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If you're still unsure (or need reminding) that the concept of normal is relative, there's one online thread that should, once and for all, convince you.

It began when Reddit user SackOfPotatoSacks made a post on the platform, asking everyone to share what's considered routine where they live but would probably be seen as something crazy everywhere else.

Immediately, people started describing the peculiarities of their local area that they've grown accustomed to, proving that culture seeps deeper into us than we often realize.

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30 Peculiar Things That Seem Normal In Some Countries But Not In The Rest Of The World My city is EXTREMELY bilingual, everyone speaks both English and French. You’ll hear people speak both languages in conversations quite often, sometimes in the same sentence. In stores, most of the time, people greet you with both languages and you reply in one of them, which tells them which language you prefer to talk in. They go "Bonjour, Hi!" And you say Bonjour back if you want to continue in French or Hi if you rather speak English. It’s kinda crazy.

I’m from Montréal, Canada.

R-E-D-D-l-T , Christina @ wocintechchat.com Report

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30 Peculiar Things That Seem Normal In Some Countries But Not In The Rest Of The World I live in Dublin and when we tell people who live in America that we put crisps in sandwiches they laugh at us. Just try it mate. It’s so good

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Lizzie
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

pffft im an american and chips on tuna sandwiches is * delicious*

SpookyPanda
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I’m from the US, and I agree, chips + sandwiches= deliciousness!

AlyDawn
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

American. My brother and I have been doing this since we were kids.

Gianna B D
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So the current top entry on a list about "things that seem weird to people outside your country" is a thing absolutely no one finds weird. 🙄

Nor
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I live in South Africa and that is a standard in our house once a week...jus like who doesn't like this?

Misterscooter
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I live in America and do this all the time. Learned it from other Americans. It rules.

CHRISTY SMITH
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It is delicious, I don't know how ppl think that would be strange.

David H
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Um, Americans have been doing this since Ireland was a British colony. Not only do most sandwich shops offer it, it is well documented in NY Deli's back in the 1920's, and writings about this in the late 1800s. I dont know of any American who would be surprised at this, given how common it is in the US. I think someone pranked you into thinking they are American.

Jack Waltz
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Add some pixie sticks and you can claim the breakfast club membership

Lily Swags
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It’s not that uncommon in the US. I’ve done it all my life. Not every sandwich, but there are some sandwiches it’s just better on.

Erin Courtney
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm American and this is mandatory sandwich attire for the party in my mouth.

Spocks's Mom
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hate to be the 30th person to break this to you, but a LOT of Americans do this too.

Con O Cuinn
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Brennan's bread, king crisps and real butter. No better buachaill

Trophy Husband
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm from America and I've done this. I can't say it's common, but I couldn't imagine anyone who hasn't tried it...

casually a goat (she/her)
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

american here. one of my favorite things to put on sandwiches! the crunch is perfect, especially salt and vinegar or barbecue :D

Beowulf Norther
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is actually fairly common in CA at least, you see it fairly regularly as well as fries (chips)

Erin Hazard
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My mom is from Tralee, Ireland, and always gave me tuna fish and potato chip sandwiches

Trex
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

America here, done this since childhood on bologna sandwiches

Devon Rook
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Odd. Here in the western US, many of us do that too. If they are tourists that will explain it... A different sort of human altogether haha.

Mat O'Dowd
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Tayto crisps are the best, I live in France and only survive from one Christmas to another with the prospect of getting my Crispmas Tayto box of 24 packs!!!

ElDiablo_562x666x3
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

First off, Tayto's are amazing! Putting chips in sandwiches isn't that odd (or maybe I am lol)

Ba-Na-Na
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am Canadian 🇨🇦 and I do this with my burgers. It’s delish!

Seb Cagle
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6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm a US Southerner and have put chips(crisps) and cheese doodles/puffs on sandwiches, burgers and dogs since I was a youngan (small).

Mike Shaver
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I’m from America and I have been doing it since kindergarten. I just had a sandwich yesterday with crisps. Cheetos and Doritos are good too.

Marti Christensen
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I’ve been putting them in sandwiches all my life, especially pb&j. It’s delicious.

Liz-ard
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

🤔 actually I do have some crisp and I do have some similar bread in the freezer… hm, a swede in test mode. *pompompompom….pompompom….*

Donna Baker
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I live in America. I have been doing this sense I was a child. And still do at 79

Lin B
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

American here, we put "crisps" on sandwiches, too

Lynn Morello
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There is nothing wrong with a Chip Butty, no matter what type of chips.

Marci Rommal
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

American here. I put crisps on tuna salad sandwiches. Sometimes I even put the tuna ON the crisps and eat them like that instead of on bread.

Catherine Couch
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Those of us in the USA, also. I taught for 32 years and kids do it all the time. Adults also.

Sandra Givens
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have been putting potato chips on my tuna sandwiches for decades here in the USA.

Θωμάς Γιόρκης
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If only people from the USA and the UK agree that something is delicious, then for god sake, stay away from it. We are talking about a nation that adds sugar in their coca cola and another that eat and enjoy marmite or beans on a toasted bread.

T.M. Calliste
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I’ve been doing this most of my life, I love the crunch! I live in southern US.

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

Best thing about picnics as a kid in Australia was crisp/chip sandwiches!

Cat R
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

American here. Chips are awesome on a bagel with cream cheese. Just pile them on. Yum.

paco diablo
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

just imagining a conversation between two people eating this, "crucch, crunch and then crunch, oh and then crucnch what?" "wha? crunch crunch stop spitting chips at me"

Stephan Daudt
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

An American here, some of us have been doing this our whole live, yet there is always someone in public who has never seen it before

Cath Rowe
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I visited Eire and the folk in the pub did not believe that you could get “ plain “ crisps that just taste of potato… If I asked for plain crisps I would get cheese and onion. ! I took some plain crisps next time I went and they were gobsmacked that anyone would buy them. !!

Patricia Stilwell
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We do this in the US as well. (But we call them chips-not the same as what UK calls chips. We call those fries)

Helen Johnston
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

marmite and chip sandwich, yum, we used to take them to school and add the chips at lunch time so they were still crispy

Sue Koches
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Californian here, and I used to do this as a child and would again! The salty crispy texture (especially with bologna) is so good!

Marilyn Slater
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Especially delicious with cream cheese! ;-) (Also Brit; NZ based.)

