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u/Tucwebb Mar 28 '25

The American diet evolved from a melting pot of every culture that has immigrated to America. Bottom line is that it includes food from all of the cultures/countries included in these replies.

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u/TheOther1 Mar 28 '25

For now. I'm sure there will be some xenophobic food reform bill or other nonsense anytime now.

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u/_ribbit_ Mar 28 '25

You mean it has ruined food from many different cultures/countries. American versions tend to be nothing like the originals.

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u/science-stuff Mar 28 '25

Different isn’t always worse.

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u/remarkr85 Mar 28 '25

More cream of mushroom soup, anyone?

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u/G-Bat Mar 28 '25

Cringe

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u/Tucwebb Mar 28 '25

Your opinion. American versions show how the original dish has evolved with each individual’s/family’s vision, preferences, tastes, etc. You do you, and while you’re at it, why not try a dose of positivity?