magazine
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But you have to carry it around all day. It doesn't make much sense if you have a reachable source of water. Where I live, Northern Italy, tap water is excellent and there's plenty of fountains in the streets, so

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    Jessica Bertram
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    in colorado, if you AREN'T carrying a jug or some kind of large water bottle, we wonder where the hell you're from. we ALL hydrate up here; we have to. what i don't understand is the giant group of people that feel they must flavor their water with chemicals to make it palatable. I question their palates.

    Ai
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe I don't get it as water in tap in my country is safe to drink. I use 0.5 litre refilable bottle and just go to the bathroom/kitchen if I want more.

    lawrence Andrew
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When you are working outside and it's hot and dry, a gallon of liquid is minimum.

    Moosy Girl
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A week ago I would’ve agreed, but right now we’re at day 3 with no potable water in our street so we had to switch to portable water too (for now).

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    #23

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    ginasuewhirl Report

    Rob Chapman
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is my local Taco Bell in Pacifica, CA, at Linda Mar State Beach. It was converted into a cantina a few years ago.

    Nancy Lynch
    Community Member
    Premium
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love this location. It's even better in the fog!

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    der sebbl
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We have beaches In Europe and buildings on that beaches

    Cyber Returns
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A restaurant on the seafront? Now, where would I see something like that in the UK...

    beautyguru234334368
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    omg! i know that exact taco bell! next to a good surf spot, too

    Cherryblossom90
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    European minds cannot comprehend using two times the same example in one article?

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    the_P_God Report

    Rob Chapman
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pretty sure they have sports fanatics in Europe. In fact, European obsess over football (soccer to Americans)

    Roland Nijveld
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah but not over college sports. Only the highest level gets attention

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    agi
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    From what I’ve been told, College football is a huge money making machine and the players get nothing. I’m glad I “can’t comprehend“ this.

    SofaKing
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Free education while most of us go into debt. And an athlete's ability to be there and stay there without help is questionable at many institutions.

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    Satirecatsaysno
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm assuming the focus here is on the obsession with "college" sports.

    John George
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Men don't hold hands in Europe?

    Gavin Johnson
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It’s not that we can’t comprehend sports or indeed college sports. It’s that we can’t comprehend the mass marketing of college sports and the amount of money that’s invested in it, coaches are often the highest earning staff at the college/ uni, the media coverage is beyond us and the fanaticism from the college students is next level. Each to their own eh?

    Rostit. .
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Football? I mean come on. No effort thread

    Isa Wan
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    and all those fake smiles...

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    lateitel Report

    Shane Hussel
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Reykjavik has a penis museum

    Pedantic Panda
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The Isle of Wight (UK) has a poo museum. Want to know if it was any good?

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    Roland Nijveld
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I mean, we have a sex/prostitution museum. Surely the USA would be too prude for that

    Tee Rat
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's a sex museum in New York City, a leather fetish museum in Chicago, and a couple of others.

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    David
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In this context 'museum' gets used as a place with a collection. We tend to think "old stuff" when we hear the word but the definition is - "a building in which objects of historical, scientific, artistic, or cultural interest are stored and exhibited" ---- SOoooo - many podunk little towns that don't have anything in particular to get you to pull over and spend money have some sort of 'museum'. I think it was in South Dakota where I stopped and toured a "matchstick museum". It was mildly interesting - lot of of objects all made out of match sticks. It wasn't "great" but also the admission price was fairly minimal so it was a fun stop.

    Tamiko
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    it's my never going to happen but I can still dream about visiting the US and spending a year or 2 travelling state to state visiting all the random museums.

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    Appalachian Panda
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's a town in Australia with a 15 m tall fiberglass lobster.

    mysterious(all pronouns)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've been to the Salt and Pepper Shaker museum in Tennessee.

    Greenmantle
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I remember hearing a story about a lost fart in a pickle barrel

    Never Snarky
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My favorite is the National Mustard Museum in Wisconsin.

    Ivona
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The U.S. is very good at creating attractions from ordinary things.

    Lauora
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've visited the Lawnmower museum in England. I still am concerned that I found it vaguely interesting! Saving up for therapy!

    George Hylands
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It seems to me that some Americans cannot comprehend a buildings purpose without it being turned into a representation of the thing they are selling or promoting.

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    laurlaur_slut Report

    Cally2001
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It looks like a Union protest outside a building using non union staff

    Zephyr343
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes it is. Seen them quite a few times in IL.

