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Liam Collens's avatar

So, sea moss is sold throughout the Caribbean as a virility drink targeting men—and the women who love a man on sea moss. It got to the point where there’s a type of guy that would OPENLY drink bottles of sea moss at a bar as a kind of flirting aid like “hey, have you seen what I’m drinking?”. It was the late 90s.

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Courtney Brandt's avatar

I read this in a Caribbean accent, which made it so much better. (Also, every day's a school day!)

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Sanjay Varman's avatar

It is quite disheartening that there’s no new data championing vegetables that are also monstrously tasty. It’s always these hipster green stuff. But good for beets to make the list. I am a believer. The birthday piece is quite interesting - it is built on the premise of loyalty - at a restaurant (not a chain) is there loyalty?

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Courtney Brandt's avatar

With an American angle, I think it's just about getting free stuff. However, if I were non-industry, depending on the caliber of restaurant, I would always appreciate a comped glass of wine or bubbles.

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Sanjay Varman's avatar

Was thinking more from a restaurants vantage. What makes it interesting for them to offer something if people, like me go to restaurants just once. Maybe word of mouth or something?

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