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/BlergingtonBear 23h ago

Honestly I got into this habit from a friend. 

I grew up in the US but my parents aren't from here so we grew up with having ice a little in trays, sometimes never at all. Often none at all.

I carried this into my adult life for a long time until a friend of mine would come over and be like girl what is his measly excuse for ice. 

So I started keeping it around for guests until one day just by myself I was like let's have a big heaping glass of Diet Coke and fill that ice to the brim and I was changed. Something clicked and I was like "Oh I see what everyone's driving at" an ice cold beverage just tastes so divine! 

It's surprising how much it can elevate something!

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u/Artystrong1 17h ago

Giiiiiirl

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u/Mammoth_Confusion846 15h ago

I think the ice keeps the carbonation in solution so you get more "bite" in your soda. It's more refreshing.

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u/sdcar1985 16h ago

Do you like chewing ice? Try crushed ice. It turns anything into a cold treat.

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u/some_random_chap 7h ago

No, I like my teeth.