Years ago I wrote about tiny Chinese food refrigerator magnets. Chinese food has returned, this time to grace our cell phones. My friend Kris spotted these in China a few weeks ago, and recently gave an update with a better picture:
For a detailed run-down of what the food is, check out Kris’s entry on it. He also comments:
They are basically rubber, but after inspecting a few I’m still not convinced the hongshao rou is not the real deal just encased in a thin transparent plastic.
I ran into a vendor for these things twice in the past week just outside of Shanghai’s Changshu Rd. subway station (exit 3) at about 6pm. He asked for 8 RMB for one. Kris was asked for 10, but was able to bargain down to 5 if he bought more.
Accessories for an accessory is a weird concept for me. Just like those charm things for Crocs. At least the food is kind of interesting.
December 31st, 2007 at 12:03 amHey John, thanks for the plug, but it looks like I’m being blocked right now in China. Those of you outside the PRC shouldn’t have any problems.
Where did I go wrong! Do the powers that be have Chinese food hanging from their cell phones?
December 31st, 2007 at 1:30 amIn a pinch, I bet the rubber chicken foot could substitute for the real thing.
December 31st, 2007 at 12:25 pmI’m now on a quest for a chicken-head phone charm.
December 31st, 2007 at 12:36 pmAs far as I know, sushi should be categorized in Japanese food, not in Chinese food. I love the chicken feet accessory best.
December 31st, 2007 at 4:32 pmI love the Chinese steak…the only thing missing is the maccaroni.
December 31st, 2007 at 10:20 pmJohn, I WANT ONE! I WANT ONE! I WANT ONE!
Looking at those keychains is making me hungry! That sounds soooo weird!
got shrimp?
January 1st, 2008 at 7:04 amhaha, those are indeed cool, a great gift to bring back for friends back home.
January 2nd, 2008 at 1:22 amAwesome! I would buy a Chinese Doughnut (aka “oil stick” aka “you tiao”) and hang it from my front belt buckle. Then I’d look for the honey sipping on hot soymilk (ala “dou jiang”) and ask her if she’d like something to dip into her beverage.
January 4th, 2008 at 12:25 am