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    Zedrapazia
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We have exterminators with a decorative rat on top of the cars or buildings too. At least that's what I think it is, if it's not, I don't know

    Andy Frobig
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I moved out of NYC five years ago and I never thought I'd miss Scabby this much

    Nancy T
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Giant street rats? No good. You don't want to mess with them! I was in NYC the other day and saw one. Must have the size of a large cat...very mangy looking....peeking out from behind a cardboard box in an alleyway. I swear to god it was looking right at me like I was its dinner. I couldn't shake this weird foreboding feeling. As I started to turn around to walk in the opposite direction the thing sprang out of its hiding place and ran at me. I screamed as it jumped up toward my face, then I ducked. As it turns out there was a pizza guy behind me carrying three boxes for delivery. He was the rat's intended target, not me. The rat grabbed all three boxes out of the delivery man's hands, opened one box, took a bite of a slice, winced in disgust, closed the box and threw it at the guy. He opened the second, took a bite of a slice, closed the box, but kept it. He did the same with the third and kept it as well. The rat then tucked the two pizza boxes under his arm, darted up the side

    Nancy T
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    darted up the side- and then over the top- of the building, and disappeared. It was freaking nuts. The delivery guy got up and picked up the discarded Hawaiian pizza and left. I headed home to bed and had nightmares all night long. I just couldn't shake the image of that rat biting into that pineapple and ham pizza. That look of horror haunts me still, to this day. I mean, my god! who the h.ell orders Hawaiian pizza?

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    Surenu
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Damnit Clan Moulder, your Rat Ogres got loose again!

    Rocky Tenn
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The rates in NYC are getting out of hand.

    Shiva Ho
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's the Rat King of NYC!

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    #27

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    officialsomethi Report

    CJay M
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    …who is that

    Miss Misery
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ice spice (rapper), I have no idea why there is a trend with putting her on the American flag

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    Ian Webling
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They guy in the top left corner looks like a younger version of Trump.

    Fussy1
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    IKR!!! I had to zoom in when I saw this pic. Might want a DNA test on that guy.

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    Elizabeth Brown
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The amount of "patriotic" clothing is what I find crazy

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    María Hermida
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We can comprehend this, too. We have our own variety of redneck. Different flag, but the same congenital lack of neurones.

    Rocky Tenn
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This American mind doesn't comprehend either.

    Chewie Baron
    Community Member
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You should look up videos on YouTube of the comparisons of football chants between European and American football clubs.

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    Whether you’re a confused European or an American who’s just seeing photos of your everyday life, we hope you’re enjoying these pics, pandas. Keep upvoting the ones that either perplex you or make you feel at home, and then let us know in the comments what you think the most uniquely American things are. Then, if you’re interested in checking out another Bored Panda article featuring cultural differences, feel free to check out this list next!    

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    _cottonwolf Report

    giku T
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i've seen so many russians and english people with worse tattoo designs.but they dont count as europeans ı guess?

    Geoffrey Scott
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ....only if I get $5000/year for advertisement

    Friendly neighborhood possum
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    First the inflatable one, now a tattoo... What’s the deal with this critter?

    PlatinumThe8-BitCat
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He’s the mascot for the gas station/convenience store buccee’s, don’t know why you’d have a tattoo of him, though

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    MINNI THE HAMSTER
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hey! Grandpa! Why did you not let me or my dad get tatoos?!?! Oh THAT THING?!? EWWW

    Hokuloa
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It’s a cruddy Sailor Jerry knockoff-style pop culture advertising tattoo. Yeah, a bit like having a Timmy Horton fan tatt

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    stasreads333 Report

    Kathy Dragonfly
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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.

    Nadine Bamberger
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ahhh, I thought weird sad duck with a blue wig lol

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    Em
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm American and have never seen these. Are they some variety of Peeps?

    Kira Okah
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is unbaked biscuit (cookie) dough with a halloween pattern, yes?

    Cheryl Skina
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tis the season for waving ducks...?

    Draperdorf
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They look like seagulls or pelicans! Lol

    Miss Misery
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Am I the only one who doesn't listen to the warning about eating raw cookie dough...?

    Susan Stead
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Europeans don't have dessert?

    Greenmantle
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They have dessert that resembles real food though. When I look at this I have no idea what it is made from.