Vicki Perizzolo
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

they are awesome - especially with peanut butter & jam... adds a nice crisp to it. (Born & raised in CA)

Jennifer Przadka
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

American here. The Americans that laughed at the idea of chips in a sandwich lied to you. They’re not from the States. They’re from another universe. Most of us have definitely had chips in our sandwich and can confirm that this is a delicious option 😋

No spam
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Plenty of Americans do this. And put crushed potato chips/crisps on top of casseroles, too.

Carla Doria
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There is a sandwich called trancapecho in Bolivia where we put rice in it :D

Gypsy Lee
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

American here. I’ve been doing this since birth. 💜 it. Try honey Dijon crisps on a Turkey sandwich with cranberry sauce.

Mel Schmidt
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Tuna fish and chips between bread. going out to Skippers but staying at home.

Fresh Big
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Add Marmite or Vegemite to the chip butty and you're on to a winner!

Mickie Shea
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I be an American and chips in peanut butter sandwiches is great. For added charm some onion as well.

Belinda Crum
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I live in American and I've put chips(crisps) on my sandwiches since I was little, I'm 47 now, and I love mustard on them.

Janice Seagraves
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I used to do that from when I was a child to early 20's. Try using French fries. It's the bomb.

Billy Maguire
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe it's because they call them "chips" - here in Oregon, at least!

Donna Sempek
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I’ve always put potato chips on my tuna sandwich…and I’m 72

John Seidel
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Californian here. I've been doing that since I was a kid in the 1950's. Sheesh, I'm old.

Alan Rollins
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm from SE New Hampshire. As a kid, quite often I would put potato chips in my sandwiches (any kind!); the crunch and salty, chippy flavor was a tasty improvement. 😋

Jane Ellen
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

YES, I thought I was the only one. I like deli meat, a slice of cheese, two pickle long slices and chips on my toasted whole wheat bread. Great sandwich!!!!

Wisty Cruz
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I live in the United States and I will attest to the fact that chips on sandwiches are awesome, especially tuna!

CherBear
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

American here n we've done this our whole lives, esp on bologna sandwiches, but yeah, yummy..crush a bag of chips, add mustard n eat with a spoon..another yummy..

Meami
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

People in the US do this all the time. Maybe it depends on where you live here.

Jan Stephens
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lol we used to call that white trash eating but then that was the only sandwich ingredient besides Mayo lol

MommyofB
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm a proud Canadian! We have been putting chips on burgers and sandwiches for my whole 40+ years, as have my older relatives. So delicious 😋

ManiacalMoose
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm in the US and was taught to put chips on my bologna sandwiches.

Jessa Birch
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lol I'm American and I straight up thought I invented it. Glad I'm not crazy 😂

Mark Thomas
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

american and been doing this as long as I can recall... adds texture and salt to an otherwise boring sandwich

Victor
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

NZ - Marmite and Potato Chip (crisps) sandwich. A classic. Even better on a bun.

Allen Packard
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, we've been doing that here in Michigan since about 1950 or so... my Grandpa started it and I proud to say my 4 sons continue this tradition. I'm sure he wasn't the actual first by the way. Just been doing it a long time.

Nicki Harrison
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes yes and yea. Cheese and onion in a cheese and onion sarnie 🤌🤤

Nicki Harrison
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yea yes and yes. Cheese and onion in a cheese and onion sarnie 🤌

Exotic Butters
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm American and I've done this forever. Cheese, mustard and potato chip sandwich! My fave

tara
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

mmmmmm crushed potato chips on hotdogs or hamburgers....mmmmm

PinkFloofyUnicorns
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

from australia, can confirm, also, hot chips are amazing, add in the tomato ketchup or something or rather sauce... perfection

helen anderson
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm American I have been putting chips in my hoagies for most of my life.

Phoebe Bean
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I do that, and I´m not Irish. I´m quite international if the stuff is good!!

Stephen Lyford
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I know plenty of my American friends that do this, it's not unique to the other side of the Atlantic.

Trista Stone
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It is sooooooo good! I’ve been doing since high school, and I live in the states. Plain chips are the best!!!

Trista Stone
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It’s soooooo good! I’ve done this since high school and I live in the US! Plain chips are the best!

Asher Tye
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Trying to get my three year old to believe this but she's highly skeptical

Jescia
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

American here, been doing it for close to 40 years now!!

ProgHead777
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Many Americans, including myself, do this as well. In fact, I'm surprised the Americans you talked to thought it was strange.

Justin Rogers
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Merican and I thought everyone did, bbq lays and miracle whip with pickle or peppers. Also cottage cheese and BBQ chips/ crisps

Juli Gile
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

American here … been doing that forever! It IS so good. :)

deanna weinstein
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

American here lovely been doing that here..me personally..for 60 years. Sorry to disappoint you brits. ⚽⚽⚽

Robert Rosenthal
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I know kids in the US were doing this in 1970, I was one of the many, still do at times. If course this is one of the larger countries, so there could be some pockets that haven't been doing it since around the creation of the potato chip/crisp. Now the banana sandwich is a southern thing, sounds totally strange, but it's actually tasty and is rumored to have been a favorite treat by Elvis.

Denise Vasari
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

American here. I tried it once and I've been sold on it ever since. I like it broken up on salads also.

Joan Faires
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i grew up in se texas in the 60s and we loved putting potato chips (as crisps are called in the u.s.) in our tuna salad, ham salad, and chicken salad sandwiches. i still do it.

Shelley Clagg
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

American here. I have done this. Dill pickle chips give you the pickle flavor and chip crunch.

Haley Sawyer
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Born and raised in America and grew up doing this and passed it on to my son.

Stephen Roe
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wtf, you think you invented putting chips in sandwiches, and that's a Revelation?

Jacob Bockovich
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They laugh politely because when you say "crisps", they have NO CLUE what you are talking about. :D

Amber Cook
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sometimes there's NOTHING better than a chip & Mayo sandwich.

Colinda Abner
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

American here and I am 60 years old and have done this all my life.

Shiroppi
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

American here, but I can also confirm this. I crush them up a bit first, before sprinkling it on my sandwiches. Does anyone else do that? 🤤

Terry Tobias
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I used to do that when I was a kid here in America. I always want chips (crisps) with my sandwiches. They taste so much better that way.

