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On July 01 2012 19:21 Azera wrote:Show nested quote +On July 01 2012 19:19 Heh_ wrote:On July 01 2012 19:14 Azera wrote:On July 01 2012 19:13 Heh_ wrote:On July 01 2012 19:06 Azera wrote:On July 01 2012 19:04 Heh_ wrote:On July 01 2012 18:52 Azera wrote:On July 01 2012 18:51 PrinceXizor wrote:On July 01 2012 18:47 Azera wrote:On July 01 2012 18:47 PrinceXizor wrote:
*sigh* this dumb blog makes me miss my friends and want to have a barbecue. lol Host one and take plenty of pictures, then we can all live vicariously through you :D too many important things to do right now. <1 month until i'm homeless, have to find a new place to live. <2 months until i run out of money, have to find a job. Have to go back to the gym now that my knee is better ect ect ect. Good luck! If you wanna live overseas, this is the reality that you'll face. Unless you parents are swimming in millions at their disposal. If you're dead set on the food in the US and Canada (seriously...), do so for undergrad. As I've said, get good grades and get a scholarship. Easiest ticket out of Singapore. Then you'll understand why they say the grass is always greener on the other side. Eh, maybe. You sound like you're being condescending about the idea of moving to US or Canada. You seem to let your own preferences leak over =S As I've said, I've been in the US for a year, gonna be there for at least 5 more years. NC to be precise. As I've said, typical American food is pizza, fried chicken and burgers washed down with soda (soft drinks)... there's nothing really special about it. Then you have crappy imitations of Asian food stuffed with MSG and cornstarch in some brown gooey liquid. Obviously there's still nice eating places around, but there's plenty in SG. There's your problem. Seems like you're not making an effort to look. I barely eat it. I cook for myself to keep costs down, and I'm usually cooking chinese food (rice + dishes) but I can just about cook anything I feel like. Come over here, you'll see a huge number of people eating these stuff day in, day out. I don't get it. So what if people eat those things? Just because they do doesn't mean I have to. Show nested quote +On July 01 2012 19:19 mcimba42 wrote:On July 01 2012 19:14 Azera wrote:On July 01 2012 19:13 Heh_ wrote:On July 01 2012 19:06 Azera wrote:On July 01 2012 19:04 Heh_ wrote:On July 01 2012 18:52 Azera wrote:On July 01 2012 18:51 PrinceXizor wrote:On July 01 2012 18:47 Azera wrote:On July 01 2012 18:47 PrinceXizor wrote:
*sigh* this dumb blog makes me miss my friends and want to have a barbecue. lol Host one and take plenty of pictures, then we can all live vicariously through you :D too many important things to do right now. <1 month until i'm homeless, have to find a new place to live. <2 months until i run out of money, have to find a job. Have to go back to the gym now that my knee is better ect ect ect. Good luck! If you wanna live overseas, this is the reality that you'll face. Unless you parents are swimming in millions at their disposal. If you're dead set on the food in the US and Canada (seriously...), do so for undergrad. As I've said, get good grades and get a scholarship. Easiest ticket out of Singapore. Then you'll understand why they say the grass is always greener on the other side. Eh, maybe. You sound like you're being condescending about the idea of moving to US or Canada. You seem to let your own preferences leak over =S As I've said, I've been in the US for a year, gonna be there for at least 5 more years. NC to be precise. As I've said, typical American food is pizza, fried chicken and burgers washed down with soda (soft drinks)... there's nothing really special about it. Then you have crappy imitations of Asian food stuffed with MSG and cornstarch in some brown gooey liquid. Obviously there's still nice eating places around, but there's plenty in SG. There's your problem. Seems like you're not making an effort to look. yeah, then american food is a fat slab of meat with an exaggerated amount of salt and sauce and whatnotif you enjoy it, sure, america is pretty cool. however, that is not good food, especially not when compared to all of the flavour you can find in asian cuisine Your ignorance is overwhelming.
