CULTURAL OBSERVATIONS : LOLLIPOPS Now, you know, it must be an american thing, b

CULTURAL OBSERVATIONS : LOLLIPOPS

Now, you know, it must be an american thing, because we’re kind of silly. But while I wouldn’t do it at a business meeting unless I knew everyone, an adult can walk around with a little lollipop occasionally. (I do. But then I’m sillier than most.)

Apparently lollipops are called ‘Chupa Chups’ here.

–“”Chupa Chups (/ˈtʃʌpətʃʌps/; Spanish pronunciation: [ˈtʃupaˈtʃups]) is a popular confectionery brand sold in over 150 countries around the world. It was originally used on a lollipop. The brand was founded by the Catalan Enric Bernat in 1958, and is currently owned by the Italian multinational corporation Perfetti Van Melle. The name of the brand comes from the Spanish verb chupar, meaning “to suck”. “”–

Now, I am perfectly happy to walk around with a lollipop but people here don’t walk around with coffee or food in public the way americans do either. (cigarettes are everywhere, but not consumables).

And apparently it’s embarrassing to be with an adult who’s sucking on a lolly.

Too bad. I’ll just say I’m an american and I don’t know better. lol