Speaking of red, I used to love Maraschino cherries when I was a little kid.
I don’t know if was the FD&C Red #40, or the fact that they had other addictive chemicals that made them taste like candied love. (Hey, I’m NOT being dirty here.)
Apparently, they used to be spiked with alchohol, though I never had any of those when I was young. (Heck, we’re talking 1912 here… I’m not that old.)
Anyway, my grandpa would buy me a jar of these magical fruits in the shape of a liberty bell, and I’d eat the entire thing… and then drink the jar fluid known only as “juse”.
While I can’t recommend such action, it did lead to a variety of hallucinations including thinking that John Wayne would make a good Frankenstein monster.
Allura Red AC Facts: (The dye that makes Maraschino cherries red)
- It is not derrived from the cochineal beetle like carmine.
- It is derived from coal tar. (Nice, huh?)
- A study found that increased levels of hyperactivity and attention deficit disorder and lower IQ were observed in children partaking in this treat.
Splendid.
So, you know what I’m having for dinner now.
- Daniel
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Awesome! off to Creatu! The story is moving along well Daniel…although I fear more beastio’s (and I commented on your iphone app
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-Terry
I am hearing “run to the hills” by Iron Maiden in my brainzuh! Run for it guys!
(With me around, you never gots ta worry about a sound track or 8-Track).
Maraschino cherries are a gateway fruit!
John Wayne would make a good Frankenstein.
Like as in the actor would be a good fit for playing the good doctor in a film, or the actor would make an excellent, real-life re-animated Frankenstein’s Monster.
Because one of those is way more awesome than the other.
I actually meant “Frankenstein’s monster”, but like most folks, I just said “frank” and forgot the “monster” part.
I’ve updated the post to reflect that; Kevin isn’t the crazy.
But yeah, John Wayne as the monster would rule!
Thanks to Smilin Phoenix for directing me here. I’ve read all. I like all.
Red 40 is the devil, and causes me the anna-fill-axis.
Doom I say!