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    PlatinumThe8-BitCat
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, I love these so much! I love when food has characters on them, especially cookies

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    #30

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    rickydelhoyo Report

    Kimberly Alison
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ha! Ha! love food shaped restaurants.

    quentariel
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We have strawberry-shaped strawberry stands in the summer.

    Chewie Baron
    Community Member
    Premium
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The UK did have a McDonald’s that looked like a UFO.

    Steph
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And Octoberfest in Munich adapts to the American mind… year after year, more and more. Last weekend right now - barely any locals anymore - just tourists everywhere, most of them from USA

    María Hermida
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It reminds me if the Flintstones' house

    Timbob
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You don’t have one floor apartment buildings ?

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    #31

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    thechosenberg Report

    Kimberly Alison
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The uglification of America is never ending.

    Kira Okah
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is just a rest stop on a big road. What is here to not comprehend?

    Sans Serif (Sans)
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It can actually be a life saver when running out of fuel and/or food. Rather than forcing exploration after three hours of driving, this shows all the options at this exit. Also brings mom and pop businesses into the mix that might normally be ignored.

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    Candid Panda
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yea they prob can't comprehend how much more they pay for gas than in the US. They pay approx twice as much.

    Kira Okah
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh yeah, petrl prices are way higher than this here.

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    J Adams
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Literally passed an almost identical sign in the uk today

    TeaAndWhimsy
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We have food/petrol stops like this all over Europe! Why are they saying we can't understand... I don't

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    Glenn Schroeder
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The fast food places, or the fuel prices?

    Delta Dawn
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Probably nothing else for hundreds of kilometers in any direction…

    Robert T
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The only thing I can't comprehend is the fuel prices. They are considerably lower than those in Europe.

    Tee Rat
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think storage capacity in the US is one factor. Recently an article was written about US oil reserves being the lowest since 1984, and it was still 375,000,000 barrels.

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    Torben Møller-Nielsen
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You are absolutely right. In Denmark a gallon of diesel would be about 7.50!

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    realestateMDguy Report

    David
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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.

    Sans Serif (Sans)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Every time we've availed ourselves of this 'triptych', my family found each product surprisingly satisfactory. We once visited a hardware store that a pizza a parlor inside - we were thus prepared... 8-)

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    MoMcB
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Got 2 within a mile. UK.

    Kira Okah
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aren't they all owned by the same company? Makes perfect sense in that case.

    Deleila Charlie
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We actually have KFC and Tacobell in the Netherlands so we understand

    Petra Schaap
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ok now im sure this whole thing is rage and click bait.......................;;

    Stephen Andrews
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If I lived next door, I’d sell my car and never leave the area again.

    Miss Misery
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I miss my kfc and Taco Bell in spot :(

    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not sure now but the corporation that owned all three was called "Tricom Conglomerate" back in the '90s. I used to work for them.

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    FromtierCity Report

    Sylvia Schmitz
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Rat on a stick? I thought that was from Ankh Morpork.

    Ace
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like a rat-ona-stick, courtesy of CMOT Dibbler.

    any rei
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It looks like someone fried a rat 🤣 and put it on fries.

    Shelley Dawson
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A deep fried rat on a stick , Baldrick would love it. (Americans couldn't comprehend this.)

    LokisLilButterknife
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Private Baldrick: Would you like some Rat au Van, Sir? Captain Blackadder: Rat au Van, Baldrick? Private Baldrick: Yes Sir, it's Rat that's been... Captain Blackadder, Private Baldrick: ... Run over by a van.

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    Pascal’s Swagger
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wasn’t it Scotland that started the fried Mars bar trend?

    Trentin Quarantino
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So many people saying it looks like a rat. That's not what I first saw...

    John George
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, there was this incident in Germany a while back...

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    #34

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    matthewichoi Report

    Lauren Lee
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not mention this is the big box store Costco. They’re in Europe as well but this is largely an American thing

    Petra Schaap
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    NOOOO YOU HAVE AIRLINES IN THE STATES NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOooo ok im out of here going to do something useful with the rest of my day :-D

    Modus modus
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Apparently no comments here about the math. Typical Americans.

    lawrence Andrew
    Community Member
    2 years ago

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    The do u understand, they are just jealous.

    Renée Filius
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why would Europeans be jealous of having to fly everywhere, when everything is reachable by train, bus, or car? Much more eco friendly!

