Scottish People Try American Snacks for the first time

[@shaunvlog]

Question of the day: what colour of sweets do you eat first? I go for the reds.

[@kellyr3179]

red and blue

[@christinemarshall5019]

Red, orange, yellow.

[@bluesageful]

purple (grape), then red ( strawberry )

[@mandystory4275]

Red cherry then pinks strawberry

[@heidir7553]

Orange 🧡 then Purple💜

[@kristenheuer5676]

Put vanilla icecream in your root beer!

[@shaunvlog]

Kristen Heuer that sounds... intriguing 😮

[@maryellencook9528]

@@shaunvlog it's delicious!

[@candieevavold4937]

@@shaunvlog root beer floats are so good! The vanilla ice cream mellows out the flavor of the root beer.

[@kristenheuer5676]

They are called root beer floats, pretty common here in the states.

[@SherriLyle80s]

Root beer floats! My kids love them.

[@shannahbanana]

The problem with root beer is that the different brands taste vastly different.

[@susanjamison3382]

Shannah D. I agree. I like A&W or Barques (sp)

[@kenaleimacwilliam3842]

Boylans is my favorite! But I love trying all the different brands out there too! I love root beer!

[@senpaistreams502]

Wait wait wait there are other brands? I have only ever seen A&W wth?

[@AmayaHyuga13]

IBC is my favorite root bear and cream soda

[@leojones7266]

I hate the vanilla in a&w root beer

[@rburnau1]

and don't judge root beer by the first one you've tried. there are so many different styles and tastes

[@rburnau1]

We went through a phase of taking the whole family out for pizza and root beer all over our tri-state area

[@kettch777]

I hate to say it, but Virgil's is something I've had, and it's hands down some of the best root beer I've had. If he doesn't like that, he's not likely to enjoy any of them.

[@roefane2258]

Haha, not laughing at anyone, but I don’t like Virgil’s. There is a smaller (?) brand called Dang! that is amazing. They also have a butterscotch root beer that IS Butterbeer.

[@c.robison448]

I love Barq's....but to be fair...I live in Biloxi MS...sooo

[@cult_of_odin]

Where I work has it's own root beer and ginger ale. I've tried many root beers and sarsaparilla but for me Chownings Tavern root beer is the best.

[@SuperDrLisa]

Why doesn't anyone outside the USA like root beer? That's my favorite! Thank you for having an unhealthy diet too, we feel lonely sometimes.

[@Meekerextreme]

Everyone has different taste. I hate Virgil's root beer , but love A&W

[@floydhill9265]

@Lisa Mieth I watch tons of these types of videos, and I've noticed the same thing 😄

[@bluesageful]

I think Root Beer is an acquired taste, along with the quality of the root beer ..I didn't care for root beer when I was young, then I tried A&W and was hooked......I love root beer, but only certain ones! Some taste HORRIBLE. Others are DELICIOUS!....I am not familiar with the one Shaun tried so, I can't comment on it's quality.

[@HippieMagic]

Think it’s because they associate it with medicine when none of our medicine tastes remotely like that. Our medicine is always the god awful cherry flavor.

[@iluvmusicals21]

I prefer Barq's, but anything that is less wintergreen or vanilla flavor prominent.

[@Artist6135]

The Root Beer should be served ice cold!!! Please try it cold!!!

[@TacShooter]

Yes!

[@ThatDamnPandaKai]

Wow, you've used up your entire weekly quota of exclamation marks in one post.

[@TacShooter]

@@ThatDamnPandaKai Rootbeer PR has no limit.

[@Meekerextreme]

It's Vigil's that is nasty stuff, at least to me and my taste buds. I'm not a fan of black liquorice

[@kevinerose]

@@Meekerextreme Yeah they need something good like A&W or Dads root beer, or Mug root beer and Barqs is good too. Anything else could be questionable.

[@nebulaone908]

Those ain't gummy vitamins. Trust me, you'll be fine.

[@bluesageful]

I've never seen anyone eat Doritos with dip or salsa.....Reg tortilla chips and Tostitos, yes....Doritos, no.Probably because they are already over loaded with flavor!

[@shaunvlog]

bluesageful really? The dip is even branded Doritos

[@bluesageful]

@@shaunvlog Well, I've seen Doritos CHEESE dip. But that's the only one I've seen where I live. But then, Doritos is a BRAND. They make lots of stuff....Nacho Cheese being the most popular flavor.

