As an American, it is typically onerous to pinpoint what precisely *is* American tradition or the objects, concepts, and cultural norms folks establish as “uniquely American.” In any case, we’re a melting pot of many various cultures and identities.
It is at all times enjoyable, although, to see “American-ness” perceived by a non-American, which is why I and three million others had been hooked when UK content material creator Mollie Layton, referred to as @mollielayton on TikTok, shared the whole lot she acquired in her “America haul” throughout a current journey to the US.
So, let’s bounce into the whole lot Mollie included in her haul:
1.
Tide pens.
“I undoubtedly was not anticipating 6 tide pens to be the beginning of this,” one individual wrote.
2.
Two bottles of EOS 24-hour moisture physique lotion.
3.
Three ornamental plush pumpkins from CVS.
4.
An ornamental fall-themed pillow.
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Deodorants, together with a double pack of Mitchum deodorants, a Secret 72H gel deodorant she noticed on TikTok, and a Dove deodorant she beforehand bought on her final journey to the US.
“mitchum deodorant is the very best, and nobody talks about it,” one individual wrote.
“That is hilarious bc after I go to the UK/France I get your deodarants, lotions, and many others,” one other individual mentioned.
6.
Some “hygiene bits,” as Mollie put it, like Listertine strips and Crest whitening toothpaste.
7.
Dealer Joe’s Pumpkin spice and snickerdoodle cookie combine.
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A tin of Dealer Joe’s pumpkin pie puree.
9.
Chick-fil-A sauce.
This commenter known as the sauce a “high tier seize.”
10.
A mini bottle of Hidden Valley Ranch.
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A bottle of Taco Bell sauce.
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A bottle of Alfred vanilla syrup.
Many American commenters had been fast to level out that they’ve by no means heard of Alfred Espresso (probably as a result of it is a chain particular to Los Angeles with one location in Austin, Texas).
“If you mentioned ‘worlds well-known’ it jogged my memory of that scene in ELF with the espresso,” this individual wrote.
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Okay, subsequent up: A bottle of Dealer Joe’s Spicy Honey sauce.
14.
Two bottles of Dealer Joe’s Pumpkin Pie Spice.
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Two bottles of Dealer Joe’s Every little thing Bagel Seasoning.
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A “crunchy chili onion sprinkle seasonsing mix” from Dealer Joe’s.
“I really feel like selecting condiments as a substitute of snacks was actually ahead considering,” one high remark learn.
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A pair bottles of Dealer Joe’s hand sanitizer spray.
18.
A $5 pumpkin candle from Goal.
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A Dealer Joe’s tote bag.
And lastly:
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A bottle of ZzzQuil.
Individuals had been fairly amused by Mollie’s selections. “Bringing again zzzquil and pumpkin pie puree is definitely sending me,” one individual wrote.
General, People had been totally entertained.
And truthfully, a majority of individuals stood by Mollie’s picks.
One individual even mentioned they out of the blue “have a brand new appreciation for all of this stuff.”
Molly shared her response to the viral response to her haul with BuzzFeed saying, “I wasn’t anticipating in any respect. However it’s been superb seeing all of the People commenting on their opinions and giving me assistance on what to buy subsequent time I come.”
“The UK hasn’t acquired anyplace close to the merchandise the US does,” she continued. “We don’t share comparable magnificence merchandise from deodorant to physique wash. The meals is vastly completely different — the UK doesn’t legally permit sure merchandise or elements. For a very good motive, I’m certain, however when in America, I really like indulging in the whole lot I can whereas there.”
Mollie informed BuzzFeed that whereas she believes there are general higher choices within the US, the UK “loves a very good grocery store” and has higher chocolate. “Dairy milk over Hershey’s! We simply have much less sugar content material in our meals. And we now have some smaller manufacturers for magnificence merchandise, which is good, however America’s are simply higher,” she informed BuzzFeed.
On her subsequent go to to the US, Mollie mentioned she’ll be restocking her Dealer Joe’s goodies, deodorant, toothpaste, ranch, and the EOS merchandise she will be able to’t get within the UK. “I simply actually purchase into the advertising of merchandise in America trigger we lack a lot right here,” she informed BuzzFeed.
What do you assume!? In the event you’re American, what merchandise do you assume are higher to seize when you’re overseas? In the event you’re not American, what’s higher within the US to take again house with you? Tell us within the feedback!
