Germany was another country where, upon trying some chips that were labeled something like “Dangerously Ultra hot” actually made me laugh because they were about as spicy as black pepper.
I had some pretty solidly spicy curries and ramen in Japan though, I definitely think it’s like the US where it’s very regional.











It’s also worth nothing that the number of people willing to identify as Republican has been dropping precipitously. I’d like to see the same poll, but with Independents added in the mix.