yes, i'm sure some kid from sg who has never been to america knows more about its food than someone who lived there
please do tell me about this wonderful american cuisine you seem to know so much about
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On July 01 2012 19:24 mcimba42 wrote:Show nested quote +On July 01 2012 19:21 Azera wrote:On July 01 2012 19:19 Heh_ wrote:On July 01 2012 19:14 Azera wrote:On July 01 2012 19:13 Heh_ wrote:On July 01 2012 19:06 Azera wrote:On July 01 2012 19:04 Heh_ wrote:On July 01 2012 18:52 Azera wrote:On July 01 2012 18:51 PrinceXizor wrote:On July 01 2012 18:47 Azera wrote:
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Host one and take plenty of pictures, then we can all live vicariously through you :D too many important things to do right now. <1 month until i'm homeless, have to find a new place to live. <2 months until i run out of money, have to find a job. Have to go back to the gym now that my knee is better ect ect ect. Good luck! If you wanna live overseas, this is the reality that you'll face. Unless you parents are swimming in millions at their disposal. If you're dead set on the food in the US and Canada (seriously...), do so for undergrad. As I've said, get good grades and get a scholarship. Easiest ticket out of Singapore. Then you'll understand why they say the grass is always greener on the other side. Eh, maybe. You sound like you're being condescending about the idea of moving to US or Canada. You seem to let your own preferences leak over =S As I've said, I've been in the US for a year, gonna be there for at least 5 more years. NC to be precise. As I've said, typical American food is pizza, fried chicken and burgers washed down with soda (soft drinks)... there's nothing really special about it. Then you have crappy imitations of Asian food stuffed with MSG and cornstarch in some brown gooey liquid. Obviously there's still nice eating places around, but there's plenty in SG. There's your problem. Seems like you're not making an effort to look. I barely eat it. I cook for myself to keep costs down, and I'm usually cooking chinese food (rice + dishes) but I can just about cook anything I feel like. Come over here, you'll see a huge number of people eating these stuff day in, day out. I don't get it. So what if people eat those things? Just because they do doesn't mean I have to. On July 01 2012 19:19 mcimba42 wrote:On July 01 2012 19:14 Azera wrote:On July 01 2012 19:13 Heh_ wrote:On July 01 2012 19:06 Azera wrote:On July 01 2012 19:04 Heh_ wrote:On July 01 2012 18:52 Azera wrote:On July 01 2012 18:51 PrinceXizor wrote:On July 01 2012 18:47 Azera wrote:
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Host one and take plenty of pictures, then we can all live vicariously through you :D too many important things to do right now. <1 month until i'm homeless, have to find a new place to live. <2 months until i run out of money, have to find a job. Have to go back to the gym now that my knee is better ect ect ect. Good luck! If you wanna live overseas, this is the reality that you'll face. Unless you parents are swimming in millions at their disposal. If you're dead set on the food in the US and Canada (seriously...), do so for undergrad. As I've said, get good grades and get a scholarship. Easiest ticket out of Singapore. Then you'll understand why they say the grass is always greener on the other side. Eh, maybe. You sound like you're being condescending about the idea of moving to US or Canada. You seem to let your own preferences leak over =S As I've said, I've been in the US for a year, gonna be there for at least 5 more years. NC to be precise. As I've said, typical American food is pizza, fried chicken and burgers washed down with soda (soft drinks)... there's nothing really special about it. Then you have crappy imitations of Asian food stuffed with MSG and cornstarch in some brown gooey liquid. Obviously there's still nice eating places around, but there's plenty in SG. There's your problem. Seems like you're not making an effort to look. yeah, then american food is a fat slab of meat with an exaggerated amount of salt and sauce and whatnotif you enjoy it, sure, america is pretty cool. however, that is not good food, especially not when compared to all of the flavour you can find in asian cuisine Your ignorance is overwhelming. yes, i'm sure some kid from sg who has never been to america knows more about its food than someone who lived there
please do tell me about this wonderful american cuisine you seem to know so much about
Right, I've been to Alaska, San Fran, California, and Orlando. Since you live there, I assume that you should also know what the fuck you're talking about.
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please do tell me about this wonderful american cuisine you seem to know so much about
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On July 01 2012 19:29 mcimba42 wrote:Show nested quote +please do tell me about this wonderful american cuisine you seem to know so much about
Read the rest of the thread, especially those that would have prevented you from posting such a comment.
Edit : I don't even have to tell you about what I know to prove you're wrong.
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On July 01 2012 19:28 Azera wrote:Show nested quote +On July 01 2012 19:24 mcimba42 wrote:On July 01 2012 19:21 Azera wrote:On July 01 2012 19:19 Heh_ wrote:On July 01 2012 19:14 Azera wrote:On July 01 2012 19:13 Heh_ wrote:On July 01 2012 19:06 Azera wrote:On July 01 2012 19:04 Heh_ wrote:On July 01 2012 18:52 Azera wrote:On July 01 2012 18:51 PrinceXizor wrote:
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too many important things to do right now.
<1 month until i'm homeless, have to find a new place to live.
<2 months until i run out of money, have to find a job.