Amelia Ivy
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

American here.. it's also taste good with bread mayonnaise and barbecue chips as a sandwich

Christie Amador Egendoerfer
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

American here, been doing this for decades. Also put french fries on my burgers. Everyone thinks it's gross ha ha. I think Burger King had a French fry burger at one time.

scorpiopath
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Growing up almost every kid in my school full of thousands of kids did this, and I’m from America. Must be pretty weird Americans you’re talking to.

Angi
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Alot of us americans do this as well. Everyone I know does it

Olivia Aspen
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

GenX refutes this. We've been doing it since no one else made sure we were fed.

Megan Martinez
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

American here. Everyone I know does this. I don't know who you are talking to in America but this is normal

Kevin Cappo
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i have done this in the USA for over 30 years. adds flavor crunch and texture. put them with hot dogs too.

Shauna Freund
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I do it anyway and I'm from 'America. People in the south use peanut butter and jelly with that too

Luisito Gaitan
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Salami, cheese and this between two piece of breads + coke is heaven itself, mostly eating since meet a few dudes in my teenage years here in Argentina :P

Brindle Nutter
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

American here. Every single person I know has put chips/crisps on sandwiches....

marianne eliza
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When I (62F) want to have comfort food, it has to be Oscar Mayer original bologna, American cheese, on Wonder Bread with mayo and mustard and plain potato chips.

Dr. W.D. Gaster
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm American. I love putting my potato chips on my sandwich. It's not complete without them.

Alex Artea
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Born and raised in Maine, USA - Since I was little I have put potato chips in a bologna sandwich. It really is good!

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Lo Kindred
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

American here, and I can honestly say the me and almost all my friends do this. Usually with Cheese doritos!

Denett Gonzales
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've been doing this since I was a kid (in the US) and people think I'm the weird one!

Celeste
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

American here... We do it too, but we laugh at others because we feel dumb for thinking they could only ever be called "potato chips".

Cameron Layne
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

American here (funnily enough, Irish blood on both sides of the family) and I've been doing this since I was a kid, definitely is delicious

Insidia666
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

American here. BS story, Americans do this all the time as well. Gg.

Dizavid
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Southern US here, and I constantly get c**p for doing this, and also for putting some of my french fries on my burger. But I'll fight anyone who tries to force me to stop. It just doesn't taste right without now.

Theresa Carroll
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am american and I have done this my whole life.. I can't eat a sandwich without chips on it.. sometimes I eat just a chips mayo cheese sandwich.. I'm not big on meat but sometimes I'll put some salami and pepperoni on it.. 😋

David Sims
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I do that all the time and I'm from America. Maybe I was from Ireland in a past life lol

Patti Wagner
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am American but have Irish ties, and also eat my sandwiches with chips in the sandwich, delicious! My Dad as well uses to eat his sandwiches this way.

Amy Rider
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

American here. Grew up poor and we did this; and bologna to it!

Amy Rider
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

American here. I grew up doing this. Poor family. Add bologna to it though!

Jonathan Dowell
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As a kid growing up in rural Appalachia (eastern US), we would do this from time to time - don't knock it!

Chris Powers
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We do this in Massachusetts, too. Cape Cod Kettle chips in a tuna salad sandwich is the best!

Barbara Edwards Lamont
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've eaten them since I was a child I live in the United State. FYI. My heritage is German -Irish

Dianne Hurst
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe because they don't call them crisps, we put "chips" on sandwiches

Jackie Loftis
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

American here. I've been doing this since I was a kid. I think it's strange people don't and I won't even eat a sandwich without them.

Mona Seratt
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My grandmother used to do this. It finally makes sense to me because our family immigrated from Ireland in the 1800s

Michael
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not so weird. In high school when we had Italian hoagie Day I would put Sour Cream & Onion (US "chips") on my sandwich! Delish!!

Valiant Woodward
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Americans do this as well, we just call them potato chips and not crisps.

Valiant Woodward
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Americans do this as well. We just call them potato chips and not crisps.

Garry Cowan
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A sandwich with any cold meat like chopped pork etc with a layer of prawn cocktail crisps is better than any high class dish

john prentiss
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It isn't just you guys. A baloney and potato chip sandwich, a cheeseburger with french fries on it. Nothing new here.

Eryka Brown
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

American here I do the same can't eat a cold sandwich any other way

Crystal Spencer
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I live in America and I don't know many people who DON'T do that... but I think I'm starting to figure out it's a regional thing. I grew up loving potato chip and mustard sandwiches.

Sabrina Bowen
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wait, there are Americans that don't put chips/crisps on their sandwiches?

Cari Owens
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not just in the UK. I put chips (crisps) on bologna sandwiches all the time. Gives it a nice crunch.

Rostit .
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We do this in the USA. I've put potatoe chips/crisps in sandwiches since I was a kid. It's not unique to Dublin at all

Benjamin Brogan
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's delicious! Been eating PB&J (peanut butter and jelly) with regular salted potato chips inside the PB&J since I was a kid!

ABerCul
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Born & raised & still reside on the East Coast Of North Carolina USA & chips and/or FFries in wiches is the norm.

ABerCul
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Born n raised on the East Coast Of North Carolina, USA and chips in wiches is a norm. Hell F Fries in wiches is a norm.

Stagger Lee
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm from the states, and I've been doing this for ages. Don't believe everything you read about us. Just the embarrassingly vast majority

margreeth van eersel
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I eat this all my life and I am from the Netherlands. All my nieces and nephews wanted to stay with me just for my breakfast habbits :-)

margreeth van eersel
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I do this all my life and I am from the Netherlands :-) All my nieces and nephews wanted to stay with me because of my breakfast habbits

Amanda
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm in US and been doing that since I was little, especially cheese Doritos or or plain chips whatever

Virginia Umberger
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

From America and we do this n some sandwiches. Southern States in America

Dea Foley
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

American here, I have done this since I was a child. The added crunch and bit of salt really makes a difference!

Gareth Baus
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I live in Kansas, do that all the time it is a decent tasting sandwich category.

Sparkle
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm American, I didn't know this was an actual thing people around the world did until I read this, and I've always done this. I enjoy the crunch!

Proud Mommy
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Husband and I enjoy adding potatoe chips or hot cheetos in our sandwiches. Makes them crunchy.

Joshua Collins
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

American here, I've been doing that for years, and just thought that I was a misunderstood visionary. Some everyone else just called me weird.