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    #35

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    earth2devon Report

    Jus Frpn
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Their Starbucks are SO much better. Better drinks, better food, nice atmosphere made for relaxing, with real mugs. American Sbux is junk.

    Floeckchen
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No they're not. Starbucks sucks everywhere. The base coffee Starbucks uses is extremely terrible and you have to put so much milk and or sugar in it to get rid of the taste of burnt beans. Pretty much every other coffee chain at least here is better.

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    any rei
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At this point I feel like the person who collected these images has never been to Europe. Yes, we have Starbucks...

    Cyber Returns
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We have Starbucks in the UK. Not many people are interested in getting the barista to make a coffee cocktail though

    Matticulas
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Starbucks coffee is awful, which is why there as so few in the UK

    Gavin Johnson
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    67,000,000 pop U.K. 1240 Starbucks 54,032 people per Starbucks. 332,000,000 pop USA 15,873 Starbucks. 20,916 people per Starbucks. That’s not as far apart as I’d hoped! SB is grim, local coffee shops, better coffee, better atmosphere, better.

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    Deleila Charlie
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We gave Starbucks in Europe everywhere.

    Birb
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's not coffee, that's a desert

    Em
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Used to work at a Starbucks on a university campus. The kids could mobile order and pay with their meal plan. We wound up having a ton of unclaimed orders. Easily 20+ drinks sitting there melting or congealing on a daily basis. Eventually we just started giving them away. Our working theory was that they didn't view the meal plan as real money and thus didn't care about wasting it. This image is giving me flashbacks.

    Nancy Lynch
    Community Member
    Premium
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I prefer Dutch Bros. up in the PNW.

    Steph
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So much plastic. 😢 I don’t go to Starbucks. They are sh***y with their employees. Wasn’t there a post on BP explicit on just how cra**y they are?

    Trentin Quarantino
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like a standard Starbucks here in Czech Republic

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    #36

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    poocgeddon Report

    Kira Okah
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Someone firing up a backyard griddle to feed their mates is not weird.

    Nadine Bamberger
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But usually it's for dinner, not breakfast I guess lol

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    Rob Chapman
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The Irish and British would disagree. See: Full breakfast

    Kise Miarse
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    . . . I feel like the idea of feeding greasy food to a hangover is pretty universal . . .

    Rostit. .
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Til Europeans don't eat food.

    Robert T
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My only objection to that is that each and every item looks like it has been run over by a steamroller. Is it roadkill?

    nm
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Meat with fried egg à cheval is nothing strange.

    Nimitz
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think the sentiment is that these items are likely to be combined into an unhealthy meal. Double/triple cheeseburgers with fried hashbrowns and fried eggs on top. Oof

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    CryptoN57813338 Report

    agi
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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?

    Joe Reaves
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I feel like Italian driving + caravans would just result in the autostrada looking like the aftermath of a demolition derby.

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    Kimberly Alison
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That’s because the u.s. is so much bigger.

    Cyber Returns
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Caravan holidays? Sorry but so common in the UK that Jeremy Clarkson complains about being stuck behind them every summer

    Kira Okah
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A pickup properly weighted to tow a large caravan towing a large caravan in a large country is not strange in the slightest.

    Penny Hernandez
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I used to camp with my sons, transportation was a VW beetle and our equipment was 2 pup tents, two double sleeping bags, and a Coleman stove.

    any rei
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's a little bit bigger than the ones we have, but we have a lot of camping in our region

    Wondering Alice
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is this just about the size? Having been around a lot of European countries in a camper, anything this size would be daft. You would never get close to the really nice places. It would definitely negate the freedom bonus of a camper and take a lot of planning where to pitch as opposed to just turning up. Even a smallish camper can be too big for a lot of European roads.

    Cherryblossom90
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    True. My European mind cannot comprehend this. Error.

    Andy Frobig
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This isn't even all that big by US standards

    Lily Braunekatze
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is a wee little one. People should check out the size of some of the fifth wheels.

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    #38

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    adam_piron Report

    Deleila Charlie
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We have them in Europe. I love everything Cactus but I'd never est bugs. I have a phobia of dead bugs.

    Spocks's Mom
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Omg, I have a dead bug phobia too! If bugs or spiders are alive, they are welcome to crawl all over me. I actually love them and try to save the ones that find their way into my house. If I accidentally step on one or accidentally touch a dead bug, I start gagging and I can physically feel where the bug was for at least 5 minutes afterwards.

