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lapfog_1

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4. I know this is weird

Reply to Tanuki (Original post)

Sat May 16, 2026, 11:30 AM

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but Eastern Europe loves American fast food... especially KFC and McDonalds. Not for everyday, but once in a while treat.

I can't imagine why other than it is different than what they usually eat...

I express my surprise every time my Romanian friends tell me they got fried chicken.

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