Lane Robey
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

American here. The smart ones of us do it too. Cheetos are my favorite.

Nolgoth
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Tuna sandwich with a layer of potato chips in it is amazing

dof huggle
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

American here. Been doing that since I was a kid. Everyone I know does it.

Jill Holloway
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Aussie here, I'm quite partial to Smiths Chicken crinkle chips in my sandwiches

Rasha K
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have done this since I was a child and I am American. Crisps aka chips are so essential in sandwiches. Gotta have that crunch.

David
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

West coast USA boy here. (well, used to be a boy in some previous aeon) I did this in grade school / HS in the 60s and 70s. Thought I figured it out on my own. or at least a local thing I maybe picked up from a school mate. I never thought of it as "Eat like the Dublin folks" (had never even heard they did it. I thought of it as, "My mom is too poor to afford lettuce and this single slice of baloney is super boring without something added." Hence the baloney potato chip sandwich was born. Have also done Velveta and potato chip but honestly that one is kind of 'meh'. Besides, Velveta already has a ton of salt. TLDR: THOUGHT I WAS A POOR KID BUT TIL I WAS EMBRACING THE WAYS OF OTHER CULTURES

j r
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Born and raised in TX USA been doing that since was a child. We call them chips. Chip sandwich.

Debi Swing
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

South Carolina here. I make pickle sandwiches with a lot of mayo and a layer of potato chips. Sounds nasty but it tastes great.

Kise Miarse
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I live in America and have been doing this since I was a kid. I can't imagine why someone would laugh - it's amazing.

Theo Blackwood
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Brennans Bread (or any white bread), Kerry gold and Tayto Cheese and onion. Nationwide dish.

Mindy Keys
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

American here - I always put crisps (chips) on a nice thick cut bologna sandwich. Reminds me of midnight snacks with my Da watching old Pink Panther movies.

MrTommyboy357
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We do it all the time and I'm from America. Maybe it's a age thing I'm in my late 50's

K Trumble
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

American here: confirmed, this is delicious. Had no idea people everywhere haven't done this.

Richard scott Crandall
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In Colombia they put crisps on their hot dogs. Well potato chips Papa's fritas they're gross! And I don't want them on my sandwiches either!

Stephanie Ventura-Montalvo
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

American here. Been putting potato chips and most times, French fries in my burgers, since my dad started his lunch truck in the 80s. Dipping bbq potato chips on a Sunnyside up egg is delicious as well.

Mindy Keys
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

American here (sorry world). I put crisps on a nice thick cut bologna sandwic

sara fulmer
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ohh. My fave cheap chip sandwich. 99cent bread, miracle whip and a bag from the Bodega

Cerridwen
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

American, 41, been doing this my whole life. Not sure where those people were raised.

Amy Semenov
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've done that my whole life. Irish living in America. Maybe that has something to do with it.

Helen Lawson
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wonder where i got it from. Aussie, 87% Irish but never heard this before! With vegemite it's even better!

Tris Hunt
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm from America, am I the only weird one that doesn't do this? I'm already picky enough when it comes to food, just for me, no thanks. It may be a texture thing or just doesn't sound appealing. And I know some people that do not do this. Like I said, probably the only weird one that doesn't 🤷🏻. I'll mix my Doritos with chili, but that's as far as mixing my food as it goes.

Jessica Segar
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I live in America and I put Doritos on hotdogs. Not sure why I started doing it as a kid, but everyone looks at me funny until they try it.

Davida Fernandez
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I’m American and have been doing this since I was a kid. Many people I know also love to do this, so it’s not that unusual here (at least in my experience).

Kathy Duke
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I in in the US & put them in my sandwiches, also! Love the crunch.

Robin Roper
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Southern US citizen here. We do it as well, banana sandwiches (bread, bananas and a light layer of Duke's mayonnaise ) yummy - it's a sweet salty thing.

stephanie Jacobson
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

American here. I do it too. Cheetos on a peanut butter sandwich is awesome.

Michelle C
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I know quite a few people who put crisps- what we call chips- in their sandwiches. That is pretty good!

SirDigbyChickenCaesar
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am an American and I grew up eating sandwiches this way. My mom made them with original wavy Lay's chips. It's delicious especially on bologna, peanut butter and black berry jam, or ham and cheese sandwiches.

Nicole hought
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I live in California and I love plain salted chips in my deli sandwiches. Gives a great texture.

Busker Betty
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Something similar but not as crunchy: I put French fries on my cheeseburgers.

Robyn Ward
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ozzie here....loveeeeeeee chip sandwiches and chips with icecream :)

Ale Díaz
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We do it in Mexico too :), specially if it's something more spicy, like doritos or chips with jalapeño, things like that.

Lucas Brun
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm an American and I do this . . . It's especially good here since most American bread so soft.

Nakea Ann
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm American and we did it as kids all the time. It is amazing! Whoever laughed is missing out!

Becky's Display Name
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

American here. Loved Pringles and A1 sammiches as a kid. And nacho cheese Doritos and ham sandwiches as an adult.

William Grimes
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

American here, we call them chips instead of crisps. I do this too, ànd it is awesome.

William Grimes
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

American here, we call them chips, and I do this too. It is awesome.

e gads
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Im from america, we've been doing this since "crisps" were invented.

BooBoo
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Also... South African - we do this aswell... I particularly like a thin spread of mayo instead of butter... Hellman's to be exact...

Jessica
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Most stoned teenagers in US have done this . I think they're laughing because they already know how tasty it is

Jill Slaughter
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

American. I do this. Often saw it done back in elementary school and started doing so then. I never thought of it as unusual. (Except that one friend who eats PB&J with nacho cheese Doritos)

Greg Wilhelm
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

American here been doing that since I was a kid. Lots of others do here too.

Kelley Gilbert Zumwalt
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm in the U.S. and I'm a big fan of this. Especially if there are also dill pickles involved. yum!

Rob Chapman
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm American and I've been doing this since I was a little kid.

Abbi
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

im from america, but i can confirm, it is delicious, adding that extra crunch makes it so much better

AlwaysMoreLaundry
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

American here. Also have done this since childhood and it’s wonderful.

333
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Americans do this, too. Those who don't are uncultured swine

Anne Mitchell
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

... and believe it or not so is plain, salted chips/crisps with ice cream.

Lindo
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have done that since the 60's! Must be my Irish heritage.

