French fries are more popular than the classic British chip, according to a shock survey.
A whopping 62% of Brits say they prefer the longer, thinner potato across the Channel.
The top reasons to avoid our traditional thick chips are the chips’ crispier texture (cited by 58 percent), lack of greasiness (32 percent), lack of sogginess (24 percent), and you can fit more of them in. on a plate (18 percent).
Rubbing salt and vinegar into the wound, 56 percent said the French have better food than we do.
Whether you prefer fries or French fries, the preferred condiment for them is ketchup (chosen by 50%), followed by curry sauce (31%) and then gravy (19%).
On average, Brits eat chips three times a week, and 44% describe themselves as chip connoisseurs.
Of these, London has by far the highest number at 67 per cent, with Leicester second (52 per cent) and then Birmingham (51 per cent).
Less bothered are residents of Norwich (26 per cent), Cambridge (25 per cent) and Plymouth (29 per cent).
Men are more likely to be bigots (47 percent) than women (41 percent).
About 65 percent said they would eat them at every meal if they could.
And 35% always order fries when eating out.
More than half (53 percent) put the sauce on the side, while one in three (32 percent) spread it all over, according to a survey of 2,000 people by Côte Brasserie.
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