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“Like Hollywood movies, MTV and blue jeans, fast food has become one of America's major cultural exports.” quote by Eric Schlosser
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“Like Hollywood movies, MTV and blue jeans, fast food has become one of America's major cultural exports.”

Eric Schlosser

About This Quote

Source Book: Fast Food Nation, 2001

Fast food has become a major cultural export of America, similar to other popular symbols.

In simple terms: Fast food is a key US cultural export.

Key Takeaway

Recognize fast food's cultural influence.

Themes

culture export foodindustry

Mood

critical informative

Type

sociological commentary

When to use this quote

  • travel
  • expatriate life
  • marketing strategies
  • policy debates

Key Concepts

globalization consumerism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does fast food export about American values?
  • How does it affect local cuisines?
A Different Perspective

May ignore health impacts.

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