A couple from Manchester have been left utterly baffled during their travels across North America after encountering what passes for a 'meal deal' in the United States.
The Search for a Simple Lunch
Keely Watson and Rebecca McAree, who are currently on a journey through the USA and South America, decided to pop into a local supermarket for a quick, budget-friendly lunch. Accustomed to the UK's staple offer of a sandwich, snack, and drink for a set price, they expected something similar. What they found, however, was a source of complete astonishment.
Filming their experience for TikTok, Keely captured the moment Rebecca revealed the sandwich she had picked out. Instead of a modest lunch, she was holding a sub roll that appeared almost as long as her torso. "We've just come to get some lunch from the supermarket," Keely explained, before Rebecca jokingly asked, "This one big enough for you?"
A Sandwich of Epic Proportions
The sheer scale of the offering was the first shock. Rebecca struggled to hold the behemoth in both hands. It was generously stuffed with layers of cold-cut meats like ham and salami, along with lettuce and banana peppers.
The video then cut to the pair outside, where Rebecca unwrapped the giant meal on a bench. After taking a tentative bite, Keely asked if it was good. Rebecca's reply summed up the experience: she hadn't even reached the filling yet. The sandwich was so large it covered her entire lap.
In their post's caption, they expressed their disbelief: "Why is this sandwich so big? it was €6.99 [£6.14]! Legit could feed a family of four."
Social Media Erupts with Comparisons
The viral clip quickly drew reactions from thousands, with many viewers equally stunned. A common theme emerged in the comments: comparisons to the famously oversized sandwiches consumed by Scooby-Doo's Shaggy and Scooby.
"Are you telling me that Scooby and Shaggy’s ridiculously large sandwiches weren’t actually ridiculously large to them," one person quipped. Another commented, "That’s not a sandwich, that’s a charcuterie board." Others noted the value, with someone from the Netherlands pointing out the amount of meat alone would cost more than the price tag there.
The mystery was solved by an American viewer, who offered a crucial cultural insight. They shared a photo of a similar sandwich sliced into portions, explaining: "lol they are party subs, you're supposed to cut them up like this, they sell them whole so they don't dry out as fast."
The incident highlights a classic cultural travel clash. For Brits, a meal deal is a personal, on-the-go lunch. In this American context, the couple had inadvertently purchased what is essentially a shared, party-sized food item, designed to be divided among several people. The experience, shared on December 1, 2025, continues to amuse social media users on both sides of the Atlantic.
