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SupaflyIRL t1_j1rdc0p wrote

Reply to comment by diodebuddha in [Homemade] Ratatouille by mrs_catl8dy

Always one person who feels obligated to make this comment.

How about, shut up? This is the worst kind of comment in r/food.

“ACTUALLY this isn’t ________ it’s _______”

Bar none the worst most repetitive comments. Just don’t comment. Keep it to yourself.

Let people post a fucking grilled cheese or a paella or a fucking ratatouille in peace.

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more_beans_mrtaggart t1_j1rp5jb wrote

The thing is that you grow up eating a dish that’s extremely common to your country, then someone else in another country decides to use that dishes name for something completely different.

It’s like me posting up a sliced beef sandwich and saying “Check out my authentic American Burger”.

Then me telling you to stfu when you correct me.

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iTwango t1_j1rsvv7 wrote

If it becomes culturally known as that in another culture, it's just kinda unnecessary to correct it.

Like the fact that corn dogs are called "American Dogs" in Japan. This style of dish was popularised by the Disney movie in the US, and was called Ratatouille in the film. So that's what a lot of people call it. Names change.

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more_beans_mrtaggart t1_j1rurra wrote

I know why it happens. I’m saying in this case it’s a shame. It’s an iconic French dish.

And yes, America has a long history of misnaming things partially due to its historic insularity. Same for Japan. As the planet gets smaller, and cultures become more familiar and known, here’s hoping misnaming other countries stuff for the hell of it eventually comes to an end.

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iTwango t1_j1rvys0 wrote

I don't think there's a country anywhere that doesn't localise names of things, food included. I don't think having another name minimises its iconic comfort food French status. It just is another line item in the lore of making people nostalgic for and love it. That's what the movie was doing and what comfort food is - delicious nostalgia. I don't think it's problematic, but others disagree for sure. Have a good day, friend!

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YorkyBar t1_j1uqyx6 wrote

This is such an ignorant take. Something is traditional to a country or region for hundreds of years. It holds a special place in the heart of the people that live there. So, when someone is corrected to the proper name then they should respect that and start using it. Not say ‘well, I don’t want to call it that'.

It’s like you telling us your name is Dave, and me saying, nah, I’m gonna call you Potato instead.

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OptimusPhillip t1_j1ry7jj wrote

The person didn't say this wasn't ratatouille, just that it was a specific variation.

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SupaflyIRL t1_j1rdzwn wrote

It’s not being scared of information it’s backlash to a shitty meme reply that people are addicted to making to a WIDE VARIETY of foods.

Stop making the meme reply because it has to be made in every post. It is a shared mental illness that people have to constantly “say the thing”.

Imagine thinking you’re providing a helpful service with “well actually” comments that no one likes or wants to read for the thousandth time.

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BrokenHero408 t1_j1te5c7 wrote

Seems like the community disagrees. Guess they do want to see the comment.

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