Culture
Looks-Over-Taste Sweets and McDonald's Nicknames: A Peaceful Cross-Border Food Chat
Overseas-forum threads about foods that prioritize appearance over flavor (Thai luk chup and marzipan), desserts disguised as everyday objects, and McDonald's nicknames around the world prompted a relaxed cultural exchange. Japanese commenters volleyed self-deprecating and defensive takes on wagashi, plus the eternal 'Makku' vs 'Makudo' nickname debate.