5 definitions by SpicyCuttlefish
In June 2022, Roe v. Wade, which protects a woman's right to abortion across the United States, was struck down in this case by a Republican-majority Supreme Court. This case is a huge blow to women's rights, and, if Justice Clarence Thomas is to be believed, might even lead to the further erosion of hard-fought 14th amendment civil rights, including same-sex marriage and interracial marriage.
In June 2022, SCOTUS overturned the landmark decision of Roe v. Wade in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization case, making abortion no longer a protected right in the United States.
by SpicyCuttlefish June 24, 2022
A social justice movement against racism and hate crime against Asian-Americans that gained traction in 2021, especially in response to the Atlanta spa shootings. The subject of multiple rallies and protests.
We must work together to Stop Asian Hate; hate crimes directed towards Asian Americans have gone up 150% from 2019 to 2020.
by SpicyCuttlefish April 13, 2021
Xiaolongbao are a type of small Chinese dumpling filled with pork soup. They originate from the city of Shanghai. Since they are steamed, and the juicy soup is really hot, you need to take care while eating them to avoid burning your tongue.
Do NOT put the whole thing directly into your mouth. I'll say it again! DO NOT PUT THE WHOLE THING DIRECTLY INTO YOUR MOUTH!!
Here's how to actually eat a xiaolongbao:
1. Put the dumpling on a spoon, and blow it too cool down
2. Bite at the top of the dumpling
3. Suck out all the soup from the top
4. Consume the rest (you know, the meat and skin)
And there you have it. One of the best Shanghai culinary specialties, maybe even one of the best China culinary specialties. You'll never go back to ordinary potsticker dumplings ever again!
Do NOT put the whole thing directly into your mouth. I'll say it again! DO NOT PUT THE WHOLE THING DIRECTLY INTO YOUR MOUTH!!
Here's how to actually eat a xiaolongbao:
1. Put the dumpling on a spoon, and blow it too cool down
2. Bite at the top of the dumpling
3. Suck out all the soup from the top
4. Consume the rest (you know, the meat and skin)
And there you have it. One of the best Shanghai culinary specialties, maybe even one of the best China culinary specialties. You'll never go back to ordinary potsticker dumplings ever again!
Jim had never tried xiaolongbao before, though he heard they were delicious, so he went to a Chinese restaurant in New York to try some for the first time. But he ended up burning his mouth with the soup and making a mess because he had not learned how to eat them properly.
by SpicyCuttlefish April 13, 2022
The Russians invaded Ukraine in 2022 and tried to take Kyiv, the capital city, formerly known as Kiev.
by SpicyCuttlefish April 26, 2022
The "California Exodus" describes this phenomenon where people have moved out of the state of California because of various factors, which include:
a. high cost of living
b. the threat of natural disasters, such as earthquakes, wildfires, and maybe even the Yellowstone volcano in the future
c. COVID restrictions
d. rising crime rates and homelessness
Common destinations for Californian "refugees" include Texas, Florida, Virginia, Colorado, Idaho, and Washington (Washington state, not Washington DC). But a lot of locals living in those states don't like the Californians because they think the Californians will end up bringing their own problems from California to their new homes and ruin their new communities, etc.
a. high cost of living
b. the threat of natural disasters, such as earthquakes, wildfires, and maybe even the Yellowstone volcano in the future
c. COVID restrictions
d. rising crime rates and homelessness
Common destinations for Californian "refugees" include Texas, Florida, Virginia, Colorado, Idaho, and Washington (Washington state, not Washington DC). But a lot of locals living in those states don't like the Californians because they think the Californians will end up bringing their own problems from California to their new homes and ruin their new communities, etc.
by SpicyCuttlefish April 13, 2022