Have to go back to the gym now that my knee is better ect ect ect. Good luck! If you wanna live overseas, this is the reality that you'll face. Unless you parents are swimming in millions at their disposal. If you're dead set on the food in the US and Canada (seriously...), do so for undergrad. As I've said, get good grades and get a scholarship. Easiest ticket out of Singapore. Then you'll understand why they say the grass is always greener on the other side. Eh, maybe. You sound like you're being condescending about the idea of moving to US or Canada. You seem to let your own preferences leak over =S As I've said, I've been in the US for a year, gonna be there for at least 5 more years. NC to be precise. As I've said, typical American food is pizza, fried chicken and burgers washed down with soda (soft drinks)... there's nothing really special about it. Then you have crappy imitations of Asian food stuffed with MSG and cornstarch in some brown gooey liquid. Obviously there's still nice eating places around, but there's plenty in SG. There's your problem. Seems like you're not making an effort to look. I barely eat it. I cook for myself to keep costs down, and I'm usually cooking chinese food (rice + dishes) but I can just about cook anything I feel like. Come over here, you'll see a huge number of people eating these stuff day in, day out. I don't get it. So what if people eat those things? Just because they do doesn't mean I have to. On July 01 2012 19:19 mcimba42 wrote:On July 01 2012 19:14 Azera wrote:On July 01 2012 19:13 Heh_ wrote:On July 01 2012 19:06 Azera wrote:On July 01 2012 19:04 Heh_ wrote:On July 01 2012 18:52 Azera wrote:On July 01 2012 18:51 PrinceXizor wrote:
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too many important things to do right now.
<1 month until i'm homeless, have to find a new place to live.
<2 months until i run out of money, have to find a job.
Have to go back to the gym now that my knee is better ect ect ect. Good luck! If you wanna live overseas, this is the reality that you'll face. Unless you parents are swimming in millions at their disposal. If you're dead set on the food in the US and Canada (seriously...), do so for undergrad. As I've said, get good grades and get a scholarship. Easiest ticket out of Singapore. Then you'll understand why they say the grass is always greener on the other side. Eh, maybe. You sound like you're being condescending about the idea of moving to US or Canada. You seem to let your own preferences leak over =S As I've said, I've been in the US for a year, gonna be there for at least 5 more years. NC to be precise. As I've said, typical American food is pizza, fried chicken and burgers washed down with soda (soft drinks)... there's nothing really special about it. Then you have crappy imitations of Asian food stuffed with MSG and cornstarch in some brown gooey liquid. Obviously there's still nice eating places around, but there's plenty in SG. There's your problem. Seems like you're not making an effort to look. yeah, then american food is a fat slab of meat with an exaggerated amount of salt and sauce and whatnotif you enjoy it, sure, america is pretty cool. however, that is not good food, especially not when compared to all of the flavour you can find in asian cuisine Your ignorance is overwhelming. yes, i'm sure some kid from sg who has never been to america knows more about its food than someone who lived there
please do tell me about this wonderful american cuisine you seem to know so much about Right, I've been to Alaska, San Fran, California, and Orlando. Since you live there, I assume that you should also know what the fuck you're talking about.
If you can eat whatever American-ish food you're craving everyday, for several years or even your entire life, then go ahead. I'll say it again: Eating during a holiday and eating as a resident are really different.
I have hundreds of Singaporean friends who've studied overseas, and all of them miss Singapore food. Even the locals who've been to Singapore also love Singaporean food.
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i honestly haven't seen anything other than the fact that you can find tons of food from outside of america, which is not a good reason to go to america.
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On July 01 2012 19:34 mcimba42 wrote:
i honestly haven't seen anything other than the fact that you can find tons of food from outside of america, which is not a good reason to go to america.
I don't think you can read
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On July 01 2012 19:12 mcimba42 wrote:Show nested quote +On July 01 2012 18:37 Daozzt wrote:
Even most fast food places not named McDolnalds or Burger King are pretty good (In n Out, Five Guys, Chipotle, etc.). yeah, no. i tried chipotle when i was over there because of how amazing everyone said it was and it was trash. and the whole variety thing isn't a very smart argument, don't go to the us to eat asian/south american/european food, it does exist but it'll never be as good as the real ones.
Chipotle's trash? You're honestly the first person I've heard that from, online and in real life. Unless you plan on eating 30$ restaurant dinners everyday or have extremely high standards, I would not judge any country's cuisine. If you're looking for casual meals or fast food, there's no place with more variety than US for meals under <10$.
There's a reason variety exists regardless of quality-- people don't enjoy eating the same shit everyday. If you go to America just to eat burgers all the time, well, I feel sorry for you. Better go to Europe where you can dine on that nice French cuisine for 30 euros a meal.
