Thai chips not bland and boring enough for Americans (VIDEO)

[Commerce]

Think I'll go and listen to Shostakovich' Andante 2 Opus 101....... one of those European crap things that didn't emulate from America, and probably 99.999% of Americans couldn't recognise, if it was handed on a plate with chips, mushy peas, a piece of cod and HP Sauce, all covered in Malt vinegar and wrapped in yesterday's copy of the Daily Mail (oops - banned). If it's not American.. it's crap - not even chippish and crunchy, and doesn't you a lard arse... just not good.

That's some serious sophistication right there.

Speaking of lard <deleted>, England's women get high marks. The common point of contention arises once again.

The Americans would say the Brits are, as usual, following the American trends.

The Brits one up the Yanks by claiming to have INVENTED fat <deleted>, and the Americans merely adopted it, just like they did everything else.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/women/womens-health/10863001/Why-are-British-girls-so-fat.html

Pls don't compliment, I'm trying to as stupid as possible, like a crisp butty.

[saakura]

"Today's Americans love spicy food and challenging flavors."

So it's working at last! Keep it up guys and we'll make real people out of these Americans yet.

Ha ha.

Americans have some of the most sophisticated palates on the planet.

That's because so many grow up with a great variety of quality INTERNATIONAL flavors it being a country of immigrants.

I would include Canadians with that.

That makes for a different palate than less multicultural countries.

American tastes of course are always evolving:

Recently, the general public, especially younger people in the cities, have begun to embrace strong flavors previously thought of as icky, like bitterness, fermentation, funk, fat and umami, which are now all prized flavors.

http://www.theawl.com/2014/10/eat-spinach-not-kale

Really the author of this piece doesn't have the tiniest clue about American food culture. You know, I don't mind criticism of the U.S. when it is based on reality. But that article is based on ignorance.

Is there anything such as american cuisine?

[Commerce]

"Today's Americans love spicy food and challenging flavors."

So it's working at last! Keep it up guys and we'll make real people out of these Americans yet.

Ha ha.

Americans have some of the most sophisticated palates on the planet.

That's because so many grow up with a great variety of quality INTERNATIONAL flavors it being a country of immigrants.

I would include Canadians with that.

That makes for a different palate than less multicultural countries.

American tastes of course are always evolving:

Recently, the general public, especially younger people in the cities, have begun to embrace strong flavors previously thought of as icky, like bitterness, fermentation, funk, fat and umami, which are now all prized flavors.

http://www.theawl.com/2014/10/eat-spinach-not-kale

Really the author of this piece doesn't have the tiniest clue about American food culture. You know, I don't mind criticism of the U.S. when it is based on reality. But that article is based on ignorance.

Is there anything such as american cuisine?

Not in my family, as far as I know.

[rubl]

Only an idiot would think that a few douche bags in a video represent all American. No more representative of all Americans than Mr. Bean and Benny Hill are of all English people, or are they?

I'm curious how someone can be a member for 11 months and you posted more than 3000 comments. That's 275 a day and not much that was useful.

So their NOT American? Ok thanks for clearing that up.

As for the post count. I sometimes have conversations with other posters. Strange huh!

You're too kind with him.

Myself I would have averaged 11 months into 330 days and do a mental calculation of 3000/330 coming to a result of approximately 9.090909 post per day. But then, I'm known to be nasty at times

Absolutely correct about the count based on your assumption of 330 actual days. Actually he has been a member for only 315 days with 3029 posts, for an average of 9.61587301687301 posts per day. I suppose you will now tell us you knew that.

I should have proof read it before posting, to say about 275 a month. Lost my near perfect record. That was my first BIG mistake for this year.

To be honest I didn't know that. My slide rule (aka slipstick) lays in a cupboard back at my mother's place in the Netherlands.

BTW only 'one' big mistake this year? You're lucky. Some posters here have it I make them daily

[ginjag]

Think I'll go and listen to Shostakovich' Andante 2 Opus 101....... one of those European crap things that didn't emulate from America, and probably 99.999% of Americans couldn't recognise, if it was handed on a plate with chips, mushy peas, a piece of cod and HP Sauce, all covered in Malt vinegar and wrapped in yesterday's copy of the Daily Mail (oops - banned). If it's not American.. it's crap - not even chippish and crunchy, and doesn't you a lard arse... just not good.

That's some serious sophistication right there.

Speaking of lard <deleted>, England's women get high marks. The common point of contention arises once again.

The Americans would say the Brits are, as usual, following the American trends.

