Trevor Noah: That's Racist - Tacos

Summary

In this humorous anecdote, a man recounts his first experience trying Mexican food, particularly tacos, while visiting Los Angeles. Encouraged by his friend David, he navigates the cultural differences surrounding food etiquette, particularly the necessity of napkins. As he humorously declines the napkin offer, insisting he can handle the tacos without a mess, the conversation spirals into comedic territory about potential taco disasters. The story captures the excitement of trying new cuisine while highlighting the quirks of cultural misunderstandings in a light-hearted manner.

Takeaways

• 🌮 The speaker has never had Mexican food before, highlighting a cultural gap.
• 🍽️ The friend's enthusiasm for tacos emphasizes their popularity in Mexican cuisine.
• 🚚 The setting is a taco truck, showcasing a casual dining experience rather than a formal restaurant.
• 🤔 The speaker's confusion about tacos indicates a lack of familiarity with the food.
• 🧻 The term 'napkin' is humorously contrasted with 'serviette,' illustrating cultural language differences.
• 😅 The discussion about needing a napkin introduces a humorous take on potential eating mishaps.
• 😬 The friend warns about the consequences of not using a napkin, adding to the comedic tone.
• 🙈 The speaker's insistence on being grown-up reflects a clash between personal pride and cultural expectations.
• 🚗 Eating in the car is suggested as a solution, showing a practical approach to avoid mess.
• 🤷 The conversation humorously escalates to a point where the speaker jokingly claims to only want a coke.

Q & A

What was the main activity that the speaker and his friend planned?

The speaker and his friend planned to go out for lunch downtown Los Angeles.

What type of food did David suggest they should try?

David suggested they should try Mexican food.

What was the speaker's reaction to trying Mexican food for the first time?

The speaker was surprised and excited, mentioning he had never had Mexican food before.

What kind of place did they go to for tacos?

They went to a taco truck parked on the side of the road.

What did the speaker initially ask for when ordering tacos?

The speaker asked for one taco, expressing that he didn’t know what tacos were.

What did the taco vendor offer the speaker besides tacos?

The taco vendor offered the speaker a napkin.

How did the speaker feel about the idea of using a napkin?

The speaker felt that needing a napkin was unnecessary and described himself as a grown man who can control himself.

What humorous concern did the friend express regarding eating tacos?

The friend humorously expressed that if you squeeze the taco too tightly, the contents might spring out and make a mess.

What was the speaker’s final decision about ordering tacos?

The speaker ultimately decided that he didn't want tacos anymore and only wanted a coke.

What cultural difference is highlighted in the conversation about napkins?

The conversation highlights a cultural difference where the speaker from South Africa does not see the need for napkins like Americans do, associating them with a mess.