[@andie22311]

Nacho Cheese Doritos with Frito Lay bean dip. Yum

[@KayCeeTX21]

I don’t think I have ever seen someone eat Doritos with salsa. Ever. 🤯 tortillas chips and salsa = good. Doritos already have their own flavor punch. Salsa would just make an already messy situation even worse! Then again maybe it’s been missing all my life. Too bad I’m vegan. 😂

[@BlessedVeteranAdventures]

Doritos with bean dip mmmm yum lol Have A Blessed Day

[@carolhak]

A&W freezing cold root beer in a heavy mug with a papa burger. Best burps ever👉🏻😃‼️

[@Deedric_Kee]

I gotta try that myself sounds great 👍

[@smoothlyamusing]

Frothy goodness

[@suzib777]

a traditional favorite from years ago, A&W Root Beer or root beer float.

[@jem5252]

I'd like to see a video of you showing us some of the Scottish foods you eat, also including foods from the UK. That would be enjoyable! Thanks!

[@AtomicSquirrelHunter]

Someone needs to make Jalapeño Haggis.

[@boredweegie553]

@@AtomicSquirrelHunter 🤮 I've tried haggis once in ma life.. Love black puddin though (Scottish) I mean I am..lol.

[@elizabethhefley4277]

He BEST way to have root beer is to have a root beer float. It is a scoop of vanilla ice cream in a frosty glass mug of root beer. I recomend that you pour 3/4 glass full of the root beer then put the ice cream in. It is called a float because it is usually made by putting the ice cream in the glass dirt then pouring the root beer on top and then the ice cream floats to the top.

[@shaunvlog]

Elizabeth Hefley só many people saying this, I MUST try

[@Victoria2cupsadayVlogger]

Or a orange soda crush with vanilla ice-cream we call it a screamer lol Yum!! @@shaunvlog

[@chellebellenn]

I agree with the root beer float! Except put ice cream in the glass “first”, then pour the root beer. Be ready for a lot of foam.

[@MysticHeather]

Chelle Belle716 yes! Otherwise you’re asking for a mess! Lol

[@lijohnyoutube101]

Or grape soda with vanilla ice cream is a purple cow :)

[@MattEliMN]

You have to watch Zombieland to truly understand how to love Twinkies

[@kenanacampora]

You need to try A&W Root Beer and Cream Sodas. Twinkies rock. Moon Pies are great too.

[@shaunvlog]

Joe Blow great tips thank you 👍👍👍

[@kimholcomb6943]

Someone send shaun some moon pies !!! Lololol

[@shaunvlog]

Kim Holcomb I cant even imagine what that is 😮

[@kristenheuer5676]

Moon pies and RC cola, southerners dream snack!

[@bearnunnemaker5453]

But A&W doesn't taste as good as it used to.

[@dalemoore1308]

NNNOOOO. Those are NOT vitamins...the are fruit gummies

[@scottstewart5784]

They are fruit gummies with a splash of vitamins, to convince mom it's ok. They do not replace vitamins.

[@andrewthezeppo]

they are made with real fruit juices and fruits have some vitamins but yeah, eating a handful of grapes or having a glass of orange juice is not the same as taking a multivitamin

[@IDiggPattyMayonnaise]

@@scottstewart5784 Unfortunately most people, Americans particularly, don't get the appropriate amount of vitamins and minerals in any form. For some reason people don't like to take vitamins

[@warnut8]

This box came from Boston and they didn't send you Boston Baked Beans Candy? It's candy coated peanuts.

[@adventuresinlaurenland]

The. Best. Love those 😍

[@kimholcomb6943]

Shaun Boston baked beans candy is really good as well as pecan log roll cherry mashes, zeros etc...

[@rye-the-man9734]

@@susanangell1991 yes please.

[@corinnekinzinger5494]

Cherry Mashes still are made in St Jo

[@grahamlive]

We have those here in Scotland too. They're not widely available but you can find them. We just call them sweet peanuts though. They're really nice.

[@TacShooter]

You're drinking it lukewarm? That's such a UK thing to do!

