Mom and dad Huber and Joyel took a little walk to Chinatown this afternoon, and came back with a few interesting snacks. One, in particular, is noteworthy.
There is no way that the marketers of the pictured stuff can be accused of false advertising. "Chongqing Strange-Taste Horsebeans" describes things about as well as you can imagine. Thankfully, a tall glass of eggnog was available to get the, uh... strange-taste... out out of my mouth.
Here's a few excerpts from the fairly detailed description on the packaging:
(Company X)is professionally engaged in researching, producing, and selling foodstuff and snacks.
Well, a bit more research wouldn't hurt.
The product enjoys a good reputation at home and abroad for its features in technology, taste, and quality.
Technology? In my horsebeans? iHorsebeans?
Taste? Strange... really strange.
Quality? Sure, why not.
With its top quality and local features, our product can be regarded as a Chongqing marvelous traditional food that is the ideal one for you to enjoy at home and when traveling, as well as a good gift for your friends.
OK, let's parse this one...
"(L)ocal" and "traditional", perhaps. But you don't see the Swedes marketing their local and traditional delicacies, made of rotten fish soaked in lye, around the world. Thankfully, they keep the local and traditional stuff nice and local, where it belongs.
Eat during traveling? Hmmm, I don't think that this would be a suitable carsickness cure.
"...good gift for your friends?" If any of our friends out there reading this want some Strange-Taste Horsebeans, we're perfectly willing to give you our barely-used package! First come, first served.
