Is cereal a soup?

A philosophical inquiry into the nature of breakfast foods.

β€’Aug 6, 2025β€’14 argumentsβ€’182 votes
42% For58% Against
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Hank504
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152 up / 41 down

From a purely technical standpoint, the evidence is compelling. The definition clearly states established criteria, which supports this position entirely.

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Jade376
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50 up / 3 down

From a purely technical standpoint, the evidence is compelling. The definition clearly states established criteria, which supports this position entirely.

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Isla559
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60 up / 39 down

From a purely technical standpoint, the evidence is compelling. The definition clearly states established criteria, which supports this position entirely.

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Hugo444
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12 up / 52 down

From a purely technical standpoint, the evidence is compelling. The definition clearly states established criteria, which supports this position entirely.

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Ivy358
🎯Changed 2 minds
+44
102 up / 58 down

The structural differences are obvious: bread orientation and filling containment. You cannot simply ignore how it's consumed.

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Vince209
+34
80 up / 46 down

The structural differences are obvious: bread orientation and filling containment. You cannot simply ignore how it's consumed.

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Xander817
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52 up / 36 down

This completely ignores the fundamental definition of sandwich. By that logic, a salad would be a sandwich would also be true.

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Vince313
🎯Changed 1 mind
+15
34 up / 19 down

Tradition and common understanding matter. Society has always recognized separate categories, and changing this creates unnecessary confusion.