Post by goldenmyst on Jun 7, 2022 2:10:06 GMT -6
One day Ichika asked her father, “Papa, what is the meaning of life?”
He replied, “In Japan in the spring we harvest asparagus.”
“But Dad, we are living in America. Can’t you use an American example?”
“In America, we grow potatoes for French Fries.”
“I like French fries much better than asparagus.”
“Well, then you are in the right place.”
“But the local Asian restaurant only serves California rolls. I like real sushi.”
“In New York, you can get all the genuine sushi you want. If you get good marks in college you might get a job with a salary to live in the Big Apple.”
“That I should be so lucky. More likely I’ll wash clothes for some farmwife in Ottumwa. I doubt they have real sushi there.”
“Then let me make it for you.”
“Now that is the best idea I’ve heard all day. Why have you never made it for me before?”
“I wanted you to learn to dine like an authentic American. I figured Waldorf Salad would be the means to that end.”
“Dad what do people do for entertainment in Japan?”
“Kabuki dance theater. There are also No Plays.”
“I prefer a ‘Yes’ play. Can you fix the sushi with the seaweed called Nori?”
“Seaweed isn’t a cuisine most Americas consider fine dining. But yes.”
“You are the best Dad this side international date line.”
He replied, “In Japan in the spring we harvest asparagus.”
“But Dad, we are living in America. Can’t you use an American example?”
“In America, we grow potatoes for French Fries.”
“I like French fries much better than asparagus.”
“Well, then you are in the right place.”
“But the local Asian restaurant only serves California rolls. I like real sushi.”
“In New York, you can get all the genuine sushi you want. If you get good marks in college you might get a job with a salary to live in the Big Apple.”
“That I should be so lucky. More likely I’ll wash clothes for some farmwife in Ottumwa. I doubt they have real sushi there.”
“Then let me make it for you.”
“Now that is the best idea I’ve heard all day. Why have you never made it for me before?”
“I wanted you to learn to dine like an authentic American. I figured Waldorf Salad would be the means to that end.”
“Dad what do people do for entertainment in Japan?”
“Kabuki dance theater. There are also No Plays.”
“I prefer a ‘Yes’ play. Can you fix the sushi with the seaweed called Nori?”
“Seaweed isn’t a cuisine most Americas consider fine dining. But yes.”
“You are the best Dad this side international date line.”