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On July 01 2012 19:33 Heh_ wrote:Show nested quote +On July 01 2012 19:28 Azera wrote:On July 01 2012 19:24 mcimba42 wrote:On July 01 2012 19:21 Azera wrote:On July 01 2012 19:19 Heh_ wrote:On July 01 2012 19:14 Azera wrote:On July 01 2012 19:13 Heh_ wrote:On July 01 2012 19:06 Azera wrote:On July 01 2012 19:04 Heh_ wrote:On July 01 2012 18:52 Azera wrote:
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Good luck! If you wanna live overseas, this is the reality that you'll face. Unless you parents are swimming in millions at their disposal. If you're dead set on the food in the US and Canada (seriously...), do so for undergrad. As I've said, get good grades and get a scholarship. Easiest ticket out of Singapore. Then you'll understand why they say the grass is always greener on the other side. Eh, maybe. You sound like you're being condescending about the idea of moving to US or Canada. You seem to let your own preferences leak over =S As I've said, I've been in the US for a year, gonna be there for at least 5 more years. NC to be precise. As I've said, typical American food is pizza, fried chicken and burgers washed down with soda (soft drinks)... there's nothing really special about it. Then you have crappy imitations of Asian food stuffed with MSG and cornstarch in some brown gooey liquid. Obviously there's still nice eating places around, but there's plenty in SG. There's your problem. Seems like you're not making an effort to look. I barely eat it. I cook for myself to keep costs down, and I'm usually cooking chinese food (rice + dishes) but I can just about cook anything I feel like. Come over here, you'll see a huge number of people eating these stuff day in, day out. I don't get it. So what if people eat those things? Just because they do doesn't mean I have to. On July 01 2012 19:19 mcimba42 wrote:On July 01 2012 19:14 Azera wrote:On July 01 2012 19:13 Heh_ wrote:On July 01 2012 19:06 Azera wrote:On July 01 2012 19:04 Heh_ wrote:On July 01 2012 18:52 Azera wrote:
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Good luck! If you wanna live overseas, this is the reality that you'll face. Unless you parents are swimming in millions at their disposal. If you're dead set on the food in the US and Canada (seriously...), do so for undergrad. As I've said, get good grades and get a scholarship. Easiest ticket out of Singapore. Then you'll understand why they say the grass is always greener on the other side. Eh, maybe. You sound like you're being condescending about the idea of moving to US or Canada. You seem to let your own preferences leak over =S As I've said, I've been in the US for a year, gonna be there for at least 5 more years. NC to be precise. As I've said, typical American food is pizza, fried chicken and burgers washed down with soda (soft drinks)... there's nothing really special about it. Then you have crappy imitations of Asian food stuffed with MSG and cornstarch in some brown gooey liquid. Obviously there's still nice eating places around, but there's plenty in SG. There's your problem. Seems like you're not making an effort to look. yeah, then american food is a fat slab of meat with an exaggerated amount of salt and sauce and whatnotif you enjoy it, sure, america is pretty cool. however, that is not good food, especially not when compared to all of the flavour you can find in asian cuisine Your ignorance is overwhelming. yes, i'm sure some kid from sg who has never been to america knows more about its food than someone who lived there
please do tell me about this wonderful american cuisine you seem to know so much about Right, I've been to Alaska, San Fran, California, and Orlando. Since you live there, I assume that you should also know what the fuck you're talking about. If you can eat whatever American-ish food you're craving everyday, for several years or even your entire life, then go ahead. I'll say it again: Eating during a holiday and eating as a resident are really different. I have hundreds of Singaporean friends who've studied overseas, and all of them miss Singapore food. Even the locals who've been to Singapore also love Singaporean food.
To each his own 
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On July 01 2012 19:37 Azera wrote:Show nested quote +On July 01 2012 19:33 Heh_ wrote:On July 01 2012 19:28 Azera wrote:On July 01 2012 19:24 mcimba42 wrote:On July 01 2012 19:21 Azera wrote:On July 01 2012 19:19 Heh_ wrote:On July 01 2012 19:14 Azera wrote:On July 01 2012 19:13 Heh_ wrote:On July 01 2012 19:06 Azera wrote:On July 01 2012 19:04 Heh_ wrote:
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If you wanna live overseas, this is the reality that you'll face. Unless you parents are swimming in millions at their disposal.
If you're dead set on the food in the US and Canada (seriously...), do so for undergrad. As I've said, get good grades and get a scholarship. Easiest ticket out of Singapore. Then you'll understand why they say the grass is always greener on the other side. Eh, maybe. You sound like you're being condescending about the idea of moving to US or Canada. You seem to let your own preferences leak over =S As I've said, I've been in the US for a year, gonna be there for at least 5 more years. NC to be precise. As I've said, typical American food is pizza, fried chicken and burgers washed down with soda (soft drinks)... there's nothing really special about it. Then you have crappy imitations of Asian food stuffed with MSG and cornstarch in some brown gooey liquid. Obviously there's still nice eating places around, but there's plenty in SG. There's your problem. Seems like you're not making an effort to look. I barely eat it. I cook for myself to keep costs down, and I'm usually cooking chinese food (rice + dishes) but I can just about cook anything I feel like. Come over here, you'll see a huge number of people eating these stuff day in, day out. I don't get it. So what if people eat those things? Just because they do doesn't mean I have to. On July 01 2012 19:19 mcimba42 wrote:On July 01 2012 19:14 Azera wrote:On July 01 2012 19:13 Heh_ wrote:On July 01 2012 19:06 Azera wrote:On July 01 2012 19:04 Heh_ wrote:
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If you wanna live overseas, this is the reality that you'll face. Unless you parents are swimming in millions at their disposal.
