Exactly the same. But different.

Last night, I had a debate discussion with a friend about these things called Polos. Apparently they're the same as those white mint LifeSavers. Which got me thinking about how many products here are different (in that they're called something else), but are actually exactly the same.

For example:

Sorry that 75% of these examples are cereal. We eat a lot of it here in Flat 1.

But isn't that strange? Instead of Honey Nut Cheerios, Raisin Bran, Lays and Frosted Flakes, they have Honey Loops, Sultana Bran, Walkers and Frosties. But let's talk about laziness for a second. Because if you're gonna change the name, at least come up with a new look.

And then there's this:

You might be thinking to yourself, "Self, they call them Oreos over here too." And you'd be right. But look at the description. Yes, there's an unnecessary 'u' in flavored, but keep reading. "Biscuits."

Now, this is a completely different beast, because biscuits here are not the same as in the States. We've had this argument many times over. Apparently, the only cookie that's a "cookie" and not a "biscuit" is a chocolate chip cookie. Why? I have no idea. And when I tried to explain that our biscuits are different, they asked if I meant scones. No no. I meant biscuits.

Another American referred to KFC as an example, because they have KFC here. But that didn't work, because apparently they don't serve biscuits at KFC. Instead, they serve fries chips alongside their mashed potatoes.

What? Mashed potatoes with more potatoes? No, my dears.

You need a big fluffy buttery biscuit.