▲In the Netherlands, "Amerikaanse toestanden" is a way to refer to a wide gap between the rich and the poor.

▲The Slovenians call coleslaw "Ameriška solata." Because what would an American salad be without mayonnaise?

▲In Chile, this means to go commando.

▲In Russia, rollercoasters are called "Amerikanskie gorki."

▲In Japan, this is simply a way to say a weak, black cup of coffee. No Pumpkin Spice Lattes Japan? Where is the originality?

▲Because apparently, Thousand Island dressing is something America is known for in Germany.

▲The Thai dish "khao pad American" is a strange concoction of fried rice with ketchup, chicken, peas, bacon, croutons, ham, hot dogs, and even raisins. Apparently, it was created when Americans were stationed in Thailand during the Vietnam War for some unknown reason.

▲In Poland, a "Wolna amerykanka" is essentially a no-holds-barred wrestling match. Apparently fight club is real in eastern Europe.

▲In Norway, "Heilt Texas" is an expression to describe an unhinged or chaotic situation.

▲In France, brass knuckles are called, "Le coup-de-poing américain."

▲In Belgium, a store that sells camping or outdoors products is called an "Amerikaanse Stock."

▲In the Netherlands, an "Amerikaanse fuif" is the word used for a potluck.

▲This one is pretty much self-explanatory. Super-sized burgers in Australia are called American.

▲In Ireland, this is an expression used to describe pleasuring oneself. Apparently it's a take on rhyming slang. American to yank to... well, you get the idea.

▲Multiple choice questions on tests are seen as very American in Israel and several other countries.

▲In Spain, "Cinta Americana" is a way to describe the always useful handy-dandy tool, duct tape.

▲In the Netherlands, a tumor surrounded by fatty tissue is named after America.

▲In Brazil, iceberg lettuce is called, "Alface Americana." Because, of course, if America is named after a vegetable it will have the least amount of nutrients possible.

▲You know a California stop? Yeah, that's just an "American stop" in Canada.

▲The Dutch recently started referring to elections where the debate is media-focused—so not about the policy but about the candidate, as "American elections."

▲In Spain, a "Cocina Americana" is an open-style kitchen rather than the traditional style closed off by a wall.

▲In some European countries, including Switzerland, "Cool Ranch" Doritos are called American. Maybe Doritos should just rename them...

▲In Britain this is simply a way to say the lowest-quality mustard possible.

▲Apparently, in Malta, this is a term for a bedroom with a shower in it. Why is this American exactly?

▲In the 19th and early 20th centuries, when an Irish person emigrated to America their families would throw a "wake" party because they would likely never see them again.

▲In Britain, large refrigerators with side-by-side doors are seen as American-style.

▲Burgers again huh? In Israel, this is the name of the largest hamburger available on the McDonald's menu.

▲In Japan, this is used to describe a common joke.

▲In Japan, while a hot dog is called a "hottodoggu," a corndog is called an "Amerikandoggu."

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In Italy, placemats or "tiny tablecloths" are called, "Tovagliette all'Americana."

See some other hilarious misfires with American-themed restaurants around the world.

▲It is undeniable that America has some foods, products, and customs that are just, well, American. Either based on stereotypes, movies, or pure fact, other countries dub countless things as being something unique to the US all the time. Some are painfully accurate, while others will leave you dumbfounded and looking for answers. For your reading pleasure, here are some of the most hilarious things the rest of the world has decided are American.

The weirdest things dubbed as "American" around the world

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LIFESTYLE Stereotypes

It is undeniable that America has some foods, products, and customs that are just, well, American. Either based on stereotypes, movies, or pure fact, other countries dub countless things as being something unique to the US all the time. Some are painfully accurate, while others will leave you dumbfounded and looking for answers. For your reading pleasure, here are some of the most hilarious things the rest of the world has decided are American.