NationStates Jolt Archive

As American as apple pie.
As Japanese as raw fish.
As British as fish and chips.
As Korean as kimchi.
As New Zealander as a kiwi.
As Italian as pizza.
As Moroccan as couscous.
As Canadian as maple syrup.

What else can go on the list? :)

As Brazilian as a waxing!

As Scots as a haggis.

As Irish as Fighting!

As Brazilian as a waxing!

Haha... Brazilians are crazy.

As German as Oktoberfest!

As Canadian as curds and gravy on your fries.

As Canadian as curds and gravy on your fries.

Poutine is the way to go baby! :p

To stay on the food and drink theme

As Brazilian as feijoada

As French as frogs :rolleyes:

As HotRodian as tequila.

(Tequila since we're doing the food thing here, apparently.)

As Swiss as cheese :)
As Swedish as blonde hair ;)

Feel free to go into non-food things

As Irish as Fighting!

I humbly request this be officially changed to As Irish as Drinking!


As Internet as Emoticons!

As French as frogs :rolleyes:

As French as force-fed, infected goose livers.

As Swiss as cheese :)
As Swiss as blonde hair ;)

Feel free to go into non-food things

The first time I went to Switzerland I stayed with a host family (my 3d year of high school in 99) and without me even mentioning it, they kept asking me why we called it Swiss cheese, since they don't really have or care for it there. I just told them that I don't write the rules.

As German as leather sex... :p

The first time I went to Switzerland I stayed with a host family (my 3d year of high school in 99) and without me even mentioning it, they kept asking me why we called it Swiss cheese, since they don't really have or care for it there. I just told them that I don't write the rules.

Hmm... I guess it all depends from family to family or region to region... In North America we just label things according to geography I spose...

as amsterdam as getting high. BWAHAHAHAHAHA

Hmm... I guess it all depends from family to family or region to region... In North America we just label things according to geography I spose...

Oh, I understand, I'm a North American myself, but their issue was that calling it Swiss cheese was a lot like French Fries, in that the country being named had nothing to do with the product.

Apparently what we call Swiss cheese over here outwardly resembles a certain type of Swiss cheese, hence the name, but has no other similarities.

As Cuban as Elian Gonzalez.

Apparently what we call Swiss cheese over here outwardly resembles a certain type of Swiss cheese, hence the name, but has no other similarities.

Interesting. I dunno... cheese is cheese. I love cheese. :)

as 'strayan as meat pies and vegemite
or vegemite on meat pies

not that ive tried that....

As Russian As Vodka
As Pacific Northwestern As Salmon
As New English (?)(Englander?) As Cod
As Southern As Jumbalaya
As Midwestern As Corn
As Mexican As Taquitos
As Belgian As Chocolate

As Colombian as Coffee?

As Bohemian as a Rhapsody.

But... Apple pie isn't American... :confused:

So... to follow on...Uhhm. As Welsh as Katakana?

As Colombian as Coffee?

As Colombian as marching powder.

As Canadian as curds and gravy on your fries.

I love gravy on my fries! Though I like gravy on just about anything...

As Prince Edward Islander as potatoes.
As Hong Kongnese as pirated software.
As Japanese as samurai swords.
As Nordic as lutefisk.
As Icelandic as Bjork.
As Australian as vegemite.
As Hawaiian as coconut trees.

As South African as bunny chows

Do Americans really eat apple pie with a slice of cheese on top?

I know that Fish n' Chips were actually introduce to this country by immigrant Jews, who also populised the general technique of frying stuff. Also, quite a lot of this stuff is probably immigrant-introduced.
</ruining fun>

Also, you can tell who isn't Scottish from the use of words such as 'scots' or 'scotch', real Scots and all of their neighbours use the adjective 'Scottish'.
Okay... now </ruining fun>

Do Americans really eat apple pie with a slice of cheese on top?
Actually, not in all of America.

In some places in America, you eat apple pie with nothing else. You can also eat it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

And some people like a small wedge of very sharp cheddar on the side instead.

Actually, not in all of America.

In some places in America, you eat apple pie with nothing else. You can also eat it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

And some people like a small wedge of very sharp cheddar on the side instead.It's just that I saw Thankyou For Smoking the other day, and it reminded me of the this piece of triva... It didn't look very appetising to say the least. Especially as it looked like processed cheese.

As for vanilla ice cream. We do that here in the UK as well. But normally with apple crumble rather than apple pie.

Do Americans really eat apple pie with a slice of cheese on top?
I've never done that before. I've eaten it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream before, but never with cheese on it...

Hmm, apple pie with cheese... interesting. I must try that some day. But nothing ever beats apple pie a la mode. :cool:

apple goes well with cheese, especially chedder. a chunk of cheddar and a chunk of granny smith apple on a cocktail stick is a classic party food.

apple goes well with cheese, especially chedder. a chunk of cheddar and a chunk of granny smith apple on a cocktail stick is a classic party food.I thought the classic was supposed to be pineapple and cheese? Beats me though. Cheese and fruit don't go together all that well.

