People tend to find foods from other countries rather strange, especially if we think about the Chinese birds’ nest soup or the South American fried guinea pigs, called cuy. However, American foods tend to shock or disgust people who visit from all over the world. In this article, you will be able to read about some of the beloved American foods which repulse or disappoint foreigners.
BACON CHOCOLATE/ MAPLE BACON/ BACON CUPCAKES/ BACON LOLLIPOPS
Bacon is popular not only in the American culture. People enjoy any possible bacon food combination. However, in America there are certain bacon products which are found repulsive by most visitors. The idea of mixing bacon with chocolate, maple syrup or any form of candy is strange for most people who had never come in contact with such a food.
CORN DOGS
Corn dogs are very popular fast foods. They can be purchased at fairgrounds, in parks and streets. Foreigners who visit America believe it is a strange food, however. The idea of dipping a hot dog in batter and frying it is strange. They are not very fond of the excessive ketchup and mustard placed on corn dogs either.
MIRACLE WHIP
Miracle whip resembles mayonnaise. We all know that the French were the creators of mayonnaise, however, Americans managed to change it a bit. American mayonnaise is a lot sweeter than regular mayonnaise. Miracle whip happens to come off as strange for most foreigners because it is a complex combination of mayonnaise, sandwich spread and salad dressing.
SLOPPY JOE
For most foreigners, the idea of eating a bun filled with minced meat and barbecue sauce that drips down on your hands and clothes while you try to eat it, is more than strange. It’s quite disgusting. However, people in America seem to love this greasy delicious messy food.
CHICKEN AND WAFFLES
This southern dish is extremely popular and loved in America. For the rest of the world, however, it is strange, once more. The odd combination of chicken with sweet foods such as waffles and maple syrup is quite disturbing.
It should not come as a surprise that people who are not familiar with certain kinds of foods, label them as strange or disgusting. Most people tend to be more open-minded to foods which are familiar to them. However, if people are open-minded enough, they might discover that all of these strange or disturbing dishes are quite tasty, even if they might also be unhealthy.