Ron
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've been doing that with bologna samwitches since I was a kid...in usa

S K
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

American, and been doing this for forty plus years. Thought I was crazy.

Anon Ymous
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Roast beef sandwich with salt and vinegar chips is my fave !!

Levi Owens
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

American here, can also confirm it's very nice. I do get some strange looks from people though.

Sweetpotato314
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love chips on my sandwiches. I also love fries on my burgers. I had no idea this was a British thing; I just thought I was weird.

PurpleUnicorn
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm told the classic is white bread, lots of butter, and cheese'n'onion crisps.

Lsai Aeon
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Apparently, this person is talking to the wrong Americans...

Dodi M
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ohio, USA here - been doing this ever since I started eating sandwiches in the late 1960's.

J Matz
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not sure where these supposed Americans were from, but at least in DC that's not only not odd, a lot of restaurants have sandwiches that come with chips or fries already on them!

Catte West
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Uh, live in US. Been doing this since 1960's, in Highschool. Nothing new.

Gwen LeMay
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Canadian here and oh my gosh it take the sandwich to a whole new level. YUMMM

Ash
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As a US American, I used to do this all the time as a child. Still do sometimes now!

Paul Brown
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I live in USA and I do this all the time. BBQ chips are the best!

Jason Roughton
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I live in the u.s. and I've been doing this for my whole life... delicious!

Mary Tate
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

been doing this for over 60 years, in America, but I am 5% Irish lol

Grace Knowlton
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm an American I've seen people who do this and I have also done it

Sarah Schumm
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Pretty common on the East Coast of the US. It’s a big country.

Lyne Smith
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Mmmmm dill pickle chips in egg salad or tuna salad sandwiches! Canada weighing in here! Didn't realize this was an oddity lol

Ches Yamada
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've done it to sandwiches before, also burgers. Only when I was a kid, though.

its nate
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is a Dublin thing? My dad taught me this and his dad taught him. We're Americans

Annie Kitson
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In New Zealand we put Marmite and crisps on ours. The flavours mix so well together.

Karin Morris
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In the US they put potato salad in sandwiches, there's no difference

Annette Easton
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've had them on burgers but not on sandwiches - will have to try that!

June Gem
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am an American and can tell you that chips on a sandwich is the best!! All my friends and family do this also.

Elizabeth Paul
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

American here, we (my family) put "chips" on our sandwiches all the time

JPotts
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We do that in America too. As a kid, we put them in peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.

Erica Knapp
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

American here. I can most certainly confirm that plain potato chips on a sandwich are fantastic!! TIL folks in Dublin like this too 😁

Bret Cunningham
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I live in NY....done this my entire life. Neither myself or anyone I know has ever been like "that's weird."

Karen OHara
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

American here, love it, I have been doing this since I was a child

Sara B
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Canadian here. ketchup chips on hamburgers/hotdogs are really good

Microwaved Robot
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Totally amazing, I recently put Dill Pickle crisps on my sandwich and it was WOW! WOW! and OMG WOW!

Jo
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Im assuming from the picture crisp means chips, like potatoe chips. If so, yes! It makes a good sandwich top tier

Stylishsidewaysbird
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

American here….we do that too? Or at least my family does 🤷🏼‍♀️

BatPhace
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

American here, can confirm, especially on tuna salad sandwiches ❤️❤️ super tasty and I love the crunchy

Aurora Borealis
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Bro, Americans do this all the time. We got Doritos and Takis and all that crazy crud to put in our sandwiches.

Susan Braun
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

One of my favorite burger additions, and always has been! Kentucky USA

Gabriela
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not a new invention. Kids everywhere, with access to chips or crisps, have been experimenting with this culinary delight for many years.

Bamamom2boys
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm from the U.S, and I've always done this on a ham sandwich. Delicious!

Yvvie R
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cheese and onion Walkers crisps on white bread. Best butty ever.

JuniorCJ82
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Then you have met some very sheltered Americans, because we absolutely do that here too.

Kat Min
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

On its own not my favourite, I prefer chip butties to crisp butties, but together with ham or similar, crisps in a sandwich are great (you need to eat it right away, though)

Phil Kilby
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Aberdeen (MD) Ironbirds used to have a "Couch Potato Burger" - a hamburger topped with French onion dip and Ruffles potato chips (crisps).

Patty Kate
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We do it in the states too. People are being ridiculous if they act like we don't. (All over- it isn't a regional thing)

Pam Ives
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Plenty of Americans do this. Anyone laughing at it is just a d**k.

Batwench
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Even posher if you have egg and cress sarnies and add bacon flavoured crisps. Mmmmmmmm

James Cox
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't think that many Americans are unfamiliar with this. I remember doing it 35 years ago

Carole Reid
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I totally forgot that I used to do this as a kid. Especially on tuna sandwiches. I am from the USA.

Cyber Returns
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Same. Cant decide which flavour I like best, but I do like prawn cocktail

KindredKiller
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Can confirm! I live in the USA but my dad is a Brit, so I grew up doing this :)

Mrs. EW
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In America, we call them chips and since I was a kid I was making chipwiches, lol

Erin Baker
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A lot of Americans do that too. From west coast to east. And it is delicious, I prefer peanut and jelly with a nice layer of lays potato chips in the middle.

Mrs.Pugh
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I used to put chips in my sandwiches and I'm American. It's really good, y'all should try it.

Some Random Person
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've never seen such thing before (I'm from very-very Eastern Europe), but now all I can think about is trying this, just have to wait till the end of the working day

NakNakNak
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Living in America, can confirm. And it's not even just the savoury sandwiches! A PB&J with a sufficient amount of peanut butter will mask the saltiness of the (plain) crisps and give it a really nice crunch.

Moe Lester
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As an American I do this combo way too much. Not weird in our household.

Tim
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

French fries (or chips) on your sandwich is even better. God bless Primanti Brothers.

JayBird
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Americans do this too. Don’t know who you met but we definitely do this

Jason Mills
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Always done this but I decided to try something new and put chili cheese fritos in a breakfast burrito. OMG it was amazing!

Deborah B
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You can add crisps to savory sandwiches, or just plain crisp sandwhiches. Peanutbutter and crisp sandwich, with salt and vinegar crisps, is my comfort food

Nanda
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Omg I do this too!! I'm from Portugal, everyone thinks I'm crazy! Sometimes I put cheese in the mix as well

Liz Downing
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

American here. We do this too, so the person laughing is faking their citizenship!

