'Well, then we'll STOP dumping saltpeter all over it!' by Kara
Wednesday, December 14, 2005 at 8:42 AM

Updating from work again - this time because I'm just forgetful.

First off ... should probably note that I'm talking about the snack, not the person. Richard Kim is an awesome guy unconditionally.

Now, then. This has been one of my gripes for a long time. Now, don't get me wrong. I like bananas Pocky. Pocky is good. My favourite flavour is White Mousse, in case you're curious. I'm happy when I can get my hands on some, and it's generally gone within 24 hours. Mainly because I have a hard time saying no to people who ask for food.

But then you get these people who think it's a Sacred Gift from the Far-Off Land of Anime and Schoolgirls. They see it in anime, therefore it must be holy. I see tentacles in anime, and I sure don't consider them holy. (Okay, lousy argument, but the sentiment stands.)

Guys. They're cookie sticks. With frosting. We had them when I was little. They were called Dunkaroos, and we had to put the frosting on ourselves. Contrary to popular belief, there is no mystique, social standing, or 'It's not a snack, it's a way of life'-ness attached to them. Back a few years ago when you could only find them in dealers' rooms, I could understand the fascination. But now, I can go down the street and buy a box of Pocky, a bubble tea, and an issue of Shoujo Beat on the same block.

Really, kids. Bringing boxes of it onstage, dressing your kid sister up as a box of Pocky ... honestly, it hurts my brain how people can latch onto it like it's a religion.

Now, coffee Kit-Kats ... those are a religion.

Oh, yeah. The Christmas stuff. I'll be putting up the first bit of it late tonight, so check back. There'll be linkie banners to it on all the comics. Check every day, including Christmas Day (starting tonight), for a new installment of ... hrm ... whatever it is. And if you miss a day, I'll be setting it up so you can view previous ones.

I'll tell you this much: they're pinups of a particular theme, and I'll be putting stuff for both the ladies and the gents. My little Chrimbo gift to you. Otanoshimini.