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[-] zakobjoa@lemmy.world 96 points 2 years ago

Incidentally, both not native to Europe.

Europeans taking shit from other continents and making it theirs. It feels like there's a metaphor or something...

[-] cmbabul@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

I just went through all the things I think Europe does well or is known for, and I can’t think of anything that doesn’t either originate somewhere else or has been made better elsewhere. With the exceptions of cars(which doomed us and is still debatable euro cars are the best), wine(depending on how you categorize Georgia), and olive oil. Someone correct me if I’m missing something

Edit: does French bread count?

[-] SirShanova@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago

Depends on you define best or known for when it comes to cars. Sure a BMW is nice but a Lexus will last twice as long for a fifth the price and is good.

And bread, for invention, depends on whether or not you count leavened and unleavened separately. In terms of best, French bread is definitely S tier though.

[-] cmbabul@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago

Those were definitely my thoughts on cars, although I give Germany some credit for inventing them. And yeah bread is tough since it’s been done all across humanity, the French do it best I think but i dunno if it should count

[-] SirShanova@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago

Well, idk who invented sourdough or garlic bread but both of those should be examined as rivals. Baguette stills rocks heated and buttered though

[-] cmbabul@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago

It’s either an Italian or New York Italian that invented garlic bread. Sourdough I think is Colorado but I have know idea where I heard that. But yeah you ain’t wrong

[-] Pons_Aelius@kbin.social 4 points 2 years ago

Sourdough I think is Colorado

That may be where it became popular in the USA, but the sourdough method was widespread throughout medieval Europe.

[-] lauha@lemmy.one 3 points 2 years ago

French bread is fine I guess, but nothing beats the Finnish rye bread when you don't want to be hungry again in 5 minutes. Also nothing beats the taste.

[-] pimeys@lemmy.nauk.io 2 points 2 years ago

The super thin and extra dark slices with butter and juustohöyläjuusto... Yes.

[-] such_lettuce7970@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago

It'll keep you regular if nothing else.

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