Europeans Share Their Biggest American Culture Shock Moments

What did you think of all of these culture shocks? I, for one, am pleasantly surprised that travelers think we’re…nice?! I’m also sad that people are severely missing out on peanut butter Oreos because they are a delicacy. Let us know in the comments if anything on this list surprised you, or if you have …

‘Just straight-up shock’: State-mandated university bans on TikTok are fraying students’ connections to the world

Jade Santiago had just gotten out of class at the University of South Florida’s School of Music when her boyfriend told her the school had banned the use of TikTok on its Wi-Fi network. And not just her school: On April 6, TikTok was banned from use on university Wi-Fi at all 40 of the …

‘Cries in inflation’: Walmart customer shares shock at Knorr pasta now being $2.27 instead of 97 cents

As inflation remains high, users on TikTok are posting videos lamenting the rising price of goods.  In January of this year, one TikTok user visited Walmart and purchased the same groceries one year apart. While food prices have risen by 8.4% since last year, the TikToker reported spending 50% more for the same items. Similar …

Shannen Doherty’s Net Worth May Shock You

Shannen Doherty’s personal life is often in the headlines. She has continued to have an impressive net worth as of 2023, years after her TV success. Actress Shannen Doherty has gotten major publicity in recent years primarily for her brave battle with cancer, and since the announcement that she has started divorce proceedings against her …

People Sharing Culture Shock After Moving To Midwest

4. “Biggest shock for me was the food. I thought I knew good American comfort food, but theirs was to another level. It was also interesting to see how they had their own little language and words for things that I thought were called another.” “For example, when you bring over a casserole, they call …

‘That is so much money for one bowl’: Chipotle customer shares shock at bowl costing $19.82

A TikTok of a Chipotle customer complaining about the high cost of their burrito bowl has gone viral and sparked another controversy regarding the fast-food chain restaurant. In the video, which was posted on Jan. 11 by Makenna Silbernagel (@berrymakenna), the TikToker rants, “My burrito bowl from Chipotle just cost $19.82. Yes, I got guac, …

Director James Cameron’s Net Worth Shouldn’t Be a Shock

Director, writer, producer and editor James Cameron became interested in film during his time in college working odd jobs from other students. His directing career began in 1978, but took off in 1984 with his film The Terminator, which he wrote and directed. Since then, James has produced countless Academy Award-winning films and some of …

‘It’s like 3 blueberries for $10’: Customer shares shock at Starbucks selling packaged blueberries

Starbucks has often been criticized for its item pricing. There are tons of people on social media who have sworn to stop giving the chain their business after seeing the costs of their favorite Starbucks products continually go up over the years, like this one pumpkin-spiced latte devotee. While the chain is mostly known for …

‘It’s officially not convenient or affordable anymore’: Customer shares shock at $16 price tag for McDonald’s combo

While inflation has slowed, there’s little indication that the high prices that came with this year’s record inflation are going away anytime soon. Everything from gas to utilities to housing is still substantially more expensive than it was one year ago, per TIME, which has led to discontent among everyday Americans.  One area where this …