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A JFK Map, Cup Noodles, and the UK-Singapore Divide

November 23, 2023 Lehan Edirisinghe

Noted a JFK map photo as a snapshot of modern U. S. foreign policy. Recalled UK comfort foods—cup noodles, tomato soup, toast—while reflecting on the UK versus Singapore

Story

Relating a Personal Milestone to “The Freshmen”

4:45 p.m. (b)

This is sort of how

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The Verve Pipe - The Freshmen (Official Video)

https://youtu.be/1umEXpGHc0E

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For the life of me, I cannot believe

We'd ever die for these sins, we were merely freshmen

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The Parliament of Harlem and a Freshmen Lyric

4:45 p.m. (c)

The parliament of Harlem

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[Chorus]

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JFK is seen in this historical black and white photograph, engaging with a group of individuals in what appears to be a formal setting. He's dressed in a suit and tie, presenting with a focused expression and holding a pointer to a large map. The map prominently displays regions of Asia, including India and Southeast Asia, suggesting a discussion on geopolitical or global matters. The other individuals, also in formal attire, are attentively observing the map, suggesting a serious and possibly strategic conversation. The setting is indoors, with a curtain and what seems to be a desk or table in the foreground. The mood is formal and contemplative, highlighted by the attire and the map, which serves as the primary focal point of the discussion.

Summing Up US Foreign Policy

4:45 p.m. (d)

What US foreign policy today boils down to.

The image is a screenshot from a YouTube video titled "How the Cup Noodles Empire Was Built." The video is shared by the channel "Weird History Food," which has 389,000 subscribers. The screenshot features a bright yellow background with a prominent image of a cup of noodles on the right side. The noodles are spilling over the top of the cup, which features red branding text that reads "CUP NOODLES" and "MUCH MORE THAN A SOUP." In the center-left of the image, in red, there are the words "Weird History" above the large bold word "FOOD." The YouTube interface is visible, showcasing options like subscribe, like, share, download, and thanks, indicating viewer engagement with 6.9K likes. The browser tabs visible at the top show other open websites, including two tabs of Facebook. The visual conveys a colorful and engaging introduction to the video's content about the history of Cup Noodles, emphasizing branding and historical context.

Enjoying Cup Noodles in the UK

5:30 p.m.

I often enjoyed cup noodles in the UK, delicious. And I love the taste of it. Nevermind it was cheap in large packs. I like the al dente wet noodle texture. I eat it a little firmer, not soft when cooked through with hot, boiling water.

The image is a screenshot from a YouTube video titled "How the Cup Noodles Empire Was Built," featured on the "Weird History Food" channel. It shows a museum exhibit wall dedicated to the history of Cup Noodles. The wall displays various text and images, including a historical photograph of a man, likely related to the founding of Cup Noodles, due to the mention of "momofuku" in the subtitles. Text in both English and Japanese is visible. An English sentence reads, "Always on the lookout for a great business opportunity." The design includes speech bubbles and drawings, adding a dynamic, informative aesthetic to the display. The exhibit appears well-lit, with a focus on educational content about business opportunities and historical insights. The video caption mentions a recreation of "momofuku's original workshed," suggesting a detailed exploration of the brand's origins. The setting is likely inside a museum or a similar educational venue, emphasizing the cultural and historical impact of Cup Noodles.

A Singapore Museum Mix-Up and Childhood Xbox Memory

5:45 p.m. (c)

Look Gertrude! This is like National Museum of Singapore. The Lee Kuan Yew story section. : )

Oh no, it's not -- whups

Reminded me of the place!

I was staying around the Singapore "Science center" longer than I did staring at LKY there in museum

Cause I got to play a Xbox there!

As a kiddie!

Hehhehehe

The screenshot is from a YouTube video titled "How Campbell's Soup Has Stood The Test of Time" on the channel Weird History Food. The main visual is a vintage-style illustration with a pink background showcasing classic Campbell’s Soup branding. Prominent in the image is a can of Campbell's Vegetable Soup alongside a variety of vegetables such as a tomato, corn, carrots, and a pepper, emphasizing the product's ingredients. The scene also features two cartoonish children, one holding a large can of Campbell's Tomato Soup, which adds a playful and nostalgic element to the composition. The text "The History of Campbell’s Soup" is prominently displayed in the center, suggesting the video's focus on the brand's journey over time. The screenshot reflects a retro, advertisement-like aesthetic, rich with warm colors and iconic imagery associated with the Campbell's brand. The browser interface indicates that it is viewed on Google Chrome, with multiple tabs open at the top.

Tomato Soup, Cup Noodles and Enjoying the UK

5:45 p.m. (d)

I love tomato soup. I think what I would do. Is I had like those cans of Campbell's Tomato Soup. I would use my toaster, to toast bread. I would add some butter. Because I got the olive oil butter mix, which spreads easy, without having to waste time waiting. And then I'd heat it (soup) in the microwave. I would enjoy it, dipping. I would sometimes add Tabasco hot sauce. But not really. I think I can tolerate "white people" heat, in spicy food. But not Asian tier heat tastes. I have delicate, sensitive tongue taste buds, which can't cope with hot, spicy food. I would eat soup with toast, and even this Ramen Cup Noodles, every week. But I had substantial meals, with fridge or freezer meals. I would use the oven when I didn't wish to use microwave. I had a good time there in the UK. I prefer it to Singapore. The fact is that the UK or the US are developed countries. But places outside, are ████████████████████████████████████████████████████████████████████████████. Even Singapore, sort of isn't a real, fully developed country. ██████████████████████████████████████████████████████████████████████████. It's a cultural thing. The UK is one of the most socially developed countries. I enjoy the people there.

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Lee Kuan Yew Lee Kuan Yew
Lee Kuan Yew
Founding Singapore Prime Minister
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