TIL that some languages apparently have words inherently differentiating one's status as a citizen or resident of the entity versus a member of a particular ethnic or cultural group? I don't quite grasp the whole thing, although I heard the point being made. What's interesting to me is a) that there is such a thing, which seems very revealing of something about a culture that would need such concepts built into the language, and b) that there seem to be people who think it's inaccurate to interpret the word choice as meaningful. Firstly, since languages have all sorts of concepts built into them, many very specific to their primary culture of use, it seems reasonable that such a thing could exist. Not that I would have thought of it before, since I'm not from a culture where that sort of subtlety functions. Secondly, if that is, indeed, the subtlety of the word choices, where one essentially and inherently includes people, and the other excludes, then I'd kind o...
The squid ink dishes I've had have tasted very fishy to me, and not in a good way. More like shellfish that is almost past it's date, so to speak, so I am gun shy.
ReplyDeleteI've had squid ink pasta in an Italian preparation and I didn't notice any difference except the color...but this looks next level.
ReplyDeleteI am sure I've had squid ink in something or other at a Darkfriend Dining Club dinner, but for the life of me I cannot find evidence of it or remember what it was.
ReplyDeleteIn which case, it was definitely underwhelming.
So yeah, I'd try it, but I wouldn't cross the street to get it.