Not Laughing Now: How World Cup Fans Vindicated Weston McKennie's Unapologetic Love of Ranch Dressing
France and Argentina have impressed in the World Cup group stage, but another phenomenon is captivating fans: ranch dressing. The condiment is everywhere, from memes to social media reels, and has become a global sensation. USMNT midfielder Weston McKennie, who has long been a fan of ranch dressing, feels vindicated after being mocked for his devotion five years ago.
McKennie's love for ranch dressing was first highlighted in an Amazon documentary about his club team, Juventus, where he was seen putting it on his pizza. The incident sparked ridicule, but McKennie never wavered in his admiration for the condiment. Now, as foreign tourists attend soccer matches in the US, the opinion has shifted in his favor.
The travel industry has also taken notice, with airline passengers packing ranch dressing in their cabin bags and facing TSA restrictions on liquids and gels over 3.4 ounces. McKennie, who has brought ranch dressing back to Italy in his checked luggage, has followed the TSA's warnings and plans to inform his Italian teammates about the regulations.
McKennie has had an eventful World Cup, playing a critical role in the US team's wins against Paraguay and Australia. He also helped orchestrate a ride on a street-legal golf cart to rescue his teammates, including Christian Pulisic, who was nursing an injured calf, after they were stuck several miles from their hotel. McKennie's love for ranch dressing remains unwavering, and he is glad that its popularity has now gone global.
McKennie's love for ranch dressing was first highlighted in an Amazon documentary about his club team, Juventus, where he was seen putting it on his pizza. The incident sparked ridicule, but McKennie never wavered in his admiration for the condiment. Now, as foreign tourists attend soccer matches in the US, the opinion has shifted in his favor.
The travel industry has also taken notice, with airline passengers packing ranch dressing in their cabin bags and facing TSA restrictions on liquids and gels over 3.4 ounces. McKennie, who has brought ranch dressing back to Italy in his checked luggage, has followed the TSA's warnings and plans to inform his Italian teammates about the regulations.
McKennie has had an eventful World Cup, playing a critical role in the US team's wins against Paraguay and Australia. He also helped orchestrate a ride on a street-legal golf cart to rescue his teammates, including Christian Pulisic, who was nursing an injured calf, after they were stuck several miles from their hotel. McKennie's love for ranch dressing remains unwavering, and he is glad that its popularity has now gone global.
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