If you're dead set on the food in the US and Canada (seriously...), do so for undergrad. As I've said, get good grades and get a scholarship. Easiest ticket out of Singapore. Then you'll understand why they say the grass is always greener on the other side. Eh, maybe. You sound like you're being condescending about the idea of moving to US or Canada. You seem to let your own preferences leak over =S As I've said, I've been in the US for a year, gonna be there for at least 5 more years. NC to be precise. As I've said, typical American food is pizza, fried chicken and burgers washed down with soda (soft drinks)... there's nothing really special about it. Then you have crappy imitations of Asian food stuffed with MSG and cornstarch in some brown gooey liquid. Obviously there's still nice eating places around, but there's plenty in SG. There's your problem. Seems like you're not making an effort to look. yeah, then american food is a fat slab of meat with an exaggerated amount of salt and sauce and whatnotif you enjoy it, sure, america is pretty cool. however, that is not good food, especially not when compared to all of the flavour you can find in asian cuisine Your ignorance is overwhelming. yes, i'm sure some kid from sg who has never been to america knows more about its food than someone who lived there
please do tell me about this wonderful american cuisine you seem to know so much about Right, I've been to Alaska, San Fran, California, and Orlando. Since you live there, I assume that you should also know what the fuck you're talking about. If you can eat whatever American-ish food you're craving everyday, for several years or even your entire life, then go ahead. I'll say it again: Eating during a holiday and eating as a resident are really different. I have hundreds of Singaporean friends who've studied overseas, and all of them miss Singapore food. Even the locals who've been to Singapore also love Singaporean food. To each his own
You asked how the US and Canada are like, focusing only on food. People gave you their opinions, and you dismissed everything that didn't agree with the picture you had of North America. Yeah, to each his own, but if you're going to ask for opinions, be prepared to accept them.
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On July 01 2012 19:36 Daozzt wrote:Show nested quote +On July 01 2012 19:12 mcimba42 wrote:On July 01 2012 18:37 Daozzt wrote:
Even most fast food places not named McDolnalds or Burger King are pretty good (In n Out, Five Guys, Chipotle, etc.). yeah, no. i tried chipotle when i was over there because of how amazing everyone said it was and it was trash. and the whole variety thing isn't a very smart argument, don't go to the us to eat asian/south american/european food, it does exist but it'll never be as good as the real ones. Chipotle's trash? You're honestly the first person I've heard that from, online and in real life. Unless you plan on eating 30$ restaurant dinners everyday or have extremely high standards, I would not judge any country's cuisine. If you're looking for casual meals or fast food, there's no place with more variety than US for meals under <10$. There's a reason variety exists regardless of quality-- people don't enjoy eating the same shit everyday. If you go to America just to eat burgers all the time, well, I feel sorry for you. Better go to Europe where you can dine on that nice French cuisine for 30 euros a meal.
i had no idea we were discussing trash "food" for college kids
nvm then, my standards are apparently too high for this discussion, keep eating your delicious concentrated grease
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On July 01 2012 19:42 Heh_ wrote:Show nested quote +On July 01 2012 19:37 Azera wrote:On July 01 2012 19:33 Heh_ wrote:On July 01 2012 19:28 Azera wrote:On July 01 2012 19:24 mcimba42 wrote:On July 01 2012 19:21 Azera wrote:On July 01 2012 19:19 Heh_ wrote:On July 01 2012 19:14 Azera wrote:On July 01 2012 19:13 Heh_ wrote:On July 01 2012 19:06 Azera wrote:
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Eh, maybe. You sound like you're being condescending about the idea of moving to US or Canada. You seem to let your own preferences leak over =S As I've said, I've been in the US for a year, gonna be there for at least 5 more years. NC to be precise. As I've said, typical American food is pizza, fried chicken and burgers washed down with soda (soft drinks)... there's nothing really special about it. Then you have crappy imitations of Asian food stuffed with MSG and cornstarch in some brown gooey liquid. Obviously there's still nice eating places around, but there's plenty in SG. There's your problem. Seems like you're not making an effort to look. I barely eat it. I cook for myself to keep costs down, and I'm usually cooking chinese food (rice + dishes) but I can just about cook anything I feel like. Come over here, you'll see a huge number of people eating these stuff day in, day out. I don't get it. So what if people eat those things? Just because they do doesn't mean I have to. On July 01 2012 19:19 mcimba42 wrote:On July 01 2012 19:14 Azera wrote:On July 01 2012 19:13 Heh_ wrote:On July 01 2012 19:06 Azera wrote:
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Eh, maybe. You sound like you're being condescending about the idea of moving to US or Canada. You seem to let your own preferences leak over =S As I've said, I've been in the US for a year, gonna be there for at least 5 more years. NC to be precise. As I've said, typical American food is pizza, fried chicken and burgers washed down with soda (soft drinks)... there's nothing really special about it. Then you have crappy imitations of Asian food stuffed with MSG and cornstarch in some brown gooey liquid. Obviously there's still nice eating places around, but there's plenty in SG. There's your problem. Seems like you're not making an effort to look. yeah, then american food is a fat slab of meat with an exaggerated amount of salt and sauce and whatnotif you enjoy it, sure, america is pretty cool. however, that is not good food, especially not when compared to all of the flavour you can find in asian cuisine Your ignorance is overwhelming. yes, i'm sure some kid from sg who has never been to america knows more about its food than someone who lived there
please do tell me about this wonderful american cuisine you seem to know so much about Right, I've been to Alaska, San Fran, California, and Orlando. Since you live there, I assume that you should also know what the fuck you're talking about. If you can eat whatever American-ish food you're craving everyday, for several years or even your entire life, then go ahead. I'll say it again: Eating during a holiday and eating as a resident are really different. I have hundreds of Singaporean friends who've studied overseas, and all of them miss Singapore food. Even the locals who've been to Singapore also love Singaporean food. To each his own You asked how the US and Canada are like, focusing only on food. People gave you their opinions, and you dismissed everything that didn't agree with the picture you had of North America. Yeah, to each his own, but if you're going to ask for opinions, be prepared to accept them.