The Brits one up the Yanks by claiming to have INVENTED fat <deleted>, and the Americans merely adopted it, just like they did everything else.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/women/womens-health/10863001/Why-are-British-girls-so-fat.html

Pls don't compliment, I'm trying to as stupid as possible, like a crisp butty.

As kids we used to have crisp sandwiches and chip sandwiches----------

[casualbiker]

I believe that many of the people that often put down American have never been to America. Just talking out their "sun don't shine" place.

Surprising that no one has said anything about the douche bag people in the video. Who cares what they think?

Are the people in the video NOT American???

Only an idiot would think that a few douche bags in a video represent all Americans. No more representative of all Americans than Mr. Bean and Benny Hill are of all English people, or are they?

I'm curious how someone can be a member for 11 months and you posted more than 3000 comments. That's 275 a day and not much that was useful.

So their NOT American? Ok thanks for clearing that up.

As for the post count. I sometimes have conversations with other posters. Strange huh!

I'm guessing reading comprehension isn't your high point.

I'm guessing politeness isn't yours! Or comprehension of sarcasm come to that!

[ginjag]

"Today's Americans love spicy food and challenging flavors."

So it's working at last! Keep it up guys and we'll make real people out of these Americans yet.

Ha ha.

Americans have some of the most sophisticated palates on the planet.

That's because so many grow up with a great variety of quality INTERNATIONAL flavors it being a country of immigrants.

I would include Canadians with that.

That makes for a different palate than less multicultural countries.

American tastes of course are always evolving:

Recently, the general public, especially younger people in the cities, have begun to embrace strong flavors previously thought of as icky, like bitterness, fermentation, funk, fat and umami, which are now all prized flavors.

http://www.theawl.com/2014/10/eat-spinach-not-kale

Really the author of this piece doesn't have the tiniest clue about American food culture. You know, I don't mind criticism of the U.S. when it is based on reality. But that article is based on ignorance.

Is there anything such as american cuisine?

I know of Cunard

[aguy30]

Is there anything such as american cuisine?

Perhaps BBQ ribs and chicken, prime rib with mashed potates, stuffed turkey with gravy, hamburgers, AMERICAN style pizza and Tex Mex variations can start the list.

Actually there are so many tasty American variations of foods from around the world that are part of what could be called American cuisine. Many are better than the original cuisine.

Edited November 3, 2014 by aguy30

[dcutman]

"Today's Americans love spicy food and challenging flavors."

So it's working at last! Keep it up guys and we'll make real people out of these Americans yet.

Ha ha.

Americans have some of the most sophisticated palates on the planet.

That's because so many grow up with a great variety of quality INTERNATIONAL flavors it being a country of immigrants.

I would include Canadians with that.

That makes for a different palate than less multicultural countries.

American tastes of course are always evolving:

Recently, the general public, especially younger people in the cities, have begun to embrace strong flavors previously thought of as icky, like bitterness, fermentation, funk, fat and umami, which are now all prized flavors.

http://www.theawl.com/2014/10/eat-spinach-not-kale

Really the author of this piece doesn't have the tiniest clue about American food culture. You know, I don't mind criticism of the U.S. when it is based on reality. But that article is based on ignorance.

Is there anything such as american cuisine?

Obviously you have not been around to much in the USA. New Orleans is a good place to sample many, if you dont have much time.

[rijb]

Americans have some of the most sophisticated palates on the planet.

JT, I am 100% sure that you have a very sophisticated palette. But judging from the attitude of hundreds of US citizens from all walks of life who have ate at my hotels over the past 10 years, I have zero confidence that your statement above is anywhere near the truth.

The USA sure has plenty of excellent restaurants, but that doesn't mean the diners have sophisticated palettes...

BTW, I'm not saying that the Brits have sophisticated palettes, (I don't think they do). But when I was in New York last time, (granted a few years ago), I was 'knocked' off the 'sidewalk'; by the girth of the average American.

Did they get that fat as a result of their sophisticated palette???

Sophisticated cuisine at your hotels...

[jamhar]

While i like thai food, I find Thai junk food lacking.

US chips are much better. Thai chips lack flavor.

Want Spicy? Try the habanero chips in the US.

and i really miss those bbq chips!

[zydeco]

Americans have some of the most sophisticated palates on the planet.

JT, I am 100% sure that you have a very sophisticated palette. But judging from the attitude of hundreds of US citizens from all walks of life who have ate at my hotels over the past 10 years, I have zero confidence that your statement above is anywhere near the truth.