I've never done that before. I've eaten it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream before, but never with cheese on it...Then you are a decent American, unlike those apple pie and cheese eating freedom haters.

Hmm, apple pie with cheese... interesting. I must try that some day. But nothing ever beats apple pie a la mode. :cool:Noooo! I am perverting people. :(

Noooo! I am perverting people. :(

Life is all about experimenting with new things, my friend! :)

As Texan as 5 alarm chili... http://www.world-of-smilies.com/html/images/smilies/teufel/teu43.gif

And as far as the pie wars go, give me a nice big slice of pecan pie with butter pecan ice cream or pumpkin pie with real whipped cream...

As Russian as vodka
As Polish as borscht
As Greek as tzatziki/souvlaki/moussaka/avgolemono...mmm, Greek food...
As Indian as masala
As Vietnamese as pho
As Thai as Prik Khing
As Mexican as mole (MO-lay, not blind, digging rodents)
As Jamaican as jerk sauce
As Japanese as sushi
As American as processed cheese food (cheese food...is that what they feed the cheese?)
As Southern (US) as Waffle House
As English as Yorkshire pudding
As Scottish as haggis
As Ethiopian as coffee (where it was discovered)
As Cajun as gumbo
As white trash as a deep fried twinkie

Let the "corrections" commence.

To weigh in on pie -- real Key Lime, baby.

Then you are a decent American, unlike those apple pie and cheese eating freedom haters.

I shall fight against those cheese eating freedom haters until I die, ice cream scoop in one hand, and decent apple pie in the other!

And some more obscure ones:
As Okinawan as Goya Champuru
As Osakan as Tako Yaki
As Hong Konger as the zoo...

And yeah, real Key Lime kicks ass.

You know, I remember reading somewhere that apple pie was a canadian invention.

You know, I remember reading somewhere that apple pie was a canadian invention.
Not sure, but apple cobbler is American.

Here in small town America, cheese has two flavors, yellow and white. Both of which don't go well with anything let alone apple pie

As Utahn as Divorce

You know, I remember reading somewhere that apple pie was a canadian invention.
It's actually got it's origin's in medieval England. Recipes from the thirteen-hundreds tell how to make apple pie.

"As American as apple pie" is a common saying in the United States. However, the expression (its full form being "As American as motherhood and apple pie") is clearly metaphorical, rather than literally ascribing an American origin to either apple pie or motherhood, since both motherhood and apple pie predate the United States. To some, the saying expresses the feeling that the concept "America" is not just geographical, but is instead—along with motherhood and apple pie—something wholesome. -wikipedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_pie

As Irish as alchohol. (Probably been said).

It's actually got it's origin's in medieval England. Recipes from the thirteen-hundreds tell how to make apple pie.

"As American as apple pie" is a common saying in the United States. However, the expression (its full form being "As American as motherhood and apple pie") is clearly metaphorical, rather than literally ascribing an American origin to either apple pie or motherhood, since both motherhood and apple pie predate the United States. To some, the saying expresses the feeling that the concept "America" is not just geographical, but is instead—along with motherhood and apple pie—something wholesome. -wikipedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_pieThat's nice definition. I like that.

Though a few other nations are probably competing for that acolade as well. Hence, let me begat a flame war about which country has the best mothers.

I thought the classic was supposed to be pineapple and cheese? Beats me though. Cheese and fruit don't go together all that well.
a classic. its probably an acquired taste anyway. cheese boards at restaurants often come with fruit in my experience. usually grapes and apple but sometimes more 'exotic' fruits like pineapple or oranges.

As Canadian as possible, under the circumstances.

Cheese and fruit don't go together all that well.

Someone's been feeding you some crappy cheese, then. Brie goes especially well with fresh apples. Jarlsberg pairs well with most fruit. There are dozens of great fruit-cheese combinations, but you really have to use high quality cheese.

As English as losing in the quarter finals to Germany on penalties:(

I've seen a couple here for Australia, but not this one...

As Australian as pavlova.

And some people like a small wedge of very sharp cheddar on the side instead.
That is disgusting. Really, thats just horrible. Btw, apple pie isnt American, its British or Dutch

As English as losing in the quarter finals to Germany on penalties:(

Except it will be Holland this time. :rolleyes:

As Blair-ish as stupidity
As English as windy roads(wiy-n-dy, not windy as in and hew blew the house down)
As British as rain
As American as booze
As Indian as curry (yeuck!)
As Welsh as leaks
As Fench as curly moustaches

As Canadian as possible, under the circumstances.


Ah... good one!

A few other ones that came to mind:
As Chinese as censorship
As Thai as a drag queen
As Jewish as kosher
As Turkish as a shish kebab
As Okinawan as Hattori Hanzo :)
As Blondey as Paris Hilton, lol
As Inuit as the midnight sun
As Romanian as vampires

As Ghetto as gumbo. :mp5:

Yum.

As Iranian as flag-burning.

As Colombian as marching powder.


as Colombian as drug cartels...

