What began as a dream trip to the FIFA World Cup has transformed 24-year-old Elsa Thora into an internet sensation after her unexpected love affair with America's most famous dressing captured global attention. For thousands of football supporters travelling to the United States for the tournament, the experience is about cheering on their national teams and soaking up one of the biggest sporting events on the planet. But for Swedish fan Elsa Thora, the journey has already become about much more than football.
Since arriving in America on 8 June, the Stockholm native has documented her experiences on social media, sharing her amazement at everything from classic diners and yellow school buses to American hospitality and food culture. Her candid observations have resonated with audiences worldwide, but nothing has generated more attention than her enthusiastic reaction to a condiment she had never encountered before: ranch dressing.