[@nunpho]

It's not a UK thing 😆

[@burningbeard9478]

I drink all my soda room temp otherwise I get hiccups

[@billhester8821]

@@nunpho unfortunately, it is true. Known the world over for warm beer

[@nunpho]

@@billhester8821 it isn't true, I live in the UK and used to be a bartender

[@boredweegie553]

Please NEVER refer to Scotland as the UK ,😠

[@cherylann9781]

Ice cream floats. A glass, two scoops vanilla ice cream, with Root Beer poured over. You need a straw and spoon.

[@shaunvlog]

Cheryl Bailey sounds amazing 🤤

[@cherylann9781]

Shaun I know Europeans have a tough time with Root Beer. It's got to be ICE COLD! It's quintessential American summer fair. The Root Beer Float is an absolute classic kid's favorite.

[@catwoman1263]

Vanilla ice cream with Orange soda is amazing too! Think that version is my favorite, tbh. But yes, Root Beer needs to be COLD, never warm. Same with Cream Soda, but I don't like any soda warm, lol.

[@kimberlygabaldon3260]

You can also make a float out of Pepsi or Coke, and that tastes great, too! Even 7-Up or Sprite. Any soda. 💡I know- Make a float with Cream Soda! You will love it, guaranteed!!!

[@paintinganimalsonrocks7633]

Put the root beer in first so it doesn't turn to all foam.

[@pauladixon9003]

LOL! I wasn’t surprised when you two started to feel a bit ill. That was a whole lot of sugary stuff! I have to say, you get massive points for going all in. 😊

[@joshrum6968]

Fun video. I'm from America so I've had everything you tried. You need to have more videos with your sister

[@shaunvlog]

jo shrum yeah I’ll try get her in more

[@andie22311]

And wife.

[@dinahdoo26]

Get Teca on too xxx

[@Deedric_Kee]

Definitely, I love these food and snack videos 👍

[@robertmoralez-muniz6122]

As far as Root Beer goes, if I were forced to a brand, I'd go with 'MUG' or 'A&W'. Maybe that's just me.

[@jstringfellow1961]

You are not alone.

[@biteme1966]

I'd go for AW or Henry Weinhards.

[@travelingliz1072]

The Welch's fruit snacks are meant to be eaten all. They are not daily vitamins. We put them the packages in the kids lunch boxes.

[@calleesligh230]

Also, Barq’s root beer is the way to go. Created in Mississippi to go with seafood. Super good! (And they make the best root beer floats)

[@bradleyanderson4315]

But Coca Cola bought them out and completely changed the recipe. I'm old enough to remember the original and I live right next to Biloxi. One of the original recipe and a fried shrimp po boy would be the bomb.

[@Artificer1911]

It's also one of the few root beers with caffeine.

[@OriginalLictre]

I have fond memories of A&W Root Beer, with soft-serve ice cream for the floats. I think it's a bit less carbonated, so it's a creamier flavor and texture, with less acidity on the tongue. My mother had worked two or three years as a cook at the local A&W restaurant.

[@PomazeBog1389]

*_IT'S ACTUALLY CALLED BANG'S_*

[@dalemoore8582]

My favorite!!

[@sorrym8421]

This is like the first American Candy eating video where they don't nitpic every god damn thing lol.

[@Oddity2994]

"we fry everything" american fairs: *allow us to introduce ourselves*

[@chrisanderson6330]

Thought the same thing. Deep Fried Twinkies. 😂

[@Oddity2994]

@@chrisanderson6330 we deep fry alot of nonsense. the people who deef fry ice cream are witches.

[@chrisanderson6330]

Like deep fried ice-cream. It’s the deep fried butter that’s ... not too sure about.

[@MichaelSHartman]

It pleases me to see people enjoy themselves, especially about American things. Chocolate is probably the most representative of American candies, and desserts. Sodas are big, and cream soda is one I like.. Years ago there was an orange cream soda I really enjoyed. Thanks for bringing on your pretty sister. Her going back for the candy got me tickled. Thanks for sharing.

[@mtabor9459]

Gallons of sugar and fry everything. Sounds a lot like the Southern US lol

[@Historian212]

That's that Scots-Irish heritage coming through.

[@vannjunkin8041]

@@Historian212 Right .. because we own the Southern States 🤘🏼🤘🏼although I'm not sure most down here recognize that..

