American expat faces backlash after revealing that she has been served an “unAustralian” Bunnings sausage sizzle — “Instant deportation, no remorse!”
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Dining is different all over the world. What is considered polite and rude varies from culture to culture.
There are some general rules that are usually considered polite, such as not talking with your mouth full, or not belching or spitting in public. However, there are many other customs that are specific to certain cultures.
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Speaking of bizarre eating habits, an American TikTok user has recently come under fire from Aussies after she shared a video of her trying the classic snag sandwich from Bunnings.
Can you see what the fuss is all about?
American expat Sophia, who posts under the username @sophiainsydney, said that she has finally given in to pressure after years of being encouraged by her Aussie followers to try the hardware store giant's famous sausage sizzle.
Credit: TikTok/@sophiainsydney
She says in the video: “Alright, you guys have been telling me to get a sausage sizzle for the past few years.”
“So this is my first sausage sizzle. Honestly, the Costco hot dog is so much better than this - but whatever, I gave it a try."
“And the proceeds go to charity so it’s for a good cause.”
While Bunnings sausage sandwich might not have received a rave review from Sophia, Aussies were furious about something else…
A number of Australian TikTok users noticed that she had been given two sandwiches that both included two slices of bread.
For those of you who are familiar with the classic snack, the sandwiches come with only one slice of bread (duh!)
Australians called out Sophia for the sausage sizzle serving she received, labelling the sandwiches with two slices of bread “unAustralian” and “disrespectful”. Credit:TikTok/@sophiainsydney.
The "disrespectful" serving of the sausage sizzle has prompted Aussies to label it as "unAustralian".
One person wrote: “Which Bunnings is serving snags with two slices of bread? I’m calling the police.”
“The D I S R E S P E C T. Instant deportation, no remorse,” another added.
A third chimed in: “This feels so illegal to watch, back to the USA for you. Your visa is cancelled.”
“As a country, we expect an apology video right the hell now,” another quipped.
Sophia defended herself, claiming that the Aussie servers from the Bunnings store in Gladesville served her the sandwiches.
She explained: “Guys, this is how they gave it to me in Gladesville [Sydney]. It would have better proportions by far if it was one piece of bread!”
“Aussies served it to me this way.”
However, a number of Australians pointed out that they'd never been served a snag sandwich with two bread slices before.
One comment read: “Who set up this poor tourist to look so silly? One piece of bread folded and triangle!”
“Why are you using two bits of bread?” another sarcastically asked.
A third added: “I’m telling my therapist about what you just did.”
“Who eats it like this? Bye,” another said.
The classic Bunnings sausage sizzle on include one slice of bread. Credit: Bunnings Warehouse.
In a playful twist of events, the heated debate comes on the same day that the hardware retail giant announced that it will be hosting a national fundraiser to support NSW and QLD residents impacted by storms and flooding.
The fundraising initiative — which will be held on Friday, March 11 — will feature the iconic snack.
All Bunnings stores across the country will participate in the sausage sizzle fundraisers and will be selling the delicious treat from 9 am to 4 pm.
Additionally, it was announced that customers will now be able to pay for their sausage sandwiches via digital payment options and will be able to make an additional donation of their choosing.
Bunnings Managing Director Mike Schneider said: “As a part of the local communities who have been affected, we want to help.”
“Our team members always embrace the opportunity to get behind the BBQ to help out. We are pleased to once again be partnering with GIVIT who are doing an incredible job supporting communities who have been impacted."
“We know there is a long road ahead, and Bunnings team members will continue to work alongside impacted communities in the coming weeks and months to offer support and assistance with the recovery and rebuilding process.”
Bunnings has already donated $120,000 to those who have been impacted by storms and flooding by providing essential products as well as financial aid.
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