The USA sure has plenty of excellent restaurants, but that doesn't mean the diners have sophisticated palettes...

BTW, I'm not saying that the Brits have sophisticated palettes, (I don't think they do). But when I was in New York last time, (granted a few years ago), I was 'knocked' off the 'sidewalk'; by the girth of the average American.

Did they get that fat as a result of their sophisticated palette???

If you think New Yorkers are fat, go to Texas!! Houston especially!! America has by far the fattest people. Fact.

Actually, by fact, Mexicans are. And the proliferation of mexican immigration into the US has no doubt fattened up America's bottom line.

[scavenger]

That line in the OP about young Americans taking pride into not traveling anywhere...I have stopped counting Thais who could not find Canada on a world map after 1,000, which didn't take long. Only yesterday a taxi driver thought it was next to Cameroun...

As for food in the USA, there is a lot more than McDonald's and awful Thai food stalls in food courts. New Orleans indeed comes to mind, so does Californian fusion (and wines) and New England (how I miss clam chowder!)

I wonder what reactions an American newspaper would get from the Thai community should they publish such a story in the States...

[sustento]

Once again Thaivisa is aiding in the American bashing here.

and English bashing, and Alaskan bashing and I'm waiting for dear fabs for some Dutch bashing.

No need to bash the Dutch. They need sympathy instead. They put mayonnaise on their chips

[Chonburiram]

No need to bash the Dutch. They need sympathy instead. They put mayonnaise on their chips

Did you ever try apple puree with your chips? Yummy!

[simon43]

Sophisticated food at your hotels

Where did I say that?

My hotels offer tasty Thai and Issan /Lao food. My US guests always ask for French Fries, burgers and tomato ketchup... very unadventurous

And if you want the best Indian curry, head to England. Of course, you must order the meal in Urdu.

I'm not sure if there is a cunning joke hidden in your words. Urdu is spoken in Pakistan, not India. But I agree that the Indian food in the UK is excellent.

[ginjag]

Sophisticated food at your hotels

Where did I say that?

My hotels offer tasty Thai and Issan /Lao food. My US guests always ask for French Fries, burgers and tomato ketchup... very unadventurous

And if you want the best Indian curry, head to England. Of course, you must order the meal in Urdu.

I'm not sure if there is a cunning joke hidden in your words. Urdu is spoken in Pakistan, not India. But I agree that the Indian food in the UK is excellent.

oooooooohhhhh Chicken Korma

[bangkapi]

The intro that blasts Americans as being only bland eaters is completely wrong.

The video is cute and clever due to the quite accurate comments of the young people tasting the chips/crisps.

[JohnThailandJohn]

That "news" story was a bunch of idiotic American bashing. I know supposed to be funny, but based on total ignorance of the author. Today's Americans love spicy food and challenging flavors. Hot and spicy Mexican salsa and "Thai/Viet" Sricracha sauce in, ketchup out. They are going on very dated stereotypes that haven't been true for decades. Even the headline is messed up. The taster complained one of the chips was TOO BLAND, not bland and boring enough.

As far as international travel, did you know you can easily get much better Vietnamese food in the USA than in Thailand? Odd considering if you look at a map. Americans are NOT provincial eaters. THAIS on the other hand ...

OMG RELAX and get a grip. All the bashing of Thais done on a daily basis here and you are getting defensive and insecure about a tongue-in-cheek article. And yes in America you generally find two main types of chips in the store, regular and barbecued ... and why Americans can also make fund of the funny flavors of chips Thailand enjoys.

Hopefully leaders of both nations can get together and smooth out these hateful stereotypes before this leads to an armed conflict

[Jingthing]

I wasn't referring to American food but rather American palates. Very multi culti and bland boring is not the thing. That article again was written from a place of extreme ignorance.

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[WitawatWatawit]

No need to bash the Dutch. They need sympathy instead. They put mayonnaise on their chips

Did you ever try apple puree with your chips? Yummy!

This comment should have stopped the thread dead in its tracks. But it didn't, it's still going, which proves just what a bunch of sickos you people really are. Suddenly, I have a new-found sympathy for JT and bland crisps.

[rijb]

Sophisticated food at your hotels

Where did I say that?

My hotels offer tasty Thai and Issan /Lao food. My US guests always ask for French Fries, burgers and tomato ketchup... very unadventurous

And if you want the best Indian curry, head to England. Of course, you must order the meal in Urdu.

I'm not sure if there is a cunning joke hidden in your words. Urdu is spoken in Pakistan, not India. But I agree that the Indian food in the UK is excellent.