[@jstringfellow1961]

Yes, we Southerners do like our sugar. I've had to lay of of it but it is certainly a staple in most houses. (sadly)

[@ciao614]

PS it's not marshmallow inside the twinkie it's some sort of manufactured cream filling.

[@catjohnston3139]

Little known fact- Originally twinkies were filled with banana flavored cream. They stopped during WWII (I think).

[@ppena4128]

I've heard it's a whipped mixture of Crisco and sugar.

[@Michael_in_Vt]

A&W Root Beer with vanilla ice cream! TO. DIE. FOR!

[@MrsHeeroYuy01]

one thing you need to know about root beer is that there are MANY MANY kinds, so if you don't care for one you may really like another.

[@erickjones2655]

Virgil's rootbeer is terrible! IBC rootbeer and cream soda is the best

[@tobyb9605]

IBC is better, but ice cold

[@cassie7928]

I would also recommend IBC root beer ice cold

[@MeanLaQueefa]

Ibc is bottom barrel root beer, it’s the bud light of root beer, I’ll still drink it though

[@markreed4699]

Black Currant Star Bursts! sounds wonderful. Unfortunately until recently Black Currant was illegeal in the United States and most people have never experienced the taste.

[@jaycee330]

It was the threat of blister rust that caused the ban for a long while, but it's making a comeback now.

[@CB-jk3ue]

Ever hear of Sarsaparilla? Spring Tonic? the origins of root beer,,,, ice cold is best

[@ATinyWaffle]

Never in my life have I ever seen anyone use dip with Doritos.

[@tracywhited]

Nooo. Don’t dip nacho cheese in salsa !!!!!! Try sipping in sour cream !!!

[@katiebwheeler]

That is my guilty pleasure!!!! Lol

[@tracywhited]

Katie Wheeler lol. Best one to have !!

[@kevinerose]

I thought the same at first but it looks like the person sent them Doritos brand salsa dip. Doritos got so much cheese on them you don't need to dip in anything really.

[@daniellewinkelspecht8356]

YES!!!! So much this!!!

[@melissajacobson2046]

I just got done commenting that the ruffles cheddar sour cream chips dipped in salsa is so good. I love it. Yes I understand just cheddar cheese and nacho cheese tastes different but I still love those chips with salsa.

[@danaschoen432]

Root beer is properly served as follows: Freeze a heavy bottom mug (think beer mug) . When the mug has come to temperature (freezing) Pour the root beer over ice. Drink and enjoy.

[@lovegodsomuch8094]

Pork rinds Slim Jim’s Tootsie rolls Funyuns Good and plenty Oreos Hot Cheetos These are American snacks

[@angelawhite3298]

Love God so Much , this would be an amazing box. But... do they have snickers or KitKats?

[@bubbaho-tep3468]

Oh man, I'll throw down on a bag of Pork Rinds. Love those things

[@jessicah3450]

Funyuns breath... 🤣

[@ifullyunderstandwhatyoureg3298]

I've had Oreos, we have them here! But not as much flavours, I've only seen the normal and vanilla. We also have cheetos, but I've no tried them yet. I've always wanted to visit America and try the candy, they're very expensive in shops here

[@MarkWick]

I love listening to the two of you. I sounded a bit like you when I lived in Glasgow in the 50s. Thankfully, Mom recorded my sister and I using a borrowed reel to reel tape recorded before we left, and I now have a digital copy of hat recording. I subscribed and will be watching again.

[@moxiedawn4370]

Dude, no. It's sooooo easy to just be a Patriots fan. Nothing against the team, it's just too easy. They always win. There is no struggle. Be a man and be a Browns fan. It takes guts and determination and balls and thick skin and fearlessness. You can do it.

[@jeffgreen3376]

LOL Too funny. Yeah, it must suck to be a Browns fan. I'm a Dolphins fan, so I feel your pain. I also hate the Patriots, probably more than you do, because they are in our division and we have to play them twice a year.

[@M11969]

Try being a Bengals fan.

[@ericam1255]

Agree about the Patriots!!! lol Eagles fan here:)

[@feyfantome]

Try putting peanut butter in oatmeal. No need for butter, cream or sweetener-just drop a heaping spoonful of peanut butter on top and gently fold in, or place layers of oatmeal and peanut butter in a bowl. Either way just make sure there’s pockets or nuggets of peanut butter throughout the oatmeal. The peanut butter will quickly melt and you’ll have these amazing pockets of sweet, rich, melted deliciousness in the hot cereal, plus a nice serving of protein. So amazing!

