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And whither the soft shell taco vs. the burrito?

 

 

these are two different things. a burrito isn't a type of taco nor is a taco a type of burrito. a pancake isn't a type of waffle and a waffle isn't a type of pancake. they're just similar foods.

 

They're the same things. They just vary in size and/or preparation, but the necessary ingredients are the same.

 

But then we perceive them as different foods. Because they just are.

 

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If I get a craving for a sub it's different than if I get a craving for a sandwich.

 

Like if I really want a tuna sub and ultimately all I end up with is tuna sandwich I'm gonna be disappointed.

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I'm going to go make a berry smoothie right now. I would not, however, like a berry Slurpee-type concoction.

 

and yet, they are both drinks

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i want a patty melt. i definitely don't want a tuna sandwich.

 

in both cases, they are sandwiches.

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I'm going to go make a berry smoothie right now. I would not, however, like a berry Slurpee-type concoction.

 

and yet, they are both drinks

 

And yet, everything we're talking about is food.

 

Come on, David.

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My pound cake craving can't be fulfilled with a pancake or even birthday cake, yet they are both cakes.

 

 

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Sandwiches and subs are very similar foods, but are ultimately their own things.

 

If you promise a group of people subs and then present them with a bunch of sandwiches they will rightly be perplexed and frustrated as to why you are playing cruel food games with them. On the flipside, if you promise people sandwiches and bring them subs, they will be pleasantly surprised (because subs are inherently superior). Either way, people's perceptions are very, very different with these types of foods despite their many similarities.

 

Maybe the answer is looking at something like linguine vs. udon. Both are noodles, yet both are not pasta.

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And whither the soft shell taco vs. the burrito?

 

 

these are two different things. a burrito isn't a type of taco nor is a taco a type of burrito. a pancake isn't a type of waffle and a waffle isn't a type of pancake. they're just similar foods.

 

They're the same things. They just vary in size and/or preparation, but the necessary ingredients are the same.

 

But then we perceive them as different foods. Because they just are.

 

http://img.pandawhale.com/89952-master-strokes-beard-gif-Kill-bdei.gif

 

No, the thing that makes a burrito not a taco is the inclusion of beans. No beans, it's a taco, beans and it's a burrito. I can't be on your side in this argument, it's too weird and specific.

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And whither the soft shell taco vs. the burrito?

 

 

these are two different things. a burrito isn't a type of taco nor is a taco a type of burrito. a pancake isn't a type of waffle and a waffle isn't a type of pancake. they're just similar foods.

 

They're the same things. They just vary in size and/or preparation, but the necessary ingredients are the same.

 

But then we perceive them as different foods. Because they just are.

 

http://img.pandawhale.com/89952-master-strokes-beard-gif-Kill-bdei.gif

 

No, the thing that makes a burrito not a taco is the inclusion of beans. No beans, it's a taco, beans and it's a burrito. I can't be on your side in this argument, it's too weird and specific.

 

Well that's just silly

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A proper burrito is wrapped end over end and covered in a mole or other sauce and eaten with silverware. None of this is true for a taco.

 

Anyways the very first "subs" were called Italian sandwiches and the sandwich N&G is trying to limit the definition didn't really become popular until pre sliced bread. So while the whole expectation thing is very true of subs its not because sub's aren't sandwiches, but rather they are the original sandwich and have become bastardized.

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A proper burrito is wrapped end over end and covered in a mole or other sauce and eaten with silverware.

 

As someone who just spent the last 3 months mostly in California, you are wrong. There is a distinct difference between Mexican and Tex Mex. You are describing Tex Mex which is bastardized American influenced Mexican food.

 

I've also had a taco with beans in it. It's not difficult, nor did it make it a burrito.

 

Taco = one base, folded into two sides with an open air top

 

Burrito = one base, folded over and wrapped up to an enclosed concoction.

 

This isn't rocket science.

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