Fast Fiction

File this under something you just couldn’t get away with in America.

In Japan there’s a candy that’s known as ‘Snot from the nose of the Great Buddha’

The article goes on to say:

Local media have suggested that the sweet is popular because the people of western Japan have an earthy sense of humor, which other Japanese often find coarse. Another famous Nara sweet is called “Deer Droppings”.

See, I just don’t think anyone could do that here ... you would never find St. Paul Spit Soda or Jesus Boogers Gummis or Mary Menses Tea or God’s Is Great Earwax Candles.

I wonder if they taste any different than Hello Kitty Snot?