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've lived in America my whole life and I thought everyone had at least tried this once. Personally I love a bologna sandwich with sour cream and onion potato chips on it. Mmm😋 now I have to go make one.

kitteh floof lover
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i've lived in america for my whole life, 67 years, and as a kids, we always did this, it's the best!

Andy Williams
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes, crisps are a welcome addtion to most sandwiches here in the UK

Passerby
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My friends (they are twins) put chips on rice. I used to to look at them like they were crazy.

Annymoose
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

From US here - love it too! I think it's a regional thing tho! Country is too dang big..

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Originally from Scotland here—can confirm it is super tasty. I love crisp and tuna sandwiches.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i live in cape town south africa,, and when we put "chips" on our sandwiches is called a snack, try it with tomato or bbq sauce you wont regret it 100%

Erik Minnich
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No they don’t. We do this in the US too. You’re full of it

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30 Peculiar Things That Seem Normal In Some Countries But Not In The Rest Of The World Free Sundays (germany)
Everything, literally everything is closed on Sundays which is amazing cuz everyone (except from the most essential like doctors, firefighters and the police) have a free day which is awesome!!

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes! Some bakeries are open on sunday morning but that's it. But if one has to do some urgent shopping on a sunday, there are always fuel stations with slightly overpriced groceries.

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In Austria around Christmas/St Nicholas time we have events called "Krampusläufe" where people, mostly young (drunk) men dress up as demonic devil-like creatures called Krampus with fur suits, creepy masks and cow bells and pull of shows that include lots of fire, smoke, witch burns etc while mainly Ramstein plays in the back. They also like to whip people in the audience with cow tails. And hell yea we enjoy the show while getting drunk on hot punch. We even bring our kids along.

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30 Peculiar Things That Seem Normal In Some Countries But Not In The Rest Of The World In Australian rural towns we all had our back doors unlocked; and friends are allowed to go through the back door and make themselves a cup of tea/coffee while they wait for you to get back from whatever you were doing.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's not just rural towns. I grew up in Melbourne and this was true for everyone we knew in melbourne suburbs. We would come home and my mates would be in the living room or garage watching tv waiting for me to get home. Doors would never be locked...still rarely are to this day.

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30 Peculiar Things That Seem Normal In Some Countries But Not In The Rest Of The World Experiencing 4 seasons every day. Jacket on, jacket off, it's sunny but it's raining, freezing and windy, then it's hot again... I like to wear shorts and puffer jacket combos for both extremes. Tasmania.

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30 Peculiar Things That Seem Normal In Some Countries But Not In The Rest Of The World In the Eifel, germany, on the night to 1st of may, people paint a long line from one house to another. The line means that someone in these households is having an affair. Every year several relationships break up because of this. I love it.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am german but i have never heard of this. You truely learn something new every day.

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30 Peculiar Things That Seem Normal In Some Countries But Not In The Rest Of The World Alligators. Just...everywhere. I live in a swampy area of Florida, and it's pretty normal to come across alligators in small ponds, ditches, around pools, or just chilling in a parking lot. I've nearly tripped on alligators more times than i'd like to admit. Thankfully they're pretty chill and won't really bother you unless you mess with them or go near a nest. The police are even trained to deal with rogue alligator calls.

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30 Peculiar Things That Seem Normal In Some Countries But Not In The Rest Of The World I live next to a game reserve in South Africa. It's not that surprising to hear baboons in your back yard, or spot a rhino 10 meters from your fence.

One time a whole troop of baboons ran over our roof. It's only corrugated iron and we all shat our pants.

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Pretty damn cool to live near game reserve, but for those that don't know SA - Baboons are actually pretty common in quite a few Cape Town suburbs too, mainly those bordering on our mountains. Spotting a baboon is pretty normal, like spotting cows on a road trip.

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30 Peculiar Things That Seem Normal In Some Countries But Not In The Rest Of The World Madagascar. Every now and then we dig up corpses of our loved ones, bring 'em through the village where they lived for a visit, change the tissues they where covered in (several layers) with new ones and put them back in the grave and all that while partying.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's.... Weirdly.... Very caring though... Replacing the tissues and celebrating them...

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30 Peculiar Things That Seem Normal In Some Countries But Not In The Rest Of The World I live in NJ and it’s illegal here for you to pump your own gas/fuel. All stations are full service by law. I believe Oregon is the only other state in the USA that has this law.

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30 Peculiar Things That Seem Normal In Some Countries But Not In The Rest Of The World In Norway it's normal to release two million sheep (read: ***two*** ***million*** ***sheep***) into the *wild*, mostly unsupervised, where an estimated *100.000* of them die to either injuries, illness or predators, with the farmers crying and complaining (usually only to that last one), and then repeat the same process again the next year, and every year after that.

Does Norway kind of have a f****d up and moronic sheep farming practice? Yes, yes we do.

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Where I used to live in Manitoba, nobody had fences, mainly because when the properties were divided up, the town planners left space that belonged to the town behind all of them, that was just a strip of forest and Canadian shield. So almost nobody put up fences because it cut off their view & access to what was essentially a super cool nature trail network throughout the town. Everyone knew once you hit mowed grass, that belonged to someone. Us kids barely ever went anywhere on foot via roads or sidewalks, we always took the trails (we rode bikes on the roads though, there were too many rocks on the trails for a regular kid's bike)

Of course, living in a forest had some unintended consequences. We frequently had bears, so I remember when I wasn't even 5 yet being taught what to do if I saw a bear. And two separate years we had a mountain lion, which was a lot worse. The town would hire someone to trap and relocate these animals but it always took a while. I remember watching a bear lying down under the crabapple tree in our front yard just eating all the windfall apples for ages, not a care in the world.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Important distinction: was the bear a black bear or a grizzly bear? One is significantly more dangerous than the other.

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Driving 3 hours at 100km/h and still being in the middle of nowhere (Australia). In parts of Europe you’d have crossed 3 borders in that time

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30 Peculiar Things That Seem Normal In Some Countries But Not In The Rest Of The World Starting college, meeting your class on week 1 and then having introductory sauna the next week, boys and girls all drunk & nekkid. Finland :3

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sounds like a good way to instill a healthier attitude towards the human body.

