17 Non-Americans Snark On How Americans Talk, And I, A Dumb American, Decide If They're Right
DISCLAIMER: I am a dumb American who will be looking at this subject from my decidedly dumb American perspective, so keep that in mind!
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1."Why do Americans call it cotton candy? That's so lame."
why do americans call it cotton candy that’s so lame
2."Hate seeing Americans call a chicken burger a chicken sandwich. Shut up."
hate seeing americans call a chicken burger a chicken sandwich shut up
3."I find it funny how Americans call chocolate bars candy bars. Like, chocolate isn't CANDY."
i find it funny how americans call chocolate bars candy bars like chocolate isn’t CANDY
4."Why TF do Americans call it zucchini and not courgette? WTF is wrong with you guys?"
why tf do americans call it zucchini and not courgette wtf is wrong with you guys
5."Still upset after finding out Americans call pencil crayons colored pencils."
still upset after finding out americans call pencil crayons colored pencils
6."Why do Americans call swearing 'cursing'? You're not a bloody witch, luv."
why do americans call swearing “cursing” you’re not a bloody witch luv
7."It's literally football, why do Americans call it soccer?"
its literally football why do americans call it soccer
8."Remembered Americans call cheese toasties grilled cheese and now my day is ruined."
Remembered Americans call cheese toasties grilled cheese and now my day is ruined
9."Americans call most of their domestic competitions winners 'world champions,' which is annoying. ... It is 'domestic,' so you are NOT 'world champions'!!!"
@piersmorgan Actually Americans call most if their domestic competitions winners "World Champions" which is annoyingThat to my knowledge includes @NBA, @NFL, @NHL and @MLBIt is "Domestic" so you are NOT "World Champions" !!!
10."Can't believe Americans calls capsicums bell peppers."
Can't believe Americans call capsicums bell peppers...
11."Why do Americans call herbs 'erbs' as if the 'h' doesn't exist? WHAT DID THAT LETTER EVER DO TO YOU?"
why do americans call herbs ‘erbs’ as if the h doesnt exist WHAT DID THAT LETTER EVER DO TO YOU
12."Why the heck do Americans call single beds twin beds?"
Why the heck do Americans call single beds twin beds???
13."One thing I really don't get is why Americans call it horseback riding. Why are you specifying? Where else are you riding them? I'm concerned."
one thing i really don't get is why americans call it horseback riding,, why are you specifying? where else are you riding them? i'm concerned
14."I forgot Americans call biscuits cookies. What the fuck?"
i forgot americans call biscuits cookies what the fuck
15."Why do Americans call shopping centres 'malls'?"
Wife...."Why do Americans call shopping centres "Malls"..??Me....."Because when they go shopping, they just don't go to one shop ,they go to theM all".....??????
16."I just learned from TikTok that garbanzo beans are what Americans call chickpeas, and my mind is blown."
I just learned from tik tok that garbonzo beans are what Americans call chickpeas and my mind is blown ??????
17."Still can't believe Americans call crisps 'chips.' It sounds so silly."
still can't believe Americans call crisps "chips" it sounds so silly
Reminder: I am an American idiot with a limited understanding of almost all of the above, so don't take it too seriously!
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