Someone's been feeding you some crappy cheese, then. Brie goes especially well with fresh apples. Jarlsberg pairs well with most fruit. There are dozens of great fruit-cheese combinations, but you really have to use high quality cheese.


Cheddar cheese crackers and apple slices are pretty tasty. The whole tarty,sweet juicyness of the apples and the salty cheesy dryness of the crackers. haha. very tasty indeed; try it today!

as maine as blueberry pie.

as new mexican as the face of jesus in a tortilla.

Cheddar cheese crackers and apple slices are pretty tasty. The whole tarty,sweet juicyness of the apples and the salty cheesy dryness of the crackers. haha. very tasty indeed; try it today!

Yep yep, agreed. Cheese, crackers, and apples. Nothing beats a healthy, and wholesome snack.

I love gravy on my fries! Though I like gravy on just about anything...

Well, unless you got cheese curds on it, it's not poutine. ;)

J'm la poutine!!! :eek:

As American as prepackged... food?
As Finnish as saunas
As Dutch as windmills and tulips
As Floridian as the FCAT

As Canadian as possible, under the circumstances.
Super!

By the way, I am a Canadian, and sometimes I eat apple pie with cheese on top. Or ice cream. Coincidentally enough, I had some apple pie at lunch, without any adornments at all. On the same subject, my grandmother makes fantastic apple pie.

Oh, and for my submission...
As Turkish as delight

As German as insane soccer players :)

As filthy as La Dame.

As American as apple pie.


I find it funny that the apple, synonymous with Americanism, originated in Kazakhstan and northwest China.

I guess if we wanted something truly American it would be the potato. "As American as french fries."

As New England as Clam Chowder.

I find it funny that the apple, synonymous with Americanism, originated in Kazakhstan and northwest China.

I guess if we wanted something truly American it would be the potato. "As American as french fries."
Uhhh potato?

Not USA.

Try Ireland.

How about as American as Corn on the Cob? that origionated in Mesoamerica and the southwest, so it is truly American.


As Italian as wine

As French as short military leaders with bowel problems and an inferiority complex along with extreme Megalomania

As Australian as deadly spiders that can kill you living in your back yard

Uhhh potato?

Not USA.

Try Ireland.

Read some history.

Ireland (and Europe) got the potato from the Western Hemisphere. The potato might be the most important food in history in that its introduction into Europe sparked a population increase that resulted in the Scientific and Industrial Revolutions.

Super-Spud.

As New Yorkan as the best of all above and below this post :).

What else can go on the list? :)

As Irish as a tuber from the Andes Mountains.

Uhhh potato?

Not USA.

Try Ireland.

Oh, someone beat me to it.

As French as short military leaders with bowel problems and an inferiority complex along with extreme Megalomania

How 'bout "as French as making things you find under a rock edible."

As belgian as french fries!!
FRENCH FRIES ARE BELGIAN!!!

As Blair-ish as stupidity (http://politicalhumor.about.com/library/blbushisms.htm)
As English as windy roads(wiy-n-dy, not windy as in and hew blew the house down) (http://www.sftravel.com/lomabardcrookedstreet.html)
As British as rain (http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_depth/photo_gallery/3077361.stm)
As American as booze (http://prohibition.osu.edu/crusade.htm)
As Indian as curry (yeuck!)
As Welsh as leaks
As Fench as curly moustaches (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Howard_Taft)

Umm?

OK, I'll give you the leaks and the curry.

As French as a white flag

As bohemian as dumplings.

As Dutch as weed. :D

As American as apple pie.
As Japanese as raw fish.
As British as fish and chips.
As Korean as kimchi.
As New Zealander as a kiwi.
As Italian as pizza.
As Moroccan as couscous.
As Canadian as maple syrup.

What else can go on the list? :)
As depraved as IL Ruffino. *nods solemnly*

As Australian as meat pies

As British as rotten teeth

As American as obesity

As Romanian as Tuberculosis

As African as civil war

As Australian as deportation

As Russian as Soviet as-ing you

as russian as vodka.

I suggest Whiskey for Irish. As I recall its their "water of life."


And for Americans the hot dog is quintessential American food. Does any other country serve hot dogs? I mean you can go to a McDonalds anywhere on the planet and get a burger and fries, but I'm not so sure abou the Hot Dog.



Now all we need is to hit up the south Pacific and Africa. I'll decline to speculate on either issue since I honestly don't know enough. I'd just end up saying something stupid and trite like "shrimp on a barbie" for Australia, and googling stuff for African countries so I think its best if I just let things be.

NT

As belgian as french fries!!
FRENCH FRIES ARE BELGIAN!!!
yes they are. If americans have so much anti-french sentiment, they should call them belgian fries cuz tats where their really from.

Of course, I just call it chips.

As Blair-ish as stupidity
As English as windy roads(wiy-n-dy, not windy as in and hew blew the house down)
As British as rain
As American as booze
As Indian as curry (yeuck!)
As Welsh as leaks
As Fench as curly moustaches

Fer Cryin' out loud.

It's leek, not bloody leak. We do have plumbers, y'know.

As New Zealander as a binge-drinking rugby culture.