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    Zedrapazia
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hmmm, scorpion in sugar! I'd take that, just because I want to do taxidermy with the scorpion inside

    MrLiesegang
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well the Cactus Candy seems interesting

    kazuha
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    we have those bug things in australia too... i'm not concerned about the bugs but rather that gross artificial flavouring/colouring

    Liz Downing
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These are souvenirs found in the southwest of the US. Made for tourists.

    ._.
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Prickly pear candy is SO GOOD

    A dude who likes to drum
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I ate a scorpion thingy before it was weird 🥴

    John George
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I really don't get scorpion pops, it seems like a good way to get your tongue stung (has another jalapeño).

    RavenTheCat
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've eaten the cricket sucker before as a gimmick Its mostly novelty

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    #39

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    mattmath92 Report

    Helena
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To be fair, the only people who think this is texas.

    Tim Gehrke
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Then they see Alaska and realize it is twice the size of Texas...

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    Shane Hussel
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    An out of scale map comparison? I can't comprehend that either.

    nm
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Texas 268,596 square miles (695,660 km2) Alaska 663,268 square miles (1,717,856 km2)

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    Ripley
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pfft! Australia used to have cattle stations bigger than Texas. The working theory is that they were bought by Texans and broken up out of spite. (I suspect this isn't true, but it makes for a good storty).

    Al Joy
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Europeans can have Texas and Florida. We are having a BoHo sale!

    Myrtille rat
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No thanks, on behalf of my European neighbours, I'll politely decline your offer. Even if you paid us, we wouldn't want them we have our weirdos keep yours .

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    David
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    maybe because that is a made up meme map?

    Kathy Lonergan
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    After going through this list I’m thinking Europeans must be pretty dense, although I know it’s not true. Just like ALL Americans don’t live like all these images, I doubt ALL Europeans even care about any of this nor do they believe it.

    Norma
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    hahaha most of the nation is right there with ya....

    Hokuloa
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ya, nobody but a geographically challenged nitwit could comprehend this

    Easily Forgotten
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's one of those its ok to visit but wouldn't want to live there type situations

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    Tyranamar Seuss
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My American mind doesn't comprehend this either.

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    f*cku4thevenom Report

    Zoey Rayne
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Germany has a lot of these cereals or similar ones.

    Surenu
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In fact, we get all of these as store brand varieties, too. Taste the same or sometimes better for half the cost. Cocoa crispies are one of my many weaknesses.

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    agi
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The only one I don’t know is Apple Jacks. The other ones we have in supermarkets as well. Just with less sugar in them 😜

    Cyber Returns
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Uk has all of these except apple jacks

    Poison Ivy/Boo
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I saw it once in Tesco's in Glasgow.....many moons ago.

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    Robert T
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We have most of those. They just contain way less sugar.

    Rob Williams
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Apple Jacks is the only one I've never seen.

    Cherryblossom90
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nah you can buy these brands everywhere

    Apatheist Account2
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kellogg's variety 8-packs have been around for years in the UK.

    Lara Verne
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You think we don't have cereals?

    Trentin Quarantino
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We can get all of those in Prague if we so wished.

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    #41

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    neurodivertide Report

    Penny Hernandez
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hair brush where you're cooking? Ugggh

    Anga
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We don't want to understand this.

    Lavern Defazio
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I saw something like this once. It was all over the front of some guy's shirt.

    Zedrapazia
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Grate up your cheese you taste blind imbecile!

    Scotira
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    THAT'S cheese?? I thought it was butter and was a tad confused.

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    Roger9er
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's from tiktok. Someone is making mac and cheese with 1kg of cheese. Its disgusting.

    A B C the Third
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "It's from tiktok. It's disgusting" - fixed your sentence there. Fúcking chinese propaganda machine.

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    Greenmantle
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is it... the amount of chilli being put in?

    Altea
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    someone please explain

    Spocks's Mom
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It looks like it's trying to be queso dip with... cut up hot dogs?????

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    Nadine Bamberger
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can here the "everybody's so creative" lol

    Fat Panda
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It looks like the final result of when the three girls made Gru and his gf gummy bear soup(from one of the minion movies)

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    #42

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    floaat4ever Report

    Zedrapazia
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Many Subways to be precise. The whole damn city is full with them, they are like McDonald's sitting in every building if it's a place a lot of people frequent through

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    Cyber Returns
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's at least a dozen where I live

    Altea
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    plenty of subways here

    Mike Fitzpatrick
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They have their chavs and equivalent miscreants.

