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Big in Australia: Snacktivism

How halal meat, french fries, cheese, and a trio of sauces came to represent much more than food
Source: Julian Callos

To the list of 2016’s surreal happenings, add one more: In Australia, a Styrofoam box filled with meat and french fries became a symbol of liberal values and tolerance.

Late in 2015, five friends jokingly created the Halal Snack Pack Appreciation Society, a Facebook group for enthusiasts of a dish combining halal meat, fries, and cheese, layered with what

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