What food(dish or otherwise) defines Americans?

IN short, other countries have a dish that they're usually recognized by. But, with Americans, I notice this dish may vary between many people. So, what food do YOU think defines Americans(you don't have to be American to answer this, by the way.)

Cheeseburgers & Fries. That's what I thought of when I saw the thread title.

none. since majority of the foods are not american in origin.
 
but, if i had to think what  food describes an american, i say Hot dogs and soda

Well i'm foreign (for you Americans anyway). And the first thing i think about when talking about American food are hamburgers/cheeseburgers.

none. since majority of the foods are not american in origin.  but, if i had to think what  food describes an american, i say Hot dogs and soda

yup. i hate when people adopt others culture and claim it as its own.. >_>
especially cuisine.  >=l

yup. i hate when people adopt others culture and claim it as its own.. >_> especially cuisine.  >=l

yup. i hate when people adopt others culture and claim it as its own.. >_> especially cuisine.  >=l

@castleking said:

yup. i hate when people adopt others culture and claim it as its own.. >_> especially cuisine.  >=l

Hey, what can you do? Us Americans: once we find something we like, we try to claim it as our own.

Lard. 

BB

Hot dogs get the trademark 4 sure.

Anything that gets you obese, diabetes, cancer, heart disease or high blood pressure.

I say Mac & Cheese. Or possibly, just french fries.

Whenever I think of "American food", I always think of something grilled and served with a side of something fried. And screw the health concerns; as long as it makes your tummy feel good, it's all good. 
 
So yeah, I'm-a say cheeseburger with a side of fries. 
Although that BBQ ribs/french fry combo looks absolutely appetizing.  

Deep fried big mac covered with cheese. 

yup. i hate when people adopt others culture and claim it as its own.. >_> especially cuisine.  >  

@castleking said:

yup. i hate when people adopt others culture and claim it as its own.. >_> especially cuisine.  >  

 Stop hating bud. Every goddamn country in the world has adopted one thing or another.   It's Hotwings and a cold beer for me. HOOTERS!!

Lard. 

BB

 But we Americans are England's children! I know we don't call as often as we should, and we aren't as well behaved as our goody-two shoes brother, Canada. Who by the way has never had a girlfriend. (whispers) I'm just sayin'…

Deep fried big mac covered with cheese. 

 But we Americans are England's children! I know we don't call as often as we should, and we aren't as well behaved as our goody-two shoes brother, Canada. Who by the way has never had a girlfriend. (whispers) I'm just sayin'…

Anything that gets you obese, diabetes, cancer, heart disease or high blood pressure.

@god_spawn:  
 

Anything that gets you obese, diabetes, cancer, heart disease or high blood pressure.

this 
 
  
 
 
 The Bacon Sundae from Denny's

I basically screamed CHEEZBURGER in my head when I saw the title, lol, so that :P

Mmmm...
Double bacon(preferably turkey bacon) cheeseburgers with perfectly melted cheese and toasted buns. 
The fries have the perfect amount of salt so that it's not overwhelmingly salty yet you can taste it.
An ice cold coca cola with just the perfect amount to me through the entire meal.
This is my American dish.

Cheeseburgers and fries are it, but Barbecue Ribs deserve a mention.

Apple Pie? 

As a non American I will say either A or B.

Southern BBQ and soul food.  
 
 
Cheeseburger/Hotdog and fries/chips with a coke/pepsi.

anything supersized with extra cheese

Definately the cheeseburger and fries. 
 
Though a T-bone steak and corn on the cob grilled to perfection deserves at least a mention.
 
 
 

McDonalds

@Ebbm: 
 
then explain this:
 

Mexicans and Native  Americans who know for sure that is not an actual taco from their respective culture..
hence Americanized or more specifically Anglicized

Potatoes, Corn, Salt, and a Side of Dead Animal.

Mexicans and Native  Americans who know for sure that is not an actual taco from their respective culture.. hence Americanized or more specifically Anglicized

@The Stegman said:

@god_spawn:

Anything that gets you obese, diabetes, cancer, heart disease or high blood pressure.

this




The Bacon Sundae from Denny's

Both of those look so good.

Mexicans and Native  Americans who know for sure that is not an actual taco from their respective culture.. hence Americanized or more specifically Anglicized

BBQ Ribs with a side of French Fries. 
 

The best part about reservation food is that we just call it food. My aunts and uncles make everything from scratch.

My vote still goes to apple pie, it's f**kin' delcious and worthy of representing the american people