Sandwich queue breaks out after British tourist in US asked for butter on his bread
Furious transatlantic sandwich spat erupts after a British tourist in the US asked for butter on his sandwich – with hilarious results
A furious transatlantic sandwich spat has erupted online after a British tourist in the US asked for butter on his sandwich and was shocked by the result.
a Reddit user took to the CasualUK subreddit forum to share a sandwich his dad got in the States.
The poster explained that their father had asked for butter on his sandwich, but when he got it, the bread was smeared with butter on the outside.
They shared the shocking photo and wrote: “They don’t make their sandwiches across the pond. This is what happened when my father asked him to be buttered.’
The post garnered more than 21,000 likes and many rushed to the comments in disbelief at the strange logic, as people from the US jumped in to defend the sandwich maker, saying buttering bread for a sandwich is not the custom in the United States. States.
A Reddit user took to the CasualUK subreddit to share a sandwich his dad got in the States
One person wrote, “Even just logic would tell you for sure that the butter would be on the inside. Why would you butter the outside of the bread?’
Another joked, “Hey guys, you know those handy eating utensils made out of bread to keep your hands clean?” Let’s grease the whole surface.’
Someone else wrote, “How the hell do you come to the conclusion that it’s the OUTSIDE OF THE SANDWICH that needs to be buttered.”
Some Americans joined the conversation to defend the bizarre result and confirm that buttered bread is not common in the United States.
One person clarified, “No, we don’t. I’m American and I don’t know why Reddit showed me this subreddit but here I am and here’s your comment and no we’re not buttering our sandwiches.
“To be clear, I also butter my breakfast sandwiches. I’m talking lunch/deli style sandwiches here.
“Nobody I’ve never met puts the bread on their turkey and lettuce sandwiches. Yes, I know you three Americans are doing it and I shouldn’t be speaking for you. I am very sorry.’
The post garnered more than 13,000 likes and many rushed to the comments in shock and disbelief
While another disagreed, saying, “I worked in a sandwich shop where we made our sandwiches in bulk in the morning.”
“Each sandwich was on buttered bread. Yes, that happens in America, no, that is not common these days.’
Another person from the US wrote, “I’m 43. Never in my life have I had a sandwich with butter, unless it was toasted/grilled.”
They later added, “The number of people taking this personally is too high. I am only sharing my experience as an American. I’m not saying no one does. I’m not saying you can’t. I’m not saying fuck you. We’re talking about chill out sandwiches.’
Some Americans joined the conversation to confirm that buttered bread is not common in the United States
While another wrote, “My friend is from the US and when I asked her if she buttered the bread for a sandwich she looked at me like I just got a second head.”
Someone else agreed, saying, “I’m also from the US, and butter on a sandwich is certainly less common in the US, but it’s not that we’re not familiar with putting it on bread.” Whoever did this definitely at least had an off moment or is an idiot.”
However, some people from the US disagreed and said they always butter their bread.
However, some people from the US disagreed and said they always butter their bread
One person wrote, “I’m from the US and I always butter my bread when bread is involved in any capacity.”
Another said, “I’m also American and I grease the insides of my sandwiches with deli meats.” Always have. However, I would not spread the inside of a sandwich with a filling such as egg salad or tuna salad, because they are typically spreadable.’
Someone else said, “What do you mean ‘we?” I use butter on any steak, bologna, or cured meat sandwich. Cold Meatloaf on white with butter, salt and ketchup is THE BOMB!’