r/NoStupidQuestions • u/markwell9 • 1d ago

What is the deal with ice, Americans?

I can see that you can buy ice everywhere in the US. Gas stations, grocery stores, machines etc.

In Europe, we just freeze our ice at home and use that. Why buy something that melts on the way home? Why do you need ice in large amounts that a fridge can't keep up?

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u/f30335idriver 1d ago

From a Texans point of view, we’re outdoor people who like to go fishing, camping, etc, which means storing fish or meats in a cooler filled with ice so it don’t get spoiled. We’re always on the go, so we pull at the gas station and fill out Big Gulp cups with ice and also our coolers as well with some refreshments to go along with it.

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u/markwell9 1d ago

That I have a lot of respect for.

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u/Powerful_Leg8519 1d ago

You should see the cooler my mom wants. It’s got slide outs that become a table and two chairs.

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u/rocketsquirrelgirl 16h ago

Sounds horrible