American, Kalani Smith, who regularly shares his experiences of British culture on social media, took a younger relative to Tesco for the first time where one thing left him confused
An American teenager has expressed his shock at one particular aspect of British supermarket shopping after visiting Tesco for the first time. Kalani Smith, who hails from Tennessee, USA, regularly shares his experiences of life this side of the Atlantic on social media like a lot of Americans in the UK do these days.
The TikTok user with more than three million followers regularly showcases his trips to restaurants and shops – offering his take on all things British from an American perspective. In a new video, however, he took along family member, Devon for the ride to pick up a meal deal and pick out any differences between shopping at home and abroad.
“You get a main, a snack and a drink,” Kalani informed Devon, who proceeded pick a sandwich. Intrigued by the unfamiliar Coronation chicken filling, the youngster added it to his basket before heading to the drinks.
Taking up Kalani on his orange-flavoured Tango suggestion, the teen completed his meal deal with roast beef Monster Munch.
Heading up the escalator in the superstore, Devon grabbed a can of Lynx Africa body spray – known back home under the Axe branding.
Next, the pair visited the fresh produce section where they picked up strawberries, whilst over in dairy, the wedge-shaped packing of Edam left Devon a little bewildered.
Still, the duo weren’t done there, and it was the next item that caused the biggest stir. “Why aren’t the eggs in the fridge?” a baffled Devon asked.
To which Kalani told him: “They don’t have to be. They just put them on the shelves, which I will say that when I first came here threw me for a loop. Now it’s just normal for me, but it is still weird saying it.”
After taking their shopping home to their accommodation, it was time for Devon to tuck in. “It tastes like curry,” he declared, after biting into his sandwich. “It’s a weird mixture, it’s not bad – it’s just different.”
The lad appeared to be more impressed with the Tango, however, gulping it down and exclaiming: “Oh yeah! It’s got a lot of carbonation, but it’s perfect flavour.”
He concluded with the Monster Munch, meanwhile, describing the famous corn snack as “10 out of 10”.
Writing in response, one TikTok user joked: “That kid was destined for a British secondary school! I mean, straight up picking lynx Africa off the shelves? Come on now!”
A second person added: “He chose exceptionally well. Good job that man.”
A third suggested: “Now you can get an ice cream or Pot Noodle with your meal deal. I think Pot Noodle would replace your sandwich or pasta or wrap and ice cream replaces the snack.”
Whilst a fourth praised: “Young legend having an open mind and just trying things.”