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What American things do the Brits like?

Old Jul 28th 2011, 6:37 pm
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Originally Posted by Bob
Speaking of Rootbeer though....pretty sure you can't get in the UK, Moxie!
Sainsbury's sells it. There used to be a few A&Ws around too. I love the stuff, tastes like hospital smell.
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Old Jul 28th 2011, 6:55 pm
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Default Re: What American things do the Brits like?

Originally Posted by Anian
Sainsbury's sells it. There used to be a few A&Ws around too. I love the stuff, tastes like hospital smell.
Root Beer tastes like Germolene smells - if that makes sense .
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Old Jul 28th 2011, 7:15 pm
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Originally Posted by Anian
Sainsbury's sells it. There used to be a few A&Ws around too. I love the stuff, tastes like hospital smell.
Sainsbury's sell Moxie? That's pretty random
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Old Jul 28th 2011, 7:48 pm
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Root Beer tastes like Germolene smells - if that makes sense .
It does, because it's true.
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Root Beer tastes like Germolene smells - if that makes sense .
That's exactly what my husband says.....
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Old Jul 29th 2011, 4:33 pm
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I tell my American wife all the time that root beer reminds me of hospitals and medicine and that I cannot stand it. She thinks im crazy.

On a side note, Hershey's chocolate syrup in a can is a novelty item to take home. Main thing I wanted from the US as a kid was the clothes and state souvenirs. Stuff like fridge magnets, etc. Used to build up a collection. Oh, and anything with the coco cola brand name on it too.

Originally Posted by AmerLisa
That's exactly what my husband says.....
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Old Jul 31st 2011, 5:07 pm
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Default Re: What American things do the Brits like?

Originally Posted by dnolan1337
I tell my American wife all the time that root beer reminds me of hospitals and medicine and that I cannot stand it. She thinks im crazy.

On a side note, Hershey's chocolate syrup in a can is a novelty item to take home. Main thing I wanted from the US as a kid was the clothes and state souvenirs. Stuff like fridge magnets, etc. Used to build up a collection. Oh, and anything with the coco cola brand name on it too.
I'd forgotten about Coca Cola stuff...I used to buy things like a special CC glass or mug. Also used to take back Disney and Warner Bros. stuff for the kids.
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Originally Posted by AmerLisa
That's exactly what my husband says.....
Agree - disgusting stuff - like liniment - very odd
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Old Aug 2nd 2011, 7:57 pm
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Default Re: What American things do the Brits like?

Originally Posted by CAdreaming
Agree - disgusting stuff - like liniment - very odd
I have seen people here add a scoop of ice-cream to a mug of the stuff.
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Old Aug 3rd 2011, 12:39 am
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Originally Posted by ljaw2002uk
I have seen people here add a scoop of ice-cream to a mug of the stuff.
Yes and it's a root beer float.
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Old Aug 3rd 2011, 12:48 am
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Originally Posted by cindyabs
Yes and it's a root beer float.
and if the root beer is good, it's actually quite a nice, weird refreshing mix...much nicer than the one done with fizzy orange juice.
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Old Aug 4th 2011, 5:07 am
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I'd take back pictures of the blue sky and my pool, I can remember how much I craved that back in England. OK, it might upset them but it might mean you get some visitors.
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Old Aug 5th 2011, 2:35 pm
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Default Re: What American things do the Brits like?

I absolutely love Pork Rinds, and if nobody back home appreciates them they become very reasonably priced dog treats.
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Old Aug 5th 2011, 3:02 pm
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Default Re: What American things do the Brits like?

Originally Posted by Night Crawler
I absolutely love Pork Rinds, and if nobody back home appreciates them they become very reasonably priced dog treats.
You can buy them in the UK...known as Pork Scratchings.
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Old Aug 8th 2011, 3:16 pm
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Default Re: What American things do the Brits like?

Originally Posted by Jerseygirl
You can buy them in the UK...known as Pork Scratchings.
It's normally puffed pork skin over here than actual scratchings though...

Anyway, has anyone mentioned Whoppie Pies? They're pretty good...
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