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    #43

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    _nuckf Report

    Sleepy Panda
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can’t comprehend a glass of water?

    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "How 'bout some onions? That'll make your icewater." Groucho Marx.

    Susan Stead
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Drinking a glass of water: incomprehensible.

    any rei
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm so confused. We totally put ice in water on a hot day for example.

    Mariele Scherzinger
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Okay now. The further down I scroll, the more bizarre the list gets. It should have ended at 30 or so.

    Altea
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is this about the ice or the free water?The free water first thing when you go to a restaurant I get, it should be worldwide.

    Mark Fuller
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's so damn cold in the UK that I can assure you no ice is needed for 8/12 months. Comes out the tap very cold indeed!!

    Sylvia Schmitz
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cool, yes. Giving you brain freeze? No! Out of thr frige is cool enough.

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    RavenTheCat
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Its water served with ice in a restaurant

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    #44

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    mrwhitecheddar Report

    BenMaharaj
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And? It’s a restaurant. I think Europeans can comprehend this.

    Susan Stead
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Give me a break. Europe has chain restaurants, franchises, etc.

    Apachebathmat
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A restaurant???? What is this sorcery? If only we had these in the UK 🇬🇧

    Rostit. .
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Huh? No restaurants in Europe?

    Mike Fitzpatrick
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This place used to be great. Not anymore.

    #45

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    thecity1989 Report

    Apachebathmat
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You have chicken restaurants over there? Jesus, America has it all!

    VonBlade
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not just a chicken restaurant. A chicken restaurant run but extremist right wing christian loonies who donate to hate groups, don't want LGBTQA+ people, are general hatemongering f*******s who also happen to make chicken.

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    Rostit. .
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What can't they comprehend? Crappy chicken? It's like they just paired random pics with the phrase. Weak sauce

    der sebbl
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It was said before: we have fast-food chains

    Kristin Carter
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A parking lot or the restaurant idk what is wrong with it

    Sarah Rassier
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They don’t even properly season their food

    Cyber Returns
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We have Nando's. From what I hear, it is much better than Chick-fil-a

    Jeremy James
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Okay, they have a bad track record for anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination, but hear me out. You get a spicy chicken sandwich, take it home, and add some chopped kimchi onto it? It's delicious.

    Doctor Strange
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can make your own spicy chicken sandwich and Not support bigots and hate groups.

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    Fat Panda
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For this who can't read the sign it says "Chick.fil.A". I think it's a chicken restaurant

    Doctor Strange
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Its a restaurant run by right wing bigots who donate massive amounts of money to hate groups

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    #46

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    amusedluke Report

    Deleila Charlie
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We Dutch take our peanuts ver seriously. We have all kinds of peanut butter and even hot peanut sauce over our fries.

    Ivanka G
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There are entire shops DEDICATED to peanut butter in the Netherlands. Pindakaas shops rock!

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    Jenny Barton
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This thread is daft. We have peanut butter in Europe

    Robert T
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We have peanut butter. I don't like it, but we have it. The bit I struggle to comprehend is why it is called Skippy, when Skippy is clearly a bush kangaroo. So well known in fact, that when I ordered kangaroo steak in the Netherlands, the waiter said "there you go, one Skippy and chips" when he brought it to my table! LOL

    Magazine
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I bought it and hated it coz too sugary. I prefer Sacla peanut butter, no sugar added. And I'm Italian. So yes I understand this, I just don't like it

    Altea
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    we do have peanut butter, we just don't eat it so often.

    Jaaawn
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We have so many different peanut butters here in the UK, it's very popular.

    any rei
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We do have peanut butter but it's not really a thing in my country. I think Nutella is the favourite for kids here.

    agi
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We do have peanut butter but you will have to search for it. It’s not a standard supermarket item like Nutella. So small stores usually don’t have it in stock. Unless it’s “American week” and they have American themed items like peanut butter, cupcakes, popcorn, pancakes and so on

    der sebbl
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can get peanut butter at every Aldi, rewe, edeka... all year round

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    #47

    European-Mind-Cant-Comprehend-This-Meme

    spicymayo18 Report

    Kira Okah
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Erm...I've been to the Costco in Cardiff...and a lot of cash and carrys are massive warehouse shops. Slide along the ones down Purley Way in Croydon, they look exactly like a Costco inside.