That says more about your food than your customers.

[MexicanFarang]

Funny.

Except on America you can get a bigger variety of food, than any other country in the world, including Thailand.

Check out the long wait for a reservation at The French Laundry in Northern California:

http://m.opentable.com/restaurants/the-french-laundry/1180?Rid=1180&EarlyPoints=0&ExactPoints=0&LaterPoints=0&OfferConfirmNumber=0&ChosenOfferId=0

[55Jay]

Sophisticated food at your hotels

Where did I say that?

My hotels offer tasty Thai and Issan /Lao food. My US guests always ask for French Fries, burgers and tomato ketchup... very unadventurous

And if you want the best Indian curry, head to England. Of course, you must order the meal in Urdu.

I'm not sure if there is a cunning joke hidden in your words. Urdu is spoken in Pakistan, not India. But I agree that the Indian food in the UK is excellent.

Cunning and hidden indeed. Apparently.

[mahtin]

Local Lotus has about 6 varieties of shoestring chips and I just bought the last 2 packs of straight chips.

Fear of amazon women!

[rubl]

Funny.

Except on America you can get a bigger variety of food, than any other country in the world, including Thailand.

Check out the long wait for a reservation at The French Laundry in Northern California:

http://m.opentable.com/restaurants/the-french-laundry/1180?Rid=1180&EarlyPoints=0&ExactPoints=0&LaterPoints=0&OfferConfirmNumber=0&ChosenOfferId=0

I for one wouldn't care to imagine what type of food one serves in a 'laundry' especially a French one

[55Jay]

I wasn't referring to American food but rather American palates. Very multi culti and bland boring is not the thing. That article again was written from a place of extreme ignorance.

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Following the link of this Coconuts contributor, his or her high quality content in the past 1 year 7 months, includes coverage of Hello Kitty turning 40, a cat rescue at Lat Phrao and a bland and boring take on Amb Kenny's last days here.

Yes, this piece lacks substance and sophistication but so does the majority of their readership as you can see herein.

[Jingthing]

Some "All American" food porn from Washington, D.C.

Washington D.C. isn't even close to the best U.S. food city, but it's a good one, and this illustrates very well what I am talking about.

Note the Thai food at these top places and how good that looks too:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/goingoutguide/37-restaurants-you-must-try/2014/10/29/2791f29e-5edf-11e4-91f7-5d89b5e8c251_gallery.html?hpid=z10

Of course this more elite list doesn't even scratch the surface of the D.C. food scene. Perhaps best known for the sheer number and quality of ETHIOPIAN restaurants, and yes, Virginia, it's not only Africans in there.

Edited November 3, 2014 by Jingthing

[Thaddeus]

CRISPS as they are called in England, and I believe where they were invented, are a savoury snack. As far as I and all of my friends are concerned, the Thai style of flavouring is unnaturally sweet. I would suggest that they would only be popular amongst small children in most western countries.

In fact most things in Thailand are unnaturally sweet, boring for me. As yet the government here does not seem to have made the population aware; just how unhealthy processed sugar in large quantities is.

These are the threads that I really enjoy, pretty harmless, full of received wisdom, prejudice and nonsense, but without anybody getting hurt, well not if they haven't got an emotional age of twelve.

I singled this one out to quote not for any particular reason, it was just there.

Yes, they are called crisps in England.

No, they were not invented there.

Thai flavourings are designed to assault salt, sour, sweet and bitter (i.e. the taste buds on the tongue) to the maximum..... I somehow doubt that smokey bacon will ever be popular here, nor roast chicken, my two favourite flavours when I was a kid.

As for the last line, Thailand grows a lot of sugar cane, there may be some connection

[NamKAheng]

You can find bad food in any country, it is not an American thing you can also find very good food in any country. I am a food lover (foodie) and the best invention for foodies is the Internet where you can find the best place to eat in any countries.

When I go to USA, some of my friends are saying you will eat bad food, England is another one, but it is not true at all, yes, you can find bad food in those countries but I must say I eat very well in both countries. In the USA the change in the last 10 or 15 years is incredible, it has become a foodies paradise, even McDonald is on a downward spiral. I think maybe the Food Network has something to do with it. Some of you are saying that American does not have a good pallet, but surely someone in USA have a good one since you can eat very well in USA.

Now for the english language, USA always puzzle me (english is my second language), breakfast lunch and dinner, how about calling them breakfast dinner and supper, appetizer entry and dessert, how about calling them entry main and dessert? Look at the meaning of entry in the English dictionary.