Worst Job Ever Will Pay You $1500 to Eat Mayonnaise

June 11, 2013 // 11:22 am

As far as I’m concerned, there are two breeds of people in this world — mayo lovers and mayo haters. (I’m a solid member of the latter.) There’s really no appropriate occasion to eat such a jiggly, slimy condiment — not even when it’s infused with pot flavorings.…

Pair of Melons Auctioned for $15,730 in Japan

June 3, 2013 // 2:31 pm

A pair of perfectly round melons, at a staggering 8.1 pounds each, sold for a total of $15,730 (about 1.6 million yen) in a town market in Japan.

Yubari melons, or cantaloupe, are considered prestigious gifts in Japan. Japanese markets already charge what we’d consider “top dollar” for most fruit,…

Pure Awesome: Japanese Dominos Releases R2-D2 Pizza Box

May 30, 2013 // 10:55 am

The good news: Somewhere in Japan, Domino’s pizza has collaborated with Star Wars to market this crazy awesome pizza box, shaped like the 3D bust of everyone’s favorite character (after that Ewok that tried to wake up its dead friend, but really, that’s just a…

‘Pet-Bird’ Flavored Ice Cream is A Real, Edible Thing

May 24, 2013 // 10:39 am

Torimi Cafe, a peculiar spot in Japan that serves homemade treats while guests enjoy their meals surrounded by birds, recently rolled out a new feather-friendly flavor: Pet Bird-Flavored Ice Cream. 

Because you know, pizza-flavored and ramen-flavored ice cream are so banal by now.

The cafe’s…

Take My Money: Ramen Burger with a Fried Noodle Patty

May 15, 2013 // 11:59 am

Birthed from a collaboration between fast food chain Lotteria and Japanese restaurant Menya Musashi, this ramen burger is the height of Cup Noodles innovation. Named the “Menya Musashi Ramen Burger,” the burger features a pork cutlet and mayo atop a lightly fried patty of noodles served between two buns.…

This Butter Cheese Grater Is Your Key to Fluffy, Greasy Bliss

May 4, 2013 // 6:00 am

As I was trying to title this post, a few possible endings came to mind: This Butter Cheese Grater Is . . . “the best thing since sliced bread,” “too awesome for words,” “the answer to our every possible need.” But it’s so much more than that.

For everyone…

Ripe Tomato Hairstyle is More Hipster Than Thou

April 29, 2013 // 7:00 am

Tomatoes are delicious and go great with everything from bacon weave bowls to eggy Spanglish sandwiches. (What did you think we were going to say, “Arugula salads”? Get outta here!) They also protect you from dick cancer, which is always awesome. So, it only makes sense that these mouthwatering…

Starbucks Japan Offers Tiramisu Frappuccino with Cream Cheese Mouse Instead of Whipped Cream

April 20, 2013 // 7:00 am

Starbucks Japan rolled out with a new Tiramisu Frappuccino, topped with crunchy cocoa biscuits, white chocolate brownies, and cream cheese mousse instead of whipped cream.

The new item comes in a white version featuring a white caramel creme base and a coffee version featuring the standard coffee frapp base. The…