Heard a funny thing on the radio today. China has announced a tax on chopsticks as part of a range of measures to protect the country’s deteriorating environment. 1.3 million cubic metres of wood EVERY YEAR. Now, that’s quite a lot of wood. And honestly, all I can really say to this is… get a fuckin Knife and Fork! Sure, I’m all for culture and sticking to your history, but seriously, it’s getting old. It’s time to move on with the rest of us. When the planet dies from not having enough trees (which it will), I’m going straight to China for an explanation. It’s just like Jerry says, they’re well aware of the fork and spoon. I dunno how they missed it - Chinese farmer, getting up and working in the feild with a shovel all day… hello, shovel… there it is… You’re not plowing 40 acres with a couple of pool cues! (more…)