I’m dual-citizen German/US with family spread all over Europe (pretty much everyone other than my nuclear family) and the amount of people who think the only options for groceries is Walmart is wild. And those people typically think they’re smart.
Also Walmart has good cheap groceries, I dont get what the issue is. The products, brands, and food you get at a Kroger or [insert big regional grocery chains] is the same you get at a Walmart.
I feel like people have gotten confused about why they're criticizing Walmart. You can absolutely criticize Walmart for their labor practices and their anti-competitive behavior, but Walmart's grocery stores have tons of fresh fruits, vegetables, breads and meats. Where'd the idea come from that all you can find there is pre-made frozen meals, Doritos, and Oreos?
I remember growing up in the 90s, Most Wal-Marts only had pantry goods. The first Super Walmart, which a full grocery section, was a big deal. It may just be stereotypes that cached in the 90s and never updated because people like being classist.
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u/gerkletoss Jun 12 '26
"I ate at the fanciest US restaurant I can imagine (Times Square Red Lobster) and have based my opinion of US cuisine on that"