[@iluvmusicals21]

I agree! I also add coconut at the same time.

[@TacShooter]

Ha, Nacho Cheese is the default Dorito flavor in America, as far as my memory serves me.

[@andrewthezeppo]

I would say Cool Ranch, because ranch is such a uniquely American thing most other countries don't even know what it is.

[@diamondflaw]

At first I thought they were saying "Natural Cheese" and my thought was that there's not much natural about Dorito cheese.

[@andrewthezeppo]

@@diamondflaw they just came out with organic Doritos in the US that have no artificial colors, artificial flavors or preservatives.

[@robertharris6092]

@@andrewthezeppo they always advertise everything with the nacho cheese ones though. Taco bell. MLG. Etc.

[@andrewthezeppo]

@Bad Cattitude I had the spicy white cheddar and they were really good

[@brianl8481]

For root beer, get yourself some vanilla ice cream, put the ice cream in a mug, pour root beer into mug until full. A&W is preferable for the root beer, but any will work.

[@michaelcalderone3087]

Shaun, do you have Pez in the UK? They're made right here in Connecticut about 20 minutes away from my house!

[@TURK_182]

No other candy tastes like Pez

[@tparker]

Barq's Root Beer is the best. When you were in New Orleans, you should have seen it everywhere. A southern thang...

[@debragibbons2197]

did you drink them cold? They are best cold.

[@neaveirvine5140]

I'm from Scotland and I have been to florda I reamber most of those sweats they were really good

[@oo-ll4vi]

Supposed to have those drinks cold or over ice! :)

[@tobylatino8737]

Apparently, room temperature soda is a very common thing outside the states. That's prolly why he did that

[@ReasonablySkeptic]

i love watching videos of different cultures trying other cultures things. Even when they don't like something, most people enjoy trying new things.

[@ciao614]

Disclaimer: Twinkies change several years ago they're not as good as they used to be they're actually smaller and taste a little strange now I can't even eat them anymore and I used to love them it's too bad that when somebody else takes a business over they have to change the recipes probably to save money of course but anyways glad you enjoyed cream soda and some of the other treats that we have over here there's plenty more out there maybe I'll send you some next !

[@jessd956]

100% agree. I'm an eighties kid. They used to be so much better and less chemical/fake tasting.

[@drakawinkle584]

They changed them back to the original "banana" flavor. They quit using banana during WWII cuz they were to hard to come by. The change was made back about 10 years ago.

[@andrewthezeppo]

major props to the woman that put that box together. My absolute favorite candy is Reese's eggs I don't know why but they are just better than every other shape and my second favorite candy is Sour Patch Kids. Also sour cream and cheddar Ruffles are my favorite chip.

[@kel5423]

My blood sugar jumped the tracks just watching this.

[@emilyhedrick2851]

Also, Twinkies have a long shelf life. They never seem to go bad. I once heard a story about someone who has a Twinkie that's thirty years old and counting.

[@remharri85]

Just found your channel, I love Scotland! And nice shirt btw...GO PATS!

[@MRFLESHSTORM]

Pats suck

[@andrewfoley6472]

U suck Allan!

[@jamesmccullough1395]

In Canada we have at least 3 or 4 different types of Root Beer and at least 4 types of cream soda- orange , grape , raspberry ,clear,etc .Root Beer is an amazing seller here and in the U.S.- an acquired taste.

[@Okiemom50]

OOOOOO, it's sour 😂😂😂😂 Laughing my head off about your reaction to Sour Patch Kids 😱😱 I'm getting a sugar high ❤️️ You guys are hilarious, Shaun 😂😂 More, please!! 😜

[@slcRN1971]

Okiemom50 : I had the same reaction while watching this! 😆

[@davidcurry3272]

Someone needs to send him war head candy

[@Okiemom50]

@@davidcurry3272 Or pop rocks 😂

[@Mostlyharmless1985]

The white mystery airheads are the last bits between runs of labeled flavors so it’s usually a mix of two or more different mixes of candy.

