Trongs? What the…
So today, as I was embarking on my daily journey across the realm of wikipedia, I stumbled across something that made me shout out loud in surprise. It was one of those hair-brained inventions that just may work in the consumer-driven environment of the American economy. This finger food device, known as “Trongs,” is a pair of plastic attachments that hook on to a person’s thumb and forefingers to allow enjoyment of finger foods without the mess. Pretty cool, huh?
The website also has a game where you can catch buffalo wings thrown by mildly attractive waitresses…honestly, I think that the creators could have at least spent the capital to get someone like, say, Angelina Jolie to throw the wings instead of these Hooters wannabes. Anyway, the bottom line is, there is a reason some food is classified as “finger food.” Pros and cons? One is just as likely to drip food onto an expensive outfit as before. The only difference is that your fingers will stay clean. Simply stated, there is something about licking the sauce off one’s fingers that is part of the experience.
I, for one, will continue to make an absolute mess of myself at bars and parties. Just ask my girlfriend!
-Chris M
January 22, 2009 at 7:05 pm
I, for one, am going to stick to the messiness of finger foods. I know a couple people who would enjoy “Trongs”, but they are utter fools and wimps.
January 23, 2009 at 1:28 pm
the picture looks scrumptious!
January 23, 2009 at 1:41 pm
I think trongs are pointless!
January 23, 2009 at 1:49 pm
Trongs? I can see an infomercial with hooters girls. “For 3 payments of $9.99 you can eat messy free!”
How did you come across this Chris?
Trongs sounds too close like thongs lol
January 23, 2009 at 7:09 pm
Very interesting, i feel very informed
January 24, 2009 at 5:14 am
“Trongs” seem like a good idea….for women. I’m saying that in the least sexist way possible so ladies don’t catch a fit. I just think that a part of being a man is to release that savage nature every now and then. One of the areas that our manly “savageness” is still acceptable is the way we eat. I’m sorry but the day I see a close friend of mine eating buffalo wings with a trong, I will slap him silly.
Good article…My favorite chocolate is “three MUSKETEERS”
My favorite food is “chicken and rice” sold in Manhattan’s “53rd and 6th” food stand.
My favorite finger food is Buffalo wings.
My favorite exotic food is “bake and flying fish” from Barbados.
The only food I’ve eaten in Boston is cereal at Muscato’s.
January 24, 2009 at 4:48 pm
I love wings and the messiness that comes with it. The Trongs look very awkward to eat with, and i would not get the full effect of finger foods. I will stick to my regular fingers while eating, because thats how we do it back in the mother land…haha
January 25, 2009 at 1:26 pm
HAHAHAHA oh chris. honestly, I’d use trongs! I do like the finger-licking aspect, but think about all those times when you want to eat while “facebooking” or watching TV… I sure wouldn’t want my remote to get all sticky! But some foods will always be worth the mess…. like lobster.
January 25, 2009 at 5:14 pm
I’m currently pondering if these have use with the human body other than relating to food. But – isnt the whole point of messy foods is that they should be messy?? Lazy shits.
January 25, 2009 at 11:41 pm
I wouldn’t buy trongs nor use them around the house, however, I can definitely see them as being complimentary with appetizers at restaurants. If complimentary, I’d definitely use them and be slapped silly, especially at an upscale restaurant. Now all they have to do is make them edible or flavored and then you have a good product.
I’ll have to try some Muscato’s cereal next time I’m in Boston.
January 25, 2009 at 11:59 pm
why do we waste money on pointless things
January 27, 2009 at 12:31 am
Hello, I am Dan Ferrara, one of the inventors of Trongs. Clearly they aren’t for everyone. That’s the wonderful thing about free trade. The people who like the idea buy them and those who don’t like the idea, don’t buy them.
Keep an open mind though before ruling them out. Trongs are great for many things other than just eating wings. Some delis and restaurants are using trongs in their kitchens to avoid the waste of putting gloves on every time they have to touch the food.
We even have a few gas stations that have bought them to keep in the shop. That way, when a mechanic wants to grab some french fries, he doesn’t have to scrub the oil and greece off his hands first.
April 9, 2009 at 2:18 pm
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