rant · moment 24 of 29
America's Sinful Food and Sugar Comedowns
from #217 - Cuties | The Tim Dillon Show · #217
2 min
Tim continues on food, describing how American food and sugary milkshakes/frappuccinos give a false euphoria followed by a crash, contrasting with lighter foreign cuisine.
- Tim notes it's weird that Britain serves fish and chips in newspaper with malt vinegar
- American food impresses visitors more than anything else the country has to offer besides spectacle
- No country lays on sinful food like America does—even Italian meals leave you feeling light
- McDonald's milkshakes in other countries taste noticeably less sweet than American ones
- The massive syrup content in US milkshakes causes a pounding headache 30 minutes after drinking
- Tim describes the temporary confidence boost from a Frappuccino with AC blasting in your car
- Sugar crash leads to a cycle of chewing gum and energy drinks to avoid the comedown