    Ace
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Indeed. Cash 'n Carry places have been around in the UK for at least 50 years. Not on the same scale as modern ones, perhaps, and they were never open to individuals. but organisations such as Scout groups would have memberships. My mum was a Girl Guide leader and with 5 kids at home and not much in the way of housekeeping money it was a lifeline,

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    Hokuloa
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, Costco do actually exist in “Europe” ya dingleberries

    lawrence Andrew
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Plenty of Europeans understand Costco.

    James016
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There are loads of Costcos in the uk

    any rei
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like the IKEA warehouse just with food

    Stary_cat
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Costcos is currently starting in Australia, damm it’s massive

    Libstak
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's been in Melbourne for at least 10 years, it's boring

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    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
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    2 years ago

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    Iceland is only technically Europe. Really it's kind of it's own thing.

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    Robert T
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We comprehend it very well. I even have a membership card.

    Nadine Bamberger
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We have "Metro", that looks similar and you also have to apply for a membership.

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    #48

    European-Mind-Cant-Comprehend-This-Meme

    Ibangmybros Report

    Rob Chapman
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They don't have arcades in Europe?

    Naomi van Nijnatten
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We do. We also have/know about 90 procent of the other items on these pics. Guess someone at BP thinks we are still stuxk in the Roman imperium-age...

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    Apachebathmat
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, we have miserable hooded teens here too

    Deleila Charlie
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We have arcades in Europe. I've been to ones in Italy, Germany, Austria, England and we have them here in the Netherlands

    MoMcB
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I live in Blackpool, we've loads.

    CascadedFalls
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What?! An arcade game in a building?! Whaaaaat?!/s

    Satirecatsaysno
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    All arcades have this regardless of country!

    Cyber Returns
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Come to the UK and have a walk down the promenade at Blackpool and see if you can spot an arcade. In fact, try any coastal resort town. Or any bowling alley, town/city centre. It's rare to NOT find an arcade in the UK

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    #49

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    aaaarronnski Report

    Fish Fingers
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like the American mind doesn't comprehend what the word 'comprehend' means.

    Rob Chapman
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Try a "sports" bar...20 screens all showing a different game, from multiple sports.

    Libstak
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sports bars are everywhere in the world, what rubbish

    gerard julien
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    WHAT AMERICANS don't comprehend is that Europe is NOT a country but a continent with 44 different countries and 24 different official languages . visiting 10 different cities in a couple of weeks is NOT knowing all of EUROPE !

    A B C the Third
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You really think this post was supported by travel experiences? I highly doubt that.

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    Show thyself
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Come to to germany during Bundesliga.

    Queeqec
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I consider myself lucky to have a quiet, peacefull life. No need for over-entertainment.

    Kristin Carter
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you don’t comprehend it how did you just explain it 🙄🙄

    Chewie Baron
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    Premium
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Someone has never seen Sky Sports.

    Mint Sauce
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's the sports we can't comprehend. American football is basically a rip-off of rugby played by guys in motorbike helmets and the game stops every 30 seconds for an advertising break!!!!!

    Cyber Returns
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You mean multiscreen? I watch Netflix on my tablet, Amazon Prime on my laptop, Sky on my TV and another program or play a game on the other TV which is connected to my Sky Q expansion box, pc and xbox

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    #50

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    boywithaperiod Report

    agi
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We have Diet Coke and also lime/lemon in it, just less ice and sometimes smaller Glases than the size of the can or bottle.

    Michael Penman
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i feel like most of these folk have never even searched European facts let alone travelled there

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    Mariele Scherzinger
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Clearly added by a person who had never been to any European country. (BTW: yes, Europe is not one country)

    Cyber Returns
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's pretty much standard in every pub in the UK, to the point that you usually have to say no ice or lemon/lime please

    SofaKing
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's the amount of ice...this one was subtle.

    Zedrapazia
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not really, if you order coke, ice tea or fanta in a restaurant they'll almost always bring the bottle and a glass with ice, then pour from the bottle until the glass is full and leave both there.

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    Rostit. .
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No one does this. Waste of a thread

    Brittania Kelli
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    2 years ago

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    I think it's the lime or sometimes lemon in a diet coke, I think it's for food staff to recognise which is diet, maybe? But, yea, they don't put fruit slices in their comes here, diet or not.

    Zedrapazia
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In ice tea you usually get a lemon or orange slice. About coke, no idea

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