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30 Peculiar Things That Seem Normal In Some Countries But Not In The Rest Of The World People who are 12-14 driving tractors on the roads in rural Ireland. The legal minimum age is 16, but most farmers don't really care.

EDIT: I didn't realise that this is a rural thing. Still comes as a shock to urban people though.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Farmers' kids do that here too. Not much use for a tractor in urban areas though.

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30 Peculiar Things That Seem Normal In Some Countries But Not In The Rest Of The World Driving over the mountains and shouting "mint sauce" out the window to the sheep....

Wales

( And fellow welshys... Don't lie..you know you've done it)

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Free public transport in the whole country: buses, trains, trams.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If this were universal it would make such a difference to so many people, as well as to the planet's carbon budget.

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Having your birthday party look like this:

Your livingroom is transformed so that there's a great circle of chairs with a coffeetable in the center.

If it's an afternoon party, guests will visit between 14:00 and 17:00 or 18:00 - 21:00, but not both! there's 1 timeslot for friends and 1 for family).

As a guest, you arrive, you congratulate the birthday boy or girl, hand over your present. Then you introduce yourself to the group if you don't know them yet. Then, you go over the circle and shake everyone's hand and ALSO congratulate them with so-and-so's birthday.

After making your way through the circle, you take your empty chair and that is now your seat for the rest of the party.

After everyone arrived, the birthday person will bring you a piece of cake and a beverage (usually coffee or tea). Everyone eats their cake and talks to the person sitting next to him/her.

After everyone is done, there'll be a tour of the house and any new things will be pointed out to you. Now is your moment to ask some questions like "oh, was it expensive?" and also compliment the host on how great it is.

After the tour there'll be another round of food and drinks, snacks will be laid out on the coffeetable, but you shouldn't eat much of it. This is the only food that will be brought out and everyone has to share it.

After guests were there for about 3 hours they'll leave again. Everyone knows they're expected to leave but you need to come off as really wanting to stick around longer but you just couldn't because the dog needs to go for a walk or something, make up any excuse that sounds probable.

Then, repeat the cycle again in the evening with the other group. The weekend after that, invite your close friends to come over and have the real party.

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30 Peculiar Things That Seem Normal In Some Countries But Not In The Rest Of The World Brazil: Apparently being in a restaurant for hours and hours and only eating in 1% of the time. We talk for hours before and after eating here, so we don't leave right after eating. Everyone I knew from other country found it strange

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30 Peculiar Things That Seem Normal In Some Countries But Not In The Rest Of The World Drinking alcohol for the first time when you're around 14 y/o. In Germany, it is legal to buy beer and wine when you're 16. So the majority of parents don't see it as a problem when the first drunk experience happens a few years earlier. Actually it is hard to find a teenager here that never tried alcohol before.

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was one of this rare Teenagers (edit: not drinking Alkohol early... Actually i drank it. Just tried tiny Drops and i hate it. Even in Desserts or so) ... But i'm weird 😄

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30 Peculiar Things That Seem Normal In Some Countries But Not In The Rest Of The World Calling an uber instead of an ambulance or going to work while sick during a pandemic.

Gotta love freedom

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30 Peculiar Things That Seem Normal In Some Countries But Not In The Rest Of The World Romania. Being a witch/medium is an official job, meaning you need a permit, your profit is monitored and you pay taxes.

When killing a pig, raw skin covered in salt is the first food consumed, as it is considered a delicacy.

We also fill the pig's small intestine with a mixture of meat, rice and garlic and put it in the oven for about an hour. Yum!

Many people believe that if you look at a baby for too long, you can unknowingly put a curse on it, which will make it cry until you pour holy water on the child and pray to make the curse go away. Parents are an exception, they can not curse their own child.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ah yes, that well known method of quieting a crying baby, tipping water on them

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30 Peculiar Things That Seem Normal In Some Countries But Not In The Rest Of The World Many (but not all) Germans restricting themselves to exactly one hot meal per day. I've heard sentences such as:

"No I can't, I already ate warm at lunch"
"I tried so hard to find a breakfast place that sells cold food"
"Let's just eat bread, I've had hot lunch"
"You can't eat two hot meals, that's too much"

I still don't get why it has to be no more and less than one hot meal? And why do breakfast pancakes not count as hot food?

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is one thing I struggle with. I am Asian, born and raised in Germany. While being little i hated having rice every day. Sometimes up to three times. Then I moved in with my ex, with whom I still live with. He has bread for breakfast and bread for dinner, almost every day. If you add two pickled cornichons and two cherry tomatoes and maybe even a soft boiled egg for dinner, it's considered a feast. I couldn't function without proper hot meals and learned to appreciate my rice now 😅

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30 Peculiar Things That Seem Normal In Some Countries But Not In The Rest Of The World Today (in Japan)over a hundred people lined up (staggered for social distancing) at 9:00 am on a Saturday. First one hundred get a ticket. At 10:30 we all line up again. One at a time we draw a number; 1 to 5. Then we go over to a big basin of the best quality of rice and take as many scoops as the number we drew. You are encourage to make each scoop heaping. This is not a food bank thing (I hope) just the promise of “good rice” draws a crowd.
It was at a roadside tourist shop/complex.

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30 Peculiar Things That Seem Normal In Some Countries But Not In The Rest Of The World Israel. Where I live, it is normal.for about 15% of the population not to work and get paid by the government since they are praying to God and that's important too. Off course, the rest of the ppl pay for them. f**k them and their god

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

15% unproductive adults is a hell of a lot for a society to carry. Although, I read, it's just the men that do this. The women are raised to be the workhorses in those cults (sorry, but if you raisechildren into this, it's a cult not a cloister/temple/monestary) and do ALL the work.

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30 Peculiar Things That Seem Normal In Some Countries But Not In The Rest Of The World Welp, in Lithuania we have hill of crosses with over 200 k. crosses, we have a hotel where you live in a jail cell and ex KGB agents shout at you and dogs bark at you all the time.

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30 Peculiar Things That Seem Normal In Some Countries But Not In The Rest Of The World Sweden: The government has monopoly on any alcohol above 3.5% and can only be bought at one store dedicated to it.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Same thing in Pennsylvania. You can only buy hard liquor like vodka, rum and whiskey at 'state stores'

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In Cincinnati we eat spaghetti noodles topped with a soup-like chili and a 1/4 pound of shredded cheddar cheese.

And it’s delicious.