[@Living_with_Narcissists]

You like modern twinkies?! You would have gotten addicted to the old recipe.

[@krismartikris4834]

My favorite root beer is IBC. It has to be ice cold. Other posters are right in that a root beer float is great - frosty mug, cold root beer and vanilla ice cream. Yum.

[@PortiaElizabeth]

OMG! I can't believe you two didn't fade into a sugar-induced coma!

[@barbaraposey25]

The drinks are much better when they are cold. Doing a great job doing a great job Shaun. I live

[@barbaraposey25]

I live in Lake Wales, Florida. I have Scottish Irish ancestors. You should build a porch on your house.

[@Bebbis77]

Original root beer was made out of sassafras. Back in the day they called them Safarilla’s.

[@MeanLaQueefa]

Sasparilla

[@alisonmk515]

Loved both of your reactions to the various snacks. I noticed you were drinking the soda from the bottle (possibly at room temperature?) If that was the case you might want to try it cold, preferably with ice. (American version of ice in a drink) I think you'll be pleasantly surprised at how much better the root beer tastes.

[@annapayne23]

The root beer tastes better over ice..drink it cold!

[@pitapanda8319]

I always dip all my chips, including the Doritos. I use either salsa or make a queso. Salsa for lazy days. But any dip will do, depending on your taste. Those Welch's things aren't vitamins. lol They are pure candy - with the claim of also having vitamins in them. But don't try to substitute them for healthful vitamins. You got lots of gummy and sour type candies in your package. You need a broader variety of treats, of which we are blessed to have many. Fun video! Thanks for sharing.

[@klmccune]

Support the the Packers, the only actually local team left!

[@ahhitskatie9094]

klmccune YES! Go Pack Go!!!

[@MeanLaQueefa]

Go pack

[@williambuck5617]

the reese eggs are the most perfect blend of chocolate and peanut butter its about the only thing I eat of what you were sent

[@JoGaPeach4259]

So the moral of this video if someone sends you a package please ask them to send with instructions!!! Root Beer and Creme Soda always serve cold!!

[@carlclifford64]

Hi Shaun, here in Aus, Root Beer is called Sarsparilla. An old time, hard core drink, was Rum and Sarsparilla (rum and sars). It was made of equal parts of OP Rum and Sarsparilla syrup. A drink for heroes andthe desperate. Very much an acquired taste. Great blog, mate.

[@oo-ll4vi]

Root beer rocks but try A&W root beer

[@steves5346]

new fan from boston...love the shirt !!!

[@shaunvlog]

Cheers man welcome in !!!

[@robertsguitardungeon4762]

Fuk Boston

[@Marcel_Audubon]

Nacho Cheese is the original flavor of Doritos, for many years that's ALL that existed

[@ItsJustLisa]

Marcel Audubon, taco flavor came before nacho cheese. I remember when Doritos were introduced.

[@adde9506]

@@ItsJustLisa Did they change the flavor or the name? I only remember the red bag when I was a kid.

[@ItsJustLisa]

Add E, Taco flavor was around in the early 70s when I was a kid along with plain. Nacho cheese came around in the 80s.

[@Marcel_Audubon]

maybe they called them different things regionally? I don't ever remember taco and sure never heard of a 'plain' dorito

[@ItsJustLisa]

Marcel Audubon, no, taco flavor faded when nacho became popular. Like I said, taco flavor was around in the 1970s when I was in elementary and middle school.

[@deborahdavis8680]

Don't know if you still read your posts, but I just discovered your channel and wanted to comment first on the root beer. You put vanilla ice cream in cold root beer (no ice just keep it in fridge) that is a root beer float. It's good. I was born and raised in Panama City, Florida. We truly had the world's most beautiful beaches when I was growing up. I'm an old lady now, but my first memories of the beach were that the sand was like white sugar and you could see the ocean bottom because the water was blue/green. As I grew up, condos and hotels began to line the coast and the beaches became darker and had sea weed. Hurricane Michael and Hurricane Opal came a few years ago and devastated the beaches and homes. But my husband and I now live in Georgia and I agree with you about the humidity in Florida! It's horrible!!! God bless!

