September 20th 2024.
In modern culture, it seems like anything can be turned into a trend or aesthetic simply by adding the suffix "-core" to the end of a word. We've seen the rise and fall of trends like "Barbiecore," "Dadcore," and "Cottagecore," and now the latest trend taking over the internet is "Britishcore." According to TikTok, this trend is set to be one of the biggest of the autumn season. But what exactly is it?
As the name suggests, Britishcore is all about embracing everything that is quintessentially British. This includes our fashion, local history, weather, and even the experience of going to a big Tesco. It's no surprise that Brits have been making videos about Britishcore, but even people in the US have jumped on the bandwagon, romanticizing things like cups of tea, pub lunches, tweed, and even chicken shops.
Food is a major aspect of the trend, with many focusing on stereotypical, beige British dishes like sausage rolls, scotch eggs, fry-ups, beans on toast, and scones. However, while these dishes do hold a nostalgic place in the hearts of many Brits, they only scratch the surface of British cuisine.
In reality, Britain is a melting pot of different cultures, with multiple generations of diverse communities bringing their own culinary traditions with them. These traditions have become an integral part of British cuisine, often with a unique twist. For example, Tikka Masala, a popular dish in Britain, has more of a Glasgow influence than a traditional Bangladeshi one.
Even the most British of all drinks, tea, is not originally from Britain. But does that make it any less British? Quite the opposite, in fact. Britishcore's narrow focus on stereotypical British food misses the vibrant and diverse reality of British cuisine.
Cultural experts and food stylists have also pointed out that Britishcore tends to oversimplify and caricature British food. It often portrays the country as solely consisting of supermarket meal deals and scampi fries, when in reality, there is a vast array of cuisines available, even in traditional British institutions like pubs.
Britishcore is essentially just a nostalgia-driven trend, with people reminiscing about village fete cakes made with salted butter or Butterscotch Angel Delight. But what makes British food truly special is the mix of traditional British dishes and the influence of different cultures that have made their mark on British cuisine over the centuries.
So, whether you're indulging in a plate of stodgy beige food or enjoying a fusion of different culinary traditions, both sides of British cuisine are what make it truly unique and #Britishcore. And let's be honest, is there anything more Britishcore than dipping a crisp sandwich into leftover curry sauce?
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