Dismissed? No. Did I agree that NA might not be the all I made it out to be? I did. I understand where you're coming from. Sure, it's expensive to get good food at restaurants. Have any of you provided conclusive proof that the products you get from grocers are god-awful and genetically modified? No. Are all your comments substantiated? No.
All I've heard from you is the usual rant that American food like fried chicken, pizza, etc. is bad for you. Who doesn't know that?
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On July 01 2012 19:47 Azera wrote:Show nested quote +On July 01 2012 19:42 Heh_ wrote:On July 01 2012 19:37 Azera wrote:On July 01 2012 19:33 Heh_ wrote:On July 01 2012 19:28 Azera wrote:On July 01 2012 19:24 mcimba42 wrote:On July 01 2012 19:21 Azera wrote:On July 01 2012 19:19 Heh_ wrote:On July 01 2012 19:14 Azera wrote:On July 01 2012 19:13 Heh_ wrote:
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As I've said, I've been in the US for a year, gonna be there for at least 5 more years. NC to be precise. As I've said, typical American food is pizza, fried chicken and burgers washed down with soda (soft drinks)... there's nothing really special about it. Then you have crappy imitations of Asian food stuffed with MSG and cornstarch in some brown gooey liquid. Obviously there's still nice eating places around, but there's plenty in SG. There's your problem. Seems like you're not making an effort to look. I barely eat it. I cook for myself to keep costs down, and I'm usually cooking chinese food (rice + dishes) but I can just about cook anything I feel like. Come over here, you'll see a huge number of people eating these stuff day in, day out. I don't get it. So what if people eat those things? Just because they do doesn't mean I have to. On July 01 2012 19:19 mcimba42 wrote:On July 01 2012 19:14 Azera wrote:On July 01 2012 19:13 Heh_ wrote:
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As I've said, I've been in the US for a year, gonna be there for at least 5 more years. NC to be precise. As I've said, typical American food is pizza, fried chicken and burgers washed down with soda (soft drinks)... there's nothing really special about it. Then you have crappy imitations of Asian food stuffed with MSG and cornstarch in some brown gooey liquid. Obviously there's still nice eating places around, but there's plenty in SG. There's your problem. Seems like you're not making an effort to look. yeah, then american food is a fat slab of meat with an exaggerated amount of salt and sauce and whatnotif you enjoy it, sure, america is pretty cool. however, that is not good food, especially not when compared to all of the flavour you can find in asian cuisine Your ignorance is overwhelming. yes, i'm sure some kid from sg who has never been to america knows more about its food than someone who lived there
please do tell me about this wonderful american cuisine you seem to know so much about Right, I've been to Alaska, San Fran, California, and Orlando. Since you live there, I assume that you should also know what the fuck you're talking about. If you can eat whatever American-ish food you're craving everyday, for several years or even your entire life, then go ahead. I'll say it again: Eating during a holiday and eating as a resident are really different. I have hundreds of Singaporean friends who've studied overseas, and all of them miss Singapore food. Even the locals who've been to Singapore also love Singaporean food. To each his own You asked how the US and Canada are like, focusing only on food. People gave you their opinions, and you dismissed everything that didn't agree with the picture you had of North America. Yeah, to each his own, but if you're going to ask for opinions, be prepared to accept them. Dismissed? No. Did I agree that NA might not be the all I made it out to be? I did. I understand where you're coming from. Sure, it's expensive to get good food at restaurants. Have any of you provided conclusive proof that the products you get from grocers are god-awful and genetically modified? No. Are all your comments substantiated? No. All I've heard from you is the usual rant that American food like fried chicken, pizza, etc. is bad for you. Who doesn't know that?
When did I ever say that? You can get fresh produce virtually everywhere, unless you're living in some forgotten backwater. And BTW, many foodstuffs in America are genetically modified. There's always an organic section if you have an irrational of fear GM food.
