Ferrets, Cheese and other Ponderings

It comes as no surprise that Japan has been on a course of self-preservation since the late 1940’s.

With all they have been through, who wouldn’t try.

What is a surprise is their method, their ‘mode de opérationnelle’, their

‘modus operandi’, their ‘anwendungsmodus’, if you may.

You see, it has come to my attention that the Japanese plan to have their entire country and culture recognized by UNESCO.

For example:

http://whc.unesco.org/en/statesparties/jp

http://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/state=jp

But this takes the red bean paste cake!

Now Japan wants its cuisine recognized by UNESCO.

Why?

Because the Mexicans did it, that’s why.

That’s right folks. The entire gastronomy of Mexico is right up there the with the French and Mediterranean diets. Yup. They are on the List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Which I think is totally awesome. After all who doesn’t like Taco Bell?

Yessir! Now when y

ou think of the greatest foods man has ever created, think Fajitas, Chimichangas, Spider Monkeys and Doritos.

Personally I am totally stoked! Cause,

nothing says lovin’ like a Spider Monkey in the oven!

But Japan??

What delicacies has Japan ever given to the world?
Nattou? Tofu? Octopus flavoured sticky things in a bag?

Certainly nothing that can compare to Doritos.

Granted Japan has Okonomiyaki, Sushi, Sashimi and… ….and Takoyaki.

All of which are very tasty and wonderful with beer (may Allah’s blessings be upon it). BUT, where are the Chimichangas???

But I digress.

Beer.Let’s forget about having our national cuisines recognized and get down to brass tacks.

You: “But Mike, food goes with beer.”

Mike: “Sure food goes with beer, but so do bicycle tires.”

And…

BEER SAVED MANKIND.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yf3YvXM9j5o

Beer is the single greatest creation that man has ever creatively

Henceforth I propose that BEER be recognized by UNESCO.created!

Now let us all bow our heads in prayer.

Our lager,

Which art in barrels,

Hallowed be thy hops.

Thou will be drunk, And I will be drunk, At home as in the tavern.

Give us this day our foamy head,

And forgive us our spillages, As we forgive those who spill against us.

And lead us not to incarceration, But deliver us from hangovers.

For thine is The Ale, The Bitter and The Lager.

Forever and ever,

Barmen

Thank you and goodnight.

MikeyB

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