[@lizd.8655]

I cringed when you were dipping the Dorritos into the salsa! Try the salsa with plain tortilla chips instead ;-). Fun fact: my dad used to work at Frito Lay and he was assigned to the Dorritos department! He brought home plenty while I was growing up

[@glenbarrington2634]

Yeah, if they were Americans, they'd feel shame for their snack food coarseness. BUT . . . They aren't American, so have they REALLY sinned against all that is holy? I don't think so.

[@dacutekittens5466]

We literally have reeses cups (it’s not in all the shops but they do sell some) and sour patch kids.

[@elizml4502]

No Patriots.....don't fall down that hole

[@glamourchick21]

Root beer is a very North American drink. It’s flavored with sassafras (usually synthetic sassafras in modern times).

[@Zandain]

Nah, last time we saw Justine, was on the Ghost Stories! I think you might need to be getting a box from Denmark, soon 😉 Any allergies I need to be aware of?

[@shaunvlog]

Zandain how did I forget the ghost videos 🤭

[@Zandain]

@@shaunvlog I have no idea! 🤣 Can Justine eat anything, nothing to be careful of??

[@shaunvlog]

Zandain as she has crohn’s she basically isnt allowed anything bad for you, but does her best. We don’t have any allergies otherwise 😊

[@slcRN1971]

Shaun : I hope that you sister is well, that can be a rough thing to have. She seems very nice, tell her hello from us here in coastal NC. Really enjoying your web site.

[@scrizvevo7660]

Root beer is made from the root bark of the sassafras tree and vanilla. Twinkies are a sponge cake and have banana creme on the inside of them.

[@meri_teri_82]

You Scots aren't the only ones known for unhealthy eating habits. Haven't heard any statistics lately, but at one point in time, the US was like the fattest country; we had the highest percentage of obese people. We do love our snacks and we have lots and lots of them. They fall into 2 categories; salty and sweet. You are the first non-Amercan I've ever heard say that American chocolate was good. The general consensus seems to be that it's shite compared to chocolate anywhere else.

[@shaunvlog]

Teri Sampedro-Cantrell yeah we are a pretty unhealthy country, lowest life expectancy in Europe

[@meri_teri_82]

@@shaunvlog Wow!

[@nutyyyy]

@@meri_teri_82 Bare in mind we have areas with very low life expectancy and others with higher, there is a lot of contrast in general.

[@Ozarks4Larry]

Tip...when opening jars, use your left hand on the lid so that you are twisting with four fingers. If you use your right, you are mainly using your thumb. Four is better than one.

[@KayCeeTX21]

I almost couldn’t watch this bc you were wearing a patriots tee. But I chose not to look at the shirt and focus on your reactions! 🙈

[@SigandGibbs]

What's wrong with the most consistently great team in the NFL?

[@susanjamison3382]

Patriots have issues

[@SigandGibbs]

@@susanjamison3382 like?

[@Deedric_Kee]

You're crazy 😂👍

[@emilyyarbrough1512]

Reese’s peanut butter eggs are only available around Easter time. My husband and I both love them!!! I love cream soda and root beer, although root beer is best with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

[@jennadavid2055]

It's pronounced " Rees - SIS " peanut butter cups

[@jessd956]

It's "Reese - is".

[@eugenewillsey2135]

Soda's from different parts of the country will taste different from regain to regain. mainly in formula variations from bottling plant to bottling plant and water quality. a Coke form Michigan a bottler will taste slightly different from a bottler in Missouri.

[@RandomJane104]

You will love the Southeastern US. We fry everything too.

[@JosephMullin]

The center of a Twinkie is high speed spun sugar and lard...enjoy!!

[@bearnunnemaker5453]

Have you tried saltwater taffy? Or Zingers? Also burn that shirt. They cheat!! Seattle Seahawks. I'll send ya one.

[@shaunvlog]

Bear Nunnemaker never tried saltwater taffy but am intrigued

[@bearnunnemaker5453]

Shaun I'll send some your way. Or else I'll get my brother to send he lives in New Jersey where it's made.

[@gloaming.]

@@shaunvlog Saltwater taffy is really good! It comes in a huge variety of flavours, and it's not -too- sweet usually, so you can eat two or three pieces without feeling overwhelmed. Also, my fellow Seahawks friend is right, the Patriots are in some hot water here in the states, but I'm still glad you like the shirt!

[@barbaradempsey7065]

You are jealous because the Patriots are the best team ever and everyone knows it!

