When Brits insult American food

LOL... I read those articles!
I always take my extra food home from restaurants, but of course I don't call it a 'doggy bag'!
I just ask if they can put it in a takeaway container for me.  Never had a problem, or been made to feel any disapproval.   

Me too - I particularly enjoyed the "planet saving box of deliciousness" as an alternative to "doggy bag". 

It's been ages since I've heard the term doggy bag used in the context of asking for leftovers at a restaurant.  I just ask for a container to take my leftovers home in.  I have gotten the impression that it isn't as accepted here, by a look or perhaps a comment - but nothing big. I just go with the, "I'm an American" shrug, that seems to work in most situations, and then I happily take my leftovers home! 

The Italian place near us always asks if you want a box for your uneaten pizza/lasagne, etc.  I don't mind having cold pizza for breakfast 

Nowadays it seems well nigh impossible to get a bag of any frozen veg (except peas) under 2 kg.  Maddening when your dollhouse size fridge has a freezer that will hold only one 2 kg. bag!  And I do miss one pound+ can of coffee -- I seem to be always running back for another titchy bag of the stuff.

LOL... I read those articles!
I always take my extra food home from restaurants, but of course I don't call it a 'doggy bag'!
I just ask if they can put it in a takeaway container for me.  Never had a problem, or been made to feel any disapproval.   

hahaa same! I only called it a doggy bag on here just to avoid any confusion. I absolutely ABHOR the term doggy bag on a normal basis! hahaha

The Italian place near us always asks if you want a box for your uneaten pizza/lasagne, etc.  I don't mind having cold pizza for breakfast 

Cold pizza is the BEST pizza!!! 

I'm not sure why exactly - it may just be a historical/cultural thing that is not easy to break out of.

I did come across a couple of news articles about why doggy bags aren't that common in the UK, maybe they can help shed some light:

BBC: Doggy bag: Why are the British too embarrassed to ask?

Telegraph: Why do the British have such a problem with doggy bags?

Thank you for these! I will read them on my lunch break

Cold pizza is the BEST pizza!!! 

I must say, I have to agree! I love Cold Pizza and even wrote a song about it. Do you want to... *door slams in face*

I must say, I have to agree! I love Cold Pizza and even wrote a song about it. Do you want to... *door slams in face*

Cold Pizza For Breakfast - Christine Lavin

Some people eat grapefruit for breakfast
some people eat oatmeal
there are those who are sure
granola is a very good deal
but not me I don't go for that stuff
when it comes to nourishment I get more than enough
nuthin' satisfies my taste like sitting down to a great big plate

of cold pizza for breakfast
warm coke to wash it down
AAAH!
maybe a couple of pepperoni
make this meal well rounded
gimme cold pizza for breakfast
in a pinch cold spaghetti'll do
but there's nuthin' in the world that I like better
than to eat cold pizza with you

Cold Pizza For Breakfast - Christine Lavin

Some people eat grapefruit for breakfast
some people eat oatmeal
there are those who are sure
granola is a very good deal
but not me I don't go for that stuff
when it comes to nourishment I get more than enough
nuthin' satisfies my taste like sitting down to a great big plate

of cold pizza for breakfast
warm coke to wash it down
AAAH!
maybe a couple of pepperoni
make this meal well rounded
gimme cold pizza for breakfast
in a pinch cold spaghetti'll do
but there's nuthin' in the world that I like better
than to eat cold pizza with you

.....the song I wrote (Yeah, I wasn't joking) is called 'Cold Pizza, Warm Cola'!

Guess that combination isn't a unique one! haha

.....the song I wrote (Yeah, I wasn't joking) is called 'Cold Pizza, Warm Cola'!

Guess that combination isn't a unique one! haha

HAHA clearly you're not alone! http://forums.penny-arcade.com/discussion/17042/cold-pizza-and-warm-coke

HAHA clearly you're not alone! http://forums.penny-arcade.com/discussion/17042/cold-pizza-and-warm-coke

I'm actually wanting Cold Pizza now.

can we post videos? for 30 rock and cold pizza fans

Will Arnett is so good as Banks.

can we post videos? for 30 rock and cold pizza fans

Will Arnett KILLSSS me with laughter every time he pops up! hahahah