Made in America

Anyone nostalgic for a slice of Americana, MSN published a list of the Most Iconic US Brands:

  1. Louisville Slugger Baseball Bats
  2. Wonder Bread
  3. Harley-Davidson
  4. Benjamin Moore Paint
  5. The Frye Co Leather Boots
  6. Gibson Guitars
  7. Crayola Crayons
  8. Stetson Hats
  9. KitchenAid Mixer
  10. Lodge Cast Iron Skillets
  11. Ford Pick Up Trucks
  12. Woolrich Blankets

It would be interesting to see how foreigners would vote on the most iconic US brand. Something tells me we would see Coca-Cola and Campbell Soup on the list, too. As a European, I say that Wonder Bread would not make that list. I am sorry but Wonder Bread is simply not bread. Bread is not supposed to be stored in a fridge and last for weeks!

My vote goes, no question, to Harley Davidson. That is the single best American product, period. But that’s coming from a biker chick who likes real, fresh bread.