[@gloaming.]

@@barbaradempsey7065 I'm not really all that into football, to be honest, but I'm still going to have to give that comment a real hard pass. Cheating is cheating.

[@michritch3493]

Ah, Shaun, you should see the children on Halloween after trick or treating! We have to peel them off the ceiling! Like you two after all the candy, but with less self-control!

[@beng808]

At far as football goes, anyone not from New England feels the same about the Patriots that you do about English soccer (or football if you’d prefer). You should go for the Kansas City Chiefs!

[@corinnekinzinger5494]

Come for the tailgating stay for the game.

[@kaycox19]

You are all so funny and cute! From the middle of California here, all I can say is peanut butter cups/eggs are great, Root Beer is WONDERFUL, and crème soda is ugh!!!!

[@maryrhoten7206]

Justine, your accent sounds less Scottish than brother Shaun. 🤔

[@lauracastle6035]

I noticed that too

[@corinneone]

You guys had me cracking up 😂. Your sister is so funny 🤣. Your wife so cute in the background laughing and joining in on the fun. Hey-hey from Seattle Washington

[@johnfielding5903]

DONT BE A PATS FAN! Don’t join the evil empire!

[@mysticvirgo9318]

Rootbeer is from the bark of the roots of sassafras trees.. which used to be a very common form of tea , especially in south eastern united states

[@Historian212]

American here. Twinkies are an American classic that has been around since 1930. We love our root beer, which is traditionally made with sassafras root; don't know if sassafras grows elsewhere, it may be native to North America. Craft root beer may be a bit too fancy for most tastes; most of us stick with brands like A&W, Barqs, and Hires -- try it on your next trip. We especially like a root beer float, which is root beer in a big mug or glass with a scoop of vanilla ice cream in it. Sort of a combo of root beer and cream soda, now that I think of it.

[@quilabright4263]

During the summer we will roast Starbursts over an open fire, like we do marshmallows. It makes the Starbursts gooey and gives them a little bit if a smokey flavor. But don't eat them when they are too hot so you don't burn your mouth.

[@conniedavis172]

Root beer is very popular in the US. Originally, it was made with the root of a sassafras tree. Other herbs and berries were also used by some companies. We had a sassafras tree when I was a teenager. Mom would dig up roots and brew sassafras tea. Some brands of root beer are better than others. Twinkies have so many preservatives they don't mold. I've never tried it, but I have always heard if one is left out after opening, a Twinkie really won't mold. Reeses's eggs are better than regular Reese's cups, or holiday specialties like pumpkins and Christmas trees. Odd, but true. I never thought about Scotland not having all the junk food we do in the US. I am currently hooked on Milk Duds...little round caramel filled chocolate chewy candies. We have vanilla, orange, grape, etc., cream soda. I don't like vanilla, but orange is good. I hope you have Coca Cola in Scotland because that's my go-to drink. If Scotland ever let's Americans into the country and there's a vaccine for COVID, I have a trip scheduled to Scotland. It was cancelled for 2020 and rescheduled for July 2021. I don't see an address or I would send you bourbon balls. They are round chocolate covered white sugary, bourbon infused centers topped with a pecan half. I don't like them, but if a person likes bourbon or whisky, they would be tasty, I guess.

[@konekoray9323]

Rootbeer is a lot like actual beer, in that different brands will taste very different. Also, to touch on everyone talking about rootbeer floats, if you try it, be careful on your first pour. The moment the rootbeer makes contact with the ice cream, it foams up massively, and if you are overzealous, that foam can easily overflow and make a mess. That said, the foam is also super fun to eat, because it is extremely airy and light, but somehow retains its form well enough to be scooped like ice cream. Super weird, but fun.

[@WeeScottishLass]

Your reaction to the sour patch kids x'D is hilarious Shaun!!! Also you do get them here :D In Asda so if you decide you want more you can check out Asda and you should find them :D

[@robertmoralez-muniz6122]

Hey Shaun. It's Robert from New York City (USA). I have to agree with you. Reese's Peanut Butter Cups are absolutely delicious. The ones you have in this video are only available during the Easter holiday. The reason for the 'egg' shape. No difference in flavor, when compared to the original. FUN FACT - Twinkies are said to never go bad. Those are pretty tasty as well. You take care now.