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A while ago, two separate Reddit threads went viral for asking Non-Americans what items they favor taking home with them as souvenirs when visiting the US. Today, the responses remain largely relevant and fascinating as ever. Here are 15 unexpectedly popular items for tourists: Responses, which were sourced from here and here , have been edited for length and clarity.
2. "Canadian here: motherfucking Cherry Coke. It is the drink of gods.
" — flightrulez "Vanilla Coke is amazing also." — jcrft 4. "I'm from England, and many of us go with the intention of dedicating a bit of time to buying either expensive clothes or gadgets (such as iPods) that we assume are going to be much cheaper in the States.
" — cheddar_fries 6. "Why would I pay 80 Euros for a pair of Levi's in Germany if I can get them for $40 in the USA?" — WoodzEX "My grandmother from France always asks for blue jeans from the US." — trinity_killer "My exchange student from Brazil went friggin bonkers over Levi's.
" — None 8. "Every time my friends or I go down to the States, we will buy a large supply of Flamin' Hot Crunchy Cheetos." — liu604 "Try dipping Hot Cheetos into cream cheese.
You will experience something you never thought possible." — Rebigulater 10. "As an Irishman, just good memories, really.
I like bringing back food and recipes. And the duty-free makes it easy to get bourbons that wouldn't otherwise be easily found on this side of the Atlantic. I pick up spare miniature soaps and conditioners that hotels have and give them to my girlfriend, who's collecting them.
" — defaullt 12. "My family has an uncommon tradition of buying a pack of cinnamon-flavored gum for other family members. I don't know what triggered this, but it has been our tradition since the '70s.
" — aetbeut 14. "As weird as it sounds, my souvenir from the US was a single dollar that I have hanging on the wall. Every night, I go to bed under the watchful eyes of General Washington.
" — Kaiserhawk Have any everyday items you make sure to pick up while visiting the States? Let us know in the comments below!.
