I watched a small group of folks the other day in front of our beautiful and very historic City Hall, pose for a group photo. The photographer/choreographer positioned all of them carefully, getting the building as the backdrop, and then announced loudly, "Count to Three and Say Cheese."
I figure we Americans say cheese, though I suspect French people say Camembert, and it wouldn't surprise me if Germans say Liederkranz. Next time you encounter Dora the Explorer, ask her and get back to me.
Turophiles are quick to point out that, technically, American cheese is NOT cheese, but 'processed cheese food', and none of the nations around the world that pride themselves on their cheese will ever let us forget it.
We might be able to foster greater and widespread acceptance with some adroit public relations, starting with the Gulf of American Cheese. Or not.
-bill kenny
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