The "I Didn't Comment in Another Thread" Thread

[Velderan]

I suspect its the perception that a majority of Americans may be willing to at least try a meat substitute, but wouldn't try more exotic non-meat options.

Considering the number of times I’ve been in an Asian country with other Americans who will only eat at places like McDonalds because it’s familiar, this definitely matches my experiences.

 

[Snarf Zagyg]

Considering the number of times I’ve been in an Asian country with other Americans who will only eat at places like McDonalds because it’s familiar, this definitely matches my experiences.

You know how Americans are, Velderan. They all love to travel, and then they only want to meet other Americans and talk about how hard it is to get a decent hamburger.

 

[payn]

Considering the number of times I’ve been in an Asian country with other Americans who will only eat at places like McDonalds because it’s familiar, this definitely matches my experiences.

I wish I couldn't say the same. I just got back from two weeks over seas including Petra in Jordan. My group was small and actually a relief as they never complained about food or wanted burgers. A first!

 

[Ryujin]

You know how Americans are, Velderan. They all love to travel, and then they only want to meet other Americans and talk about how hard it is to get a decent hamburger.

Everyone should make an effort to try local cuisine but when I was doing frequent motorcycle tours of a week or more, and wanted a food-like object that wouldn't (hopefully) kill me, I'd stop at a place like McDonalds. Dysentery, on a motorcycle, isn't a fun time

 

[Snarf Zagyg]

Everyone should make an effort to try local cuisine but when I was doing frequent motorcycle tours of a week or more, and wanted a food-like object that wouldn't (hopefully) kill me, I'd stop at a place like McDonalds. Dysentery, on a motorcycle, isn't a fun time

When I am someplace overseas, if I have to stop at a McDonalds ... I always make sure to order whatever they have that isn't on the American menu.

True fact- the fried chicken I had at a McDonalds in Ho Chi Minh City was to die for. Okay, it wasn't as good as the other food I had during the three-week period I was in Vietnam, but it was absolutely amazing.

Side note- When I was in Hanoi, I had Chả rươi washed down with Bia hơi. It was so good. But I highly recommend not ordering it in English...

I'd like the sand worm omelet and some of your fresh beer that is completely not tested for anything.

 

[payn]

When I am someplace overseas, if I have to stop at a McDonalds ... I always make sure to order whatever they have that isn't on the American menu.

True fact- the fried chicken I had at a McDonalds in Ho Chi Minh City was to die for. Okay, it wasn't as good as the other food I had during the three-week period I was in Vietnam, but it was absolutely amazing.

Side note- When I was in Hanoi, I had Chả rươi washed down with Bia hơi. It was so good. But I highly recommend not ordering it in English...

I'd like the sand worm omelet and some of your fresh beer that is completely not tested for anything.

I had French McDonalds and it was terrible. I was just in Jordan and the airport had shawarma and McDs. After eating shawama for a week McDs sounded like a nice change up. Jordan McDs was actually pretty good.

 

[prabe]

It's amazing how many words some people use to add nothing to a conversation.

 

[Snarf Zagyg]

I had French McDonalds and it was terrible. I was just in Jordan and the airport had shawarma and McDs. After eating shawama for a week McDs sounded like a nice change up. Jordan McDs was actually pretty good.

A few thoughts....

1. I cannot comprehend this anecdote. To paraphrase Abdul Alhazred, to be tired of shawarma is to be tired of life.

2. I usually avoid McDonalds like the plague overseas. But when I do go there, one of the reasons I avoid "American" items on McDonalds menus overseas is not just because I like to try different things; it's because I learned at a young age that there is an "uncanny valley" when it comes to food. McDonalds sources their items locally, and will change it for local preferences. When I was a wee little Snarfling, accompanying Mama Snarf on one of her periodic "drinking around the world" jaunts, we found ourselves in Ireland ... or, as I was told, land of Whiskey, Guinness and Whiskey. Anyway, I was at a McDonalds and got a burger and fries. And the ketchup was just ... not quite right. I hated it. Food that is similar, but not the same, as what you are expecting is infinitely worse than trying something new.

 

[Snarf Zagyg]

It's amazing how many words some people use to add nothing to a conversation.

Never use 100 words when 10,000 words will suffice.
-Me, definitely.

 

[payn]

A few thoughts....

1. I cannot comprehend this anecdote. To paraphrase Abdul Alhazred, to be tired of shawarma is to be tired of life.

2. I usually avoid McDonalds like the plague overseas. But when I do go there, one of the reasons I avoid "American" items on McDonalds menus overseas is not just because I like to try different things; it's because I learned at a young age that there is an "uncanny valley" when it comes to food. McDonalds sources their items locally, and will change it for local preferences. When I was a wee little Snarfling, accompanying Mama Snarf on one of her periodic "drinking around the world" jaunts, we found ourselves in Ireland ... or, as I was told, land of Whiskey, Guinness and Whiskey. Anyway, I was at a McDonalds and got a burger and fries. And the ketchup was just ... not quite right. I hated it. Food that is similar, but not the same, as what you are expecting is infinitely worse than trying something new.

I had a McChicken and a Cheeseburger. There did not seem to be any non-American items on the menu in Jordan. Thought they were pretty good. I guess im not expecting exactly the same (I get why people think this on the consistency of American McDs).