The Poutine Effect

when an event, invention, place, or person exists in reality that is so excessively stereotypically ‘Murican, but it did not originate in the United States of America. The surprised feeling you experience is The Poutine Effect.

Dave: I cannot believe that fried potatoes, covered in cheese curds and gravy DIDN’T originate in America! I’m actually a little upset!

Tim: Yeah, that’s The Poutine Effect.