US expat in shock over ‘very normal’ Australian Easter tradition: ‘What’s going on, I’m so confused’
- Tate Wayne confused about chocolate eggs
- She says eggs in the US are plastic, filled with presents
- They can be filled with cash, presents, lollipops
A California woman is confused after realizing Australian Easter eggs are very different from those served in America.
Tate Wayne said she was “shocked” after learning that Australian eggs are made from chocolate, not plastic toys filled with sweet treats.
She explained that one of her friend’s friends is having an Easter egg swap and asked her to bring an egg.
This confused her as the plastic eggs filled with candy are ‘small’ and it didn’t seem enough for a nice exchange.
“I asked why are we only taking one, those things are kinda small,” she said.
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Tate Wayne said she was ‘shocked’ after learning Australian eggs are made from chocolate, not plastic toys filled with sweet treats
“I’ve never seen the man so confused.”
She sent a photo of the small, colorful plastic eggs she’s used to at home – making her partner laugh and explaining that Australian eggs are a little different.
“You guys are just exchanging big chocolate eggs here, I’ve never heard of that before,” she said.
‘As any chocolate is. I love chocolate, don’t get me wrong, I’m not mad, it’s just a weird cultural difference,” she said.
Her video shocked thousands of people, dividing her followers over what they considered normal.
Australians seemed puzzled by the idea of plastic eggs.
She never imagined there could be another kind of Easter egg before she came to Australia
She said American Easter eggs look like this – and can be filled with lollipops, money and toys
“What do you mean, does that mean you’ve never hunted for Easter eggs?” asked one.
Tate was quick to respond, explaining that the Easter egg hunt was “huge” in the US, but that kids search for the plastic eggs – hoping to find good lollipops, presents and money stashed inside.
“OMG, you’re missing something. Easter chocolate tastes different. It is the best!’ said a woman.
She went on to explain that they have the little chocolate eggs at home.
“They’re usually just expanded or enclosed in the plastic ones,” she said.
The idea of large eggs made of chocolate puzzled her, but others agreed, saying they are also found all over Europe and New Zealand
Europeans and people from New Zealand said they also have giant chocolate eggs.
“It’s only America that’s different,” said one person.
Her American fans were intrigued.
“Love the idea of chocolate eggs, sounds delicious,” said one.
Others wondered how she made it through the week before Easter without realizing the eggs are different.
“Haven’t you seen them gathering on the supermarket shelves since Boxing Day?” a woman asked.