What's the deal with sandwiches having names?

Seriously I don't understand. Are they namd after people? Is it to be pretentious? Why does it seem to be an exclusively American thing (from the few times I've seen it)?

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Chickie · F

So you'd prefer it if sandwiches were called #1,#2, and #3

KiwiDan · 31-35, M

@Chickie not exactly what I was referring to, but sure.

Chickie · F

@KiwiDan would you rather have them be called what's in it? Like Ham Sandwich

KiwiDan · 31-35, M

@Chickie that is what I call them, yes.