There are many reasons why America still ranks #1 in the world, but today – on Independence Day – I figured out one more.
Went to Target to get a propane canister for today’s BBQ. There was one canister type, one brand plus one generic. Would it fit the grill, I wondered, as I do every year.
Sure enough, it did.
And that’s why I love America: it’s consistent. One size fits all. Made to last.
In the US, a hot dog is always the same: sausage, bun, mustard. Sure, you can add relish, ketchup and onions if you like, but you’d never have a “taco” hot dog.
Meanwhile, in Greece a “souvlaki” can arrive with or without pita (single or double) or on a skewer, in pork, chicken or beef patty, with or without tzatziki, with or without tomatoes and onions, with fries in the wrap or plain – depending of the grilling shop’s definition of it. Totally confusing.
Happy 236th birthday, America.
acro,
this is called racism because we are all human beings not any American, Indian etc. so respect humanities not any special region or nationalism.
thank you
domainggg – Remind me to post on Earth Day about all nations, today’s America’s national day. Don’t you have one where you’re from?
Love this country USA
All my dreams have come true.
I especially love the “made to last” part.
You left “used to be” out.
Yanni – Last time I checked, Greece is the one sitting on its ancient laurels. To gauge progress you have to live in a country for a few years.
Love this.
Although, in Europe’s defence, local dishes are served differently by proprietors to achieve a market difference (USP) for their (generic) product.
I love the American standard, but in Europe, food dishes are often loved *because* of their differences. One day you might feel like a pork souvlaki with tomato, so you go to shop A, and the next, shop B suits your needs.
Standardising for global brands and/or franchises is a must, but for dishes as a whole, well, I have to stop you there.
Regards from London. Keep up the good work…