You better learn to cook unless you like eating salads and sandwiches everyday.
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On July 01 2012 12:06 Azera wrote:Show nested quote +On July 01 2012 11:59 theBALLS wrote:
lol kid you've no idea how much better the food here in Singapore is. No, I dont think you understand. Hawker Centres and all that, yeah, but not for me.
Norway seems perfect,but im sure it isnt all its made out to be.
A guy I play basketball with is from Malaysia, and he says that Malaysian and singaporean(is that right?) food is way better! (he studies in Norway) But of course, everyone has their own taste in food.
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On July 01 2012 19:42 mcimba42 wrote:Show nested quote +On July 01 2012 19:36 Daozzt wrote:On July 01 2012 19:12 mcimba42 wrote:On July 01 2012 18:37 Daozzt wrote:
Even most fast food places not named McDolnalds or Burger King are pretty good (In n Out, Five Guys, Chipotle, etc.). yeah, no. i tried chipotle when i was over there because of how amazing everyone said it was and it was trash. and the whole variety thing isn't a very smart argument, don't go to the us to eat asian/south american/european food, it does exist but it'll never be as good as the real ones. Chipotle's trash? You're honestly the first person I've heard that from, online and in real life. Unless you plan on eating 30$ restaurant dinners everyday or have extremely high standards, I would not judge any country's cuisine. If you're looking for casual meals or fast food, there's no place with more variety than US for meals under <10$. There's a reason variety exists regardless of quality-- people don't enjoy eating the same shit everyday. If you go to America just to eat burgers all the time, well, I feel sorry for you. Better go to Europe where you can dine on that nice French cuisine for 30 euros a meal. i had no idea we were discussing trash "food" for college kids nvm then, my standards are apparently too high for this discussion, keep eating your delicious concentrated grease
Hah, unless you're making 100k+ a year or cook all of your own meals all the time, you're going to be eating these "trash" foods occasionally. Your standards are too high, because no one eats restaurant quality meals on a daily basis, especially not 15 y/o kids from Singapore. Also, it's funny you talk about greasy foods as if it's abnormal--if something tastes really good, chances are it is loaded with fat, sugar, oil, etc. It's not exclusive to American food.
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On July 01 2012 19:59 Daozzt wrote:
Also, it's funny you talk about greasy foods as if it's abnormal--if something tastes really good, chances are it is loaded with fat, sugar, oil, etc. It's not exclusive to American food.
yeah, your definition of "tastes really good" is probably kinda off
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On July 01 2012 19:42 mcimba42 wrote:Show nested quote +On July 01 2012 19:36 Daozzt wrote:On July 01 2012 19:12 mcimba42 wrote:On July 01 2012 18:37 Daozzt wrote:
Even most fast food places not named McDolnalds or Burger King are pretty good (In n Out, Five Guys, Chipotle, etc.). yeah, no. i tried chipotle when i was over there because of how amazing everyone said it was and it was trash. and the whole variety thing isn't a very smart argument, don't go to the us to eat asian/south american/european food, it does exist but it'll never be as good as the real ones. Chipotle's trash? You're honestly the first person I've heard that from, online and in real life. Unless you plan on eating 30$ restaurant dinners everyday or have extremely high standards, I would not judge any country's cuisine. If you're looking for casual meals or fast food, there's no place with more variety than US for meals under <10$. There's a reason variety exists regardless of quality-- people don't enjoy eating the same shit everyday. If you go to America just to eat burgers all the time, well, I feel sorry for you. Better go to Europe where you can dine on that nice French cuisine for 30 euros a meal. i had no idea we were discussing trash "food" for college kids nvm then, my standards are apparently too high for this discussion, keep eating your delicious concentrated grease
You need to learn to be good mannered.
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On July 01 2012 19:52 Heh_ wrote:Show nested quote +On July 01 2012 19:47 Azera wrote:On July 01 2012 19:42 Heh_ wrote:On July 01 2012 19:37 Azera wrote:On July 01 2012 19:33 Heh_ wrote:On July 01 2012 19:28 Azera wrote:On July 01 2012 19:24 mcimba42 wrote:On July 01 2012 19:21 Azera wrote:On July 01 2012 19:19 Heh_ wrote:On July 01 2012 19:14 Azera wrote:
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There's your problem. Seems like you're not making an effort to look.