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30 Peculiar Things That Seem Normal In Some Countries But Not In The Rest Of The World Putting a block of cheese in your hot chocolate. Colombia.

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30 Peculiar Things That Seem Normal In Some Countries But Not In The Rest Of The World Germany: Apparently to eat minced meat raw (seasoned and on bread).

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Steak tartare - very popular here in Czech Republic as well. Basically a dish of raw ground beef.It is usually served with onions, capers, mushrooms, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and other seasonings and BEER :-)

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30 Peculiar Things That Seem Normal In Some Countries But Not In The Rest Of The World still being in the same house as your parents after marriage. also with kids.

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David K
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Country wasn´t specified here, but I assume this is mostly Southeastern Asia and India, right?

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#33

Leaving your kids out in the cold. Alone. Sleeping.

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30 Peculiar Things That Seem Normal In Some Countries But Not In The Rest Of The World UAE. As a female:
1- Not having to move out of my parents’ house unless I get married.

2- Obtaining a degree is a must, but working is a complete option. Also if I choose to work, I don’t have to share my income with my spouse.

3- I get the superiority in lines so I don’t have to stand in long lines with men. Which happens rarely anyway because women don’t run errands in here.

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It seems insane to me to put residential areas on 25 degree inclines but Clifton in Bristol sure does exist

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In San Francisco you have some residential hills that a parked car can flow downhill in a strong rain. They require people to park perpendicular to the curb to prevent this. x9gv224xzpc61.jpg x9gv224xzpc61.jpg

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#36

Spending 3/4 of the year inside. Phoenix, AZ, where it's common to run your air conditioner on Christmas and New Years.

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#37

During hunting season, the real OGs would sell venison jerky for $5 a small ziplock on the school bus. My bus had 2-3 hunters any given year, some was more tender, some was seasoned better, some were just bigger bags. It was awesome and I bet they made bank.

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#38

Picking up roadkill for your table. Gotta temp it first, but if it's fresh or new and frozen, it's good.

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#39

Dedicating a website to just tell you when a chicken sandwich is on sale. (They are btw)

Also: hurricane parties and school trips to parks with gators.

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#41

In the next 16 days there will be two public holidays in my city.

Both of which are to recognise different sporting events.

One of those sporting events is taking place 2000 odd kms away.

The other is taking place in my city - though with very few attendees because of ‘Rona restrictions.

Gotta love Melbourne.

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#42

In the north of Portugal we have a very typical rice dish that's made with the chicken or pig's blood. It´s very delicious but I met people for other countries that call us vampires

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We in Germany turn blood into sausages, so who are we to judge? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ (Not a fan of that sausage though)

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#43

Putting a chair in the road to reserve a parking spot. Not only do people do it, but people respect people who do it.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In my neighborhood, putting a chair in a parking spot is the recognized symbol for "Free Chair!"

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#44

Every Last Tuesday of the year people make fire and literally blow up everything on the city streets. It's called "Charshanbe Soori"

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#45

Saudi Arabia: Kids, as young as 10 years old, driving. The police don't really care much, and you see primary schoolers driving themselves and their siblings to school. Nope, most of them aren't orphans, their parents are just.... extremely free here.

Traffic accidents are the leading cause of death here unsurprisingly. I think it's a real shame that people are so careless.

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#46

Paying $1,000,000 for a house that should cost $250,000 anywhere else

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#47

Being in a hot room naked with bunch of strangers.

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#48

Staying at your parents house until 40-50 yo, then they die and it becomes yours.
Also most people here chew food with their mouth open.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What country is this please, just so I know to avoid? I don't care about the cohabitation, just the mastication

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#49

Some people not wearing any footwear to observe a festival, for nine days, even if they go out.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Never seen this actually happen though. And I live in Mumbai. Maybe it's more of a village thing?

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#50

Drinking slurpees in the dead of winter.

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#51

Adults dating 15+ minors... It's honestly very concerning to see that the majority doesn't see the problem with that

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#52

Calling a water fountain a “bubbler”, calling an ATM a Time Machine, REAL tailgating, cheese on apple pie, and wearing foam cheese on your head.

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Phobrek Taz
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So this sounds like Wisconsin, but from the first phrase I'd thought "oh hey, Wuhsta!" (Worcester, Massachusetts... we also call water fountains "bubblers." Or, um, "bubblahs.")

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#53

A royal house with no power, no authority, is an absolute money sink and only exists for status and nostalgia.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In fact, the Royal Family in UK cost less per year than our president and his suite in France

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#54

Only having a snow day if the buses can't physically get to school, or the temperature is -40° F or below without wind chill. (I'm from northern wisconsin)

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Haha, in the UK, as soon as it settles deep enough to sledge on, schools out! Let's find the biggest effing hill and throw ourselves down it in a bin bag!

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#55

People walking around barefoot. its way more common in beach suburbs, but even in suburbs 20km+ away from the beach you will see people (especially young people) walking around super markets and shopping centers with no shoes on. and not because they cant afford them. Australia.

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#56

Paying for healthcare

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#57

In my hometown, it was totally normal to say and write on your car, "Go bust a nut!" during high school football season.
My high school's mascot was the acorn.

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#58

Kangaroos, koalas, a bunch of spiders, crocodiles, never snows. I’m in Australia.

Edit: rarely snows in WA which is where I live.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Chicken parmagiana and pot of beer at the pub, meat pies at the football sausage sizzles at the hardware store and on election day at the polling booths.

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#59

Cars that cost $30k USD can cost up to $80k USD here (Singapore)

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I live in a college town in the U.S. and was commenting on seeing Maseratis and the like around town and an international student told me kids who come here from Singapore and Hong Kong will get cars while they are here for school since they can't really have them at home and often go overboard on them

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#60

People carrying around m16s in the streets with out a second look

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#61

Living with your parents until your late 20s.

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#62

Going 155 miles per hour on a motorway legally.

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#63

$3k a month for rent in any 2/2 apartment being considered inexpensive.

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#64

Taking well over a year to make a new government.

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Vix Spiderthrust
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is this Belgium? I remember that at the time of the 2008 global financial crash Belgium was without a working government for about eleven months...and its economy did better than any other EU state's.

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Getting hammered at the picnic table out in front the mini-mart.

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#66

Drinking beer bottles while driving and left-hand lobbing them over the car to try to hit speed limit signs.

It’s called “sign tag”, my 60 year old aunt is the county champion

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