How is poutine not popular fast food in the US?

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Just a curious Canadian on here asking Americans why poutine isn't popular down there?

For those of you who are unfamiliar with what it is, poutine is a dish of french fries covered with brown gravy and cheese curds.

Now, I get some foods just don't fit with some nationalities.  I also get the health thing... this dish is a heart attack on a plate.  But, so many other fast foods are popular in the US that are equally or more unhealthy...I just don't get it.

Any ideas?

Randy · Answer

It's all marketing. Poutine is a wonderful dish, but it has to better known.

PATMAN · Answer

Similar to chilly cheese fries which In-&-Out and a few others sell. Garlic and sweet potatoes fries are big as well.

It is also an acquired taste and Americans aren't very bright when it comes to trying new things. Many sit down restaurants offer it in one form or another.

Anonymous · Answer

I thought poutine was a black food.  maybe that's why

Stew · Answer

They eat it in Florida; probably cause of all the Canadians that visit.  Had it before and I guess you have to grow up eating that...  It's okay..

Max · Answer

Cause we use ketchup with our fries ..    And we sure dont eat anything called putine

O.o · Answer

I have no idea, because it sounds amazing. I think it will catch on someday.

Chris · Answer

Thay eat that here in missouri

Anonymous · Answer

Stop eating it.

Anonymous · Answer

Never  heard of it.

Anonymous · Answer

never even heard of it

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How is poutine not popular fast food in the US?

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