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What purpose does American cheese serve? What problem does it solve?

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[โ€“] swordgeek@lemmy.ca 10 points 9 months ago (2 children)

It makes Americans feel like they've contributed to the global gastronomy.

[โ€“] Papergeist@lemmy.world 9 points 9 months ago (1 children)

James Kraft was born in Canada, moved to the US in 1902 and invented the cheese in 1903.

I dunno, I don't think it's long enough to count. That shit is Canadian.

[โ€“] PyroNeurosis@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 9 months ago (1 children)

He knew full well Canada wouldn't let this fly. He had to be in the United States to spawn this.

[โ€“] Papergeist@lemmy.world 2 points 9 months ago

Lol yea you gotta point.

[โ€“] baconisaveg@lemmy.ca 3 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Everyone always asks why is American cheese, but never how is American cheese.