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more_beans_mrtaggart t1_j1rp5jb wrote

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

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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