I barely eat it. I cook for myself to keep costs down, and I'm usually cooking chinese food (rice + dishes) but I can just about cook anything I feel like. Come over here, you'll see a huge number of people eating these stuff day in, day out. I don't get it. So what if people eat those things? Just because they do doesn't mean I have to. On July 01 2012 19:19 mcimba42 wrote:On July 01 2012 19:14 Azera wrote:
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There's your problem. Seems like you're not making an effort to look.
yeah, then american food is a fat slab of meat with an exaggerated amount of salt and sauce and whatnotif you enjoy it, sure, america is pretty cool. however, that is not good food, especially not when compared to all of the flavour you can find in asian cuisine Your ignorance is overwhelming. yes, i'm sure some kid from sg who has never been to america knows more about its food than someone who lived there
please do tell me about this wonderful american cuisine you seem to know so much about Right, I've been to Alaska, San Fran, California, and Orlando. Since you live there, I assume that you should also know what the fuck you're talking about. If you can eat whatever American-ish food you're craving everyday, for several years or even your entire life, then go ahead. I'll say it again: Eating during a holiday and eating as a resident are really different. I have hundreds of Singaporean friends who've studied overseas, and all of them miss Singapore food. Even the locals who've been to Singapore also love Singaporean food. To each his own You asked how the US and Canada are like, focusing only on food. People gave you their opinions, and you dismissed everything that didn't agree with the picture you had of North America. Yeah, to each his own, but if you're going to ask for opinions, be prepared to accept them. Dismissed? No. Did I agree that NA might not be the all I made it out to be? I did. I understand where you're coming from. Sure, it's expensive to get good food at restaurants. Have any of you provided conclusive proof that the products you get from grocers are god-awful and genetically modified? No. Are all your comments substantiated? No. All I've heard from you is the usual rant that American food like fried chicken, pizza, etc. is bad for you. Who doesn't know that? When did I ever say that? You can get fresh produce virtually everywhere, unless you're living in some forgotten backwater. And BTW, many foodstuffs in America are genetically modified. There's always an organic section if you have an irrational of fear GM food. You better learn to cook unless you like eating salads and sandwiches everyday.
And if I do?
Btw, I wasn't saying that you said that. Goes to show how much you know about me dismissing people's opinion in the thread.
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On July 01 2012 20:03 Azera wrote:Show nested quote +On July 01 2012 19:42 mcimba42 wrote:On July 01 2012 19:36 Daozzt wrote:On July 01 2012 19:12 mcimba42 wrote:On July 01 2012 18:37 Daozzt wrote:
Even most fast food places not named McDolnalds or Burger King are pretty good (In n Out, Five Guys, Chipotle, etc.). yeah, no. i tried chipotle when i was over there because of how amazing everyone said it was and it was trash. and the whole variety thing isn't a very smart argument, don't go to the us to eat asian/south american/european food, it does exist but it'll never be as good as the real ones. Chipotle's trash? You're honestly the first person I've heard that from, online and in real life. Unless you plan on eating 30$ restaurant dinners everyday or have extremely high standards, I would not judge any country's cuisine. If you're looking for casual meals or fast food, there's no place with more variety than US for meals under <10$. There's a reason variety exists regardless of quality-- people don't enjoy eating the same shit everyday. If you go to America just to eat burgers all the time, well, I feel sorry for you. Better go to Europe where you can dine on that nice French cuisine for 30 euros a meal. i had no idea we were discussing trash "food" for college kids nvm then, my standards are apparently too high for this discussion, keep eating your delicious concentrated grease You need to learn to be good mannered.
On July 01 2012 19:36 Azera wrote:Show nested quote +On July 01 2012 19:34 mcimba42 wrote:
i honestly haven't seen anything other than the fact that you can find tons of food from outside of america, which is not a good reason to go to america. I don't think you can read
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On July 01 2012 20:05 Heh_ wrote:Show nested quote +On July 01 2012 20:03 Azera wrote:On July 01 2012 19:42 mcimba42 wrote:On July 01 2012 19:36 Daozzt wrote:On July 01 2012 19:12 mcimba42 wrote:On July 01 2012 18:37 Daozzt wrote:
Even most fast food places not named McDolnalds or Burger King are pretty good (In n Out, Five Guys, Chipotle, etc.). yeah, no. i tried chipotle when i was over there because of how amazing everyone said it was and it was trash. and the whole variety thing isn't a very smart argument, don't go to the us to eat asian/south american/european food, it does exist but it'll never be as good as the real ones. Chipotle's trash? You're honestly the first person I've heard that from, online and in real life. Unless you plan on eating 30$ restaurant dinners everyday or have extremely high standards, I would not judge any country's cuisine. If you're looking for casual meals or fast food, there's no place with more variety than US for meals under <10$. There's a reason variety exists regardless of quality-- people don't enjoy eating the same shit everyday. If you go to America just to eat burgers all the time, well, I feel sorry for you. Better go to Europe where you can dine on that nice French cuisine for 30 euros a meal. i had no idea we were discussing trash "food" for college kids nvm then, my standards are apparently too high for this discussion, keep eating your delicious concentrated grease You need to learn to be good mannered. Show nested quote +On July 01 2012 19:36 Azera wrote:On July 01 2012 19:34 mcimba42 wrote:
i honestly haven't seen anything other than the fact that you can find tons of food from outside of america, which is not a good reason to go to america. I don't think you can read
As much as I don't want to, "he started it". I'm not going to go about pandering to his non-existent capability to reason.
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