Well if not South America we wouldn’t have potatoes and if not for a really annoyed chef we wouldn’t crunch on crispy potato chips (or crisps if you’re in the UK). Originally potato chips were not meant to be enjoyed as George Crum, a restaurateur in 1853 decided to overcook super thinly sliced potatoes when his customers kept on sending their fried potatoes again and again complaining that they’re too thick and soggy. The original Karens were eventually so satisfied with crunchy potato slices that they made sure to spread the word about this scrumptious snack and the chef who makes it. This encouraged Crum to open his own restaurant.